Jointer knife-setting jig (and a question...)

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Greenvilleguy
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Dusty, thanks for your honesty. I too just follow the old way in the PTWE and it works for me. (The process does require some cursing and at least one beer afterwards.)

As I mentioned in the other thread, this leads to the blades being just a smidegon proud of the table. I have no idea whether it's .001 or .002 -- I just know it works to a accuracy that is acceptable to me.
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ldh
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Thanks Nick

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Nick,
I just wanted to say thanks for the jointer knife setting jig plans. I have always set mine the old way, but your jig seemed like it would be fun to build. I apologize for taking a few liberties with your design. The jig seems to be accurate down to .001. I don't know if I will give up my old method, but will give this thing a good try. I should point out, this entire jig was built with the SS 500. It would be nice if more folks posted pics of their jigs and fixtures they have made.
ldh
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Post by Bruce »

ldh, your such a show-off! :) I'm just kidding, that's nice work. You could make and sell jigs for a living. ;)
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Post by ldh »

Bruce,
Thanks for the encouragement. I suppose I will now have to build a nice little ebony box with delicate finger joints to store it in. Don't let the antibodies get you.
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Post by mtobey »

I am lazy- my Magna setter came today.jet Actually called "Jointer Pal" from Shopfox.
1983 Mark V- beltsander, jigsaw, Stripsander,jointer, bandsaw-double carriage and tables with molders and drums, Over Arm Pin Routers(Freestanding x 2)Second Mark V.:D
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Magnetic Base

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I've gone online and found several magnetic bases for sale. Some have 44# holding power, some more.

How lbs holding power is recommended for this jig?

Thanks,
RAS
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As much as you can afford.

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Post by ldh »

robertshafer wrote:I've gone online and found several magnetic bases for sale. Some have 44# holding power, some more.

How lbs holding power is recommended for this jig?

Thanks,
RAS
RAS,
Take a look at what the ENCO Company has to offer. They offer inexpensive odds and ends for the machine shop and are great folks to deal with.
ldh
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