jig

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Hi Ed,
That makes three jigs that I know of for hammer tail tapering and all of
them have their good points. The one on the journal cover seems to be the
safest to use. And Spurlocks the most compact and sure in holding the hammer
in the jig.
The third designed by Roger Jolly has the advantage of holding the hammer
while the shank is still attached to the hammer, but you need two jigs to
shape the two sides of the tails while the first tow will shape either side
with the shanks removed.
I do like the one pictured in the journal for its safety features.
Joe Goss
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Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 9:25 PM
Subject: jig


> List,
>
> I wanted to make a comment on the cover of the journal this time.  I don't
> know how involved Bill Spurlock is with PTG anymore but I had to make a
> comparison with his hammer tapering jig and the one pictured on the front
> cover of the journal.  I looked at the plans and saw at least $40 worth of
> materials and an hour of searching for parts coupled with several hours of
> assembly.  Bill makes a jig similar that is simpler, easier to use and all
> for $75.  Just an observation.  You could buy that and his hammer tail
> shaping jig for less than you would have into the other with time and
> materials.
>
> He also has new mortise sizing cauls.  How ingenious.  This guy thinks of
> everything. Take a look at them on his web site at spurlocktools.com, I
think
> it is worth it.
>
> Ed Tomlinson
>