Direct video link - https://youtu.be/vNB63wxEdDw
Hi everyone, hope you’re well. So in this slightly scatterbrained AWITW I’m delighted to introduce the first test samples of the next gen Loose Tenon Jig, provisionally called the LTJ 30; it uses a (more) standard 30mm guide bush, and as some of you will know is a bit of a hybrid, combining the basic LTJ with some of the features of the LTJ Plus.
We’re also shifting away from Birch ply to a manufactured board, Finsa’s CompacMel, for reasons of consistency, availability, and yes, cost. It’s much more dense than Birch ply, which is a mixed blessing - nice ‘heft’ but more expensive shipping costs (especially abroad) - and whilst it’s not a board that’s in short supply, exactly, it’s one that requires some careful stock management; you certainly can’t nip down the the yard to pick up another sheet if you run short!
Overall though, I’m delighted with these first samples - lots of changes to be made of course, I think the counter-bored holes for the reference pins are the only ones that don’t change in some way, but that’s the nature of product development; you can draw what you like, produce the most intricate ‘renders’ but until you get a product in your hand, you’ll never really have a true feel for what you’re trying to make, or what you can make with it.
More to come on this, but this is where we are, and I’ll call this one done for now.
Thank you so much for your support, enjoy the weekend, and I’ll catch you mid-week.
Peter
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Hi Peter, can I assume they’ll be no restocks of the old jigs in anticipation of this launch…..? Cheers James
What about a short term starlink contract for your high speed connection? The new version of the LT looks outstanding. Cheers
Hi peter great video as always you looked like a kid in a sweet shop with that jig what about mobile broadband we. Recently done a project on a farm with no hi-speed broadband available and they went for 3 mobile broadband and managed speeds up 600mb all depends on what network is best in your area on your kitchen design if your still needing one done forward me some dimensions and I would be happy to help you with a design
Thanks derek
Sorry, I’ve just seen Ken’s comment below …… maybe I should read them first before responding!😂
Hi Peter,
With regard to you drilling and tapping into your loose tenon jig, have you considered using very thin CA glue to strengthen the threads in the board. This is what is done when making wooden boxes with a threaded lid in wood turning …… it is very effective. Drill your hole, apply a little CA glue and when dry tap the thread. It strengthens the fibres a treat!