![]() ![]() ![]() Then it was just a matter of running the piece through the router and checking the fit to the ruler. I verified that the fence was set correctly from both the infeed and outfeed side of the bit. One side of the bit was at 5 ⅞“ the other was 6 ⅝”. Since I haven’t completed it yet, I used my combination square to make the adjustment and double-checked the measurement several times to verify. If I had completed the gauge that I’m currently working on, I would just set the gauge and move the fence to the correct location. The ruler measured just under 1/8 “ thick so this seemed like a good depth to start with. I installed a ¾ inch Straight bit in my Porter Cable Router measured from the edge of the bit to my layout lines on the part and set the depth of the bit to ⅛ inch. The same thing can be done with a Table Saw or even cut by hand with a layout knife and a chisel. My first choice would be to use a Router Table and a fence. Make a Groove for the Ruler There are several ways that you can create a groove to fit the ruler for your depth gauge. Of course, if you are using plywood for this gauge, then grain direction isn’t a factor for strength, it just makes the gauge look better. When you do this layout make sure that the grain is running up and down the part and not across. I followed this with the small radius (2 ¼”) to lay out the smaller arc. Next, I set my compass to the large radius (3 ¼ “) and drew an arc from the centerline. I measured ⅜ inch on either side of the center (my ruler is ¾ inch wide) and marked two lines so that I can set my Router Table Fence to the correct distance from the edge. Layout the Curves and the Recess for the Ruler To layout the shape of the Router setup gauge, I first located the centerline of the piece. This Depth Gauge is designed around a 6-inch ruler that is ¾ inch wide. ![]() The top of the gauge that holds the ruler is 2 ½ inches wide and the two radiuses at the bottom of the gauge are 3 ¼ and 2 ¼ inches. For this gauge, I chose a piece of nice straight grained Poplar ¾” thick that I had left from another project. I can still use it to set the blade depth on the Table saw but the fence position can only be used when the blade doesn’t stick up too high. Since I just completed the Router Table, I made a depth gauge for this piece of equipment. If you want to make it versatile, you can make it a bit larger (around 8 inches) and it will fit around a saw blade to set the blade height and fence for your table saw as well as use it with the Router to set up the depth of cut and the fence position. I decided for this one to use a 6-inch rule and make the piece 6 1/2 inches high and 6 1/2 inches wide. Designing the Router Depth Gauge This Router Depth Gauge can be used for a handheld Router or in a Router Table. I hope you’ll follow along and perhaps create your own. I’ve included the video here to show you what the capabilities are for this simple gauge.Ĭreating This is a pretty simple project and is one that will provide benefits for many years to come. Wood Work Web created a similar project to set-up a Tablesaw. In my travels, I have run across several designs for a quick little Router Depth Gauge that will make adjusting the fence and the height of the router bit quick and easy. With my Router Table complete,I needed a quick way to set up the router depth. ![]()
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