carcase jig

[MCASE]

This jig was simple to build and greatly speeds up carcase construction where you need to repeatedly set dominoes in rows across wide panels, such as bookcases or cabinets.(see pic#1)  The first step is to mark the distribution of domino mortises you wish to cut across the panel on the panel end  (for this demo I only spaced three across an 18" panel).  Transfer these marks for spacing your dominoes on to the jig's cross bar. (see pic#2)  Obviously you only need do this once for most projects. .   I use masking tape on the bar so as to keep it free of permanent marks.  All you need do then is mark the center of your rows of mortises where wish them to be on the panel.  (see pic#3)  Insert the panel in the jig and align a row mark with the permanent center scribe mark on the jig (see pic#4) .  Clamp panel in place and your set to go.  You align the center line on the domino machine with the  marks you transferred to the masking tape on the cross bar and make your cuts (see pic#5 - 9) .  Simply unclamp and move the panel to the next domino row centerline on you panel. then clamp and repeat. 

 

[Jesus Aleman]

MCASE,  it would be great if you post some pictures.

 

[MCASE]

I have been trying!

 

[KorDes]

Click the 'Additional Options' below the reply window, go down to where it says attach and then across from that click the browse button. Locate the picture on your computer that you want to attach. ok that then click the 'preview' button to see if your picture has been attached (it may take a while depending on how big your picture is and your internet speed) If you are happy with what you have written then click on the 'Post' button.

 

[Brice Burrell]

I worked my own system pretty early on with the Domino, super easy. Instead of this jig I use my MFT and the backside of the rail, same idea, make marks on the rail or use the outriggers. I posted this on the FOG a long time ago but have looked for it, let me see if I can dig it up.
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[bruegf]

I've done the same thing Brice.    You can see an example of this in my bookcase closet door project.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=6667.0

Fred

 

[peter halle]

Brice,

I didn't remember your post and you marking the rail.  OOPS.  I'm sorry.  I thought that I remembered both Mirko and you marking rails for the LR-32 system.  Him with colored dots and you with something else.  I also remember your post regarding the domino and making shutters.

Fred,

Guess who wants a set of the closet doors now?  My Wife.  She'll have to wait.  The potential project queue line is full and not accepting anymore orders.  Fabulous project.

It used to be that I would go thru and re read my collection of Fine Woodworking Magazines (going back to the black & white days) as winter approached.  Now I'm doing it with this forum.

Perhaps this goes to prove exactly what Bob said.  There is soooo much info out here and is it in all the sections.

Thanks for your great contributions.

Peter

 

[butzla]

MCASE,  What are you using for stops?  Also,  are 3 dominoes really enough for a book shelf that wide?  Not criticizing, just wondering.   ???  I take it you do not have an MFT?

 

[bruegf]

Sorry to cause more work Peter, but it is a great little project once its done.  I've got nearly 200 paperback books stored on the doors.

Fred

 

[Dave Ronyak]

I used much the same idea when I constructed my Entertainment Center.  I simply marked a scrap of plywood where I wanted mortices.  The edges of the plywood template are registered relative to the workpiece and clamped in position.  Then the Domino machine is used to machine the mortices, using the center markings on the bottom of the Domino base for alignmnent with the marks on the jig.

Dave R.