I've finally decided to risk the wrath of the Mrs and try to do this myself.
Any tips on the jig?
The only problem I can see is that I have to join the end of a 600mm top to
the side of a 670mm breakfast bar.  None of the jigs I've seen mention
670mm.  Does that matter if it's going on the side?
Thanks
Dave

David Carter wrote:

> I've finally decided to risk the wrath of the Mrs and try to do this myself.
> Any tips on the jig?
> The only problem I can see is that I have to join the end of a 600mm top to
> the side of a 670mm breakfast bar.  None of the jigs I've seen mention
> 670mm.  Does that matter if it's going on the side?
> Thanks
> Dave


No it doesn't make a difference.  You set the jig to the width of the
worktop you are using i.e. the 600 and then this allows you to make a
600mm female cut in the side of the breakfast bar.  If you have a Trend
jig there's a manual that has it all in easy steps.

Thanks for that.  Another question which I should have asked on the first 
post:

Are the MDF jigs ok for a one off use?
Thanks


"David Carter"  wrote in message 
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> I've finally decided to risk the wrath of the Mrs and try to do this 
> myself.
> Any tips on the jig?
> The only problem I can see is that I have to join the end of a 600mm top 
> to
> the side of a 670mm breakfast bar.  None of the jigs I've seen mention
> 670mm.  Does that matter if it's going on the side?
> Thanks
> Dave
>
>
> 

"David Carter"  wrote in message 
news:BoWdnQ-tiMZyaDjfRVnyjg@brightview.com...

> Thanks for that.  Another question which I should have asked on the first 
> post:
>
> Are the MDF jigs ok for a one off use?
> Thanks



Yes - my Silverline (about 40) has done at least 8 joints and apart from 
damage I inflicted when not concentrating (not sensible when using a 
router!!) is not showing signs of wear.

Peter

David Carter wrote:

> Thanks for that.  Another question which I should have asked on the first
> post:
>
> Are the MDF jigs ok for a one off use?
> Thanks
>
>
> "David Carter"  wrote in message
> news:LYadnV8cTOyQTzjfRVnysQ@brightview.com...
> > I've finally decided to risk the wrath of the Mrs and try to do this
> > myself.
> > Any tips on the jig?
> > The only problem I can see is that I have to join the end of a 600mm top
> > to
> > the side of a 670mm breakfast bar.  None of the jigs I've seen mention
> > 670mm.  Does that matter if it's going on the side?
> > Thanks
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >


Never used one but can't see why not as long as you take care not to
damage it.  Do you have a 1/2" router then or do you intend to hire
one?  Might be best hiring the pack from HSS - includes router, Trend
jig, instructions and video (dunno if it includes clamps) - you just
need the cutter, some worktop bolts, glue and jointing compund then.

Ever thought of paying a professional?

Doing mitre joints is a bit like riding a bike, most people can do it but it
takes a while to stop falling off!

-- 
regards
dave batter
mobile email # +447718648737@mmail.co.uk
www.kitchenman.co.uk
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http://oneandone.co.uk/xml/init?k_id5568652

"fnkysknky"  wrote in message
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>
>
> David Carter wrote:
> > Thanks for that.  Another question which I should have asked on the
first
> > post:
> >
> > Are the MDF jigs ok for a one off use?
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > "David Carter"  wrote in message
> > news:LYadnV8cTOyQTzjfRVnysQ@brightview.com...
> > > I've finally decided to risk the wrath of the Mrs and try to do this
> > > myself.
> > > Any tips on the jig?
> > > The only problem I can see is that I have to join the end of a 600mm
top
> > > to
> > > the side of a 670mm breakfast bar.  None of the jigs I've seen mention
> > > 670mm.  Does that matter if it's going on the side?
> > > Thanks
> > > Dave
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
> Never used one but can't see why not as long as you take care not to
> damage it.  Do you have a 1/2" router then or do you intend to hire
> one?  Might be best hiring the pack from HSS - includes router, Trend
> jig, instructions and video (dunno if it includes clamps) - you just
> need the cutter, some worktop bolts, glue and jointing compund then.
>

I've done it but used an old worktop to practice on. Make sure that the 
cutter is sharp. After a couple of goes it gets blunt and chips the 
laminate.

"kitchenman"  wrote in message 
news:94Lpe.240209$Cq2.96062@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk...

