Bandsaw Template Guide / Flush Trim Jib
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Guide for flush trimming or following a template on a bandsaw.
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Modeled this bandsaw template guide to assist on some woodworking projects I have and happened to have some aluminum rod laying around from past projects which is why the sizes I utilized are shown.
General Notes:
- There is a STL file posted of everything assembled less the bolts and set screws. This is just posted for a visual representation.
- It is modeled in metric but hole sizes are based around SAE rod's and bolts.
- This wasn't necessarily designed to be press fit together so gluing the base and top brace to the rods may be required. I will probably end up gluing the vertical rods in after I have used this more.
- The ¼" holes in the base are just there for potential future improvements. Either bolting this to a t-track or a base that clamps to the table.
- There are multiple tips available depending on your blade size. The size called out is the clear opening.
- There is no native model available. This was not modeled in a CAD software or any kind of low cost, free, or commonly used software so I cannot share the native model.
- I have had 3/8" rod vary in diameter enough to matter depending on the source bought from so this may be a factor in the fitment.
- It probably only needed one set screw for the ¾" rod at the carriage and the tip but didn't feel like reprinting it just for that.
- The ¾" rod is probably over kill but it is what I had laying around. 3/8" or ½" would of probably still been workable.
- 19mm rod would probably work fine if that is a common size. Using 10mm rod in place of the 3/8" would not work. You could probably scale the base, carriage, and base everything up to 105% +/- 1% to get it to work if you wanted to do that but it may prevent a 6mm bolt from being used in the set screw holes but it may be worth a try.
- If you are trying to cut large items on a small bandsaw it isn't going to be too useful with the amount of room it takes up on the table.
Printer/Settings/Filament:
- Printer: Ender 3 V3 SE
- Filament: Aceaddity PETG
- Walls: 4
- Infill:
- Base: 25% Infill
- All Others: 100% Infill
- Supports: None required
Requires the following:
- ¾" Aluminum rod - length as required. There is about 6"-7" used in the pictures shown.
- 3/8" Aluminum rod - 3 sections - length as you require. Pieces shown are about 3"s long
- ¼"-20x3/4"* Bolts - Qty. (5)
- I used the bolt knobs from the below link:
- https://www.printables.com/model/356274-14-20-bolt-knob that @edgett modeled.
- These were push fit when I printed them with PLA with just normal Creality for an Ender3 V3 SE. When I switch to a tuned PETG profile with Orca Slicer they were loose so you may want to test print one and adjust it accordingly or just throw a dab of super glue/CA glue to hold the cap and bolt in place.
- *If you use a bolt knob that does not eat up any of the usable thread length you can probably use ½" long bolts.
- I used the bolt knobs from the below link:
- ¼"-20x1/4" Set Screws - Qty. (2)
- In the pictures ¼-20x3/8" Set screws are shown. I would go with ¼" if I was buying them again.
- 1/4x20 Tap
Assembly:
- Print all your parts.
- Tap the 3 horizontal holes (1/4x20 tap used).
- You could probably tap these with a 6mm tap if needed.
- If you try and use a bolt to thread the hole or a self tapping bolt you may crack the piece.
- Cut the ¾" rod to length as required to suit your needs.
- Cut the three 3/8" rods to length as require to suit your needs.
- If you are on a bench top bandsaw like me check your vertical clearance prior to cutting these. I ended up a bit short of 4" with a Ryobi bench top bandsaw
- Test assemble together based on the photos provided.
- Depending on the fit of the vertical rods disassemble everything and super glue the 3/8 rods in place. The end cap will need to be glued in place unless you scale it down a smidge.
Note: Check hole sizes before printing and/or do a test print for the hole sizes. My settings on for printing PETG may cause this to be too tight or loose for your needs. The hole for the ¾" rod is pretty loose but the the holes for the 3/8" rod and ¾" rod end cap are not.
