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18th January 2013, 03:40 AM #1Senior Member
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Bevel Cutting Jig for a Triton Workcentre
Hey all! Just wondering if anyone has any good ideas for how to make a bevel cutting jig for the workcentre? I want to make some french cleats for hanging things around my workshop, but obviously doing them in a crosscut mode is going to take forever, and not be particularly even I suspect. I also don't have a router. I could ofcourse use my jigsaw or another circular saw to do it, but that seems like almost as much work.
I'm aware that the WC2000 has a fancy bevel fence attachment, but I don't have one of those. I'm also aware the training video has one, but I'm not entirely convinced by that one either. It seems very fiddly to set up. So yeah, any suggestions?
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19th January 2013, 04:02 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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There is a plan for a fixed angle jig (45 degrees) in the Triton jig manual. Can send a copy if you are interested.
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19th January 2013, 05:02 PM #3Senior Member
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There is a Triton Jig manual? Yeah, I'd be interested to take a look.
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19th January 2013, 05:10 PM #4Member
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Some trivia for you.Just found out yesterday that Triton use to make a Bevel Guide for MK3 New Series.One was listed on EBay BRA001 never been used still in the box,said they'd had it for 15 years(local pick up only).Sold for a buy now price of $30.The upgrade to a 2000 series you mentioned might be worth considering.Price of $250 sounds reasonable,be wary of missing pieces and damaged parts it can become costly and time consuming as you have stated with your MK3 top.
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19th January 2013, 05:22 PM #5Senior Member
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Yeah I think when I do upgrade to the WC2000, I will go new, or atleast REALLY good condition second hand. I'd really prefer to get a proper tablesaw, but I just don't have room in my shop for specialised machinery.
My primary concern with the WC2000 is it's lack of traditional tablesaw slideybits for jigs and whatnot. I was going to make a custom tablesaw top for my MK3 with those rail bits included, but then I realised the tops of the side pieces will get in the way of it anyway.
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19th January 2013, 05:23 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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19th January 2013, 05:35 PM #7Senior Member
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Found it! Good stuff. Not 100% sure about the Triton Bevel Jig though. Lining it up with the saw seems like it could be quite fiddly.
EDIT: Just realised the bevel ripping jig in this is different to the other one. Once I decode the plans, it might be a lot better, as it uses an aluminium angle as the stop/fence thingo.
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19th January 2013, 06:49 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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If you have the standard 2000 work fence, then you just reverse it and use the 45 degree angled face for making french cleats, which is exactly what I have done to make my own french cleats
I have the bevel attachment, but for quick stuff, the standard fence is brilliant.
Triton 2000 Series Workcentre
If you check that link out, which I found with a quick google search, you'll see how it's done.
The bevel is alright, but I have to carefully check the actual angle I require very carefully; mine is about 1.5 degrees out from the scale.
Mick.
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19th January 2013, 07:00 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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