Notice that the jig is holding an irregularly shaped(circle in this case) project in place to be routed. The two small nails do the job. Watch the video below for details.
We often cut scroll saw projects that need to hang on the wall. One of the most effective techniques to hang the project is a keyhole slot. These slots are strong and give you the ability to balance the project so it hangs straight.
These slots are cut with a keyhole router bit. You can install the bit in a handheld router or a router table. In a handheld router, it is difficult to cut the slot straight without a fence. It difficult to use a straight fence on an edged that is not straight. That's where this jig comes in handy.
Watch the video demonstration for details on the jig build.
This jig is designed around the Ridgid R2401 trim router. You can easily modify the design for use with your router. The small base of the Ridgid trim router just makes the jig compact and easier to use. I have owned this router for a few years and it has been worth every penny. For $99 it has seen a ton of use in my shop. It is lightweight and powerful. It's the perfect router for scroll saw projects.
The picture shows the Ridgid router with the round base. It includes the square base that I use in this jig.
Order your custom 3D name box:
I'm still taking orders for the custom 3D name patterns. These are super fun to cut and always get this response. (How the heck did you make this?). People will look the project over and over trying to figure out the trick. There is no trick. It is a solid block of wood. Use the first and last name, husband and wife names, boyfriend girlfriend names.
Click to order your custom pattern for $5.
I will make the pattern and email it to you with a payment link.
You only pay if you are completely happy with the pattern.
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send a check, case to the address include with the email.
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Products for your consideration:
Scroll Saw Pattern Design Tutorial: DVD
Let me teach you to create a beautiful wooden portrait pattern. I will show you everything you need from start to finish. The video will show you the free software program you can download for Windows or Mac OS. I will show you how to install the program and configure it for best results.
Let me teach you to create a beautiful wooden portrait pattern. I will show you everything you need from start to finish. The video will show you the free software program you can download for Windows or Mac OS. I will show you how to install the program and configure it for best results.
Then I will show you the technique to take your photograph and make a pattern from it. When the pattern is complete we will go in the shop and cut it.
The DVD is $10 plus shipping. This is a data DVD that you will use on your computer to watch the video tutorial
Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2017 in DVD
Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.
This DVD has 2,300 patterns published from 2007 thru 2017.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
If you use the DVD on a Windows PC there is a simple viewer program to browse through the patterns.
The DVD also works fine on a MAC. The viewer program is not MAC compatible but there is an included PDF with all the patterns shown as thumbnails for easy viewing.
Want to create beautiful wooden vases on the scroll saw?
My two "Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw" books make it easy.
The books are $12 each and available for instant download after purchase. Click for Video Demonstration.
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