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“After a time, you may find that “having” is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as “wanting.” It is not logical, but it is often true.” –Spock, “Amok Time” Stardate 3372.7

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From the quote above, it looks like Bridge City will be around for awhile…
 
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from fellow DSN member “DJ”, aka “Dennis”. He is a JMP owner and had a couple of cuts that he felt did not lend themselves to the JMP and I wanted to see exactly what he was talking about. He sent me the following pics and with his permission I am pleased to share them with you–it is a cool project.
 
This project is a gift for a friend of his in Japan and I don’t know if he is back yet, but I think you will agree, this would be fun to receive. More on the difficult cuts at the end.
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
“I used the JMP for the length cuts, dovetail cuts, etc. on the trays. These went very quick and easy. I stacked several and zipped them out. The only problem was the sliding dovetail cut for the cover. I had to enter the wood on the corner of the edge and cut at an angle into the side piece. Couldn’t make that cut happen..”
 
Dennis was correct, the JMP will not do the puzzle cuts…just kidding. I do believe sometime next year the accessory to make that sliding dovetail cut on the JMP will be available. For those of you who have been working in wood for awhile, you know it is harder to do smaller projects well than large. There are very few bail out options when you don’t have much material to work with. Cool project Dennis!
 
Feel free to comment, but I can see several spin offs for his idea and I am keeping them to myself.
 
Lastly, one of you DSN folks needs to be honest with yourself and send me some pics so we can pick the 2011 Sh!t Bunny Recipient.
 
Oh, one more lastly thing—I do believe Fred West is still living with his Entertainment Center. Ouch.
 
-John

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“”When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge.”
– Albert Einstein

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For those of you (all 150,000,000 plus) who follow this totally awesome and worthless blog with fervor and wonderment, you know this weekend was a busy one for this space.
 

During the weekends I have my iPad lying around on the kitchen table. Whenever I walk by, I check it and needless to say, I did not get much done this weekend. Actually, that is not true–I gave both Louie Dog and Jitter Dog treats around 3pm on Saturday.
 

Last night when I sat down to dinner, my wife gave me a boiled turnip for dinner. WHOOPIE!
 

I said, “What is with the boiled turnip dinner–and why no plate?”
 

“Who are you married too–me or Roger Savatteri?”
 

So Roger, it looks like I get half your stuff when I file for divorce.
 

Made a couple of changes to the new Precision Fence System from when Roger and I were on better terms. His suggestion of adding a horn to the bridge was a good one… so consider it done–image below.
 

 
I wish my life were less complex.

–John

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“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

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As a charter member of the Drivel Starve Nation, I must share this video. After viewing this I feel like I have been wasting my life by getting as little sleep as I do.
 
I loved the music, the photography and would love to meet this man–I think you will find it equally as fascinating.
 
-John

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“Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.” – Louis Hector Berlioz.

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Tomorrow we launch what we believe is a game changing product–the precision fence system for the Jointmaker Pro v2 and the Precision Table Saw Sled Kit.
 
Here are some trivia bits for the DSN to chew on;
 

• There are more parts in the JMP v2 Precison Fence System then there are in the Jointmaker Single Wing.
• Of the 181 components that comprise the JMP Precision Fence System, 87 are custom made.
• Removing the backlash in this system added $74 to the manufacturing costs.
• I started working on the system in February of 2011. There are 27 permutations leading up to the final design.
• Why have we not announced the CT-18? See the preceding statement.
• The micrometer adjustable stop cutting capacity of the Jointmaker Pro version is 12 inches and 18″ on the table saw sled system.
• If you owned both the table saw sled system and the JMP fence system, you could interchange the fences, FYI.
• The Single Wing Precision Fence fits the left side of the saw.
• If you wanted to make the fences pivot on the table saw sled, you would need to buy the left and right JMP Base Fences and route an arcuate cut in your sled stock.
• All of the custom components that comprise these new products are designed and made in the USA.
• The extrusions clamp to base fences which are each milled from a two pound billet of aluminum.
• The die for the extrusions will cost just under $3,000.
• UPS proof packaging for the JMP Precision Fence System cost $18.
• We will consider custom orders for longer fences.  Contact us.
• The 18″ fence on the Jointmaker Pro does not look very nice, but will work.
• The 12″ fence on a table saw sled looks dinky. But it will work.
• If you own the original version JMP and have not converted to the linear ball bearing system and would like to add the Precision Fence System to your saw, please call us-we can make it happen.

