On 2/24/2013 9:20 AM, Swingman wrote:
On 2/23/2013 8:50 PM, Greg Guarino wrote:

Rather that try to perfect a
device in theory, build a quick first attempt and use the lessons
learned to improve the permanent model.

Ah, the very secret itself ... particularly for those of us without that
particular gene that lets you _accurately_ visualize, in minute detail,
the whole enchilada in your imagination.

Although I applaud you guys on the results of your efforts, and in
particular the satisfaction you're getting out of the process, I do
appreciate you justifying my decision of years back to cut to the chase,
crowbar the wallet, and let Kreg get all that out of the way in one fell
swoop.

I haven't tried the full Kreg Jig, and if I'd gotten off my butt and
ordered a toggle clamp when I intended to, I probably wouldn't have
thought of the vise method. But I like it, or at least the new and
improved version I envision. I especially like that there would be a
nice wide surface to hold the work. Maybe that's unnecessary; that seems
likely, given that you've apparently done well with the Kreg Jig for
what must be many jobs.

In addition, I am starting to enjoy the "puzzle" aspect of woodworking;
that "sense of satisfaction" you mention. I'm now trying to visualize a
jig that I could quickly slip onto the movable jaw of the vise. It would
hold the kreg unit and provide a surface flush with the front surface of
the kreg to hold the work. I've got some ideas about how to make a
vacuum port too.

If you need to find me, I'll be perched at the top of the slippery
slope. Good thing I have so little free time.