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Good morning all. Just a quick update to say thanks for the advice. I ended up making a jig for the TS, similar to the sliding box jig. Worked a treat and has really speeded up the process.

Very kind of you all to assume I have the skill to make if of those, but the gears are mayb a step too far :? . I quite like the look of the sliding jig with the spacer blocks and blade sized bolt though.

Thanks for the advice chaps. All really helpful, think my next job is improving my jig to make it adjustable. Just one final question regarding the router; how come when you use a dovetail bit you are able to cut the full depth in one pass, whereas using other bit you have to increase depth wach...

Thanks Bob, I thought that might be the case. Unfortunately!! That would have been an ideal way to cut a few in one pass. I've also looked at spindle moulders with a 16mm bit but they seem quite a serious but of kit. The bench versions I have seen haven't got a great review either.

Thanks for the quick reply. I originally used the router but soon changed to the TS. Are shaper cutters similar to dado blades as in you simply swap the current blade for one if them? I've looked at dado blades but some people suggested newer saws don't have a long enough shank to house them.

Hi, new here but been browsing for a while now. I'm after some advice regarding best tool / method for the job. I'm making a few beehives and have a joint to cut which I've been doing on the table saw with a homemade jig. However, this is slow and doesn't give the best finish. Just wondered if...