In the spirit of “what to do with scraps”, here’s my recent adaptation of the oft-made belt sander table. Based on recent discussions, though, I’m not sure if this is a jig or a fixture. 😉
Photo 1 shows the business side, photo 2 the handle supports, and photo 3 the adjustable element. The drum-tension enclosure of the sander rests on the carriage bolt, thus allowing adjustment of the squareness of the belt to the table surface.
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Neat, Ralph. Just be careful the workpiece doesn't catch and get away from you. By the way, that's definately a jig - there's no part which secures the workpiece in any way.
Chris @ www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
- Success is not the key to happines. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
Thanks.So, if I clamped a stop block to the table, it would be a fixture? ;-)
Well, until you clamp the work to the table or a guide, it's still just a jig.Chris @ http://www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
- Success is not the key to happines. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
That's cool. A jig sounds more like exercise, while fixtures make me think of being a shop potato.
How bout some helpful examples of 'fixtures', just to clear the air? According to your criteria, I can't think of any in my shop besides the workbench . . . Brian
Brian,
Tenoning jig, router template with De Sta Co clamps...Chris @ http://www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
- Success is not the key to happines. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
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