Adjustable sanding jig

[navycop]

This is not my idea, but it is neat.
http://www.woodsmithtips.com/2012/01/05/adjustable-sanding-jig/

 

[nava1uni]

I saw that today and I am going to see about making one for my disc sander. I like Woodsmith and it's tips and tricks.

 

[firedkm]

Looks like a nice easy jig to make and very usefull to.

 

[Rangertrek]

Downloaded the plan and will start on mine this weekend. I have something similar but theirs has more flexibility.

 

[glycerine]

Nice, thanks for sharing.

 

[Timbo]

There might be a few of you out there who like me, don't have a dedicated disk sander. I use my table saw, substituting a 10" inch sanding disk in place of the blade. This jig can still work on a table saw setup, but you'll need to modify the fence lockdown mechanism to eliminate the clamping block, so that the jig can sit flush on the table saw surface. Instead, using a keyhole bit, router a slot through the top of the base, following the curved radius. The slot needs to be sized to accept the head of the carriage bolt, and so that it slides easily. Actually, this mod would work on a dedicated disk sander also.

Added rough drawing to help clarify:

 

[BSea]

That is a good idea. That may be a weekend project for me too. Thanks Navycop!