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Leigh D4 dovetail jig driving me nuts
Tom Watson wrote:
Used a full width backer and fillers, so that the clamping comes out even. Important! -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 10/22/08 KarlC@ (the obvious) |
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Leon wrote:
"Upscale" wrote in message ... "Leon" wrote in message the bit could be bending while spinning and cause too much material to be removed. This could be exaggerated at higher bit speeds. Leigh recommends 8mm and 1/2" bits to help fight chatter. Hmmm. You could be right, but that's an awful lot of bit chatter for the amount of dead space shown in the pictures he presented. I'd freak out if any router I had caused that much wobble. Chatter along with a smaller based and light weight router could do that. Chatter may be a contributor, but I've seen the same kind of gapping when using the heavier plunge router as well. I'm starting to really lean to the idea that neither of my router bases is flat enough and that there is enough rocking that I'm getting excessive cutting. I need to look into the 8mm bits but then will need a collet adapter to work in my router -- If you're going to be dumb, you better be tough |
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Mark & Juanita writes: I need to look into the 8mm bits but then will need a collet adapter to work in my router I use only the 1/4" bits and don't have the problems you're having, though. |
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"Mark & Juanita" wrote in message m... Leon wrote: "Upscale" wrote in message ... "Leon" wrote in message the bit could be bending while spinning and cause too much material to be removed. This could be exaggerated at higher bit speeds. Leigh recommends 8mm and 1/2" bits to help fight chatter. Hmmm. You could be right, but that's an awful lot of bit chatter for the amount of dead space shown in the pictures he presented. I'd freak out if any router I had caused that much wobble. Chatter along with a smaller based and light weight router could do that. Chatter may be a contributor, but I've seen the same kind of gapping when using the heavier plunge router as well. I'm starting to really lean to the idea that neither of my router bases is flat enough and that there is enough rocking that I'm getting excessive cutting. I need to look into the 8mm bits but then will need a collet adapter to work in my router Something else to consider, since the DT jig will flex when a router is setting on it, are you using a backer board under the top clamp to totally support the entire width/length of the DT jig? If it is not totally supported it can raise or lower with the weight of the router closer to the ends of the work. It also insures that the DT jig is adjusted correctly to the correct plane. |
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Mark & Juanita writes:
Chatter may be a contributor, but I've seen the same kind of gapping when using the heavier plunge router as well. I think a plunge router would not be appropriate for this application, even if it has a real good depth lock. scott |
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Leigh D4 dovetail jig driving me nuts
Leon wrote:
"Mark & Juanita" wrote in message m... .... snip I need to look into the 8mm bits but then will need a collet adapter to work in my router Something else to consider, since the DT jig will flex when a router is setting on it, are you using a backer board under the top clamp to totally support the entire width/length of the DT jig? Yes, I've been doing that. Coincidentally, the tail with the worst gap is the one closest to the near end of the jig. If it is not totally supported it can raise or lower with the weight of the router closer to the ends of the work. It also insures that the DT jig is adjusted correctly to the correct plane. -- If you're going to be dumb, you better be tough |
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Leigh D4 dovetail jig driving me nuts
Scott Lurndal wrote:
Mark & Juanita writes: Chatter may be a contributor, but I've seen the same kind of gapping when using the heavier plunge router as well. I think a plunge router would not be appropriate for this application, even if it has a real good depth lock. scott Let me clarify that. I use a plunge router, but once I have the depth set, don't use the plunge mechanism, I use it as a fixed base. I agree, the plunge to plunge repeatability errors would contribute significantly to errors. -- If you're going to be dumb, you better be tough |
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Leigh D4 dovetail jig driving me nuts
replying to Mark & Juanita, Gene Foeler wrote:
I have the jig, an excellent router, sharp bits, and tighten the clamps. The results are inconsistent, gaps in joints on one drawer, great on the next. Gave up on the last batch of drawers and used a miter lock router bit and had excellent results and good looking drawers. Dove tails are great, but a finished, functioning project is better! I am going to try placing a second board beside the drawer side Im routing to see if it will hold the side in place. Good luck! Gene -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/woodwo...ts-460937-.htm |
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