 
The base retail price of the JMP Precision Fence System will be $799.  Founder’s Circle members will get their normal 10% discount.  All accessories are sold separately.
 
The base retail price of the JM-SW Precision Fence System is $399.  FYI, this kit will fit on one side of the JMPv2–the tables will be unbridged.
 
The retail price of the base Precision Table Saw Sled Kit will be $679, with all mounting hardware included. You provide the sled stock.
 
The Tenon/Miter accessory which includes the protractor base plate, arm and integral “C” clamp will retail for $169.
 
The Bias Arm is $89.
 
The Pivot Clamps are $69 apiece.
 
The Elbow Clamps are $49 apiece.
 
And as promised, we will have an early bird special this weekend only.
 
–John

 

 

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“Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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First Things First Department:
Last week I needed a shoji screen image to illustrate the new capabilities of the Jointmaker Pro Precision Fence System. Using Google Images, I found one that helped explain how these miter cuts will be possible–it was located 23 pages down in the search with no indication of the source.

After posting I received a thoughtful email from a JMP customer who identified the image as belonging to professional shoji maker Des King–of Australia. He does extraordinary work–you can learn more about his shoji practices here. Had we known the source we would have given Des due credit… for which I apologize. Here’s a big thanks to one intrepid customer for making us aware of our transgressions and turning the Drivel Starved Nation onto the work of Des King.

You Spoke and We Listened Dept:
The feedback and dialog last week was invaluable to us as we finalized the design of the new JMP Fence System. We are done and I am thrilled to share with you the changes;

• The new fence(s) will work equally well on both the JMP Pro and the SW.

• The left and right fences are now joined by a removable bridge, and when removed, will allow one or both fences to pivot up to 45 degrees.

• Thanks to the bridge, it is now possible to simultaneously employ two stops, one on each side of the blade.

• The new stops will allow you to pivot the stop out of the way keeping your original setting locked to the lead screw.

• Both the micrometer adjustor and the stops are backlash free.

• The system reads in 0.001″– the metric version in .05 mm.
  

• Between the two new clamps, we don’t think you will ever need to use the wooden trap clamps.

• Overall height of the fence (top of the traverse rod) is 3.75″

• Full 12″ of stop positions on each side.

• The table saw sled kit (you supply the table material) allows for 18″ of adjustability on each side of the blade.

This system is going to allow you to do things that are unimaginable today. It is fast, repeatable and enhances the strength of the JMP to new levels. Thanks to all of you who pitched in with your comments.

Here are some final images, including the table saw sled kit;

The flip-stops have been redesigned to allow for crosscuts without losing your micrometer setting. In addition, it is now possible to have independently adjustable stops on each side of the blade.

The bridge unites both tables but can be removed so one, or both fences, can be tilted up to 45 degrees. The imperial version (inches) has a 12″ capacity on each side and stops can be adjusted in 0.001″ increments. The metric version has a 300 mm capacity per side and is adjustable in .05mm increments.

The micrometer adjusting knobs are color coded to the stop they reference and they are blue to tie in with the original JMP color.

The miter/tenon head replaces both fingers on the stops and can work on either side of the blade. It is adjustable over a 90 degree quadrant and it is adjustable to keep it perpendicular to the tables to avoid compound cuts. With the fences now adjustable it is possible to cut compound miters without tilting the blade. How cool is that? Also, one could conceivably put a second tenon/miter head on the other fence and the saw would be capable of cutting two different angles without adjusting a thing.

Our new articulated clamps will be able to quickly trap your stock to the tables for the majority of your crosscut needs.

The optional pivot clamps work really well on the JMP and are useful on other shop tools in your shop.

We believe the ability to cut miters at any angle between 0 and 90 degrees without tilting the blade is huge. We know it is a much easier setup. And, with the ability of the fences to be angled, one can now cut compound miters also without tilting the blade.

We call this setup cutting on the bias. When done correctly, it creates a beautiful, and unusual joint.

