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   jackplane | Oct 23, 2006 10:47pm | #1

   I always make my own, especially for dedicated use. But Delta makes a highly regarded tenoning jig that would fit well.

    

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   bww_maryland | Oct 23, 2006 10:56pm | #2

   there was a recent review in one of the magazines (don't remember which one) and it said they're all pretty similar w/ the exception of the expensive delta which has a different handle position.

   i picked up a woodcraft on sale for ~$55.

   - Brad

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   CajunDan | Oct 23, 2006 11:31pm | #4

   I have a Delta tenon jig which I liked very much until I bought a Powermatic 66. The jig does not extend far enough to reach the blade because of the much longer distance from miter slot to blade on the PM66.

   Does anyone know of a tenon jig that works with this saw?

    

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   tinkerer2 | Oct 24, 2006 05:41am | #6

   Powermatic has one to fit their saw.  I have the delta and just bored a new hole in the base to fit the PM.  I saw the instructions in a magazine but I haven't tried it out yet.

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   user-181778 | Oct 24, 2006 07:02am | #7

   Having recently researched and bought a new tenoning jig it appears that roughly 6 companies have the same asian plant making the same jig in different colors with different names.  That said I went with the lowest price (the Grizzly) and have not been disappointed.  It has a decent micro-adjust feature, it's square, it's heavy, and it holds it's settings fine.  I usually go with "buy the best and only cry once", but in this case the Grizzly is fine.

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   nikkiwood | Oct 25, 2006 04:04pm | #12

   I would call Delta and see if they make a plate that will work with the PM66.I had the same problem with a Vega, called them, and they sent me a plate for the PM 66.********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   9619 | Oct 23, 2006 11:03pm | #3

   tkumpf,
   you should do a search on "tenoning jigs". A lot has been written. Fine Woodworking has done a comparison of them recently, which you should be able to find on this website.

   Delta used to make a very heavy, very strong tenoning jig but the cost got over $400 and they stopped. You can still get them on Ebay once in a while but they get pricey -- say over $300. Nothing can match it for sturdiness.

   All of the current batch of tenoning jigs are very light duty. The FWW article does well at pointing out the pluses and minuses of each, and does it in an unbiased way. However, I am not wild about any of them. You need to go to your local Rockler or Woodcraft and pick a few of them up and play with them for a few minutes to find out what I mean.

   There is another approach to take which is expensive and that is to get a Wood Rat or similar jig for making mortises and tenons and other things. FWW has done a review of those as well.

   Then there is the approach that I took. I built my own. You can find a lot of free plans for them. I found one in a book, that Glen Huey designed. I believe that someone else designed it a while back, and Glen updated it. It is publishd in a few places. One is in Popular Woodworking. Here is the reference:

   Table Saw Tenon Jig
   by Glen Huey
   Page number: 30; Article length: 4 pp. Issue of Sept 1, 2002.
   Cut accurate tenons on your table saw without emptying your wallet. Our table saw tenon jig can be built from scraps. Article includes a cutting list, step photos, an illustration and instruction.

   I believe the plans are also in:
   Glen Huey's Illustrated Guide to Building Period Furniture

   Better still, write to Glen at:
   http://woodworkersedge.com/

   That's his website. He usually answers in one day. Ask him the best place to get the plans for his tenon jig.

   I built it last year and it can handle large and small boards for tenoning. It is rock solid. If you click on my name "9619" and go to the page of info about me on Knots, you will see a photo of my tenoning jig.

   I can't remember the name of the book that I got the plans from. It is at home. If you are interested, write back, and I'll send you the name of the book from home.

   Good luck. Sorry about the length of this. Hope it is useful to you.
   Enjoy,
   Mel

   Measure your output in smiles per board foot. 

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   tkumpf | Oct 24, 2006 03:22pm | #8

   Mel
   thanks for the info, I usually build all of my jigs too, so I will check out Glen Huey. I would apreciate the name of his book which has the plans.tom

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   9619 | Oct 24, 2006 03:58pm | #9

   Tom,
   the name of the book that I got the plans from is:
   "Building Traditional Country Furniture".
   It is by the Editors of Popular Woodworking magazine, one of whom is Glen Huey. It Popular Woodworking number is: #70521. It sells for $24.99. I bought mine at a Rockler store. I didn't buy it for the tenoning jig plans, but rather for the plans for a curly maple hutch that Glen designed. I think it is one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture that I have ever seen. So the plans for the tenoning jig were just a bonus for me. It works very well for me, and I made it out of scraps that I had in the shop.Let me know how it turns out.
   Enjoy.
   MelMeasure your output in smiles per board foot. 

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   tkumpf | Oct 24, 2006 10:36pm | #11

   mel - thanks for all your help I will check out the book
   tom

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   cadiddlehopper | Oct 24, 2006 12:31am | #5

   I bought over a year ago. Unless there is a new model out there, they are pretty much the same. I bought the more expensive Delta because it has a micrometer lateral adjustment. Most others don't. I use it on a Delta contractor saw also. It works very well.

   Cadiddlehopper

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   BruceS | Oct 24, 2006 06:45pm | #10

   I've looked over the Delta, Jet and Clones and have a clone.  When you look at them side by side the differences are minimal with many parts interchangeable.   And would be willing to bet they came out of the same factory and that the paint jobs and trim are specs. requested by Delta/Jet and whoever.   The Clone I have has a movable miter slot rail that sits in a machined slot in the sled base and either Jet or Delta had the same feature.  

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S.