Pen Blank Cutting Sled

[stewart]

Well, the title is really rather grand for a rather basic jig but I couldn't have made my segmented pen without it.

I decided not to put a runner on the sled to run in the mitre slot - instead it runs against the rip fence and the fence at the back of the sled is square to the saw blade. A toggle clamp holds the blank securely and a stop block secured by a quick clamp ensures all pieces are cut to the same length.

I've got another blank glued up ready for another go at this type of pen:

The zero clearance of the sled makes the cuts nice and clean and only a quick light sanding is needed to tidy up each slice. I'll post some WIP pictures of my next effort.

 

[Jenx]

8) 8) 8) Excellent ! Thats good to see ...
The temptation is growing to try a pen !

Keep the piccys coming... thats great ! 8) 8) 8)

 

[Blister]

Nice idea

look good

thanks for showing us

 

[wizer]

Well done, thanks for posting. Great to see how something is done.

 

[THOMASB]

Thanks for that Stewart, something else to do, good job I am retired,
Turning is a great hobby with so much to learn, keep the pics coming :wink: