Shop-made Jig - Small parts Miter-Gauge Clamp (Pictures)

[KC7CN]

Thought you might be interested to see my latest shop-made jig.



From and old Woodsmith magazine under Tips: A Handy jig for holding small parts. I modified it to include a T-Slot for attaching it to miter-gauge. I also added a second location for the front lag screw to allow more space in the chuck area for larger parts. Another change was to add 180 grit sandpaper with carpet tape, to provide better grip.

The T-Slots allow for adjustment when using the miter gauge for angle cuts.





You can also use it on your router table.







It may look a little clunky, but it does the job! For the record, I don't normally cut small stuff like this, but it's nice to know you can.

-Don

[McRabbet]

That is a slick little jig. Score one for safety!

[FredP]

thanks! I just stole er um.... copied your pics. yeh thats it copied! Ive needed to make one of these for some time and now I've had a vision on how to! funny how those visions come to me huh?

[Sealeveler]

Great looking jig and I suspect a few copies will be borrowed.Tony

[ErnieM]

thanks! I just stole er um.... copied your pics. yeh thats it copied! Ive needed to make one of these for some time and now I've had a vision on how to! funny how those visions come to me huh?

Funny - I had the same vision as Fred. This is a handy little jig. I'm glad I thought of it.

Ernie

[mlzettl]

Slick little device, Don. Thanks for posting the pics. This is one of those things that you may not need very often, but if you have one, it might prevent you from doing something foolish that results in a catastrophe. It's on my to-do list (much more important than the honey-do list!)

Matt