mo-the-engineer
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Hi All,
just purchased a Festool jig after using a laminated version for several years. Intially i am very pleased but i have one little issue that i wonder if any of you can help with.
The jig is designed for a 30mm ring and a 14mm cutter.
I have got into the habit of using a new cutter for each new job, may be two joints and 6 clamp pockets. By doing this i can use cheaper cutters (£15) and throwing them with out impacting the job cost.
Problem is deep worktop cutters are generally 12.7mm (1/2 inch) this causes a 2.6mm discrepancy on each joint.
Not much you may think but if can be a pain when working in some jobs, especially with expensive laminates (£200+ a length).
Has anyone got over the situation, i can only see a couple of options:
a, custom made ring - where from?
b, buy expensive 14mm cutters.
c, have the guide pins machined down by 1.3mm to move the jig further into the work face.
I hope there is a simple solution i have missed.
Many thanks Mo
just purchased a Festool jig after using a laminated version for several years. Intially i am very pleased but i have one little issue that i wonder if any of you can help with.
The jig is designed for a 30mm ring and a 14mm cutter.
I have got into the habit of using a new cutter for each new job, may be two joints and 6 clamp pockets. By doing this i can use cheaper cutters (£15) and throwing them with out impacting the job cost.
Problem is deep worktop cutters are generally 12.7mm (1/2 inch) this causes a 2.6mm discrepancy on each joint.
Not much you may think but if can be a pain when working in some jobs, especially with expensive laminates (£200+ a length).
Has anyone got over the situation, i can only see a couple of options:
a, custom made ring - where from?
b, buy expensive 14mm cutters.
c, have the guide pins machined down by 1.3mm to move the jig further into the work face.
I hope there is a simple solution i have missed.
Many thanks Mo