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11-01-2017, 03:44 PM
I want to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter as a wedding present. I want it to have a chance to become a family heirloom.
I've found a plan I believe I can handle except I'm not sure about how to do 5/8" wide box joints on a board about 15" wide and 38 inches long.
My Porter-Cable jig is limited to 1/2 inch box joints and 12" width.
I believe I understand how to make a relatively simple jig for my table saw and the cutting process. I'd go for a fairly tall fence for the miter gauge.
Is it reasonable to attempt such a process with a board that size? If not or I've missed a better way, I'd like suggestions.
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(11-01-2017, 03:44 PM)Phydeaux Wrote: I want to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter as a wedding present. I want it to have a chance to become a family heirloom.
I've found a plan I believe I can handle except I'm not sure about how to do 5/8" wide box joints on a board about 15" wide and 38 inches long.
My Porter-Cable jig is limited to 1/2 inch box joints and 12" width.
I believe I understand how to make a relatively simple jig for my table saw and the cutting process. I'd go for a fairly tall fence for the miter gauge.
Is it reasonable to attempt such a process with a board that size? If not or I've missed a better way, I'd like suggestions.
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(11-01-2017, 03:44 PM)Phydeaux Wrote: I want to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter as a wedding present. I want it to have a chance to become a family heirloom.
I've found a plan I believe I can handle except I'm not sure about how to do 5/8" wide box joints on a board about 15" wide and 38 inches long.
My Porter-Cable jig is limited to 1/2 inch box joints and 12" width.
I believe I understand how to make a relatively simple jig for my table saw and the cutting process. I'd go for a fairly tall fence for the miter gauge.
Is it reasonable to attempt such a process with a board that size? If not or I've missed a better way, I'd like suggestions.
Try this router jig.
https://www.routerworkshop.com/boxjoints.html Make to suit, and make your pusher "sled" leg and upright large enough to handle longer stock.
No frustration from dado sets that won't cut a flat bottom, either!
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Yeah, you can do it they way you're thinking.
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I think bringing the tool to a big board is smarter than trying to bring a big board to the tool. A fella could get hurt.
Was Bob able to give you any help?
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11-08-2017, 05:41 PM
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(11-01-2017, 03:44 PM)Phydeaux Wrote: I want to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter as a wedding present. I want it to have a chance to become a family heirloom.
I've found a plan I believe I can handle except I'm not sure about how to do 5/8" wide box joints on a board about 15" wide and 38 inches long.
My Porter-Cable jig is limited to 1/2 inch box joints and 12" width.
I believe I understand how to make a relatively simple jig for my table saw and the cutting process. I'd go for a fairly tall fence for the miter gauge.
Is it reasonable to attempt such a process with a board that size? If not or I've missed a better way, I'd like suggestions.
Plans from the sponsor of these very forums!
![[Image: photo-large.jpg]](https://www.woodsmithplans.com/assets/img/plans/finger-joint-jig/photo-large.jpg)
I built one and use it a lot. The fingers can be equally sized, or not. I just need to ensure the minimum finger spacing is at least 1/2", since I am using a 1/2" top bearing bit.
Also, when I do a long piece, so I lay the jig on its side and put the work on top. I have to use a spacer on the bench to prop up the opposite end of the board.
Plans here
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The box joint is more utilitarian and not appropriate for a nice blanket chest. You don't see nice antiques with box joints, always dovetails. I have used them on a nice toolbox but it doesn't sit in the bedroom.
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11-09-2017, 10:26 AM
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Maybe ask your local ww'ers club/guild if anyone has a Leigh or porter cable jig you can borrow? I lent mine out recently and it came back with a new dovetail bit and a nice piece of madrona :
and more importantly I made a new woodworking friend)
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I think they make a very nice look on cases, and that most recipients wouldn't know the difference between DT's or Box Joints.
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(11-09-2017, 05:08 PM)Steve N Wrote: I think they make a very nice look on cases, and that most recipients wouldn't know the difference between DT's or Box Joints.
That's the chest I'm working on. I didn't get around to capturing a picture for here. Thanks, Steve N.
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