Was Wagner planer, now Jig for feeding keys

[Mike McCoy]

If you do go this route the Spurlock jig instructions work very well and with the stops you make there is a nice even planed line on the keys where the tails end. As Joe says, leveling the table is simple and with that done and feeding the work properly, the planer cuts very smoothly and safely.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner@comcast.net>
To: <files@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 11:05 PM
Subject: Was Wagner planer, now Jig for feeding keys


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> List,
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> I have used the Wagner Planer in my 10”Ryobi drill press. 
> Without the jig pictured, I found it very difficult to control the key 
> as the cutter would chatter and kick the key around. The vice is 
> inexpensive (under $20.00 and available @ most woodworking supply 
> stores. The key mounts quickly with the appropriate spacer(s) in the 
> sharp notch(s) as required. Holding the handles with both hands I 
> slide the jig against the aluminum edge and forward into the cutter. 
> The two handle design not only assures control of the jig, but also 
> keeps your hands away from the planer. When the depth stop at the 
> front of the key hits the column of the press the key is resurfaced 
> .The vice has a quick release and the loading –unloading goes rather 
> fast. As this was a late night “prototype” I made it from MDF, but will 
> make the next one out of ¾ birch ply for better durability and 
> dimensional stability. I should mention that the old key top must be 
> removed before the key gets resurfaced.
> 
> Tom Driscoll
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