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Here's the story: Making box joints with simple laser gauges and some other snap in parts, and a dado blade is as close as you can get to really, really seeing how a table saw has multiple uses. The point is: There are less and less idle table saws when there are more and more uses, and snap techniques that are found to really use machines. It truly becomes another level of method, another recognition! Making box joints is probably way underestimated and unrecognized. It is not necessary to have, or to
forecast a large pool of idle machines while a table saw really can be a critical element in advanced productivity. Too many people think that a table saw is just a shiny table, a motor and a very sharp blade. When a production machinist uses it, or compares it to a mill, and then automates it,
it's almost transformed into a precision machine tool. Then it is often becomes a whole new world of capabilities that people overlook." |
ABOUT:
This website has the jigs and the books along
with some amazing tips and secrets to assist shop teachers, students, and even,
or especially regular woodworkers to make things in "high volume."
The MASCUT is a device, along with its easy to follow e-books and manuals to turn your table saw into a basic, easy to learn, gauge controlled machining center. The MINNIE
CUT demonstrates the potential for using gauges to produce box joints with confidence and accuracy,
enabling woodworkers to obtain more skills for more advanced work with a table saw.
Guaranteed to be
the best possible way to
make box joints using a table saw.
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Northeast
Ohio. One of the World center's of cars, machines, and automation...
We don't have a traditional
9-5 street store with clerks or a shiny, etched glass
storefront. Since 2001 we've been providing jigs by
mail-order. . George, the toolmaker, jig maker is also a webmaster, and has
been working on a "Lexicon" of technical manuals (some can
be instantly downloaded) ....like IMM or the "Fifty Giants of
Industry."
Xtra
Products, (extraordinary)
Cleveland, Ohio 44144
Phone/Voice
Mail 216-313-8980
Fax 216--661-43O9
See
George Here.
Would have trimmed both ears for this..
Jigs are about people
applying their own individual skills at making things in higher
volume: A new platform, another level of productivity applied to their own
ideas.
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"Excellent product and
service. Recommended, well designed and "Excellent book! Thanks so much!" "Product arrived quickly. The
packaging was GREAT. Very professional"....Comment .......All verifiable comments
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An "Ordinary" website with "Xtra" products. Thank
You.... to our customers and visitors! Along with the original
wood jigs, this site is now filled with E-books about woodworking history,
craft history, shop history and more, including many new and elusive
techniques found nowhere else but here. __________________ Building woodworking jigs can ensure the accuracy of your work. Jigs ensure and qualify that the correct location of individual components will be precise and that each operation is in the exact same location. Then each procedure can be duplicated identical from first to last. To make things in volume, you need to contain each process with a certain level of precision, and guarantee that each procedure in any operation is duplicated the same. Also, duplication means you need to regulate your system, to categorize every operation and standardize each part; each and every process. Sure, there are procedures and standards to follow, but, "Un-think" some principles we thought were the only way to go. That is, if we can't afford the latest supplies or the best technology, we can improve by finding better ideas in all facets, and by possibly testing and developing what works better. You may have once thought that hand made stuff would be the best you could do. But really, hand made is for hobbies, for making models, or for pastimes or the very few who have a well established reputation
by making things in that manner. I like to think that hand made is more for making models, or for a one shot, very limited, often detailed project, or even occasional or test projects. To specialize in hand made,
custom built
guitars, or by making things by hand has it's
expenses and some limits. For the majority of those who would like make things on a professional scale, learn to build jigs for
almost each operation. Some people search and search for tools and machines, or
search for bargain supplies and never discover the precision, even the productive potential of
jigs in a
shop. As an example of what I mean, just watch the news.
They often like to visit a family owned operation |
"Don't make just
one..."
With the Mascut 1.0, and the included books, you will discover volume,
accurate duplication almost instantly. Then duplicate ideas in
volume, or even instruct the "small
fry" how to easily gauge parts, to produce a surplus;
duplicate furniture parts, and much more. Even show a young
woodworker how
they can make the best use of machines, using a saw to make
predictable parts like a small factory. Even new furniture
businesses can be created by using a system of local suppliers
with the skills to make their parts in more volume. Our jigs,
especially the online delivery of some books and materials will surprise you
like many others. The best tool
or the
cheapest tool is no longer the question. It becomes, what is the best way
to arrange this or the best way to arrange the next step or
operation.
