J. Phil Thien's Projects

My mistake, the jig is called the Joint Genie, it's a doweling jig.

http://www.joint-genie.co.uk/home_page.html

Pretty clever idea, don't know how convenient attaching the jig with screws would be but some good ideas.

When we were talking about drill bushings and you said you had gotten spacers, not sure what you mean?

Hey Phil,

Well, I'd say that got the ball rolling. Naturally I've got questions. I know you must have thought about referencing off a second edge 90 degrees to the reference edge you use, how come you decided not to? Maybe with something that flips down that you could use or not use , like the Genie utilizes. 

The drill bushings I use now are the ones Lee Valley sells where you drill a 5/8" hole for an insert and screw in whatever size bushing you want. But the bushings are only 3/4" high and not the greatest for doweling. So what would be a good source for say 1 1/2" long bushings? I want to experiment with some other dowel jig designs. Before I build you sliding version I'll give the Rockler's a try.

Also, I've used hardwood dowel rods in the past, but they vary in size and are often not even round; I invariably end up chucking  them in the drill press with inconsistent results. So what do you recommend as far as dowels, do you use the expansible? I'm going to order a pair of those jigs from Rockler tonight, might as well get some dowels to go with them.

Thanks for the great response to my question, I'm excited about trying this. And thanks for the tip on the brad point but as well, that's what I had been using.

Regards,

Paul

Has anyone made Phil's doweling jig. I'd like to make one, be interested in hearing from anyone who has.

Paul