Trivet Making Jig Question

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:11 pm

Anyone have any idea what the Trivet Making Jig is that was attached to todays "Video Email" from Shopsmith? Plans are super clear but I don't know what to do with it if I built it.

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:02 pm

Hi,

I haven't watched the video yet but I did peak at the jig and it sure looks like what it is. Perhaps it is something for a new handsonline???

If you happen to have the OPR take a look at page 263 In the PTWFE (4th edition) and see the picture in the middle of the page. I've seen this several places including the orginal hands-on. I know I did some back in the late 70's or early 80's without the OPR. It is a cool fun project.

Ed

fixit · Post by **fixit** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:07 pm

Paul,

What are you using to view the plan? I can't read the file when I save it on disc and then try to view it. It's out of focus and I am unable to fix it.

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:13 pm

Don't worry it is a very small drawing and I can't really see it either. I just happen to know what they look like from previous experence. I'm sure they will post a bigger one once they have the show ready.

Ed

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:30 pm

paulmcohen wrote:Anyone have any idea what the Trivet Making Jig is that was attached to todays "Video Email" from Shopsmith? Plans are super clear but I don't know what to do with it if I built it.

First of all - you are special! I didn't get the E-video, but viewed it via your link.

The easy answer about it's use is - you make trivets with it.

I studied the jig for a bit, but am at a loss on how to use it. Don't know where the two carriage bolts go, but they look like they are spaced to fit the miter guage. Tried to picture it with the sander, the saw, the OPR, (not on the miter guage, but mounted on a fence) but could only see the jig would help cut off the corners of the 6x6 piece that would protrude.

Once you get a round piece that fits into the square hole, you could turn it to rout relief slots and thru slots with the OPR.

However, still don't understand the measured spacing of the bolts. This is an interesting puzzle. Let's see what kind of answers come up.

I bet the jig made it's way to the blackboard in advance of a future Sawdust session.

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:47 pm

fixit wrote:Paul,

What are you using to view the plan? I can't read the file when I save it on disc and then try to view it. It's out of focus and I am unable to fix it.

I guess this is one time a Mac is an advantage, I right-click and said open and it opens in the Adobe Reader.

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:49 pm

reible wrote:Don't worry it is a very small drawing and I can't really see it either. I just happen to know what they look like from previous experence. I'm sure they will post a bigger one once they have the show ready.

Ed

You need to scroll down and you can download a very large version in PDF.

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:59 pm

HI,

If this is going to go on a miter gauge then maybe we will see some use of the molding head??

EDIT: After seeing the larger picture I have no idea how it is going to do what it does.........

I've only done it with a regular router table but I can see doing with the OPR but I'm not sure I want to use the miter gauge... but that would mean you could use "other" angles which might be cool... that along with a sandwich of contasting wood could really look good. To bad I don't have the time for a project like that.

Ed

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:22 pm

Hi,

Found the page I was looking for:
http://www.woodshoptips.com/tips/022403/page7.htm
or just the image at:
http://www.woodshoptips.com/tips/022403 ... 2-12LG.jpg

Ed

jimthej · Post by **jimthej** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:03 am

The video is available with the latest Shop Tips video @ http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Tips.htm
Looks easy to use.

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charlese wrote:First of all - you are special! I didn't get the E-video, but viewed it via your link.

The easy answer about it's use is - you make trivets with it. I studied the jig for a bit, but am at a loss on how to use it. Don't know where the two carriage bolts go, but they look like they are spaced to fit the miter guage. Tried to picture it with the sander, the saw, the OPR, (not on the miter guage, but mounted on a fence) but could only see the jig would help cut off the corners of the 6x6 piece that would protrude.

Once you get a round piece that fits into the square hole, you could turn it to rout relief slots and thru slots with the OPR.

However, still don't understand the measured spacing of the bolts. This is an interesting puzzle. Let's see what kind of answers come up.

I bet the jig made it's way to the blackboard in advance of a future Sawdust session.