To avoid this I try to make jigs that take the guessing out and speed up the process when the need arises.
I will be using this business card holder as a prize in several silent auctions this year so I wanted to keep the fabrication time down to a minimun.
The first shot shows several prototypes where I worked out the shape and size I wanted to use.
This is absolutely an essential step .
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This next picture shows the jig made from MDF .It is essentially a right angle to butt the blank on with two adjustable cleats to hold the blank firmly in the corner.
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I used 3/4" MDF and 11/16" spruce for the right angle to allow the blanks to side in and out without binding.
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Next picture show how the guide centers the forstner bit so it drops on the same spot each time.
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Here I am showing the finished blank still resting in the jig, We now have 4 nearly identicle corner radiuses.
This took about 2 minutes to prep thanks to the jig.
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Next picture shows the set up for the mini router bit profile.
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With a prototype blank mounted in the jig I ran a test to make sure we have the profile set correctly on the edges.
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This shot shows a couple of blanks ready for finishing.
I tried 2 different profiles on them to see what works for me.
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Here are some early results from the jigging.
I have yet to make a small jig for dirilling the screw holes that mount the stantions. - Later
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Unique idea for card holder its totally different technique.
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