Micro Jig to release steel splitter

[Bill Esposito]

I've been biting my tongue for a year awaiting its release. :) Micro Jig is hoping to release it in September with October being the worst case as he's just waiting on the packaging art.

Feel free to post any questions here.

[Aaron Beaver]

Great, can't wait to try one. I haven't tried the two splitters that you show on your site, might have to look into that.

[Steve Clardy]

Yes. Henry told me quite some time ago He was working on one.

[Ken Deckelman]

I have been using the plastic splitter for 8 months now, and I find it great but a little weak.
The steal version looks great, but I wish it used the same spacing as the plastic one so I could put it right in my ZCI.

[scott spencer]

So where do we apply for the SMC discount on this thing?

[Bill Esposito]

I have been using the plastic splitter for 8 months now, and I find it great but a little weak.
The steal version looks great, but I wish it used the same spacing as the plastic one so I could put it right in my ZCI.Ken,
Ok, this is not sanctioned by anyone but you could re-drill your old insert if you're careful.

In this pic I raised my blade, installed the new drill guide and lined it up with the blade, and drilled. Since I actually don't know if I had my blade up all the way when I drilled this insert a year ago for the original MJ Splitter that could have caused the misalignment...or maybe they just don't line up exactly.

But anyway, with a little care I could have moved the new guide back about a 1/16 of an inch and totally drilled out the first hole. Instead I left about 1/4 of the original hole (arrow points to it). Then you could fill in the second hole and you should be good to go.

http://nhwoodworker.com/microjig/mjpro24.jpg

[Gary Keedwell]

Bill, went to your site again and read some Festool reviews. What does "TDK" mean? I cannot find it anywhere. I have the manual ( 15.6) and still can't find it.

Gary K.

[Bill Esposito]

Bill, went to your site again and read some Festool reviews. What does "TDK" mean? I cannot find it anywhere. I have the manual ( 15.6) and still can't find it.

Gary K.

Total Drilling Koolness? First letters of 3 German words having to do with drilling or screwdriving I believe....but I really dont know...I've emailed the Festool CEO for an answer :)

[Ken Deckelman]

Thanks Bill,
I was figuring to fill the existing holes with epoxy probably...then re-drill. I guess I'll just have to wait till I can get one in my hands and make the decision at that time.

Anybody heard a price yet?

[Bill Esposito]

Thanks Bill,
Anybody heard a price yet?About 30 bucks.

[Mark Patoka]

Thanks for the review Bill. I've been meaning to get the original MJ splitter but will hold out for the new ones.

[Mark Patoka]

Thanks for the review Bill. I've been meaning to get the original MJ splitter but will hold out for the new ones.

[Bill Esposito]

Thanks for the review Bill. I've been meaning to get the original MJ splitter but will hold out for the new ones.Mark, thanks. I think that's a good move as this version is definately superior to the original.

[Bill Esposito]

I just updated the review with a bunch more testing.

[Bill Esposito]

Bill, went to your site again and read some Festool reviews. What does "TDK" mean? I cannot find it anywhere. I have the manual ( 15.6) and still can't find it.

Gary K.

CDD = Cordless Drill Driver
TDD = T-Shape Drill Driver
TDK = TDD Kompakt (compact). They changed the name from TDD to TDK because the TDK was more compact.

[Craig Stueve]

I just updated the review with a bunch more testing.

Thanks for the updates Bill.

Craig

[Dennis Peacock]

Thanks Bill. Yup....Henry is a great guy with a great line of products. Nothing better than seeing a product improvement come to life. :cool: :D

[Frank Pellow]

That's good news Bill. I really like the jig but I have, to date, broken the little plastic feet off 5 of them in the year and a half that I have owned it (and they are not cheap to replace).

[Frank Pellow]

Bill, now that I have taken the time to read your review, I am even happier about this improvement to a product that I already liked.

And, you are to be congratulated on the inovative methods that you used to test this thing. Also the short videos are a nice touch and are most informative.

[Bill Esposito]

That's good news Bill. I really like the jig but I have, to date, broken the little plastic feet off 5 of them in the year and a half that I have owned it (and they are not cheap to replace).

Frank,

For future reference, the Splitters (both Original and new) come with a one year warranty. If you break them they will be replaced under warranty.

[Bill Esposito]

Bill, now that I have taken the time to read your review, I am even happier about this improvement to a product that I already liked.

And, you are to be congratulated on the inovative methods that you used to test this thing. Also the short videos are a nice touch and are most informative.

Thanks....I'm all splittered out right about now though :)

[Frank Pellow]

Frank,

For future reference, the Splitters (both Original and new) come with a one year warranty. If you break them they will be replaced under warranty.
Interesting. I ordered the replacements directly from the company and talked to a salesman there on the phone. He certainly knew that I had broken both originals and that I had owned them for less then a year. He did not mention a warrently and happily took my credit card details then sent the replacements to me.