ONE-TIME tools - Parallel Guides & Domino Offset Base

[mikeyr]

true on the metal part, I have a mill and lathe and could easily make that.  Its a matter of price vs. time, in this case the price is high enough that its worth making.

And yes, that metal rod allows you to cut thin stock.  But I think I like the Precision system better for thin stock.  Like I said in my earlier post, for me its all about space and keeping things organized, I am thinking about this just because it all comes apart and fits in that (ugly black) systainer.

 

[live4ever]

LOL....Ben I don't think this stuff is targeted at folks who have the ability to accurately mill metals. 

True. Which actually surprises me a bit though as a good hobbyist mill that could be used to make stuff like this doesnt cost any more than we pay for a couple Festool tools or a nice cabinet saw, or bandsaw, or dust collector, etc. Im actually surprised more people arent into metal machining.

Yeah I hear you.  I'd love to get into it but it's intimidating.  There isn't as much freely available info on it since fewer people do it.  I honestly wouldn't know where to begin, though I've always wanted to.  It's not as forgiving a material as wood, and I think the raw material is more expensive as well.  And you need the space to keep your wood and metal operations somewhat separate (if you're serious about your wood finishing). 

 

[ben_r_]

Am I missing something? Is there no way to rip a board narrower than the guide rail with the Woodpeckers parallel guides like you can with the Precision Dogs or Seneca kits?

I think you are.  It's the rod that fits into the flip stops, and then the scale that's engraved on the side of the tracks.

Got it. I see that now. Thanks! I missed that.

LOL....Ben I don't think this stuff is targeted at folks who have the ability to accurately mill metals. 

True. Which actually surprises me a bit though as a good hobbyist mill that could be used to make stuff like this doesnt cost any more than we pay for a couple Festool tools or a nice cabinet saw, or bandsaw, or dust collector, etc. Im actually surprised more people arent into metal machining.

Yeah I hear you.  I'd love to get into it but it's intimidating.  There isn't as much freely available info on it since fewer people do it.  I honestly wouldn't know where to begin, though I've always wanted to.  It's not as forgiving a material as wood, and I think the raw material is more expensive as well.  And you need the space to keep your wood and metal operations somewhat separate (if you're serious about your wood finishing). 

I really think that's all it is, just the fact that there is less information out there on YouTube and the like for machining. Honestly though, I have watched a few YouTubers, checked out what equipment they used, bought a couple books and read a bit in a forum or two and I feel I know enough to decide what equipment I need to purchase to get started. There is enough info out there, its just not as easy to find and not as well organized.