I'd like to construct a router jig for making a dished top. Can you provide a drawing of a jig similar to the one in your book "The Complete Illustrated Guide To Shaping Wood"?
-Russ L
Fairport, NY
Dishtop
Our Expert
The jig is a set of plywood rails to support the router which is suspended over the circular tabletop. The entire jig is constructed of 3/4" plywood; each rail is constructed of two strips of plywood to form an "L" shape for stiffness under the weight of the router. The base of the jig has a large round opening which accepts a hub. The hub is glued to the underside of the top and works as a pivot for rotating the top. I've provided a drawing of the jig to help you visualize it further. Here are some other things to keep in mind as you construct the jig:
-- It is important to size the jig to fit your brand of router and the diameter of the top which you are making
-- Attach a square baseplate to your router
-- Clamp the jig to the top of your workbench
-- Always clamp the router firmly in place in the jig before pivoting the top
-- Take light cuts
Recommended Router Bits for this project
Mortising Router Bit Tool No. 45505 |
Core Box Router Bit Tool No. 45904 |
Round Over Router Bit Tool No. 49701 |