More routing

[RichM (Rich Maynard)]

So this is what I’ve been up to - cutting multiple shelf brackets that fit into the super-pegboard system I designed for Sam’s new office.

I tried using a template and a bearing guided cutter but the results weren’t great so I came up with this, which is much quicker.

Using a guide bush on my router:

I have laser cut this template.

The ‘jigsaw’ pieces in the middle are just because the laser cutter I used isn’t quite big enough to do the template in one go. The ones on the end are for a cleverer reason.

Jig is clamped in place using the end pieces only. Router is run around the slots, two passes in 18mm MDF.

Then the template is removed, leaving the end locating pieces in place. Template is rotated 180 degrees and replaced - jigsaw pieces on the end bits make for accurate registration.

Then the router is run around the template again.

Multiple pieces!

[DAC17 (Dale Connolly)]

VERY well thought out and executed.

Kudos to you, sir.

[RichM (Rich Maynard)]

Why thank you!

‘Super pegboard’ in place.

[Barnaby_Coote]

the jigsaw idea is awesome!! love the result

also shows how great guide bushings work with these sort of jigs (no room for wobble) will definitely consider one next time

is that melamine mdf? does the helical bit help avoid surface chipping much?

[RichM (Rich Maynard)]

It is indeed melamine faced MDF.

The helical bit helps clear sawdust, and I think that the fact that it was a decent quality helped with chipping.

[afshind (Afshin Dehkordi)]

Super cool!