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   nikkiwood | Apr 02, 2007 03:30am | #1

   I think it may be a Makita.

   I would say, though, that if you can attach a fence to whatever plunge router you may now have, that will work fine.

   I built a variation of Miller's jig, and I use it with a PC plunge router.

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 02, 2007 04:24pm | #3

   Could you possibly post a picture of your version? I already have a PC plunge router but I don't think they sell the attachment that is seen in that video. Or maybe I am wrong. I think they have an edge guide but I don't think it looks like the one on the video. If possible could you post a pic?Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   nikkiwood | Apr 02, 2007 04:53pm | #5

   Sorry, but a digital camera is one piece of machinery I don't have.This is the fence I use with the PC:http://tinyurl.com/3cosf2I adapted Miller's jig so I could use loose tenons. Thus, it is wider than than his, so a piece can be clamped upright.If you want to email me your address, I could send you a simple sketch of the jig. If you have a fax number, I could also send it that way. In the meantime, here is a thread that dealt with such jigs:http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=34257.1********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 03, 2007 03:35am | #6

   Hi,

     I just went over to HD and saw a Ryobi plunge router for less than $100.  You can also purchase a Ryobi edge guide that has holes in it so you can add a block of wood to it. So, for just over $100 plus the price of the metal hold-downs I should be able to re-create the jig that Jeff Miller writes about in his article. I already have a Porter Cable plunge router (but the edge guide does not allow for an added block of wood for an auxiliary fence) but I think this Ryobi with the auxiliary fence attachment could be dedicated to mortising. I was thinking I would have to pay a lot more but I think this will work. It also has been reviewed as a pretty solid machine especially for the money.

     I was actually thinking about purchasing a Delta Mortiser but I think I like this idea better. I am looking forward to your design since you said that you can cut mortises in edges of boards so that you can use floating tenons. I just love the idea of doing floating tenons. Talk about a time savings. I hope you can FAX me that design. Did you get my email offline?

    Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   miller | Apr 02, 2007 03:38am | #2

   I am the one who sent you this link.  As I said I use this method myself.  I use a Bosch model #1617.  I bought this as a set that contained a fixed base, plunge base, and a edge guide.  This was excellent for me starting out.  I leave the fixed base attached to my router table most of the time.  

    

       I just did some research.  I bought my router on a Christmas promotional and I couldn't find it available with the edge guide included.  It is however still sold as an accessory.

   
   

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   Edited 4/1/2007 9:07 pm ET by miller

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 02, 2007 04:30pm | #4

   Thanks for the model number. Are you Jeff Miller? I am a little concerned about the best method to attach the jig to my bench. I do have a Veritas large vise but it looks like you (if you are Jeff Miller) are attaching via a tail vise which makes your bench hold downs accessible and able to hold your workpiece in place. I don't think I could sink it into my vise and still have the hold downs accessible.

   So I was thinking of just clamping it to the side of my bench with clamps running from the side of the jig to the underside of the front of my bench.  Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 03, 2007 03:41am | #7

   Hi,

     Not sure if you saw my recent post but I am thinking of purchasing a reasonable Ryobi plunge router that you can also purchase an edge guide attachment that will allow you to add a block of wood to it (auxiliary fence). I now have to find a good source for the metal hold downs and then I should be in business. I will dedicate this plunge router to mortising. I'm looking forward to building the jig and mortising with it.Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 03, 2007 03:55am | #8

   Hi,

     Is this the Hold-down clamp that is used?

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1109&filter=hold%20downs

   Is the Extra Nut & Bolt Assembly for Hold-Down Clamp (mentioned at the bottom of the page) what is used to thread through the block of wood?Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   miller | Apr 04, 2007 12:32am | #9

   I am not Jeff Miller, sorry for the confusion.  I actually clamp mine to the end of my table saw top.  I also don't use the hold down clamps that are used in the plan.  For right now I just use small bar clamps.  This however is not the most easy way to use this system, but I have not run across any good clamps like the author uses.

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 04, 2007 02:20am | #10

   Hi,

     I think he used these clamps:

   http://grizzly.com/products/H0932

    Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   furnituremaking | Apr 08, 2007 12:47am | #11

   Sorry to take a while to get to this (out of town on vacation). My router is an old Makita plunge router. The technique works well with any plunge router that has a decent fence, though. I'm accustomed to the plunge lock on this router, and find it works well for this. I've done this with a Bosch as well, and it was fine, although I wasn't as 'fluent' with the plunge controls.

   Jeff Miller

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 08, 2007 05:49am | #12

   Thanks Jeff. I am well on my way to building the jig. I ordered some threaded inserts that I will use with knobs and a slotted piece of wood for the stops. I am also going to use the jig for mortising vertical stock so that I can do floating tenons. I am going to use my existing porter cable plunge router and buy the guide for it. I am looking forward to using it and thanks for the information...Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie