Footed shaft jig question

tradhunter1 · February 16, 2010, 05:25:00 PM

I would like to try making my own footed shafts. My question is has any one used a footed shaft jig that was easy and accurate to use? If so where would I go to pick one up? I know that 3 rivers carry's them but I don't know how well they would work. Any information would be greatly apreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Troy

tradhunter1 · February 16, 2010, 08:56:00 PM

ttt

Jeremy · February 16, 2010, 09:11:00 PM

The 3Rivers jig will work with some fiddling. I haven't used it, but have talked to a few that have.

There was a guy on here a few years ago that designed a really nice 4pt footing jig, took some orders for them, collected the money, then delivered about half. Guess which half I was it!! :mad: I keep meaning to build myself one... but it's pretty low on my list of projects.

Jason R. Wesbrock · February 16, 2010, 10:43:00 PM

The jig is easy to build at home with a piece of hardwood, two screws, a drill, and a V router bit (which you'll need to make the footed shafts anyway). The original one I made and posted on the Stickbow site ten years ago took me a few minutes to make. I had a tutorial online, but it went away when Geocities closed down.

If anyone would like detailed photos, I'd be happy take some and email them. There's no reason to spend that much money on something that you can make yourself in a few minutes. Just shoot me a PM with your info, and I'll try to get something together tomorrow.

Brently · February 17, 2010, 12:11:00 AM

I sure would like to get your pics on how to make a footing jig. If you could e mail me them I would sure appreicate it. thanks

Jason R. Wesbrock · February 17, 2010, 12:48:00 AM

Brently,

If you could shoot me a PM with your email address, I'll try to get something out together for you tomorrow.

Shakes.602 · February 17, 2010, 05:04:00 AM

Hey Jason, can You Post them on the "How To" Topic here?? That would be Great!! Thanks!!

jerome · February 17, 2010, 07:41:00 AM

an how to topic would be great, i was saving for that footing jig.

Jason R. Wesbrock · February 17, 2010, 09:18:00 AM

Shakes,

That's a very good idea, and I should probably be smacked in the back of the head for not thinking of it myself. :D

tradhunter1 · February 17, 2010, 11:00:00 AM

sounds like a great idea to me.

Jason R. Wesbrock · February 17, 2010, 01:39:00 PM

Folks,

It may be tomorrow before I can get this online. I decided to do a build-along instead of just posting photos, figuring that step by step instructions would be helpful.

Hot Hap · February 17, 2010, 02:41:00 PM

I'll be waiting. Hap

Buckwheaties · February 17, 2010, 04:26:00 PM

Thanks Jason, I'll be looking for the build-a-long on the "How To" seection. Something I've always wanted to explore..

Jason R. Wesbrock · February 17, 2010, 04:55:00 PM

Here's the Build-along. If one of the admins would like to move it to the Ho-To forum, that would be great.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=085323