Infinity Locking Miter Bit Quick Guide, Lock Miter Woodworking Joint Easy Setup Guide
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- See how the Infinity locking miter bit works with the setup jig for perfect lock miter woodworking joints every time. This used to be a tedious setup, but with the setup gauge, it's quick and simple. I can dial in the bit height and fence setting on the first try, and you will too.
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This is a vast improvement over your first vid with the same info! Cutting out the unnecessary chit-chat makes a clean and helpful video! Thanks!
Ok thanks for the feedback on my video.
This was extremely helpful! I'd like to add one suggestion: Slow down the router to 16,000 rpm. Even the 1/4" backer board still leaves the bit to hog out quite a bit of material. Slowing the bit, will leave even cleaner cuts.
Good point. There's a sweet spot for every bit, but definitely don't run large diameter bits at full RPM.. thanks.
The backer board idea is brilliant. Will incorporate it next time I use those bits.
Thanks for the kind words. The backer boards do really work. Best to you!
I have no locking miter bits and don't plan on buying any, but clicked on this video for some reason. The removable mdf fence offsets have blown my mind, how have I never thought of that. This is absolutely perfect for doing multiple repeatble cuts without moving the fence, I can definitely find a use for that. Thank you !
That sounds great. I'm sure you'll find a way to incorporate that into your work. Best to you.
This is BY FAR the best explanation I've heard. Thank you!
Thanks Andrew! Glad it helped.
I have had this system for several years. I now understand how to use it, thank you.
That's awesome! You don't even have to buy one now. I bet it works great for you, especially if you have the setup jig.
I bought one oof these bits before they became so popular and all of the big names caught on. I gotta say though I would love to buy the same one you have. Mainly for the set up jig, lol. Seriously though mine stopped holding an edge so I'm due for a knew one. I love the 1/4" MDF tip! That can be used with many types of bits. Thank you for sharing this!!
Thanks for the nice comment. I bet you'd like the Infinity setup jig.
I used these on some fence/deck post sleeves in a Brazilian hardwood to slide them over pt 4x4 s. The lock miter is really so much superior to any other miter it really isn’t close. Your method shown here brings things to the next level. Will be getting that bit and implementing.
Excellent! Sounds like you have experience with it, and will hit the ground running. Best to you.
That MDF backer board is brilliant. I struggled with this bit because of the board would wobble. Thanks
Hey thanks! Good luck with it.
Like someone else said I too have the Incra fence so could do without the 1/4” mdf backer against the fence and just set it, zero the scale and then move it forward 1/4”.
However I like your approach with a modification: to know your proper fence position, push the fence away, attach one piece of mdf to the fence that spans the entire fence, then progressively move the fence towards the cutter so that it cuts a cutter shaped profile that projects only as far as required. This way you get fence support all the way across (no gap in the fence) and it’s also safer.
I like your idea for a zero clearance fence. Here's why I never bothered doing that. With my system, you remove the spacer for the second cut, so it wouldn't be there for the final pass. Generally in woodworking though I usually like 2 passes better than one, and a zero clearance insert whenever I can. Thanks.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker sure, with using the accuracy of the Incra fence I can do the two passes with a sacrificial fence
Wow, that little setup mini-me square looking jig is brilliant - as is your technique. Thanks!
Thanks so much! It really does work wonders... amzn.to/3SH05u5 Thanks for the nice comment!
Great video. I will be definitely picking this up
I think you will enjoy the bit and setup gauge. amzn.to/3UpLDIi Thanks
I have this bit and jig. It really does work very well. I definitely use a backer board so the edges are nice but I don't use it for the his "two pass" method. I have an Incra fence so once I have the bit set (full depth of cut vertically and horizontally), I just set my scale to an even number. Then I take multiple passes (starting with something shallow) working my way back to that even number (the setting for full depth of cut). Very important to make the center of your work piece and very important square the bit and jig to the fence for the fence position.
Smart! I like your idea with the Incra fence.
Hi 👋, great jig from infinity, for setup, I have 2 of these cutters, and I ended up buying the Leitz spindle moulder block,
Nicely done & great explanation! I don't think that that joint will be coming apart any time soon!
Thanks!
Great video. Thank You. I do the same type of post/leg because I love to have the quartered or same grain all the way around.
Thanks Joel!
Thanks for this helpful information; just bought the same Infinity bit and setup gauge.
Cool! Hope it works well for you.
Thank you, sound handy to avoid errors.
Been a carpenter for over 40 years. Couldn't have said it any better. Avoid errors. Repetition is king. May get monotonous but ot pays the bills with satisfaction.
I have that profile and have used it a few times. Your video has made me want to use it again.
Cool, hope you get a chance to use that bit again. Best to you.
Got to find one of those set up jigs..
They are here... amzn.to/3HPB2P2 Thanks!
This was so helpful, but also made me feel like a dope. That is NOT how I’ve been attempting to use my bit! And my results were awful.
It's certainly not obvious how to use these bits. Took me a lot of trail and error with various brands. Hope you have great luck next time!
great idea, the two links both go to the infinity bit and not the setup jig
Thanks. It's a common Amazon listing, so you have to poke around a little to select the setup jig. It does really work great. Best to you.
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How about a video with a long post instead of using very short pieces of wood. I'm sure that would be a little more useful than a 12'' project. T Y
Well, it's the technique and setup that matters. Once you have that dialed in you can make it as long as you want. I've done fireplace mantels and bedposts that were 4' long, and it works fine. Here's another video if you want... czcams.com/video/S1syKkJBIJs/video.html
The link for Setup Gauge takes you to the actual bit. Is there a gauge or was that a joke?
The setup gauge is real, no joke here! It's a shared listing with the bits and the setup gauges, so if you poke around a little you should find it. Appreciate it!
Did you really cut those joints with no test cuts, just set up jig?
I am proud to say it happened on the first try. If I have a lot of material to run, I'll test my setup, but usually its bang-on first try. That setup jig works wonders. amzn.to/3w5bqLu
Bonjour il est bien dommage que ce petit gabarit rouge ne puisse être commandé pour la France 🇫🇷….
That's too bad. Sorry about that. Might just have to rely on a setup block. Thank you.
Oui je vais essayer défaire un gabarit, mais déjà votre vidéo m’a donné des idée à reproduire, merci à vous 👍…
The links are wrong.
They are actually shared listings. If you poke around a little you'll find the bit and setup gauge. Thanks
The little red set up jig isnt showing up anywhere....
It's actually in the same listing as the lock miter bit on Amazon. You just need to select the setup jig as well... amzn.to/3HPB2P2 thanks!