> Ever thought of paying a professional?
>
> Doing mitre joints is a bit like riding a bike, most people can do it but 
> it
> takes a while to stop falling off!
>
> -- 
> regards
> dave batter
> mobile email # +447718648737@mmail.co.uk
> www.kitchenman.co.uk
> www.sxmitres.info
> www.marks-family.co.uk
> www.essex-sandivers.info
>
> http://oneandone.co.uk/xml/init?k_id5568652
>
> "fnkysknky"  wrote in message
> news:1118216874.329222.63400@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>>
>>
>> David Carter wrote:
>> > Thanks for that.  Another question which I should have asked on the
> first
>> > post:
>> >
>> > Are the MDF jigs ok for a one off use?
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> >
>> > "David Carter"  wrote in message
>> > news:LYadnV8cTOyQTzjfRVnysQ@brightview.com...
>> > > I've finally decided to risk the wrath of the Mrs and try to do this
>> > > myself.
>> > > Any tips on the jig?
>> > > The only problem I can see is that I have to join the end of a 600mm
> top
>> > > to
>> > > the side of a 670mm breakfast bar.  None of the jigs I've seen 
>> > > mention
>> > > 670mm.  Does that matter if it's going on the side?
>> > > Thanks
>> > > Dave
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>>
>> Never used one but can't see why not as long as you take care not to
>> damage it.  Do you have a 1/2" router then or do you intend to hire
>> one?  Might be best hiring the pack from HSS - includes router, Trend
>> jig, instructions and video (dunno if it includes clamps) - you just
>> need the cutter, some worktop bolts, glue and jointing compund then.
>>
>
> 

Good advice

Don't cut all the way through the top with the router, just score the
surface about 2mm deep then cut down the centre with a jig saw, this saves
wear & tear on the cutter, I get at least 3 joints to a cutter before I get
it sharpened.

Cut a max depth of 10mm to reduce the load on the motor of the router

Have a look at my site to see how it should look after it is finished


-- 
regards
dave batter
mobile email # +447718648737@mmail.co.uk
www.kitchenman.co.uk
www.sxmitres.info
www.marks-family.co.uk
www.essex-sandivers.info

http://oneandone.co.uk/xml/init?k_id5568652

"da" <davidwarnoldAThotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uYadnYlbhpNCEzXfRVnyuw@fireflyuk.net...

> I've done it but used an old worktop to practice on. Make sure that the
> cutter is sharp. After a couple of goes it gets blunt and chips the
> laminate.
>
> "kitchenman"  wrote in message
> news:94Lpe.240209$Cq2.96062@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> > Ever thought of paying a professional?
> >
> > Doing mitre joints is a bit like riding a bike, most people can do it
but
> > it
> > takes a while to stop falling off!
> >
> > -- 
> > regards
> > dave batter
> > mobile email # +447718648737@mmail.co.uk
> > www.kitchenman.co.uk
> > www.sxmitres.info
> > www.marks-family.co.uk
> > www.essex-sandivers.info
> >
> > http://oneandone.co.uk/xml/init?k_id5568652
> >
> > "fnkysknky"  wrote in message
> > news:1118216874.329222.63400@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> >>
> >>
> >> David Carter wrote:
> >> > Thanks for that.  Another question which I should have asked on the
> > first
> >> > post:
> >> >
> >> > Are the MDF jigs ok for a one off use?
> >> > Thanks
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "David Carter"  wrote in message
> >> > news:LYadnV8cTOyQTzjfRVnysQ@brightview.com...
> >> > > I've finally decided to risk the wrath of the Mrs and try to do
this
> >> > > myself.
> >> > > Any tips on the jig?
> >> > > The only problem I can see is that I have to join the end of a
600mm
> > top
> >> > > to
> >> > > the side of a 670mm breakfast bar.  None of the jigs I've seen
> >> > > mention
> >> > > 670mm.  Does that matter if it's going on the side?
> >> > > Thanks
> >> > > Dave
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >>
> >> Never used one but can't see why not as long as you take care not to
> >> damage it.  Do you have a 1/2" router then or do you intend to hire
> >> one?  Might be best hiring the pack from HSS - includes router, Trend
> >> jig, instructions and video (dunno if it includes clamps) - you just
> >> need the cutter, some worktop bolts, glue and jointing compund then.
> >>
> >
> >
>
>