knight_toolworks
10-20-2007, 03:52 AM
This took about 10 hours of work to get the design done make lots of test cuts and work out the details. The hardest part was getting the hole in top just right so the ipod rests on the back. Then getting the holes all the right size and the jig remade to a better acrylic one that really works well.
This one is purpleheart and they will be all different woods.
I only did the wood and plastic and finishing none of the wiring that goes on inside. All high end plugs and such.
It takes about 5 minutes to cut all of it and do the engraving. 3 bit changes though a ½” straight bit for the bulk of the wood removal a ¼” bit for the holes and a 60 degree vee bit for the engraving.
I am debating on changing this to vacuum. But clamps are easy and work well.
I like to make jigs like this were everything is at the same level. It makes it far easier to setup. But it is a pain to have to laminate the acrylic to get the right thickness. But that thick stuff is too costly and it is hard to find in scrap.
here is a link to the pics since they get trashed if I shrink them down.
http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/knighttoolworks/ipod%20dock/?bulkComplete=1192861154843
This one is purpleheart and they will be all different woods.
I only did the wood and plastic and finishing none of the wiring that goes on inside. All high end plugs and such.
It takes about 5 minutes to cut all of it and do the engraving. 3 bit changes though a ½” straight bit for the bulk of the wood removal a ¼” bit for the holes and a 60 degree vee bit for the engraving.
I am debating on changing this to vacuum. But clamps are easy and work well.
I like to make jigs like this were everything is at the same level. It makes it far easier to setup. But it is a pain to have to laminate the acrylic to get the right thickness. But that thick stuff is too costly and it is hard to find in scrap.
here is a link to the pics since they get trashed if I shrink them down.
http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/knighttoolworks/ipod%20dock/?bulkComplete=1192861154843