Lip slot fixture...

[Mr. Krinkle]

I use something similar except I clamp down a piece of wood and use it as a fence then cut the lip slot. I like your method better as the fence sometimes slides when I do it my way. Thanks for the pics!

[srfrat]

Do you find the blade that came with that saw to "wander" alot.I had to upgrade to the next size 3/8 I believe, to keep cuts straight.

[eastendlu]

Nice jig Joe i can tell your a machinist by ther use of the miter slot.I key off the slot on alot of my tooling also.

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by eastendlu

Nice jig Joe i can tell your a machinist by ther use of the miter slot.I key off the slot on alot of my tooling also.

I'm actualy a mechanic...I repair Lathes,bridgeports and CnC machines, and anything that breaks or wears out in the facility..... but working around machinists, you learn a thing or two...

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Rockfish9

I'm actualy a mechanic...but working around machinists, you learn a thing or two...

You mean like count your plugs after they leave and don't leave any donuts where they can be seen?

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by numbskull

You mean like count your plugs after they leave and don't leave any donuts where they can be seen?

amongst other things...

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by srfrat

Do you find the blade that came with that saw to "wander" alot.I had to upgrade to the next size 3/8 I believe, to keep cuts straight.

I changed the blade out to a 3/16" blade, but never had a problem with the original,it was just too thick for most of the lips to fit snugly... I did have trouble getting the tension on the 3/16 blade exact,The factory setting on the cam lever had it to tight and it was impossible to keep on the tire... but once I got it set up correctly, it works like a charm and cuts straight as an arrow...

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by srfrat

Do you find the blade that came with that saw to "wander" alot.I had to upgrade to the next size 3/8 I believe, to keep cuts straight.

I can't speak for these little saws, but on full sized bandsaws blade tracking is much more about saw alignment, guide adjustment, and blade tension, than blade width. Generally, the smaller the saw the less tension it can produce so the smaller the blade the better off you are.

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I can't speak for these little saws, but on full sized bandsaws blade tracking is much more about saw alignment, guide adjustment, and blade tension, than blade width. Generally, the smaller the saw the less tension it can produce so the smaller the blade the better off you are.

Same principle applies. to the little guys.. set them up correctly and your problems are nill..

[Charleston]

Why the need for a key that slides in the miter slot AND the bolt that slides in the blade slot?

Also, when the diameter of the plug changes the centerline to the rear changes as well. Smaller plugs will have an angled lip slot. Not much but some.

Nice idea non the less.

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by Charleston

Why the need for a key that slides in the miter slot AND the bolt that slides in the blade slot?

Also, when the diameter of the plug changes the centerline to the rear changes as well. Smaller plugs will have an angled lip slot. Not much but some.

Nice idea non the less.

Good questions... the screw in the blade slot keeps the jig from falling off the table....look Ma no hands...

the tail stocks are interchangeable, thus compensating for the height difference...

[mfm22]

Nice jig ..Thanks for the share