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#1 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
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Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
 

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#2 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
THAT THING REEKS OF PRECISION!!!!!

it is awful nice!!!
 

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#3 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
.
Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
now here is thought un-checked

well done
simple and accurate

which direction should i turn in

to get the best results ? lol
 

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#4 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


.
OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


.
Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
.
Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


.
I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
.
Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
okay, this is pretty brilliant.
 

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#5 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


.
Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


.
Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
.
Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


.
I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Hey Steve. Thanks for the idea. I will print this off to take to the shop to study. I have seen similar commercial products to this, buy never shop built. I see great potential too.
Thanks again
Scott
 

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#6 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


.
OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


.
Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
.
Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


.
I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Not much to add here but this is Brilliant! Can you add a replaceable piece for the saw kerf?
 

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#7 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


.
OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


.
Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
.
Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


.
I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
.
Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Great idea and well executed. This will be a favorite for sure.
 

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#8 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


.
OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

.
I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


.
Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


.
Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
.
Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


.
I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
.
Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


.
Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
It's things like these that make me think you really are a "rocket surgeon". Simply brilliant!
 

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#9 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


.
OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

.
I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


.
Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


.
To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


.
Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
.
Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


.
I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Hi Steve, Neat use of wood hinges. Now you´ve gotta a wood hinge machine !
Indeed would be a good addition to the router fence and also to any mitre or TS sled as well.
I have been thinking of a flip stop, and even bought some plastic roughed hinges. But was unable to predict how much play will end on that. So machining the wood hinges as you did might outcome a rigid hinge.
I love the rod idea.
Happy New year, and take care.
 

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#10 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


.
OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

.
I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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That is a great idea, I'll have to make one and attach it to my Incra miter gauge also…

Have you thought about extending a side of the block down closer to the ruler to be more accurate, and making a replacement section of the fence where the blade cuts, this would give you the ability to use this with a dado blade also. Just a thought.
 

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#11 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
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Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Hey all, thanks. I believe this could work in a lot of situations.

David, Good idea on a sliding side. I was thinking a rule scribe Plexiglas thing. And yes, closer to the rule would be great. I wanted to make sure that the threads contacted, so hence the space. I over compensated a bit, and I was using a thicker ruler to start with. This is still in the prototype stage, that is why it is blogs and not projects.

I am toying with making the whole positioner detachable from the fence. With a couple of dowel holes, It could be a very nice jig that is then attached to disposable fences. Not just for dados, but angled cuts too. I donknow. And you don't always need it.

Steve
 

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#12 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
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Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
This is a really great idea! You have it pretty well refined as it is. Here are a few ideas to ponder…

One suggestion might be to make the slider rod longer. I am thinking of how things can go wrong and there might be a chance of bumping this and lifting the stop. A longer rod on top would make it harder to bump out of place. Even a small lift on one end will shift the position of the stop.

As mentioned above, I have had good success with cutting threaded material with a hacksaw. I thread the nut on first, then touch up the cut with a file. After unthreading the nut, I clean up the threads a bit with a triangle file.

Another idea would be to add a magnet to hold the flip stop up. Maybe move the hinge line up higher to clear taller stock as well. A wider hinge would increase stability as well.

Maybe add a groove for the locking bolt to register into. That would be an additional deterrent for the stop getting nudged out of place.

I wonder if you could bend some rod into an arc and create a angular positioning jig?? Could be tricky …

Once again - AWESOME idea! I am looking forward to how this evolves.
 

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#13 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
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Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Another thought … 24 threads per inch would let you split an inch into 12, 6 and 3 parts per inch - not possible with 32. Might be worth having different thread pitch depending on your needs.
 

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#14 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Hello Spalm
A very good idea

I'm thinking to put one like this on my future crosscut sled

Thanks for sharing
 

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#15 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
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Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Just like the incra fence and stop block.. only crunchy…
 

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#16 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Steve, what a great idea. There are endless possibilities for this little tool. I like some of the ideas that have been mentioned. I think this is a must have tool and will make one.

Thanks for sharing your idea!

Chuck
 

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#17 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Impressive idea and well made, up to your usual high standards. The relatively long length of the short rod in the stop block should make positioning very stable. Like the hinge, one of your's, Steve ?
 

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#18 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Nicely done Steve - I am looking forward to seeing the all the variations that are sure to come from this.