The table saw fence kit will include a left and right fence, two aluminum bridges, mounting hardware and two 1/4″ x 3/4″ drilled and tapped guide bars. You will get to determine the size and material of the sled base. All of the JMP operations pictured above can be done on your table saw with this new crosscut sled fence.

We are excited to get this project rolling and whether you own a JMP or a table saw, this fence system will make your woodworking life way more fun–yes/no?

PLAY CLOSE ATTENTION DEPT:
The pre-order window for both of these products will open this Wednesday at 5 pm (Nov 23). We have a special holiday treat in store for all early-bird (it’s a holiday pun) orders placed through Sunday, Nov 27th. Order cut-off will be Dec 30th. Details coming to your inbox real soon!

–John

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“You don’t get harmony when everybody sings the same note.” – Doug Floyd

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Below is an image of the bias arm–this is a really cool looking cut and makes a beautiful looking joint–needs a dowel for sure and what better way to center drill an end grain dowel hole perfectly every time? Why the DJ-1 of course… and that Drivel Starved Nation is a shameless plug.
 
We made a lot of these cuts at WIA with the stock vertical and blade tilted. I am now of the belief that tilting the stock, when possible, is superior to tilting the blade. With our new AngleMaster setting these arms perfectly can be done in one take. No trial and error. Period. Assuming of course that the blade is at 90 degrees.

 
Lots of questions so let’s get to it;

 
Will the Precision System fit the Jointmaker SW?
It will. I am not sure we will offer the fence in the same length however, most likely we will do a shorter version as an option.
 
When will this be available?
We are shooting for March, 2012 and hope to open the pre-order window sometime next week.
 
How will the new pivot clamps work on small stock?
This was a great question and prompted me to redesign the clamp so the swivel pads can be removed. So the anwser is they will great on small stock!
 
There were a couple of comments about the locking knobs so here are my thoughts.
First, I can’t stand looking for a hex key when I want to adjust the wood fences on my saws. So that has been fixed (remember, this is my dream solution). In order to conserve table space which equates into cutting capacity, this is as compact as I can make it.
 
Will the fence tilt to 45 degrees and can you cut a miter on stock 5″ in width?
No. And you can’t do this on the original either. Face miters on stock up to 3″ in width require the fence bridge to be removed and the cut is made using either table but not both. With the new system, it is possible to take one of the original fences and set it forward on the table at 45 degrees. This will allow both 90 degree cuts and 45 as long as your stock width will fit between the two. The entire fence will pivot enough to cut single pass dovetails, just like the original fence.
 
It appears that edge miters need to be cut to length first–is this true?
Almost. If both ends are to mitered, which is very common, then you need to cut your stock oversize by 1/8″. This will allow you to miter one end and then use the stop for the second end.  For longer pieces you will need to affix a shop made extension stop to the end.  We will tap a couple of holes to make it easy for you.
 
The articulated stops look good for wider pieces, but what if you’re cutting 1/2″ wide stock?
I would not use these clamps for narrow stock if I had a choice. But assuming one doesn’t have a choice, I would put a block of wood on top of the narrow stock and use the articulated clamp to pinch them to the tables.
 
Will you make extensions for longer stock?
Not as of this writing. But there is a quick work around. You can fasten a myriad of ideas to one of the stops and one idea is to fasten a shop made arm to one of the stops that would allow you to still use the micrometer adjustors.  Before we address longer stock  I need to make the dead man wings–that will come later next year.

 
How long will it take to re-index the system once removed?
It will be faster than you think. Square it back up, center the gap between the rules over the gap in the tables and lock down. Next, take a 3/8″ dowel, cut one end and use one of the stops to cut to any length around 1″. Measure with a caliper and adjust the appropriate micrometer dial to your reading. That’s it.
 
This is a significant, game changing accessory for the JMP family. And it is going to make me really happy using it! And please, keep the questions and comments coming–they are really helpful.
 
-John

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“It ain’t ignorance that causes all the trouble in this world. It’s the things people know that ain’t so.” — Edwin Armstrong

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I have been fairly inactive on this blog for the past month and when that happens you can bet one thing: I am not getting any sleep.  Do you think I am a perfect candidate for Propofol–or at the very least a prescription strength stool softener?

