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Kerfing Cutting Jig:
There is not much that is more boring than standing at the band saw and trying to cut kerfing slots with consistent spacing. Sure you can put a mark on the table of the saw and follow that until you just about go blind. Then it happens – you are just about done and you cut through the back of the lining because the kerfing slot went too deep. Okay start over!!
This jig was conceived as I was doing some of this mind numbing work. I usually cut enough kerfing for several guitars to save the setup time, and because I hated doing it so much. I thought, there has to be a better way to do this. And guess what? Yep, there is and now you can escape the monotony of cutting kerfing channels too, with my handy little kerfing tool.
Okay it does not do it automatically, but it sure does speed up the process and you get great consistent results without ruining the lining unless you don’t hold the lining firmly against the fence.
Tools and Materials:
Table Saw:
Stationary Belt Sander:
Drill Press:
Band Saw:
1/4″ Aluminum Plate:
(4) Plastic Knobs:
(4) Threaded Inserts:
(12) Stainless Steel Screws
2-Part Epoxy Glue
Taper Drill Countersink Set
An Old Band Saw Blade:
4/4 Rock Maple:
Parafin Wax:
First Get The Plans:
I have put together a great set of detailed plans for my Kerfing Cutting Jig. They are 3 PDF drawings on 24″ x 36″ paper with all the detail and notation you will ever need to make one of these little time saving jewels. All the dimensions are in inches/fractions and metric/mm. Each piece is thoroughly laid out with top, side and end views and each is carefully noted.
Here is a link to the Kerfing Cutting Jig:
Assembly of The Jig:
Really assembling the jig is pretty self explainatory from the plans, but there are a few tips for you here too.
This tool in intended for use on a Band Saw. The tool fits over the entire width of the table and you will drill and tap into the side of the Band Saw Table to secure the jig. This is absolutely essential as we really need this tool to be solidly held in place. This is done by a couple of plastic knobbed studs that secure the jig at its aluminum side plates.
The tool is made in three layers and does not use the miter slot of the Band Saw. The reason for this is that most saws only have one miter slot and the tool would just bind in one slot.
The First Layer: This layer of the tool is the base. This is the foundation of the tool and establishes the footprint and a base and other parts are mounted on this base.
The Second Layer: This is what I call the Adjustment Layer. This is the layer where the sliding rails are located. This layer also has the adjustable stops installed on it. These will allow you to micro-adjust the depth of cut the blade will make on the lining, from whisker thin to what ever you like.
The Third Layer: The top or third layer is the actual sliding fence where you hold the lining against the fence and drive it into the blade.
There is a metal registration blade that acts as the guide and gives you the positive spacing alignment to make each cut exactly the same distance apart. So very consistent results. That along with the adjustable stop feature lets you make perfect-looking lining each and every time. You can make the registration blade from a piece of old bandsaw blade or other high-strength piece of steel you have that will fit in the kerfing slot.
Cut all of the pieces from the Rock Maple. Be sure to make any adjustments to meet the varying dimensions of your particular Band Saw table. It is essential that you be very accurate with these parts so the jig will operate smoothly. You are used to working with infinite detail with making guitars, so that should not be a problem. 
Ultimate Guitar Building Tip #1: Make sure to dry fit all all of the parts before you glue them. Even when it is time to glue the parts together make sure the sliding mechanism is working smoothly and does not bind. Also make sure that the slides are just a whisker narrower and less deep than the channels that they slide in. When the jig is done, wax these slides with parafin wax.
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