AR15DCM wrote:
Also I wanted to ask, what is the easiest way to make a neck rest caul like Stewart MacDonald sells? Use a router bit down the middle of a board? Or is it done another way?
Assuming you mean this:
The problem with the router is you need a large radius bit (more dangerous) or some kind of swing jig for the radius.
A very simple way to do it with a table saw is to cut a shallow V channel through a length of wood and glue a strip of leather or hard felt pad across the channel, which will smooth it into a curve.
Angle blade and the set fence on side of blade so it's angled toward the fence (depending on R/L tilt). Run it through one way, flip it around and do it again.
If you want an angle > 90, you'll probably have to run the block through vertically instead of horizontally.
You could also use a cove-cutting technique by running the board across the table saw blade at angle (instead of parallel or perpendicular). The idea is that the blade doesn't cut all the way through but instead leaves a smooth, round-bottom channel. Like this:
I'll try to demonstrate both methods tonight.
Glenn
