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| Author: | Colin S [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
I cut the first slothead with my Luthier Tools jig today (present from adoring wife). I just have to say it's an awesome tool. I know I like to do a lot of stuff by hand including cutting the slots, but even I am converted for my powertool builds. Take three bites at it, at increasing depth with an oversize guide (I used 11mm), then run round the edges with the smaller guide (10mm) and Robert's you mother's brother! Anyone who cuts a number of slotheads that doesn't have one of these, well they should feel very deprived. Colin |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
Here is a picture for you Colin and everyone else. Chris at Luthier Tools makes superbly designed and crafted tools! |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
I like the way you just cut the outside profile, put it in the jig then drill the holes and rout the slots in one go. Here's the result. Colin Attachment: 005 (12).jpg
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| Author: | michaelt [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
Where can I get one of these? |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
I've been using that jig for several years now...it's the best jig I own! |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
Ditto! Terry |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
I have it and love it |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
michaelt wrote: Where can I get one of these? http://www.luthiertool.com |
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| Author: | Cal Maier [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
One of the OLF sponsers, Luthiers Mercantile Inc. has a similar jig for cutting and drilling slotheads and although you can only cut and drill one side at a time the price is very good. I've seen the Luthier tools jig and it looks to be very good but very pricey. The LMI jig is also very well made and works great. It is one of the items on their opening page. Thought I'd add this for those looking for something similar but more affordable. ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") Cal |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
I have the luthiertool jig and it's great, though I've only used it once so far. It was really easy to use, very well designed, and excellent quality. |
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| Author: | Chris Paulick [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Slothead jig |
ToddStock wrote: Still have to square off the slots yourself, but you can't have everything... And ramp the slots which to me is the hardest part. |
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