Popular Post HandyDan Posted December 8, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I sure was impressed with this video. Looks useful to me. Al B, lew, Gunny and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Thanks. So simple, too. Cal, FlGatorwood and Gunny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Great tip, now if I can remember it and use it next time I NEED it. That remains to be seen. FlGatorwood, Al B, Gerald and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sreilly24590 Posted December 9, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Interesting and easy to do. What I find interesting is the fact that he didn't mention to be sure to use the same blade for the spline cuts and the splines themselves. I guess that should be taken for granted but.......I don't always think that clearly. But then the sled design looks nice and the cutouts for the fence to allow clamps works well I worry about using the hand as a hold down method. Should something go wrong the hand is mostly captive and that looks dangerous to me. Don't go calling me a wuss just yet as many haven't experienced just how quickly a mishap can happen on a fast moving tool. Thankfully I have a Sawstop that really helps with that but many don't so I think worth mentioning. I would think it far safer to reach over the top of the fence to hold the piece of wood than through the fence opening but that's me. Seems he has a series of interesting videos worth watching. Plans would be nice..... LarryS, p_toad, Cal and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gerald Posted December 9, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, sreilly24590 said: But then the sled design looks nice and the cutouts for the fence to allow clamps works well I worry about using the hand as a hold down method. Should something go wrong the hand is mostly captive and that looks dangerous to me. Don't go calling me a wuss just yet as many haven't experienced just how quickly a mishap can happen on a fast moving tool. I had not thought about a trapped hand but like you I just did not like the hand thru a hole. But that is just a design deal and cutting the back off the sled will work and make clamping easier. Al B, LarryS, Cal and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HandyDan Posted December 9, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 44 minutes ago, Gerald said: I had not thought about a trapped hand but like you I just did not like the hand thru a hole. I don't think he could reach the blade with his hand through the hole if he wanted to. I would feel safer with a clamp though. Al B, Gunny, FlGatorwood and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sreilly24590 Posted December 9, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 I'm thinking more like a kickback where the hand gets broken....... FlGatorwood, Cal, Al B and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunny Posted December 9, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, sreilly24590 said: I'm thinking more like a kickback where the hand gets broken....... You are making the pins in my wrist and arm vibrate like a tuning fork. Cal, FlGatorwood, Al B and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomp Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Certainly one way to cut a spline, hand position notwithstanding. However, a spline that tight in the slot will have all the glue scraped off when installing the spline in the slot. I guess you would have glue on the (narrow) bottom of the groove but there would be little to none on the flat faces. Cal, FlGatorwood, LarryS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreilly24590 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 I thought of that as well when he "slipped " the spline in the grove. LarryS, FlGatorwood and Cal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, tomp said: Certainly one way to cut a spline, hand position notwithstanding. However, a spline that tight in the slot will have all the glue scraped off when installing the spline in the slot. I guess you would have glue on the (narrow) bottom of the groove but there would be little to none on the flat faces. Or make some adjustments. Give the stop a tap or two. Cal, FlGatorwood, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 If you let the glue sit for a minute or two it will soak into the wood to a small extent and should be enough to hold. Anyway how much would a spline hold? Gunny, FlGatorwood, LarryS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunny Posted December 10, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 39 minutes ago, Gerald said: Anyway how much would a spline hold? 250 lbs. Cal, Al B, FlGatorwood and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillyJack Posted December 30, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Ill have to keep this in mind when I can use the table saw. I use these a lot on the poker tables...See if you can find an easier way with a router...I guess I need a new jig... Cal, FlGatorwood, Gerald and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAGON1 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/9/2019 at 9:54 PM, Gerald said: If you let the glue sit for a minute or two it will soak into the wood to a small extent and should be enough to hold. Anyway how much would a spline hold? As much if not MORE than the original wood. Titebond is stronger than the original wood. And if you make a spline by cutting one cross-grained instead of using the long grain of the wood you can triple the strength of the joint. Gunny, LarryS, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) I had a similar set up I used years ago on a simple project. However, I didn't use that technique again, I forgot about it. Then, I couldn't remember how I did it. Thanks for posting, it made me remember and I am going out in the shop and try it. I think I'll cut up 8 or 10 splines and store till needed Edited April 10, 2020 by Ron Altier Gunny, LarryS, Al B and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Except for the possible hazard in the demo, this is a great idea. Sort of like a box joint jig works. Maybe a little hand sanding on the spline to loosen the fit. FlGatorwood, LarryS, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGatorwood Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 That is one serious and awesome poker table. Some really serious craftsmanship there. Gunny, Al B and LarryS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 13 hours ago, FlGatorwood said: That is one serious and awesome poker table. Some really serious craftsmanship there. DITTO!!! Gunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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