Jeff
 

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#19 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
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I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
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Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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neat idea thank´s for sharing
may I surgest that you read this I can see a combien solution here with a m6 scewtread
one turn =1mm ….........well just read incl. comments …LOL

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34835

take care
Dennis
 

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#20 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
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Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Man, You just gotta get out more. You can hurt your brain you know. I'm not into permanent jigs at all but for those who are, you gotta be the man Steve.

Amazing as usual.
 

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#21 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
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Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
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Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Steve you never fail to impress me with your home made jigs@ machines. I just bought an Incra positioned for my router table,but I've got to make one of these for my tsaw.
 

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#22 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
very cool
 

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#23 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

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The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
BRILLIANT! DrAllred summed up all my ideas… :D Now I've got to find time to make one.
 

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#24 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


.
Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Steve a great idea. Now you need to put a disk on the end with the wing nuts that has 32 marks on it to that each mark equals about 1 thousands.

What we use in the toy workshop to get equal distances on a curve surface. We use a saw blade. one with 32 teeth can be used to mark your 32 points. Dray your lines and you will get your center point for the drill. Epoxy a nut in the center and it can replace your center one with the wing nuts.

It's not actually 1 thou but pretty close. That would give you some idea of the amount of adjustments that you need to make.

That's kind of a take off my my Incra Fence for the router/table saw.
 

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#25 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
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Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
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Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

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I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


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Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
So creative!
 

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#26 ·
$5 Incremental Stop Block

I think this is pretty cool. It is more than an incremental positioner. It is a removable stop block that can be replaced exactly where it was, or any distance from that original spot. The increment is every 1/32 inch, with micro adjust. I am still playing with the idea, and would appreciate any comments.
.
Table Wood Cabinetry Flooring Desk


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OK, the threaded rods on top of the fence and inside the stop block do not move. The threads on them just lock into each other, and then the plastic bolt is tightened. The threads just really need to engage, and do not need to be tightly pressed against each other. The rod size is 10-32: size 10, 32 teeth per inch. This is also called Fine Pitch, and can be hard to find in rod form. Do not use 10-24, but 8-32 maybe easier to find (but it is a little thinner). Rod size 10-32 is easy to buy online.
.
Musical instrument accessory Wood Gas Plywood Tool

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I ran a groove down the top of the fence for the rod to sit in. The rod is just proud of the groove when it is laying in it. I added maple plates on the ends. The hole through the plate furthest from the blade is tapped (threaded) and the one closest to the blade is just barely large enough for the rod to pass through. I installed these plates on the rod, and then glued the plates to the fence.
.
Wood Gas Auto part Engineering Rectangle

.
I added a stiffener to the back of the fence with magnets to hold a ruler. This allows the scale to be moved depending on the situation, the fence angle, etc.
.
I added a double wing nut contraption to be able to micro-adjust the rod. The rod is fairly hard to turn (which is good, and planned), and this allowed me to turn it both directions, as the nuts lock into each other.
.
Wood Rectangle Material property Beige Hardwood

.
The short rod that is in the groove on the stop block is glued into place. I tapped a hole for the plastic locking bolt. I tried a knob here, but it bumped into my miter gauge knob. And I added a hinge to allow it to be flipped up for cutoffs. But I guess you really don't need this on a removable stop, I just happen to have a bunch of wooden hinges :)
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Varnish


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Wood Rectangle Ruler Wooden block Hardwood


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To be able to cut threaded rod like this, you need a screw cutter. I use a tool like the one shown. I thread the rod into it and squeeze like hell to cut it. A little bit of fine sandpaper eases the edges.
.
Wood Tool Hand tool Hardwood Wood stain


.
Here is a photo of my first test cuts. I set the stop block to 1 inch, and ran the blade through. I then repeatedly removed the stop block, turned myself in a circle to make sure I was not cheating, repositioned the bock 1/4 inch away, and did another cut. Pudding = Proof.
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Wood Amber Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


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I believe this has potential for various other positioners. My brain is also working on a router fence with this concept.

Steve

Note: at the redo of the pictures, I found two more of the slidy thing.
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Furniture Table Rectangle Wood Hardwood


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Rectangle Wood Ruler Flooring Beige
Another cool Idea Steve . This works a lot like my drift master fence on my band saw.
 

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