It is a 3 inch 45 degree shaper bit. By using a 45 degree bit I can adjust the width of the dowel by lowering or raising the bit. The shaper is a Jet 1/2 hp shaper.
I typically make 5 to 6 foot dowels. I find for clothes drying racks 6 foot birch dowels are best since they don't sag and can hang two large shirts side by side without overlapping. I make Amish close racks with these dowels which are always handy around the house, the camp ground and when skiing.
Dialing the cut in takes a little time. Raise the bit if the wood is too tight or starts to turn black, Lower the bit if the piece spirals. Use scrap wood to start. When the cut is dialed in, lock the cutter height and you are good to go. You know you are dialed in when the dowels exit with a smooth burnished look.
The jig is comprised with three blocks mounted to the long board in the front. The infeed block has a 1 inch hole through it and the outfeed block has a 3/4 inch hole. A third block with a 1 inch hole is provided about 2 feet beyond the outfeed for stability so the piece does not flair out. In between the infeed and outfeed blocks is a 45 degree shaper bit (around 3 inches wide).
Take care not to stick that socket into you cutter .....things will get exciting in a hurry.
Projoiner1 3 months ago
It is a 3 inch 45 degree shaper bit. By using a 45 degree bit I can adjust the width of the dowel by lowering or raising the bit. The shaper is a Jet 1/2 hp shaper.
rudimania 4 months ago
What type of router bit are you using, and wear can you find one? Thanks in advance.
huntersrow64 8 months ago
I typically make 5 to 6 foot dowels. I find for clothes drying racks 6 foot birch dowels are best since they don't sag and can hang two large shirts side by side without overlapping. I make Amish close racks with these dowels which are always handy around the house, the camp ground and when skiing.
rudimania 11 months ago
Dialing the cut in takes a little time. Raise the bit if the wood is too tight or starts to turn black, Lower the bit if the piece spirals. Use scrap wood to start. When the cut is dialed in, lock the cutter height and you are good to go. You know you are dialed in when the dowels exit with a smooth burnished look.
rudimania 11 months ago
The jig is comprised with three blocks mounted to the long board in the front. The infeed block has a 1 inch hole through it and the outfeed block has a 3/4 inch hole. A third block with a 1 inch hole is provided about 2 feet beyond the outfeed for stability so the piece does not flair out. In between the infeed and outfeed blocks is a 45 degree shaper bit (around 3 inches wide).
rudimania 11 months ago
how about some explaination of the jig. Parts how you made it??
gardentiger69 11 months ago