Taper Jig ... make or buy

[Mcluma]

I'm in need of a taper cut jig. and see that axminster sells one for £16.30.

They are simple to make, so what should I do, make or buy ?

 

[MickCheese]

I have the Axminster one. So my decision was to buy.

Mick

 

[RogerP]

As you say they are easy enough to make but how much of your time does £16.30 buy? Could you make one in that time with an allowance for materials?

My guess is not much and no ... so buy

 

[Chems]

All you need is a hinge and two bits of wood and some method to lock it in place.

 

[AnselmFraser]

We buy because we are a furniture school . So I think that if you are on your own and time is not a cosideration , make one . If there are employees /students in your workshop buy one , this way if there is an accident with the jig it is NOT your fault . The professional jig has a BS number and thus has been through the necessary safety tests .
All best .
Anselm.

 

[seaco]

Made my own fairly simple...

 

[Mcluma]

That is a nice one,

this morning i had to buy some stuff from axminster, and i still had the taper jig in my basket, so i thought well hell, just buy it

 

[The Bear]

I wish my unisaw was as clean as that

Mark

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

Make one if you think you may enjoy it, if you can do better with the hour it takes and don't think you will enjoy it, make it!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I wish my unisaw was as clean as that

Mark

I wish my kitchen was as clean as that!

 

[inkyblue]

If I had a biesmeyer on mine, I'd keep it clean like that!

 

[The Bear]

Mines still dirty and now you're making me feel bad inky

Mark

 

[inkyblue]

Don't Mark. Mine's never been clean!