Box joints on wide, longish boards
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I want to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter as a wedding present. I want it to have a chance to become a family heirloom.

I've found a plan I believe I can handle except I'm not sure about how to do 5/8" wide box joints on a board about 15" wide and 38 inches long.

My Porter-Cable jig is limited to 1/2 inch box joints and 12" width.

I believe I understand how to make a relatively simple jig for my table saw and the cutting process. I'd go for a fairly tall fence for the miter gauge.

Is it reasonable to attempt such a process with a board that size? If not or I've missed a better way, I'd like suggestions.
Phydeaux
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(11-01-2017, 03:44 PM)Phydeaux Wrote: I want to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter as a wedding present. I want it to have a chance to become a family heirloom.

I've found a plan I believe I can handle except I'm not sure about how to do 5/8" wide box joints on a board about 15" wide and 38 inches long.

My Porter-Cable jig is limited to 1/2 inch box joints and 12" width.

I believe I understand how to make a relatively simple jig for my table saw and the cutting process. I'd go for a fairly tall fence for the miter gauge.

Is it reasonable to attempt such a process with a board that size? If not or I've missed a better way, I'd like suggestions.

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(11-01-2017, 03:44 PM)Phydeaux Wrote: I want to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter as a wedding present. I want it to have a chance to become a family heirloom.

I've found a plan I believe I can handle except I'm not sure about how to do 5/8" wide box joints on a board about 15" wide and 38 inches long.

My Porter-Cable jig is limited to 1/2 inch box joints and 12" width.

I believe I understand how to make a relatively simple jig for my table saw and the cutting process. I'd go for a fairly tall fence for the miter gauge.

Is it reasonable to attempt such a process with a board that size? If not or I've missed a better way, I'd like suggestions.

Try this router jig. https://www.routerworkshop.com/boxjoints.html  Make to suit, and make your pusher "sled" leg and upright large enough to handle longer stock.  

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#14
Yeah, you can do it they way you're thinking.
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#15
I think bringing the tool to a big board is smarter than trying to bring a big board to the tool. A fella could get hurt.

Was Bob able to give you any help?
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(11-01-2017, 03:44 PM)Phydeaux Wrote: I want to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter as a wedding present. I want it to have a chance to become a family heirloom.

I've found a plan I believe I can handle except I'm not sure about how to do 5/8" wide box joints on a board about 15" wide and 38 inches long.

My Porter-Cable jig is limited to 1/2 inch box joints and 12" width.

I believe I understand how to make a relatively simple jig for my table saw and the cutting process. I'd go for a fairly tall fence for the miter gauge.

Is it reasonable to attempt such a process with a board that size? If not or I've missed a better way, I'd like suggestions.

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I built one and use it a lot.  The fingers can be equally sized, or not.  I just need to ensure the minimum finger spacing is at least 1/2", since I am using a 1/2" top bearing bit.

Also, when I do a long piece, so I lay the jig on its side and put the work on top.  I have to use a spacer on the bench to prop up the opposite end of the board.

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#17
The box joint is more utilitarian and not appropriate for a nice blanket chest. You don't see nice antiques with box joints, always dovetails. I have used them on a nice toolbox but it doesn't sit in the bedroom.
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#18
Maybe ask your local ww'ers club/guild if anyone has a Leigh or porter cable jig you can borrow?  I lent mine out recently and it came back with a new dovetail bit and a nice piece of madrona :
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#19
I think they make a very nice look on cases, and that most recipients wouldn't know the difference between DT's or Box Joints.





   
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(11-09-2017, 05:08 PM)Steve N Wrote: I think they make a very nice look on cases, and that most recipients wouldn't know the difference between DT's or Box Joints.

That's the chest I'm working on. I didn't get around to capturing a picture for here. Thanks, Steve N.
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