The pins and tails are going to have to match identically for each and everyone. They are all going to have to be the same depth as well. If was going to attempt this, I would have a dial indicator and calipers out measuring every single move and I would be using my x and y axis locks not the shaft collars. Even with a template, if the cutter is smaller in diameter than advertised (which they often are) that might be enough to throw things off. If you have some tolerance like I was asking about you could fill the loose joint with glue. You might even turn it into a feature by coloring the glue. I've got some ideas on how to make things flat and equal if you actually get that far. Having said that, I say give it a try and see what happens. You really owe it to yourself to try. It would be a great conversation piece.
I don't see this easily being done on a router table but an incra router fence might get you close. Same problem of getting each pin and tails to be the same width. Even with a cnc, you need to sneak up on the dimensions. -Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy" <atmarti...@gmail.com> To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 10:12 AM Subject: Re: sliding dove tails on the mill I'm building my twin screw face vise for my bench and wanted to add something unique to the jaws. The picture is exactly what I'm trying to copy. It give the illusion that all 4 sides are dovetailed together when infact they are simply sliding dovetails on a 45 deg angle. Because of the 45 deg angle, i thought it would be easier to accomplish on the mill. If someone has a setup to do this on a router table...im all ears. I would like the fit to be relatively snug as it will be glued in place once assembled. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/legacy-ornamental-mills/-/dixylD031QsJ. To post to this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To post to this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en.