 

THE NEXT NEW TOOL FROM BCTW IS…

I can’t remember in our  28 year history of ever designing a tool specifically for me.  And yet, over the past 6 months, that is precisely what I have been working on. I am calling this project my “one man war against inertia”.

 

For all the wonderfully precise things you can accomplish with the JMP v2, it is woefully inept all by itself if you want to do more than crosscut. To take advantage of the finest cut in the land I dare say, one needs a bit of help. Admittedly, I have obscure desires for this tool–as mentioned prior, making wooden gears is one such odd notion. The inertia that needs to be overcome are the plethora of jigs, clamps and fixtures that I need to make in order to make what I have designed. I just would rather have a system.

 

About six months ago I set out to solve my odd needs. I didn’t spend much time pondering looks–I refer to the JMP as my “early 1950’s Soviet submarine” aesthetic. I want the ability to do what I want fast, and  as pragmatically as possible.
What I am about to share is the first tool that I can remember designing for my needs. And in so doing we hope you will agree, our new fence system takes the Jointmaker Pro v2  to a whole new level of capabilites.

The fence system begins with a new foundation. Don’t fret, your old fences are still going to be useful, just not in the same spot.  As you can see, we have incorporated lever locks–we needed to conserve table top real estate. As shown, your existing wooden trap fence and the square wood fence can still be attached. I suspect most will appreciate that this set-up is now adjustable without tools.

 

The extruded aluminum fence body slides on and off with ease. Notice the two stops–they engage a lead screw that allows them to be adjusted in 0.001″ increments and yet can quickly disengage for rapid traverses or flip completely backward for a squaring cut prior to a length cut constrained by the stop.   They are the shape they are for several reasons, they can pivot, be removed and are drilled and tapped for our accessories or yours.  It is our version of an open source stop system.  Lastly, there is zero backlash in the lead screw or in the heads when engaged.  This is really important and awesome to boot.

 

The system comes with one pre-drilled  melamine/MDF skin that slides onto the fence. This bridges the cavity in the extrusion which is required when the fence is tilted.  The fingers also contain a nylon adjusting screw that allows you to square the surface of the finger to the tables. This is imperative for a couple of the attachments to avoid compound cuts.  The finger thickness is ideal for the KM-1 Kerfmaker and the TM-1 Tenonmaker.

 

The stops are fast and positive. The thumb wheel raises and lowers the acetyl head lock (won’t scar the extrusion) which removes the backlash in the head. Stops can be used on the either side of  the saw blade. There are left and right reading rules in the traverse bar. If you know your cut length, you can get a stop in place that will not require more than one revolution of the micrometer adjustor.  Both the rules in the traverse bar and the graduated rings on the micrometer adjustors float–meaning that you can cut a short section of stock with a stop, measure the piece with a caliper and calibrate the fence to the correct distance. This takes only a couple of minutes and need only be done when the fence has been moved.  The plus and minus signs indicate which direction to turn the adjustor to lengthen or shorten your cut length.

 

The system reads in  .001″ increments and is repeatable (it is affected by temperature).  Here’s how it works; if the red stop is between the 4 and 5″ mark, the first number is 4. Next, notice the location of the red head on the rule–in this hypothetical example it is between 2 and 3 tenths of an inch (marked 20 and 30), so the second number is 2. If the head has not crossed the .050″ hash mark, then using the image above we would read the inner ring of numbers which is 36. The stop is set to cut lengths of 4.236″. What is amazing is how quickly this can be achieved.  No clamps, no wood scraps, just set and go.  The finger thickness is ideal for both the KM-1 Kerfmaker and our TM-1 Tenonmaker.  We are working on a metric version.  AND we are working on a similar version for a table saw sled system–I want one of those too!

The space beneath the traverse rod allows for our new articulated clamps. They pivot on the fence and can be angled in 5 degree increments. For many crosscut applications this is all the clamping needed to keep the stock from riding up on the blade.

 

Miters are so much EASIER when you can tilt the stock. Our new miter/tenon attachment makes these cuts brain dead easy. Used in conjunction with our AngleMaster Pro v2, and you will be making perfect miter cuts without test fitting. That is no exaggeration. The aluminum C-clamp friction fits into the arm–this is crazy handy. And no, you can’t cut the C-clamp with the blade at it’s highest position.

