Champfer / Bevel Adjustable Planer Jig
I used ( 2 ) 1 1/4"pine stair treads from Lowes. Planed them to 1"+ thickness. They offer a strong, less flexible base to use as the new "table". I left the base board as wide as I could. The adjustable base is ripped to 8".
I needed away to put a slight bevel on a wide board to taper from 3/4″ thickness to 1/4″ or anywhere between. I came up with this solution for about $30. I wanted to be able to adjust the angle for various board widths and tapers.
It works great. My first Jig and I love it!
For narrower boards, use a “filler” against the sloped “fence” so your planer does not tear into the upper corner of your sloped base.
You will find that the combination of a board at an angle butts into the planer structure and sets your maximum cut depth for each pass.
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I used ( 2 ) 1 1/4"pine stair treads from Lowes. Planed them to 1"+ thickness. They offer a strong, less flexible base to use as the new "table". I left the base board as wide as I could. The adjustable base is ripped to 8".
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The 48" stair treads provide additional table length. By clamping them along the edge of the existing table, you align perpendicular to the planer blades.
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I used a piece of straight scrap from a previous project and a straight edge to set the lip on the adjustable base. as you feed your boards through they are naturally pushed against this "stop". Screw and glue every 6".
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The sloped base is anchored to the main base with hinges every 8". A continuous piano hinge would be the best in theory to prevent any sag.
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I used another quality scrap strip from a previous project as a stop to set the angle. I have a series of stops that I can quickly screw into place to set 7, 8, 9, 10 degree slopes.
I could not come up with away to have a dial-in system with a protractor. I guess that is for the next version.
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This looks exactly like what I have been looking for.
This looks exactly like what I have been looking for.
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