OK... What next

[Craig1961]

I am now the proud owner of a router and a bit (12.7mm). My main interest is to make lifts for WBC hives.

I will be using 18mm Hardboard ply.. I have a good source for this.

Does anyone know of the best jig to use with the above to make the box joints? I looked at the Trend, but it says dovetail size is 12.7... Of course, I am looking to make 18... Am I reading this wrong or do I need a larder jig?

Thanks,

Craig.

 

[VEG]

Hardboard ply?

 

[Silvercleave]

If using ply I don't think dovetail joints are really possible

 

[Craig1961]

Thats what I thought. I wanted a price on Marine, but he reccomended HB ply...
It's on B-Q site....

 

[Craig1961]

A lot of people have said such joints are not possible. I have 7 lifts that are plywood... Joints look fine.... Anyway, she shouted enough about buying router, I better try to use it...... If it goes in the garage still in the box along side the rifle and leccy guitar, I fear for my life...

 

[VEG]

Joint in ply are fine as long as you use a backing piece to stop breakout of the grain.

 

[oliver90owner]

18mm ply seems a little OTT for a WBC lift?

RAB

 

[rae]

Dove tails in ply are neither particularly strong or pretty. I don't see the advantage of spending the time doing it this way. Bevel cut and a couple of dominos or biscuits would be much quicker and easier - and just as effective.