Cutters

[Digit]

Any one know an easy way of setting up a Box Lock cutter that doesn't involve lots and lots of trial and error?

Roy.

 

[Doug B]

Roy
I keep a previously cut joint, which i use to set the cutter up.
I Keep it with the cutter now, nice & safe, as the first i made got thrown in the "to be burnt box", not a happy bunny when i wanted it again & realised.

 

[Digit]

Oh crikey! Never thought of that! That's brilliant! Thanks James.

Roy.

 

[Woodmagnet]

That's what this forum does best, ask a question and get
a great solution.

 

[Digit]

Absolutely.

Roy.

 

[Derek Willis.]

Roy,
I have a number of set up pairs, each of different thicknesses to cover most eventualities.
One good tip to use though, is to fit a false fence to minimise the initial cut, this makes routing so much easier, then remove it and cut full depth.
Derek.

 

[Digit]

Thanks for the that tip, hadn't thought of that one either! Damn it! :lol:

Roy.

 

[TheTiddles]

this doesn't happen often but, what's a box lock cutter?

Aidan

 

[Ironballs]

I was going to suggest they spoke to you about it, given your recent project

 

[TheTiddles]

oh, you mean a chisel!

 

[Digit]

Lock mitre cutter?

Roy.

 

[Rich]

I'm scratching my head here, will you please stop talking trade and explain what a "box lock cutter" is in laymans terms,

TIA,

Rich. :lol:

 

[wizer]

http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/096/vid ... oint-bits/

 

[Digit]

Your wish is my command...

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2142

they do a nice job but are a stinker to set up.

Roy.

 

[George_N]

Spot on Wizer, a picture paints a thousand words.

 

[Rich]

Now I undercunstumble what you all mean, that's a good link Wizer, are there any more?

Regards,

Rich.