Jasper Jig Question

[SPLluminator 10+ year member]

Hey guys, ive been using my jasper jig for a little while now and i love it. Im just curious how far down you guys plunge for each cut? Thanks! Ive been using 1/16-1/8" cuts personally. I have a 2 flute up bit. Just curious if u guys make deeper cuts or what?

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[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

I've done 3/4" mdf in one pass but it's hard on the router/bit

I usually take two passes

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Cut holes in 3/4" all the time with my upcut bit.

Just gotta let the bit do the work, don't bog it down. Hard on the bearings.

 

[SPLluminator 10+ year member]

Cut holes in 3/4" all the time with my upcut bit.
Just gotta let the bit do the work, don't bog it down. Hard on the bearings.

Hrmm, this is why i was wondering. It takes a long time to do 5-6 passes

 

[302yota 10+ year member]

i normally go about 3/8" deep every cut....so i usually make 3 passes, except for on the last cut i will normally go a little deeper so that the bit sticks all the way through......i really don't wont to burn up a 20$ bit....so i'd rather be safe than sorry

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Hrmm, this is why i was wondering. It takes a long time to do 5-6 passes

Strange.

I do it in one pass and it doesn't take that long, 45 seconds or so depending on the cutout diameter. Even with a shitty router.

I just drill the hole for the peg, do the recess for the driver in the first pass (if it's to be flush mounted), adjust the peg for the cutout size and just go to town.

You need some more horsepowerz?

 

[SPLluminator 10+ year member]

Well its a 2hp router. I am just worried itll die on me and the router shakes a lot when i do deep cuts.