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[big soft moose]

Don't forget, though, that if they are not EXACTLY the same then you will get an error.

good point - i hadnt thought of that - may be will just make the one, after all we are using the dewalt rail complete with clamps so movement after setting one end isnt going to be a big problem

If you are going to use it (and I do think it is one of the best ideas I've developed) I suggest you make two or three of different lengths. You need a long one when dealing with large sheets, but it's a bit cumbersome for using with smaller sheets. I have one which will do about 5' and another 30" or so.

Cheers
Steve

another good idea - tho strictly speaking we only need the long one because we use the tablesaw for small sheets - we only use the rail on the big stuff thats too unweildy to go on the sliding table

btw steve - is that "interesting" rugby shirt going to be your trade mark attire, like norms lumberjack shirt ?

 

[Nick Gibbs]

Not sure if this is the thread to mention it, but I watched half of the first DVD of Steve's bandsaw film and was very impressed. I like his relaxed style and the creative way he goes about explaining things. It really feels like you're in the workshop with him. Great work. We'll be reviewing it next issue.

Cheers

Nick

 

[jimi43]

I'm reserving my purchase for someone else to do as it is my birthday soon...I want the bundle...will have to be good to the family before then!

I agree about Steve's relaxed and very listenable style...makes a change from the cringe I get with the US ones so freely available....and no elevator music throughout the whole thing either!!

Can't wait!

Jim

 

[big soft moose]

....and no elevator music throughout the whole thing either!!

Can't wait!

Jim

some good guitar based rock tho i wish my table saw sounded like that :lol:

 

[big soft moose]

Ive now watched 2 and 3 as well - we'll definitely be building some of the jigs in 2, - 3 was interesting but i cant see us needing it - especially if we build the router tenon jigs from 1

i might build it for myself , if/when i finally get a tablesaw

 

[Steve Maskery]

It's horses for courses really. All the different tenon jigs have different strengths and weaknesses. Each is good at what it does in its own way. But none, not even the UTTJ, is perfect for all applications, that's why I have so many!

But even if you don't make up all the jigs, I hope that the ideas I show in the DVDs will encourage people to look at new and enjoyable ways of solving workshop problems in a fast, reliable and safe manner. If I achieve that then it will all have been worthwhile.

I'm glad that people also find some of it entertaining, but that's not really the point. Jigs help me to produce a better result than I could achieve by hand, and that's what counts in my workshop.

If you make any of the jigs, I'd be delighted to see pics. And one day, you'll make the UTTJ.
S

 

[big soft moose]

I've watched half of 5 now (swimbo came home before i'd watched the whole thing)

I'll definitely be building the end stop jig for the bandsaw at home and at work and the circle cutting jig for the home one (for cutting turning blanks) as it looks far superior to my current one (basically a board with a nail in it)

i hope to watch the rest of 5 and all of 4 tommorow (yeah yeah i know i'm watching those two out of order but i jumped straight to 5 because its the jigs that particularly interest me)

 

[jlawrence]

To get a good look at the two differing types of TS blade guards are the reason I bought the DVD's in the first place - I just thought I'd treat myself to all 5 . For those guards alone it was well worth the price - I've already started drawing up plans to suit the way I want them (and with added extraction). When I get chance to start making them I'll do a wip.
4 & 5 are absolutely fascinating to me - until I saw it I would never have believed that a bandsaw could be accurate.

 

[Steve Maskery]

J
The guards are a boon, especially when doing operations, like using the Ultimate Tablesaw Tenon Jig, that would otherwise mean having to use the blade unguarded. If you make something similar for your saw:
1 Make sure it is easy to put on and take off. If it is a hassle the temptation is not to bother and once you get into the habit of not bothering.....
2 My SUVA-style one is hinged at a single point at the back. This is fine for "normal" stock, but becomes a little less effective when cutting, say, 3" as the front end is up a bit high. So next time I'm going to make the guard separate from the arms which connect it to the boom arm at the back. This will ensure that the guard is always level, whatever the thickness of timber.
3 I like to see some pics.

Let me know if the description of 2 above needs augmenting.

Cheers
Steve

 

[big soft moose]

Guards are another thing we'll be building for the work saw - its got a crappy plastic crown guard mounted on the riving knife at the moment but i'm not happy with it

we'll definitely be building a suva stile guard , plus i like the look of that magnetic extra guard for some things too

that said one problem is our above table extraction is plumbed to the back of the guard - we'll have to look at the best way to adapt that to the suva or magnetic guards.

i'll post pictures of any jigs or guards we build - i have a feeling we're going to be busy

 

[Henning]

I would like to add to this thread that Mr. Maskery is a pleasure to deal with, ships with the speed of lightning and is a gentleman in all meanings of the word.

Looking forward to my DVD's very much now :-D