Stair Jigs

wizer
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Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 7:31:11 GMT

Post by wizer on Oct 16, 2008 7:31:11 GMT

My good friend MarkW has posted a thread over there about stair making and specifically about the jigs involved.

Consequently I've been looking at stair jigs, which frankly seem rather expensive for what they are, and wondering about whether I really need one or whether I can make one to do this one off job. Has any body any experience in this field they would care to share? The 2 jigs in the running are the Axminster one here, or the Trend one, which is about 50% more expensive but has the advantage of using standard 30mm guide bushes rather than the sub-base setup like the Axy. Anyone got either? What are the pros and cons of each one?

Any info or advice gratefully received.

I wondered if you guys had any useful comments

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modernist Big member Posts: 664	Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 7:57:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by modernist on Oct 16, 2008 7:57:27 GMT If it is a "one off" surely you would be better off to knock one up out of MDF? Brian

jfc Administrator Administrator Posts: 3,178	Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 8:07:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jfc on Oct 16, 2008 8:07:00 GMT Make your own , it's got to be the easiest jig going . going ....hehe ..... can you see what i did there ;D

Dave S Senior Member Posts: 264	Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 8:41:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave S on Oct 16, 2008 8:41:59 GMT Oct 16, 2008 8:07:00 GMT jfc said: Make your own , it's got to be the easiest jig going . going ....hehe ..... can you see what i did there ;D You'd better tread carefully or this could escalate.

sainty
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Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 8:43:27 GMT

Post by sainty on Oct 16, 2008 8:43:27 GMT

Don't rise to it.

This is the sort of thing that you can pick up either new or used on ebay and then sell it for not a lot of difference.

I have used the Trend one for what it's worth, and it works. Not a lot more to say than that really. They are pretty simple.

rgds

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J
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Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 10:29:25 GMT

Post by J on Oct 16, 2008 10:29:25 GMT

All these puns, when all is required to string a few words together about making stairs. Not meaning to put anyones nose out of joint, but trying to wedge in some veild references to stairs is raily starting to wind me up. It's turning an otherwise informative tread into a steaming pile of Balusters

If members can't curtail their childish puns, I'll be going to form a newel forum where we riser above the common folk. Pitch in if you have any thoughts. Not wanting to rake over hot coals or anything.

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J

If I made a list of things to do, I'd know where to start... so best not.

jfc Administrator Administrator Posts: 3,178	Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 10:45:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jfc on Oct 16, 2008 10:45:33 GMT Ive "turned" out loads of staircases with these crappy jigs .

mailee Senior Member Posts: 468	Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 13:48:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mailee on Oct 16, 2008 13:48:01 GMT Yes but them crappy jigs work Jason, why pay more than you have to to get the job done.
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tusses Senior Member Posts: 447	Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 14:24:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tusses on Oct 16, 2008 14:24:00 GMT if its a one off, then surely its just a step - in the right direction ;D

jfc
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Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 17:25:25 GMT

Post by jfc on Oct 16, 2008 17:25:25 GMT

Ive just had a peek over there and he says his stair case is shot . A staircase needs very little doing to it to make it as good as new , re wedge , new glue blocks and new nosings and its done . Even if he makes new treads and risers it easier than replacing the whole thing . Unless of course the strings are split .

wizer Senior Member Posts: 367	Stair Jigs Oct 16, 2008 18:53:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wizer on Oct 16, 2008 18:53:21 GMT Many thanks guys. I will pass on your comments. I can understand the want to replace the lot. Start afresh as it were and learn a new skill to boot.
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