I’m pretty sure this configuration is safe and it never felt as squirrelly as it looks. The only issue I ran into was occasionally the workpiece would push the throat plate down and snag on the lip of the table preventing me from pulling back out of the cut. Which forced me to stop the saw a few times.

I’m a freak about safety so if anyone thinks any part of this is unsafe I’d love to start a dialog about it. I feel like I can always strive to be safer in the shop!

Or possibly just share some of your own frankenjigs.

  • Exoticavocado
    2·
    2 years ago

    I’ve been dabbling with woodworking for a week while house-sitting for my dad. Couldn’t find anything in his workshop so I had to improvise.

    • Marafon@sh.itjust.worksOP
      4·
      2 years ago

      It didn’t look so bad until I realized it doesn’t look like you’re using any runners in the miter slot for your jig and just relying on the fence and that little piece of wood. Looks like it would tip a little more than I’d be comfortable with. However as long as you’re not getting any kickback or losing any fingers i reckon it works. I’d highly recommend finding your dad’s miter gauge (it might be hanging on the side of the saw, mine usually is) and rework that jig but I’m just some dummy in a garage so… Please post what you’re working on when you’re finished though! I’d be delighted to see it.