Well, yes, the Kerf Maker is a very clever jig.
I have a different take on its manufacture.
I can’t see any reason to have several, NO, Wait…
Why not make them DISPOSABLE? :)
I had a need to use one today so why not make one.
Here it is:
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I used a stick of about 1/2” square pine.
Yeah, Pine(or is that Poplar?).
And some double sided tape.
Cut the stick in half.
(I’m kinda protective of my tape... Can ya tell?)
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Then stick both halves together with the tape.
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Trim both ends flush.
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Now set up to cut a kerf, but only cut through one stick.
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Somewhere close to one end.
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Now un-stick the long end and open up that kerf to gauge the piece to work with.
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And stick it back in place.
(Be sure to get a tight fit here)
Looks like I need more practice with this new camera.
Better next time. :)
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Now set up to make the first cut.
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Flip the jig around and cut the 2nd end of the kerf.
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Now nibble out the middle.
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A perfect fit on the first try. No sneaking up.
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This one works for me.
- Not much to look at, but very functional.
- I can build (and calibrate) one in 120 seconds from wood in the scrap bin in ANY shop I work in.
- It doesn’t cost a cent.
- It makes great kindling.
- And after you build your fire, it doesn’t take up ANY room in the tool chest.
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Rance,
Thank you very much for giving me permission to post your Disposable Kerfmaker writeup from LumberJocks.com to my website.
You have done a Fantastic job in figuring this out!
Joe Lyddon
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