Woodsmith box joint jig

If you go to their web site and do a search it will tell you.

I have tried with Google but only find their commercial jig in aluminum.

Woodsmith does not have a search engine for their mags that I can find.

So that is why I ask.

I got my kit in June, built it and eventually ordered their aluminum jig. Can send you the kit if I can find the plans lying around.

Why did you go with their alum jig. I thought the wood jig receieved good reviews.. Are the alum and wood jig the same?

A google search of woodsmith and the filename doesn't even come up with that.

Also apparently although on the woodsmith store turns out it's a shop notes issue, which I can't get to an index either. Not from woodsmith/shop notes.

Only from other sites that aren't exactly in my trust ...

I am using the aluminum jig and love it.

The kit had no wood in it, just the instructions & hardware. My problem was that my wood was a little under 3/4" and the instructions are for 3/4" lumber, so things did not work out just right. two of the holes would have been accurate for 3/4" but caused a bit of binding on my build. So, instead of buying more hardwood and starting over I ordered the pre-built aluminum jig.

There is no real difference in the way they work, and if you are careful with the measurements one should be as good as the other. One difference is the backer plate to prevent tearout--in the kit you make it out of a scrap of masonite and the aluminum one uses a custom plastic strip which you have to buy from them if you change your cuts a lot.

Both slide on the saw table and work smoother if you wax it.

I dismantled my kit jig and have all the parts and instructions for making the jig. It goes for $10 plus shipping. I paid 15.95 for it. G.W. Ross

If I had only known, I should have become a watchmaker. -- Einstein

Ok, I would like it. If this is your email address I will send you an email offline in the morn to arrange payment and shipping.

Thank you.

I don't know about the Incra or sold plans part, but two issues that have plans are 17 page 12 and 131 page 26. Jig for anled box joints in issue 182 page 16. I use the router and Rockler's cheapie jig. Works fine, but not suitable for production runs. Not stout enough. The reference to the index has more entries under 'box joint jigs' and 'box joints', too.

-J

Try Bostik TopCote. No waxing needed.

Tried it. Went back to my spray-on wax.

Googled "woodsmith online index". I believe it was the second link.

Like I said I don't get that at all. I guess google figures that here on the east coast we really don't want what you west coast guys get.

Just bizarre. For me google is starting to be less informative as a search engine ... They are so much more interested in commercial offerings that they are forgetting about just being a good search engine.

It was the third link,

scott

What spray on wax is that? I've tried lots of rub on waxes, none came close to TopCotes slipperiness, durability or rust resistance. Never tried a spray on wax though.

Boeshield is a spray on wax.

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The answer to your question is ShopNotes Issue #8.

Take a pint of mineral spirits, add shavings of paraffin wax. Shake every day until no more wax dissolves. Put in a spray bottle (I use an aluminum spray can that is pressurized with compressed air). Spritz on saw table, lathe ways, vise screw etc. If stained or surface rust I use a green abrasive pad, wipe off with paper towels and reapply. Wipe off with paper towel. It is best to apply in the afternoon so it will dry and harden overnight.

I have been using this for 10 years with good results and have enough to last me another decade. I'm not stingy, just frugal. It's in the blood--half scotch and half water.

On Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:46:04 -0500, Leon

"Boeshield T-9® is a solvent and paraffin wax based formula with over a dozen components including corrosion inhibitors. "

The Boeshield web page displays the line above and apparently it does say it's a wax, but I have to wonder what other components it contains?