 

I overheard a conversation at WIA that the JMP would be lousy choice for the type of shoji pictured below;

It might have been an accurate assessment five weeks ago. But now I think the JMP may be the most accurate and fastest way to do this work. All thoughts are welcome.

 

 Our new pivot clamps work fantastic. The swivel pads really help from damaging your stock. I actually positioned these in the wrong place, the part pressing against the tables should be inline with the screw line of the bearing blocks. Oops. These clamps can be used on a number of other jigs in your shop.

 

Mentioned earlier were the original fences–they are part of the system too. For example, they can be switched to the opposite table, reversed and used as trap clamps. In addition, depending on the width of your stock, you can move the old fences forward on the tables and orientated to 45 degrees and still be able to make 90 degree crosscuts without moving a thing. This will work on stock width just under 3″.

 

This fence is a huge boost to the capabilities of the JMP and eliminates the tedium of making one-off jigs and fixtures. I call them one-off because the next time you need it you can’t find it…

 

I am still working on my gear cutter–it will attach to dual fingers. And sometime next year we will offer an accessory that will allow you to cut tenons and half laps on mitered ends. Tomorrow I will post an image of the “V” Block accessory. That said, everything you see here is out for pricing and we hope to open pre-orders late next week.

 

We are really interested in your feedback and eager to learn if we have overlooked one of your burning needs as a JMP owner or FUTURE owner! Now is the time to speak up.

–John

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“If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them.” — Phil Pastoret
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First Things First Department…
Our web hosting provider upgraded our site to a new server last Friday which caused our site to go down over the weekend. Today we learned that all orders from Friday through Monday may be corrupt. So, please bear with us as we fix this mess.

 

The last three weeks I have been completely obsessed with the new fence system for the JMP.  Just when I think I am done, I wake up in the middle of the night from an imaginary conversation with this faceless woodworker who always starts each conversation about the JMP with; “Well it won’t do….”.  This is guaranteed to keep me up the rest of the night. Next day? Deja vu.   I hope to give the Drivel Starved Nation a sneek peek this week.

 

I Miss the Old Me Dept…
I used to be able to call myself a woodworker–today I am a measly Tool Potentate.  I just received an email from one of my past clients regarding one of the last pieces I built–it was delivered in 1983. You will be pleased to know that without the aid of a calculator I have determined this was 28 years ago…

 

Because I knew my furniture making days were over, along with the painful act of refunding the deposits from my 3 year backlog, I never had this particular piece photographed.

 

Included in the email were a couple of recent pics he took (in his back yard) that I am sharing, with you, the DSN, for the very first time. As in EVER.  Silly me aside, I am sharing them to talk about the design, the construction details are obvious.

 

This table was designed for a library room in a beautiful home in SE Portland.  It was to serve as a coffee table when needed, or, to display documents/books/etc.–the top pivots upward.

 

I knew the space constraints and as I sat in this room for inspiration, surrounded by three walls of floor to ceiling books, I clearly recall pondering what my theme would be for this piece.  (Establishing a theme is the most important aspect of design and can sometimes equate to an “ah ha!” moment.) Themes are important to share for several reasons, they offer insights as to how others think, but more important, a piece without a theme is rarely successful. FYI: the battle cry for harmony is “All Hatfields, no McCoys!” (If your last name is McCoy, reverse the two.)

 

Then it hit me–I was surrounded by book spines–every single one of them curved. And although the bookcases were rectilinear, the repetitious “gathering of the spines” added a softness, and pattern, to help balance the linearity of the room. I had my theme.

 

The table pictured below (this is not how you shoot your own work!) is rectilinear with all exposed outside edges crowned.  The crown theme was repeated on the vertical side members (stylized book elements) and these tie the shelf stretchers (beneath the top) together.  The negative space at the top of these members contribute to the theme and add depth. These pics leave much to be desired, but are sufficient to support my theme…theme. The frame was Indian rosewood and the top Brazilian Kingwood. Whether you like or hate this piece, at the very least it has a theme.

