Not a bad idea I suppose for a beginner. Otherwise just set the combi to 22.5mm, Mark and drill with a 35mm forster. In reality, about ten sockets drilled in the time it takes this jig to do one
It's a great jig for any level woodworker. It's a very fast and accurate setup. I can't imagine free hand drilling can be any faster without sacrificing a lot of accuracy.
@nathanielpotterwoodcraft . I respectfully disagree. The process of drilling these sockets is extremely easy, 10X faster and accurate by the way I have described. Forster bits have a centre point so do not require lateral restraint ( the repeated clamping of this jig is the biggest slowing down factor). The vertically of plunge is easily seen because the initial 1mm or so should be a perfect circle and any slight correction can be done instantly. The plunge depth is also indicated when the drill bit is level with the surface. The danger of these jigs is that they can be an excuse for not learning a very simple skill. Over years, the accumulation of hand skills is the basis of being a good woodworker. I work in a very busy commercial workshop and there is no time or space for these novelties
Well the jig works for me but I appreciate your opinion. I view any jig in the shop to be a tool that helps get the job done with accuracy and efficiency. This particular one may be frivolous to some but helpful to others, just like any jig, handmade or purchased. If you can free hand 10x faster that is great, I'm not a production shop so it really doesn't matter. Everyone has their way of doing things. This is already way more than I wanted to engage on this, oh well, have a good one.
@@nathanielpotterwoodcraft Thanks. I hope that you too can develop the necessary hand skills to do this most basic of operations without assistance. Have a good one
@@timheywood4813 Now, that was just rude. I've been a handyman/remodeler for over 30 years...that means I do a little bit of everything, but rarely do any one thing so much or often that I become super fast at it like someone who only does that one job day after day. So jigs like this are cheap ways to get good, fast, reliable results. Putting someone else down for doing things differently than you isn't very mature.
@@nathanielpotterwoodcraft Sounds expensive. If you need more, you might consider sending me the specs on those and I could send you a sample done in Carbon Fiber Nylon.
Definitely like that idea and interested in getting a sample. Head over to my website and you can find my email address. Shoot me an email and we can continue communicating, thanks for reaching out.
@@nathanielpotterwoodcraft I've used a jigsaw gobs of times. One thing though, it won't give you a good bevel unless you adjust the shoe. For full height fillers I sometimes spring clamp a support block at the bottom to support it, just so there's no chance at all that it moves. I also use a compass to draw the line. That way I can set it to the thickness of the cabinet carcass.
I have a question. Please understand I’m not trying to be mean I just genuinely have never seen this. Is there a concern that if the cabinets get bumped upwards for whatever reason that they could pop off?
@@Jordan-rb28 Really ? Just because I have brains doesn't mean the other guy also does. And just because I use mine, doesn't mean the other guy uses his, or you yours...!
@nathanielpotter3140 I love all the old machinery. Hopefully I can get my hands on some soon. I've worked on new equipment and it definitely isn't as reliable
I cut miles of UHMW on that model. It’s A BEAST!!! 👍 Edit for: I miss that start up whine and hearing the collection bags inflating. When they popped up it was ready to Rip!🤘