Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Add horizontal embellishments or create polygon blanks using your wood lathe indexing feature and this jig!
This project will mount a small trim router to this sled and slide along the lathe bed (X axis), includes minor adjustments for Y & Z axes (yes, the plural of axis - had to look that one up!). I will also create an Instructable’s Guide to show how it is constructed and used safety to supplement this YouTube video. This is my Mark III (Mark I was the prototype and Mark II was too complex and not usable). Possible Mark IV to be discussed in Lessons Learned of the Instructable’s Guide.
instructables.com/Wood-Lathe-Router-Jig-Horizontal-Milling
CAUTION: This includes the use of power tools (lathe and trim router). Ensure you are familiar with all precautions and warnings, and have appropriate personal protective equipment, for your tools prior to using this jig. During use ensure the lathe bed is clean to prevent friction with the base of the Sled and Rail Guide.
Add horizontal embellishments or create polygon blanks using your wood lathe indexing feature and this jig!
This project will mount a small trim router to this sled and slide along the lathe bed (X axis), includes minor adjustments for Y & Z axes (yes, the plural of axis - had to look that one up!). I will also create an Instructable’s Guide to show how it is constructed and used safety to supplement this YouTube video. This is my Mark III (Mark I was the prototype and Mark II was too complex and not usable). Possible Mark IV to be discussed in Lessons Learned of the Instructable’s Guide.
instructables.com/Wood-Lathe-Router-Jig-Horizontal-Milling
CAUTION: This includes the use of power tools (lathe and trim router). Ensure you are familiar with all precautions and warnings, and have appropriate personal protective equipment, for your tools prior to using this jig. During use ensure the lathe bed is clean to prevent friction with the base of the Sled and Rail Guide.
