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Tricks of the Trade

Compiled by Paul Anthony

Adjustable Runners for Jigs and Fixtures

THE WINNER:

Many table saw jigs, such as crosscut sleds, use runners that slide in miter gauge slots. Fitting the runners can be challenging because the jig's accuracy depends on a close but sliding fit. The runners also can wear in time, ruining their fit. However, you can simplify the fitting and maintenance of runners by incorporating built-in adjustment slots.

Using a hard, straight-grained wood such as white oak, first size the runners for an easy sliding fit in their grooves. Then lay out at least three 2"-long adjustment slots in each rail so that at least two of them will always rest in the miter gauge slot in use. In the center of each slot location, drill a clearance hole and countersink to accept a #6 flathead screw. Then bore a ¹/8"-diameter hole 1" to either side, as shown in the drawing. Complete the adjustment slots by using a scroll saw or coping saw to connect the holes.

Runner attachment screw

Space slots for minimum two-point contact in table grooves

Adjustment slot detail

Cut slot with scroll saw or coping saw

¹/8" dia. through hole

Drill and countersink additional holes for screwing the runners to the jig. (Don't count on the slot adjustment screws for attachment.) Then screw the runners to the jig without glue. After installing #6 screws in the adjustment slots, wax the runners, then fine-tune their fit by tightening the screws to expand them as necessary to remove any slop in the runner.

Mike Callihan Burnsville, North Carolina continued on page 20

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