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You guys ever rig up a jig that looks kind of sketchy? Needed to make some pretty wide stopped dados while my router table is already set up for a different project and... this... was the result. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm pretty sure this configuration is safe and it never felt as squirrelly as it looks. The only issue I ran into was occasionally the workpiece would push the throat plate down and snag on the lip of the table preventing me from pulling back out of the cut. Which forced me to stop the saw a few times.

I'm a freak about safety so if anyone thinks any part of this is unsafe I'd love to start a dialog about it. I feel like I can always strive to be safer in the shop!

Or possibly just share some of your own frankenjigs.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Make a jig my friend! It will help save the seal on your O ring lol

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I definitely should, and Im planning to, but I have to go to town, and get some MDF, and it's a whole thing. Level works for now, just taking it easy, and praying to the josh gods.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can't fault anyone for making do with what they have on hand! Stay safe in the shop, my friend.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you, you as well