Nut Slot Cutting Jig

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Tim Benware
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Nut Slot Cutting Jig

Post by Tim Benware » Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:14 am

I cut a 15* angle on the jig to match my head stock angle and inserted 2 Neodymium magnets to help hold the saw blade in place while cutting. Worked great on my first attempt.
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I've "Ben-Had" again!
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Kevin in California
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Re: Nut Slot Cutting Jig

Post by Kevin in California » Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:53 pm

Well that is dang smart!
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John J
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Re: Nut Slot Cutting Jig

Post by John J » Wed Apr 20, 2016 3:05 pm

I do believe I may borrow that fine idea.
JJ
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Nut Slot Cutting Jig

Post by Dave Bagwill » Wed Apr 20, 2016 3:34 pm

That's a good idea.
Here's another from Ken's online manual: the notch is for the tang of the saw.
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