Mitre Fence for Slider

I do not saw many mitres, however my wife has been suggesting I make several frames, and I must admit that my readiness to make a mitre fence for my Hammer K3 tablesaw was really about the challenge more than the eventual projects.


I had seen this mitre fence sold by Felder, and went oooh ...


https://s19.postimg.org/ms5olaa37/Fe...itre_Fence.jpg


Of cause the asking price is just silly. And then I watched this video ...


<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG9LRnB9-Hg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG9LRnB9-Hg


... which looks like an MDF version, and said to myself, "I can make that". And so I did (well better ... of course :) ).


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The fences are extruded aluminium to which are fitted flip stops. These are essential for sawing exact and equal lengths. The parts were available from a local woodworking store, Timbecon.


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The measurements are accurate ...


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The angle adjuster doubles as a fitting, connected to the side of the slider ...


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The accuracy of the square end is all important. This was achieved with a bit of jiggling made possible as the end clamps had a small amount of adjustability built in ...


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Once done, the fence was set at 45 degrees to the blade ..


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The first test cut was promising ...


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This was just one side. The real test would be that the four corners fit as accurately and tightly ...


This is just a scrap, which was not an even thickness, but all corners were perfect!


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Happiness is a successful jig :)


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I have details of the build if anyone is interested.


Regards from Perth


Derek

THAT, my friend...is a worthy project! I hope you'll pardon me for copying it for sure...it's exactly what I need for the production work involved with my photographer client for her photo panels and for some other things I want/need to do. Wow...thanks for posting this!!

Jim, I hope you do make it. That is why I posted the jig. Let me know if you need any details.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Looks nice Derek, a drawing would be nice.

I have 2 fences and 2 flip stops, that would be a good jig to use them..............regards, Rod.

I bookmarked this thread and put it on my "list" on the whiteboard in the shop. :)

I absolutely would like details of the build including more information on the extrusions you used.