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best finger joint jig
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:57 am
by stretch2011
Anybody have a referred finger joint jig? I have a router and table saw so I can go either way.
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:45 am
by Cantplay
I prefer a template type jig.
A step type jig can accumulate error over a long joint.
I use the Leigh 24", got it used for about 250.
You can of course do them with a backsaw too.
John
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:22 pm
by stretch2011
I'm decent enough with handsaws. But for real precision I'm sloppy. That's why I only mentioned table or router. Thanks I'll check it out.
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:38 pm
by Structo
The sled type for a table saw with the index pin seems to be what a lot of guys use.
Uses a dado blade.
Or you could always do it by hand.
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:31 pm
by Phil_S
Not in the league of a Leigh...this sort of template is screwed onto a block of wood and then the workpiece is clamped to it. You can easily shift and realign it properly for more cuts. Doesn't cost like a Leigh, either. I think it depends if for hobby or professional production.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-1-2-IN ... 416fbb2491
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:38 pm
by stretch2011
Yea I seen that last one. I also seen a router table one that slips the first cut over a block then the next and so on so they are spaced the same. Iys on eBay for $90. Looks pretty good I watched a guy make some super tight fingers
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:40 pm
by Phil_S
If this is what you're talking about, it's $60 direct from Rockler. This isn't the first time I've seen eBait higher than retail. Always verify that.
http://www.rockler.com/rockler-router-t ... -joint-jig
This is one clever table jig.
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:44 pm
by stretch2011
Yea that's the one. That doesn't surprise me.
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:15 am
by stretch2011
Just read the bad reviews. Won't be buying that one.
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:41 pm
by ER
I use a homemade sled pin jig like structo describes. I cut both pieces of a joint at the same time so they always fit. Cut a pair of test pieces first to get the right dado spacers in place and the depth set and then you're off to the races...
http://www.finewoodworking.com/workshop ... oints.aspx
Re: best finger joint jig
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:16 pm
by stretch2011
Looks good and easily adaptable to a router table. 2 questions. What's the front panel for other than a shield, it looks like it's just screwed in place up front. 2nd is how do you cut 2 pieces at the same time? I have a pretty good idea just want to make sure