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Old 10-27-2009, 08:24 PM   #1
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Scrap wood -$0

Sample piece of Lexan -$0

One vertical hold down - $10

two knobs = $6

My new coping jig - PRICELESS

I've been wanting to get the coping jig that Rockler has for $60, but $60??? Without further ado…this is my version using only PowerPoint to make a template and some material that I had here at the house.

Just thought I'd share.

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Slick jig. Care to share your pattern? What is the black material? Also is the backer piece replaceable? Simplicity in it's truest form.


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Slick jig. Care to share your pattern? What is the black material? Also is the backer piece replaceable? Simplicity in it's truest form.


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Mike,

I just used a pattern for the handle, but I would be happy to share if you like.

The material is just some scrap poplar I had and if you look the Rockler version
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...r=coping%20jig
the back piece is fixed and sits about an inch or so in from the edge as to not hit the bit. Then you just place a small piece of scrap between the material your coping and the backer...Done

Works great!
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Nice jig! I have one i made similar, mine is not near as nice What are the dimensions?
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Sweet jig!

Now this sample piece of Lexan...where can one acquire such a goody?
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So did you dye or paint the poplar?
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Please tell me that's not india ink on that wood
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Re: My $16 Coping Jig
I have a good sized piece of lexan if anyone is interested in making two of these (that is, one for me, one for you) send me a pm and we'll see what can be worked out
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Cool jig at a super price. How thick is the Lexan?
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Very nice job!

In the face of adversity and a desire for ingenious thriftiness, you've show just how well you can cope.

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Very nice job!

In the face of adversity and a desire for ingenious thriftiness, you've show just how well you can cope.

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Hey everyone. It's been a crazy week, but I'll get back to you by the weekend with answers to your questions.

I didn't forget

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Can you make me one of those, for married life?
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Re: My $16 Coping Jig
Can't help with married life

But, as promised.. the measurements.

The Lexan base is 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 11 5/8" (I got samples from a good friend that works for a plastics company)

Some poplar (No India ink...just spray painted black) and a couple of 1/4-20 knobs.

I carefully measured the lines and used my router to cut those.

I have a 1/4" template for the handle (took a picture of one on a website and played with it in PowerPoint to make a template that I could trace)

Not sure if I answered everyone's questions or not...

Scott. Did you receive my PM?
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