Posts Tagged ‘free woodworking plans’

This is a decent video for getting some good ideas. I love getting ideas and the jig this guy uses is pretty simple and has more applications than he is showing. He talks about:

• Making tenons
• Using alternatives to aluminum router table inserts
• custom jigs
• using a climbout cut which is tear out free

Everyone knows how famous Incra is for making super accurate tools. Just having one in the shop shows that accuracy is important to you. The tops and joinery systems take your woodworking to the next level. And lets not forget, they look really really awesome.  $679

Product Description-Incra Precision Tools LS32-TS-WF

The new INCRA LS32-TS-WF offers the one thing that every table saw fence should have that none does – namely, Automatic Positioning Control. All other table saws depend on a tape measure and your eyesight to position your work. That’s why all table saw users are resigned to the fact that a good cut requires long set-up times and endless trial and error. The INCRA TS-LS completely eliminates the need for these tedious processes by using INCRA’S patented lead screw technology to position your work instantly and automatically to within 0.002″.

Even better, if you want to repeat a cut, you can return to any former position in less than 5 seconds with ZERO repeatability error. This kind of accuracy and perfect repeatability are luxuries that woodworkers could only dream about before the INCRA TS-LS. And because of its structural design, centrally placed carriage, and optimized side mounted clamping system, the entire unit virtually welds itself together into one solid block of steel and aluminum when locked in place. The result is exceptional strength, rigidity and stability.

Includes-Incra Precision Tools LS32-TS-WF

32″ Range INCRA LS32 Positioner
Pair of 72″ TS Rails
Base Mount Unit for LS32
TS-IIIA Rip Fence
INCRA Wonder Fence
INCRA Shop Stop
INCRA JUMBO Right Angle Fixture
Master Reference Guide
51-Piece Template Library
All Instruction Manuals
82-Minute Instructional DVD
Router Table Extension Wings NOT Included

You can find the Incra LS32-TS-WF here

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This is a review of Router Table Depot’s Large RM 405 router table.  This table turned out to be much better than I ever expected.  A couple of things stood out.  First is the fence.  Everyone knows that the fence is the heart and soul of a table.  I really liked the heavy duty aluminum core.  The picture just does not show how heavy and robust this thing is.  It also has these 6″ high MDF extensions.  Now other tables such as Bench Dog or Woodpeckers give you a 3′ high extension, so these were really stand out.  The extra space can help you use vertical bits which tend to stand up taller and in turn you would be routing larger items like a door panel.  So having the extra few inches on the fence saved me from building up my own custom fence just to get the job done.

The table top is nice too, laminated on both sides and sporting a typical acrylic insert.  This insert is fine for normal everyday routing, which is what I mostly do.  It also has a miter track so that you can add something like a coping sled or a featherboard too.  The stand is slightly different than what is pictured.  It would appear to have been improved slightly by adding a bigger leg and adding a slight camber to it.  You can still add a shelf and I give the design a thumbs up for the money.

Here are the features of the table for your research:

Top

• 31 3/4″ x 23 3/4″
• 1 3/8″ thick
• Top and bottom laminate surface
• 3/4″ mitre track installed

Insert

• Deluxe Insert with removable rings
• 12″x 9″ x 3/8″ thick
• 1/4″ mounting lip
• 1 1/4″ opening for Porter Cable style bushings
• 2 5/8″ opening
• 4″ opening
• Can be used with any router
• Starter pin included
• Stays perfectly in place with magnets and set screws to the top  Perfect for fine precision work.

Fence

• Split fence design
• Aluminum angle iron with dust cutout
• Aluminum measures 33″ x 4″ x 4″
• MDF adjustable fences are a whopping 1″ thick
• MDF fences measure 18″ x 6″
• T-track installed for accessories!
• Upgraded dust port with 2 1/2 adaptor to attach directly to 2 1/2″ hose
• Measuring tape on top of fence
• High quality laminate covering

Stand

• Sturdy Steel design
• Easy assembly
• 27″ x 19″ x 32″

Shipping Dimensions

• 34″ x 26″ x 8″

You can find the table right on their site.  Router Table or by going to Router Table Depot directly.

Wood Magazine is currently taking pre orders on their dvd catalog version of their magazines. I don’t know about you, but this is a great idea. I have way to many back log issues sitting around for my “just in case” reference. If this is you, then you might want to check this collection out. It will save you room and you can be “green”.

Every issue. Every project. Every tip, technique, and tool review. For the first time ever, you can own every issue of WOOD magazine from the past 25 years in an easy-to-use, easy-to-search DVD format.

You can find This wood magazine offer here at Wood Magazine Dvd offer

This  section of site is going to cover a lot of information about woodworking plans.  Now you may be asking yourself, do they mean free woodworking plans or plans that I have to buy?  The answer is both!  Everybody likes something for free, but there is the adage of “you get what you pay for.”  Instead of searching all over the Internet and spending all that time chasing links and finding plans, let us do the work.  We will:

• List the sites, both paid plans and free plans
• Give you a brief summary of what they offer
• Give you overview of the actual site for value
• All with no pitching!

This section will be fairly long since it contains a tremendous amount of information.  There are links to references and some good to know information along the way.  Be sure to check back often since we will try to update this section frequently.  Each new post will show on top of the old and you can find all previous posts in the archive.  Of course if you find a site that we have not yet covered, feel free to leave a comment and we will check it out.