Where can I source such a jig plate?
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Any where aluminum is sold or mcmastercarr if you wanna pay the max.
https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/s...minumplateatp5 this stuff is much cheaper then mic-6 they also cut it on some cnc saw b/c it comes out square and within .005 of the size ordered every time. and <.5'' is spec .005 where is mic-6 is <.75 .005.
Good for you, Justin,
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This thread is timely because I'm contemplating either building or buying a WP table. I love all my vast WP but not sure I want a MDF table. I have some Incra track so this might be time to put it to use.
if anyone does get alu plate take it and get it anodized
I don't think Woodpecker should have gotten rid of the one looks like this one. I think it is much better than the they are currently offering
Looks like the Baltic Birch one, Cary? Only difference to mine is the material is Red and yes, its a lot better than MDF
Andy,
I made that one because Woodpecker quit selling it.
I'm interested in an alum plate but am wondering what a good thickness would be?
Earl,
I have no idea.
Cary
"what a good thickness would be? "
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Mark, using conventional c-clamps: 5/16 - 3/8
Using toggles (you might bend the plate): 3/8 - 1/2
Equipped with Table lift crank: 3/8 - 1/2
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Keep the plate as small as possible.
The bigger it gets (even ground jig plate) the harder it is to keep flat.
The one I'm using now = 3/8 x ~15 x 22 = 12 pounds!