With the baseboard in place
and clamped ("A"), I have drilled three more holes to match the base beneath.
"B" is one of these holes. I want to use the adjustable clamp
("C") in the hole to push against the strip of MDF. This strip will be loose and
will press against the workpiece.
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Sometimes things do not work
out as planned. The adjustable clamps ("A") push against an object when the
lever is closed but do not give me an accurate adjustable stop. I really need a screw
thread for that. I purchased T-nuts and threaded rod to make just that and then realized
that the Veritas Wonder Dog ("B") will work perfectly. I only have one but will
get another tomorrow. By the way, another problem with the adjustable clamps
("A") is that the height of the body is over 3/4". When I add the guide
rail on top, it hits these clamps and does not hold the workpiece firmly.
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I have attached the guide
fence to the base of the router primarily for the dust deflector. However, since there is
a fence, I adjust it to be aligned with the pattern bearing of the bit.
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I can now make my first pass
with the router. Since the fence is set to the bearing, I use the adjustable screw of the
Veritas Wonder Dog to bring the board about 1/8" short of touching the fence. I then
followed with a second cut having adjusted the board to touch the fence.
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Best of all, I
have cut the edge that matches the mating profile.
I have a good edge jig, I think. I will get that second Wonder Dog tomorrow
and do a few more things to make it even more accurate, repeatable and safe.
[Note: I did get the second hold down, and it works perfectly. I will
continue this story next week when I will try out my new jig and method to make a mahogany
frame for the CD cabinet.]
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