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Sanding jig
From time to time I need to sand small parts or flatten a workpiece – this jig comes in handy then! Additionally, it can make edge sanding a little easier when equipped with a temporary fence. It’s made of plywood, timber moulding, a few small bolts, washers and wing nuts. All the parts and materials I needed for building this jig were either reused or I had them in my toolbox, so it saved me a trip to my local shop. Furthermore, the scrap plywood I used, already had the right height, I only needed to cut it to width and remove its rounded corners. Easy peasy.
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The scrap moulding I used seemed to be perfect for the project because of its edge. That rounded lip was exactly what I was looking for. I cut it to length and moved on to drilling. I used a Forstner bit first and then, using marked centre points, I proceeded with a regular wood bit. I clamped pieces together and used a block of scrap wood from the bottom to prevent a blowout. After a quick hand sanding, the jig was good to go.
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The bottom holes are counterbored because it’s easier to clamp the jig to the workbench if it’s flat. The jig can also be used on a non-slip mat. Its left and right-hand side components are marked with a pencil – they’re not perfectly symmetrical and they’re not interchangeable. A simple and quick project, yet a very useful addition to my jig collection to make my work a little easier and more precise.
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