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Improved Taper Jig
Oct 25, 2005
The tapering jig I use for short runs is just as quick to make as Phil Dark’s (Fine Woodworking #98, p. 20), but it also handles longer workpieces and provides more control and safety. I simply cut three notches into a scrap piece that’s 6 in. or so longer than the workpiece to be tapered. The width of each notch is one-half the taper. For longer runs or if the final taper is too small to hold securely and safely, I attach the jig to a substrate and use De-Sta-Co toggle clamps to hold the workpiece firmly.
Tai Lake, Holualoa, Hawaii
Fine Woodworking Magazine, October 1993 No. 102
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Rockler Deluxe Panel Clamp
These clamps can handle glue-ups between 10 in. and 36 in. wide, and boards up to 3 in. thick. Sliding feet attach to the lower bars with magnets, letting you position them quickly for stability on any surface. The spring-loaded jaws adjust easily, dropping into notches along the bars. And the powerful clamp handles clear the benchtop.
Double Sided Tape
A thin woven core makes XFasten tape strong yet not too thick (0.008 in.), and helps it hold powerfully without being difficult to peel off.
Stanley Powerlock 16-ft. tape measure
With its smooth lock, tough case, compact size, and excellent accuracy, this Stanley tape is perfect for workshop use.
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