Jasper jig with 1/4" straight bit (but 1/2" bit)

[mcsoul 10+ year member]

the bit is 1/4" bigger, so you subtract 1/4" from the jig measurement because it eats up 1/4" more wood than the jig is calculated to
it says it right on the ****ing jig instructions

in short: 9.25" hole, put the pin in the 9" jig part

No, I have a bit that has a 1/2" shank, but it's a 1/4" straight bit.

I think they are right it's the same thing. If the bit were a 1/2" straight

bit, the instruction would apply. I think, fuck I don't know.

 

[kovemaster559 5,000+ posts]

Got to love Directions lol //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/goodorbad.gif.fe1f80382c74d93547176ee10a15b645.gif

yeah it tripped me out as well but i started cutting with it and i got the ordeal. good job on a good comeup. jasper jigs FTW. i have both . i love them. i wish people would stop being cheap ***** and let me build them a box. but yeah man nice stuff hope you enjoy your carpentry .

 

[mcsoul 10+ year member]

yeah it tripped me out as well but i started cutting with it and i got the ordeal. good job on a good comeup. jasper jigs FTW. i have both . i love them. i wish people would stop being cheap ***** and let me build them a box. but yeah man nice stuff hope you enjoy your carpentry .

Thanks man.

Hope to keep all my fingers intact for the duration.

 

[ahillworks 10+ year member]

Thanks man.
Hope to keep all my fingers intact for the duration.

Thats the best part man don't you know. To wake up and go yup still got all 10 lets get to building lol.

 

[Fiercetimbo17 10+ year member]

Didnt read but if you just subtract 1/4 from what you need because you now have that much more cutting area.

We did this with my router on your box at the build day.

Good to see you got the tools, pm me if you have any router questions

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Don't add or subtract anything with that bit. It's the size that the jig was calibrated for. The cutter diameter is what matters, not the shaft.

If you plan on doing a lot of circle cutting, I would get a 1/4" collet for your router and get a 1/4" spiral up-cut bit. It cuts a lot smoother and lasts MUCH longer.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

Don't add or subtract anything with that bit. It's the size that the jig was calibrated for. The cutter diameter is what matters, not the shaft.
If you plan on doing a lot of circle cutting, I would get a 1/4" collet for your router and get a 1/4" spiral up-cut bit. It cuts a lot smoother and lasts MUCH longer.

we can explain til our fingers are blue....they won't understand

 

[Fiercetimbo17 10+ year member]

O so his bit is actually 1/4" just a 1/2" shank, that does not change anything you are good to go.

But yes a spiral carbide tipped blade will do wonders.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

O so his bit is actually 1/4" just a 1/2" shank, that does not change anything you are good to go.But yes a spiral carbide tipped blade will do wonders.

bingo!

 

[ballstothewall 10+ year member]

Good lord, it took long enough to get someone intelligent in this thread.