Anyone use Set-Up Blocks?

[LeftyTom]

Any of you's use the blocks (1/8", 1/4", 1/2", etc) for setting up saw blade or router bit heights? Or is your general method to use a ruler or caliper?

[Vanilla Gorilla]

I use mine all the time. I find that when I use a ruler or other such measuring devices, sometimes my eyes have a way of deceiving me. I have had excellent results with the setup blocks though, especially on the router table. Just my $.02

-Marco

[jglord]

I've used the Whiteside set for many different things. I started using them to set the depth for router plunge cuts. I lower the bit to the work surface and place the appropriate block under the depth pin and lock it in place. Remove the block and I know the bit will plunge to the exact depth I need.

For setting a fixed height on a router bit - it is very easy to feel or see when the high point of the bit is even with the block.

For setting a fence on either a band saw or table saw, the block allows me to set the width by having the block sit against the teeth. Using a ruler to set for fine cuts is difficult.

[BillPappas]

I use mine all the time as well. I got them from Lee Valley.

Regards,

Bill

[LeftyTom]

Thanks, fellows. I wll put this on my list of stuff to buy soon.

[TXnNC]

I have always used a T-square, but you have brought up a great idea. Did you make the blocks yourself (seems pretty straight forward) or do you need to buy some pre-made for accuracy?

[Alan in Little Washington]

If you have someone who reads your Christmas list, you can use one of these from Wixey:

[erasmussen]

I use these all the time, with the router mostly

[McRabbet]

Earl,

I use the same style gauges on my RT and Tablesaw. Both of mine are made by General; the one like your lower one is made of aluminum and is calibrated in mm and fractional inches. I find it very useful for setting blade height on the tablesaw. The other one (shaped like the upper one in your picture) is made of brass and is ideal for setting straight bit heights on the router table.

[jeff...]

I got my truck set-up on blocks right now - yep sure do use them: mrgreen:

[erasmussen]

Originally Posted by jeff...

I got my truck set-up on blocks right now - yep sure do use them: mrgreen:

If its in your front yard, you could be a redneck

[jeff...]

Originally Posted by erasmussen

If its in your front yard, you could be a redneck

Nope it's in the BACK yard, not the front yard

[LeftyTom]

Closet redneck

[jerrye]

Originally Posted by erasmussen

If its in your front yard, you could be a redneck

How do you tell rich redneck from poor?


























The have TWO cars on blocks in the yard!

[Bas]

Amish redneck - horse on blocks in the front yard.