Wooden ring box4/7/2024 Once you have done that you need to set the jig to the mitre slot. Once the L shape is set use the table saw fence to make a small hole in the jig with the router bit, this will house a piece of wood the same size as the router bit diameter. ![]() ![]() As I needed a mitre slot I routed a slot in the top of my router table (which is home made and part of my table saw), making sure that it was parallel to the table saw mitre slots, this may come in useful for other jigs etc. I fixed it together with biscuit joints as these are super simple and quick. The mitre slot jig involves making a 90 degree L shape from plywood. I have just made the jig I'll explain first so have only used it twice before. The main difference in the jigs is that one needs a mitre slot in the router table but the other one only needs a fence. I have documented them both for completeness and information. I have a couple of ways I make finger joints, both with a router table but with different jigs. The next stage is to make some finger joints on a couple of bits of wood so you can create your hinges. Random orbital sander Step 1: Chop That Wood Steel/brass bar - I use 3mm (1/8") diameter bar More wood offcuts for hinge - I had bought some steamed beech as offcuts from ebay so have a lot hanging around, mine was 10mm (0.5") thick Wood off cuts for main box - I had some that was 50mm (2") thick a good size for a ring box When I cut and sand yew I always wear a good quality face mask to protect my lungs, I always have for a types of wood, but bought my expensive mask as I was specifically going to be using a lot of yew.Īnyway enough of all that and back to the instructable In my eyes, if it may be dangerous then use appropriate safety equipment. If you search the internet for yew you will find many people saying it is poisonous and dangerous and others that swear its not and have used it for decades with no problems. Be warned though yew can be hazardous to health - the dust may be toxic and the smoke from burning it may be poisonous. ![]() I have made this box out of yew wood and have acquired quite a few offcuts. Plus they cost so much less (in money terms that is, not time!).Īs a lot of people who do woodwork I often have loads of offcuts that a generally too small to do anything with, apart from having a fire, so this is where you can use some of your scrap wood that has too much character to burn. I really like making wooden boxes and always use wooden hinges, I think they look so much better than any hinge you can buy.
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