 

I REALLY miss not being able to call myself a woodworker. There is just something so pretentious about being your “Tool Potentate”.

–John

 

 

 

This customer wanted a space just wide enough for a coffee cup when the top was tilted…

 

 

 

This last picture is not very good, but look how the light dances off the stretchers. This is
the beauty of crowned edges–and they feel oh so sexy…

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“For me, insanity is super sanity. The normal is psychotic. Normal means lack of imagination, lack of creativity.” — Jean Dubuffet
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Before my mother passed away she handed me a paper bag full of childhood keepsakes. There were handmade Mother’s Day cards, school calendars and news clippings–I made the news in third grade by getting stuck in a tree. An image of the fire department rescue made the Des Moines Register. Nice.

 

I also discovered every report card from second grade through high school.

 

My report cards were consistently underwhelming. Interestingly, I never had a grade higher than a C until I took a shop class. More interesting were the teacher comments;

 

“John just doesn’t seem interested in being here.”

 

“John does not apply himself.” (This phrase must be out of some 1950’s teacher handbook–it appeared 14 times in my stack of report cards)

 

“John would do better in school if he didn’t talk so much.”

 

“John thinks he is funny. He is not.”

 

“John consistently laughs at things that are not funny.”

 

“Two to three times a week John has to do his assignments by himself in the hall. Ask him why.”

 

“John needs more structure. Have you considered Catholic school?”

 

And my favorite; “Please advise John that all future Science Fair projects will be considered as long as fire is not involved.”

 

Looking back, I am damn proud of my education. It was the teachers that were the problem.

 

Oh, back to the WIA report card (I like to think thematically, hence the above segue). What a fantastic experiment. Four totally awesome volunteers comprised our “Dream Team” of Jointmaker Pro demonstrators; Lori Bergren, Rutager West, Paul-Marcel St-Onge, and Masood Gahari. Michael Berg and your favorite Tool Potentate were also manning our booth which had six Jointmaker’s busy making Earthquake After Detectors…

 

 

Paul-Marcel presented me with a custom hockey sweater matching his pictured below;

 

It is not just a normal jersey. He thinks giving me a jersey with my name “JE-1” on the back is funny. His jersey name is PM-1. But wait there is more…

 

My number is 34.
His number is 24

Care to guess what the next number might be in this series?

 

Masood, Michael and Rutager playing video games on an iPad during the busiest time of the show.

 

Here is a pic of Chuck Haas of Des Moines, who wanted to buy a Jointmaker Pro. This image was taken immediately after he asked me if we still offered Easy-Pay.

 

We all had a great time. AND, we did raise money for the Roger Cliff Memorial Fund–my favorite part. Yes, the Earthquake After Detectors were a big hit.

 

BTW, Cooter Ditchman is a genius.

 

–John

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“Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” — Steven Wright
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Have you ever gone on vacation and been paralyzed with fear wondering if there has been an earthquake back home?

This is why I never take vacations. If you are like me, and I know you are, then you need to hop over to Woodworking in America and come by our booth.

Why?

Because our “Dream Team” of Jointmaker Owners will be making what is sure to be the most coveted souvenir of the weekend. Thanks to a reasonable license fee ($221,328.61) we just paid to Cooter Ditchman, we will be making his “Earthquake After Detector”.



Here is a view after an earthquake;


Choice quality stuff that fascinates and inspires is one thing–protecting you from irrational thoughts while on vacation is another. And, it is damn rare to combine these elements in one affordable product AND feature hand made Squiggle Wood. Of course we struggled–but DID IT!

How affordable you say?

For a meager $10 minimum donation, you can take one of these home. Assuming of course that our Jointmaker Dream Team performs as expected. (do not place an Earthquake After Detector in the master bedroom–too easy to get false readings) All funds will be given to the Roger Cliffe Memorial Fund administered through the Marc Adams School of Woodworking.

Imagine getting to our booth early to lay claim on one of the FIVE Jointmaker Pro demo units (how do you spell S-H-O-W S-P-E-C-I-A-L?) that can be hauled away Saturday at close of show. It is unbelievable I know, but you can own one of the very Jointmakers used to produce the Earthquake After Detector. How cool is that?

And that is how you make two days in Kentucky fun for all.

–John