Plunge drilling (jig) for Bench Dogs - Part II

[hermit]

I'll try from work as well.

Todd

[RodKirby]

Plunge drilling (jig) for Bench Dogs - Part II

All the bits:





In order to prevent movement during drilling (and clamping), I glued 180 grit sandpaper on the stretchers, base and the “zero edge fence” (ZEF) – what other forum lets you dream up your own acronyms?




Drilling Reach from an edge (without ZEF) is 4-1/2” thru 13” – center to center. With ZEF I can drill right up to an edge.

This Pic shows it all together (including the ZEF) – set up to drill right on the edge of the bench. Not obvious, but the base has all 4 brass “clamps in place – still enough room for the quickgrips.





This next pic was taken especially for Mainemarc – he will tell you why.




Part III coming – Drilling the holes!

[Hoover]

I've gotta go pop some popcorn!!! This is great!!! [)][)]

[Pappy]

Rod, have you made the move to off-shore manufacture of your jig designs? I'm quite sure this wasn't actually made in your shop....there's no MDF used in the construction!

[LCHIEN]

What? Hey Rod, Where is the indexing peg so that you can index this hole exactly the same distance from the last hole?

[w973]

I'm inpressed by the theaded inserts. Could you share the brand/type? How are you going to connect to your DC?

Walt

[bruffc]

I'm not Mainemarc but I did notice that all the screw heads are lined up

[Mainemarc]

As I recall, I used a bit brace and a 3/4" (thats 19mm to you, Rod) auger bit to drill my bench dog holes. I had the workbench outside in my driveway, I sat cross legged on top of it and finished the job in what? Maybe 20 minutes.

Well, someone has to chart the other end of the A/R spectrum.

[RodKirby]

quote:Originally posted by Pappy

Rod, have you made the move to off-shore manufacture of your jig designs? I'm quite sure this wasn't actually made in your shop....there's no MDF used in the construction!

Pappy - Please have an even closer look

[RodKirby]

quote:Originally posted by w973

I'm inpressed by the theaded inserts. Could you share the brand/type? How are you going to connect to your DC?
Walt

I get my inserts from woodhaven.com. Attached to a bolt and then hammered in. If you slightly countersink the pilot hole they seat very well.

http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=371



I have a plan for DC!

[jnesmith]

quote:Originally posted by RodKirby

quote:Originally posted by Pappy

Rod, have you made the move to off-shore manufacture of your jig designs? I'm quite sure this wasn't actually made in your shop....there's no MDF used in the construction!

Pappy - Please have an even closer look

MDF edge-banding?

[RodKirby]

Yes John. 1/8" MDF

They are there to stop the base from "swinging" as it's moved along the slots.

[final_t]

Okay, aside from the ungodly clean shop, Rod has mad camera skilz, too.
Probably been asked before - what make/model are you using? Even with a tripod mount and timer release, my pics come out lousy. But give the same camera to the youngest, and all is great.

[KenBurris]

quote:Originally posted by final_t
what make/model are you using?

Final_t,

according to this thread,
http://www.bt3central.com/forum/topi...TOPIC_ID=17474

Rod uses his Finepix S5000 with 10 x Optical zoom
(and MDF carrying case)[)]

[Pappy]

quote:Originally posted by RodKirby

quote:Originally posted by Pappy

Rod, have you made the move to off-shore manufacture of your jig designs? I'm quite sure this wasn't actually made in your shop....there's no MDF used in the construction!

Pappy - Please have an even closer look

My most humble appologies, Sir Rod![V] I missed the MDF edge on the rails.[B)]