"Pump up the volume"
Having a precise operation in woodworking becomes really interesting
when many discover that most of the pleasure is in the production
mode. It's not always "what is the best
tool, or what is the cheapest tool, or where do I get
that power tool." Precise volume is a new, much more interesting goal
for those who really know machines and their full, accurate potential. That is how manufacturing
happens, one operation at a time. Then when you are done with one
operation, you set a target to finish the next. With a precise jig,
you follow through ensuring that there is little chance of missing the mark with
any of the operations. With a Mascut, it becomes more like "making things
on the fly." You
make a cut, turn it, maybe make another cut, and then drop it in the bucket or
bin! They get hooked and say "Why didn't I get one
sooner." It prevents guessing, it sometimes solves merely
buying more, shiny chrome or platinum tools, and maybe using a few precision
tools to ensure accuracy. The Mascut 1.0 is precise.
Woodjig.com was first online in the spring of 2001.
You might
ask...Why name the company "Xtra Products?" Well, it
sort of
stands for extraordinary, which
means beyond common.
See Toolmaker/Jig-guy.....George Here.
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Want something mass produced? Find a jig maker, a
machinist, or look into a Mascut. |
Usually,
E-mail replies are made hourly
on weekdays.....(Eastern time).
Any problems with email.......read.......Here
"If they found a niche, an idea, and a method to manufacture...they would need machines."
When you clearly describe to others about making things in volume, or getting the most from their tools, just like the guy making the low budget movie, you need to discover a niche. Another niche, or another angle different from the massive hobby media. Even with the huge woodworking tool business, you need to get the word out about making things in volume for example, in order to help them. In other words, the machine tool industry needs a boost. Machine tools are not flying out the door. But, getting it done and selling machines without misguiding some people about the demands of business is another thing.
Just having skill and ordering a new saw doesn't touch on many of the details. The arts and crafts media have provided millions of hobbyists their stories, plans, tools and guides and even some television. But, they are rarely into many advanced business principles, or how they relate to woodworking and to the arts or to crafting. We still see crafters who are very ambitious, very knowledgeable, but know little about making things in volume. Some even say that hand made, custom, singular production is the only way, or a way in which the majority of the economy could prevail. They are unaware of tool making, precision machines, or the massive advances in automation.
Making more in volume is where the next level resides, and the economist really begins to take a peek at the quantity, sales, and purchases and says; "They found a niche, an idea, and a method to manufacture...they will buy machines." It is the hobbyist in motion, one discovering and advancing that keeps the industry, beginning with the craft and hobby media afloat. Yet, in order to be careful, to stay conservative, all of the edits result in published stories that are cautious about recommending a business bend to their readers craft or hobby. In other words, the traditional world media realizes that turning many hobbies, or woodworking into a business is expensive, especially if you have to buy your own hardwoods. They rarely mention the "Biz" word, because most people may need to try very hard keeping and enjoying their current job. That's reasonable, but then again, people need to know about duplication and automation in order to increase an interest in machines. There is not always an agreement about how to present the concept; to draw more into the idea about the capability and potential that machines, used correctly have.
The next link in the loop is numerous government agencies, specifically the SBA, who recommends, probably carefully, that everyone pursue a business slant. They would encourage a method, or an accountable system of uniformity, duplication and delivery...carefully, and methodically. They would suggest that manufacturing has many beginnings in woodworking, in those who test the waters, each according to his skill level and financial ability. The business twist, the extra mile begins by establishing more of a knowledge of the complex processes, of what business demands and how they can be met. It is a sequence, a process that develops into ideas, into new or better products, and then if possible, a goal of more volume and then consistent, mistake free delivery.
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Production woodworking?
Make
furniture?
Technical schools, trade schools; Want to mass produce
furniture, crafts? Inquire about the MASCUT
1.0
Want to know the best possible way to
make box joints:
inquire about the
[MINNIE CUT]
Instructors....make more than one with a Mascut 1.0
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doing volume work on your table saw. Your ordinary table saw can easily work like a copy machine! Plus, if you can read a micrometer or calipers, you will have a whole new outlook, and approach to woodworking.
The Mascut 1.0 easily, and effectively accomplishes accurate duplication on your table saw. The gages included will easily assist someone with accurate interchangeability. Since 2001 the
Mascut 1.0 has been built with the gages accurately hand fit. The included manual is filled with
tips and
techniques. An additional
book,
"Ingenious Machines and Methods" IMM is a historical treasure trove of woodworking
information.
See
the large picture of
the Mascut 1.0 HERE
NOTE: The
cuts to make it functional
are put in at the time of order.
Although the
Mascut 1.0 includes box joint instructions,
if
you mention this note, we will even include the separate box joint instruction booklet (on CD)
also.
The regular price of the books and instructions included are over
$40.00. Included
are many exclusive tips and techniques that we are quite sure have been excluded
with most of the jigs on the market.
The Mascut 1.0
is a table saw jig for the woodworker who needs a tool that
satisfies the following objectives. Easy
to learn, easy to use, and almost impossible to find.
