Post by Joe Lyddon on Apr 24, 2010 19:58:24 GMT -8
Here are my first router cut box joints using the Oak Park jigs.
... for more information on the jigs, refer to the following link:
www.routerworkshop.com/boxjoints.html
Semi-final result... have to finish sanding then Finish.
The wood is Ash from a firewood log that looked interesting!
The long narrow box was the 1st of testing... using 3/8" jig.
The square box w/o cutout was next 1/4" jig.
The box with cutout was last...
You will see places where I slipped (goofed)...
Joints were very tight... I had to use the hammer to get them together... Have to fine-tune but after changing mounting hole so it will give a little when using the fine adjustment tool (hammer).
No glue was used and will not be used to hold these together.
These are the first box joints I have ever made...
They were made in a router table using the Oak Park (Router Workshop) jigs which I like very much... I got the set of three! Super high quality!
Popsicle stick divider in place!! (not glued)...
Yes... that is a Popsicle stick!!
Have you noticed that is pretty good, nice, & clear lumber?
Half-lapped for a divider in the square box.
Popsicle stick part layout & cut for half-lap.
1/4" jig...
Paper holder...
End view of long narrow box... 3/8" jig.
Oops... a goof up... ;D
Very first try... 3/8" jig...
Note: After a few cuts & tests, I cut pieces to same lengths for a box, noted what kind of box joints to cut where, & cut them.
As a result, you will see that the joints don't match spacing in the box... I had to make the pieces fit my test cuts... (no body else is going to notice... yes?) ;D
The square boxes use the 1/4" jig.
They are still very strong... after four years later! ;D
... for more information on the jigs, refer to the following link:
www.routerworkshop.com/boxjoints.html
Semi-final result... have to finish sanding then Finish.
The wood is Ash from a firewood log that looked interesting!
The long narrow box was the 1st of testing... using 3/8" jig.
The square box w/o cutout was next 1/4" jig.
The box with cutout was last...
You will see places where I slipped (goofed)...
Joints were very tight... I had to use the hammer to get them together... Have to fine-tune but after changing mounting hole so it will give a little when using the fine adjustment tool (hammer).
No glue was used and will not be used to hold these together.
These are the first box joints I have ever made...
They were made in a router table using the Oak Park (Router Workshop) jigs which I like very much... I got the set of three! Super high quality!
Popsicle stick divider in place!! (not glued)...
Yes... that is a Popsicle stick!!
Have you noticed that is pretty good, nice, & clear lumber?
Half-lapped for a divider in the square box.
Popsicle stick part layout & cut for half-lap.
1/4" jig...
Paper holder...
End view of long narrow box... 3/8" jig.
Oops... a goof up... ;D
Very first try... 3/8" jig...
Note: After a few cuts & tests, I cut pieces to same lengths for a box, noted what kind of box joints to cut where, & cut them.
As a result, you will see that the joints don't match spacing in the box... I had to make the pieces fit my test cuts... (no body else is going to notice... yes?) ;D
The square boxes use the 1/4" jig.
They are still very strong... after four years later! ;D