End Graft Jig

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First I cut two pieces 

of mdf about 4"x18" 

and drilled for 1/4" 

threaded rod.

Space the holes so 

that the distance is 

larger than your 

largest model. Glue on 

rubber or cork 

as cushion. 

Nut, washer and rod 

all glued together with 

Cyano. 

Cover edge of mdf 

with hardwood. 

Mount to body with 

1/4 x 20 star knobs 

or wing nuts. Holes 

on knob side are re-drilled 

at 5'16" for a little 

adjustment.

Layout end graft on 

thicker stock. 1/2" or 

3/4" 

Cut outside lines on 

band saw. 

Rough cut wedge pattern. 

Carefully sand to 

lines.

Align and place end graft 

on back with carpet tape. 

Place hardwood strips 

against wedge and mark

 for drilling and slotting.

Harwood glides slotted 

for adjusting to various 

body depths ready to

 mount to top edge of 

fixture.

Router with bushing 

and down cut spiral bit. 

Pattern bit could be 

used too but guide rails

 would have to be thicker. 

I allowed for bushing thickness.

Glue end graft pattern to plywood L to facilitate 

holding in vice.

Attach rough end graft 

with carpet tape.

Trim with flush cutting 

bit. Bearing on bottom.

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