It is for table saw owners who need a tool that has all of the traits of
duplication distilled and funneled into one easy to use device.
There is a popular saying "Measure twice and cut
once."
With the Mascut
1.0 on your table saw you
measure once and cut indefinitely. Duplicate,
make furniture.
Shop Owners...You never need to build a jig for every job, or have a table saw reserved for just one project. This device is remarkably versatile and it is easy for beginners and for the advanced.
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We have Two innovative and precision wood jigs. The Mascut 1.0 and the MINNIE CUT are invented by and marketed only by us. As of this time, we are the only source for these two jigs. We also have various other woodshop products, E-books, and more.
Above is a precision MASCUT 1.0
..now includes a DVD video,
gauges, instructions and all.
Woodworkers still use many old methods, waste money,
trees, time and energy......Some European sawmills use
98 per cent of a tree whereas Malaysian mills use
only 40 per cent. August 10, 1991 edition, The Economist.
Above are some wood joints
made quickly,
consistently, and precise with a Mascut 1.0
"Now!
Why didn't I think of this! A wonderful Idea, Can't wait to get
set-up."
THANKS! Thomas....N.J. Satisfied
Customer comment about the Mascut
1.0.
The MASCUT 1.0 is sold only by direct mail, and not sold in stores. Our wood jig is purchased by many people who want to buy the information, techniques and actual device, gauges, and video tutorial used to duplicate in their woodshop. If your goal has ever been to make things in volume in your shop and on your table saw, find out the true potential of the saw.
The Mascut 1.0
can easily teach anyone who can read calipers, and has the necessity to
learn how to duplicate. This type of device is not offered by any known
commercial supplier,
woodworking
dealer, or tool store. It works
with precision, and is gauge controlled for accuracy and
consistency.
Did you ever wonder
how do so many little wooden artifacts, bird houses,
painted ornaments get produced in such mass quantities? You can
go to any
K-Mart and probably find hundreds of wooden collectables and bird houses
ect. How do they make them all? Do they get out a tape measure and measure every
cut? Do they have some special table saws that make more accurate cuts?
Do they have a lot of
dedicated saws for cutting every piece of the project?
Many of the production methods are developed over years of trial and error.
Making
hundreds of consistently Accurate
Cuts with the least changes in set-up time is the
goal of any shop to
achieve.
Your table saw is a production machine, but
doesn't appear that way....
With a Mascut 1.0 you can go from cutting box-joints (finger
joints), to cutting dados or
rabbits without removing it from your saw. Then you can go back to cutting
box-joints without moving, measuring, or take downs. Rabbit and
groove joints come out fitting as close to perfect as you can get.
If you ever tried to make two identical projects on a table saw, like a jewelry box, it is very
time consuming. To get the same dimensions for the sides, or for your rabbit to be in the same place every time,
can mean a lot of
measuring. In many production shops that use routers and
mills, they have the convenience of computer generated programs to get consistent
cuts and
quality. Few can afford these machines.
Toolmakers can program their milling machines to hold incredible tolerances
consistently on their production
machines. They routinely make
highly precision parts, and know the expense and amount of time spent
setting up everything when having to make just one part.
You don't need a digital readout,
software, or advanced engineering skills.... just the true potential of a
table saw.
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From George.....Woodjig.com
More hobbyists need the experience
to make things in volume. Think of all the things that can be mass produced if
there was more communication, more association and insight. Many shops are
adorned with tools, but need insight, need the connections to follow
through with producing a constant arrival of products ideas and
inventions. More.....
Awhile ago my friend and I were driving through the country and a guy was selling
off
all of his tools out of his barn. This was the most beautiful shop I had ever seen.
He had an industrial Delta planer,
cabinet table saw,
production shaper, production jointer, lathe, mini lathe, and
much, much more. He probably had a hundred hand planes and tons of
ready hardwood in beautifully organized stalls; everything. Our jaws
were hanging down at the thought of this guy setting all this up over
the
years just to retire and sell it all in a few hours. We couldn't help but think of all the
stuff he could
have been making had he known about jigs and duplication.
He used his shop to make lots of beautiful cabinets all over his house and
shop. He was very skilled at
making furniture
for his deck and
yard. Most of
his efforts were put in this incredible barn- shop that was completely
sold off. What a waste of
effort! To have
built the perfect shop and then never known it's true potential.
Starting out small, it could have been a small furniture shop or supplier,
a retirement business, even craft training center for the area.
"Being in manufacturing for almost 30 years, I couldn't help but think of all the
stuff he could have been making
had he known a little more"
" Most people don't realize that a common table saws
can be transformed into an accurate and
consistent duplication machine. It can be very productive, and the
centerpiece of every shop."
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