Ole Anderson
05-18-2006, 12:38 PM
After seeing DM's cool TS miter jig made from an aluminum plate, it got me thinking of an econo way to get that perfect 45. Well, almost perfect. Wasn't easy wacking that Woodpecker precision 90 degree jig. First I built the sled, cut the kerf, used a milled plastic drafting 45 degree triangle to set the aluminum jig. Used epoxy to hold it in place so tightening the bolts wouldn't pull it out of alignment. Drilled the holes and used 1/4" ss allen capscrews and tee-nuts to bolt it down after the epoxy set, then used my aluminum cutting blade to slice the now-fixed-in-place jig. Next I have to devise some stop holders and away we go.
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