Hi-
I'm trying to make an infinity loom for my wife. For those not familiar with what they are, look here.
https://www.google.com/search?q=afga...2F%3B274%3B170
If it turns out, I may end up making them for Christmas presents, so I'm thinking about how to reproduce them. I cut a template out of 1/4 ply using my bandsaw and my scrollsaw and then will transfer the pattern to 3/4 stock. My thought was to cut with a bandsaw and jigsaw as close to the line as possible and then use a router bit with a pilot bearing to "finish" the cut. So far, that hasn't worked so well. I'm using a Delta router/shaper table. The first time I tried this on scrap pine, the bit kept eating into the template and I had to remake the template (inside french curves with matching radius is a little time consuming!). I've never used a bearing bit in a stationery table, so maybe that's part of it.
What am I doing wrong here?
My next challenge is that I will need to drill holes 3/8" from the inner edge every 1/4" from hole to hole. I need to figure out how to lay out the drill holes and keep the distance from the edge equal. I"m thinking of making some sort of a marking jig that runs on the inside of the curves with a 3/8" spacer and a sharp pencil.
Of course, I'm not working with any dimensions, just a "trace" of an existing plastic loom. For the pegs, I'm using guitar bridge pegs that will be glued into place.
I'm open to thoughts.
Thanks
I'm trying to make an infinity loom for my wife. For those not familiar with what they are, look here.
https://www.google.com/search?q=afga...2F%3B274%3B170
If it turns out, I may end up making them for Christmas presents, so I'm thinking about how to reproduce them. I cut a template out of 1/4 ply using my bandsaw and my scrollsaw and then will transfer the pattern to 3/4 stock. My thought was to cut with a bandsaw and jigsaw as close to the line as possible and then use a router bit with a pilot bearing to "finish" the cut. So far, that hasn't worked so well. I'm using a Delta router/shaper table. The first time I tried this on scrap pine, the bit kept eating into the template and I had to remake the template (inside french curves with matching radius is a little time consuming!). I've never used a bearing bit in a stationery table, so maybe that's part of it.
What am I doing wrong here?
My next challenge is that I will need to drill holes 3/8" from the inner edge every 1/4" from hole to hole. I need to figure out how to lay out the drill holes and keep the distance from the edge equal. I"m thinking of making some sort of a marking jig that runs on the inside of the curves with a 3/8" spacer and a sharp pencil.
Of course, I'm not working with any dimensions, just a "trace" of an existing plastic loom. For the pegs, I'm using guitar bridge pegs that will be glued into place.
I'm open to thoughts.
Thanks
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