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> <channel><title>Sandal Woods &#124; Fine Woodworking&#187; Finger joints</title> <atom:link href="http://sandal-woodsblog.com/category/joinery/finger-joints/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com</link> <description>Woodworking with passion - The woodworking blog and podcast of Al Navas</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:20:06 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1</generator> <item><title>Invert the R9Plus joinery jig at the router table</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/19/invert-the-r9plus-joinery-jig-at-the-router-table/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/19/invert-the-r9plus-joinery-jig-at-the-router-table/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:53:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dovetails]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jigs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[R9PLUS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[joinery system]]></category> <category><![CDATA[router table]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=14471</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; A joinery jig that works well both right-side-up, and also upside-down, is a huge plus. I have already shown the Leigh R9Plus &#8220;right-side-up&#8221;. It worked great. But I was curious about the upside-down configuration, on the router table. I was in for a surprise, as it is a breeze to use this way, although [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/19/invert-the-r9plus-joinery-jig-at-the-router-table/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Finger joints on the new R9Plus jig</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/16/finger-joints-on-the-new-r9plus-jig/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/16/finger-joints-on-the-new-r9plus-jig/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dovetails]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jigs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh jig]]></category> <category><![CDATA[R9PLUS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=14434</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; The concept to machine finger joints using the Leigh R9Plus jig is very straight forward. Machining finger joints I machined 3/8-inch joinery as follows: Set the side stop to the 3/8 mark. Set the eBush to &#8220;5&#8243;, in preparation for a test joint. The boards are placed flush under the template, and tight against [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/16/finger-joints-on-the-new-r9plus-jig/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Through dovetails using the Leigh R9Plus jig</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/13/through-dovetails-using-the-leigh-r9plus-jig/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/13/through-dovetails-using-the-leigh-r9plus-jig/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:53:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dovetails]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jigs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh jig]]></category> <category><![CDATA[R9PLUS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jig]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[through dovetails]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=14394</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; Now that the setup of the R9Plus jig is complete, it is time to machine through dovetails. The following steps are essential to accomplish good, tight joinery. It seems like a lot, but I have broken down all the steps you will see in the 4:47 minute video. No kidding &#8211; it takes only [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/13/through-dovetails-using-the-leigh-r9plus-jig/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Leigh R9Plus jig, Part 2. Final preparations</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/11/the-leigh-r9plus-jig-part-2-final-preparations/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/11/the-leigh-r9plus-jig-part-2-final-preparations/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:15:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dovetails]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jigs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh jig]]></category> <category><![CDATA[R9PLUS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[joinery system]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=14370</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; In this episode: Optimizing workholding of the beam by changing out the right-hand Leigh surface clamp for the Leigh bench clamp. This done, the beam slid to the left, and workholding is solid. Now I have no more concerns that the beam will slip during operation; before, the tips of the clamps were simply [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/11/the-leigh-r9plus-jig-part-2-final-preparations/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Leigh R9Plus jig &#8211; assembling the beam</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/09/the-leigh-r9plus-jig-assembling-the-beam/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/09/the-leigh-r9plus-jig-assembling-the-beam/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:45:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dovetails]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jigs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh jig]]></category> <category><![CDATA[R9PLUS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[joinery system]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=14325</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; Leigh has developed a new jig, to make dovetail and finger joinery easy in the shop. The fact that it is also easy on the pocketbook will likely be welcome by woodworkers looking for a low-cost entry point into a great joinery system.  Price: $169 suggested by Leigh; around $150 at various woodworking supply [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/11/09/the-leigh-r9plus-jig-assembling-the-beam/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Coming next week, the R9PLUS system</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/10/31/coming-next-week-the-r9plus-system/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/10/31/coming-next-week-the-r9plus-system/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:31:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dovetails]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jigs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[R9PLUS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[joinery system]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=14194</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; As you know, I have been busy preparing for the written exam, to become certified as a Missouri Court Interpreter. I will sit for the exam on November 6 (yippee!) &#8211; please, wish me luck! Next up, a neat jig! Starting next week I will be back in the shop &#8211; and, first up, [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/10/31/coming-next-week-the-r9plus-system/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>One brand new jig is brewing</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/08/21/one-brand-new-jig-is-brewing/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/08/21/one-brand-new-jig-is-brewing/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:43:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Box making]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dovetails]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jigs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh jig]]></category> <category><![CDATA[R9PLUS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[joinery system]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leigh]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=13674</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; Over the weekend I noticed the following at the Leigh web site — the R9PLUS dovetail and finger joint joinery system: I want to try out this new jig! Stay tuned for further details. The web site says &#8220;Coming soon!&#8221;  This is the first I have heard about the R9PLUS Joinery System. Among other [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/08/21/one-brand-new-jig-is-brewing/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Wooden hinges on a small cabinet</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/07/28/wooden-hinges-on-a-small-cabinet/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/07/28/wooden-hinges-on-a-small-cabinet/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:47:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Box making]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cabinetmaking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=13410</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; Do wooden hinges operate smoothly on a small cabinet? Wooden hinges Shawn, a reader in Idaho, asked via e-mail whether the wooden hinges on the small cabinet operate smoothly. The answer is YES! &#8211; the hinges operate very, very smoothly! The video &#160; &#160; — Al Navas]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/07/28/wooden-hinges-on-a-small-cabinet/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>A wooden hinge prototype</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/07/05/a-hinge-prototype/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/07/05/a-hinge-prototype/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:49:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Box making]]></category> <category><![CDATA[D4R Pro]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[F3 finger joint]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jigs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?p=12991</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; If you have been following the blog, you know I have been working on wooden hinge forms for some time. John, one reader in Washington State, wanted to know if I ever make a prototype for each cabinet or box in which I incorporate wooden hinges. My answer is a definite YES! John, here [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/07/05/a-hinge-prototype/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>I failed my finger joints</title><link>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/07/03/i-failed-my-finger-joints/</link> <comments>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2011/07/03/i-failed-my-finger-joints/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:44:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Al Navas</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Box making]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finger joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joinery]]></category> <guid
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