Looking to commission a router dado jig - Page 2 - Woodworking Talk

Rob · 10-27-2009, 09:47 AM

Here's one I made recently. Works great, easy setup and repetitive cut friendly.

Bob Willing · 10-29-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by woodnthings

I'm gonna make a dado jig, adjustable? maybe, for myself, heh...heh
I like the concept in the video to get the fit exactly correct. I like the ajustability in the other plan, Maybe a combination of both?
Maybe specific jigs for each thickness of stock I deal with 1/2" ply, 3/4" ply and 3/4" hardwood for shelves, knowing that the ply is not really the measurement, but slightly undersize.
The last time I made shelf dados I made 2 passes against a clamped guide bar, not the most accurate, but it worked. After seeing the video, I think that's a far better solution. I just don't like all the moving and clamping with it. A "captured" guide collar is better than one where it can get away from you, as on a one sided bar. Murphy's Law you know.
Anyway the thread brought up some real strong ideas/opinions and no one should feel insulted/offended by the comments/suggestions. We're all just tryin' to help out here.

bill

I agree with you because I built a jig years ago and thought mine was the answer and along comes this video which I think puts my idea to shame. Thanks CSTUP for your post. Remember no question or request is ever futile; it always helps us to challenge our ideas. After all how do paradigm shifts originate. For example if the Swiss had their way we would never have had electronic watches.

don murtha · 11-08-2009, 07:40 PM

Has any one removed the arbor on a craftsman 10 " table saw ? I don't want to scar the bearing. I believe you have to remove the 3 screws on the pully side , then tap the arbor thru the arbor housing with a mallet, thus removing the bearing from the arbor . If any one has done this please let me know.

Don murtha

woodnthings · 11-08-2009, 08:50 PM

That's the way, the keeper plate comes off and bearing and shaft come with it. The arbor side bearing come off from the arbor side if I recall.It's been a very long time. I would not replace with the Craftsman bearings but get the best quality from Motion Industries or other bearing source.

bill

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Originally Posted by don murtha

Has any one removed the arbor on a craftsman 10 " table saw ? I don't want to scar the bearing. I believe you have to remove the 3 screws on the pully side , then tap the arbor thru the arbor housing with a mallet, thus removing the bearing from the arbor . If any one has done this please let me know. Don murtha

BTW this should not be posted here, but under power tools and machinery for best results!

Old Skhool · 11-08-2009, 09:44 PM

This thread gave me an idea on how to improve my dado jig, which I had designed because I hadn't seen one I really liked. One of these days I'll post my design with the improvement(s) or maybe market it. Thanks for the thread, it helped me spur my imagination on what I'd do if I were to make a jig to actually sell to someone else. It works so easily in current form, it never would have crossed my mind to make changes.