Building Jig and tools

[RobbieB]

Couldn't find the photo but I found one of CW's from an earlier thread.

[Peter Balcombe]

And if you cannot find bolts that are long enough, you can cut off lengths of studding bar & use nuts at both ends

[Barry_Cole]

And if you cannot find bolts that are long enough, you can cut off lengths of studding bar & use nuts at both ends

But preferably not. Far too much sawing and filing.....



BC

[B Sharp]

I have just got my "Bridson" jig onto the bench for the start of a new build. If you would like I could take a whole pile of constructional notes and photos which could help considerably.
Brian.

[Dave Whittaker]

I think I will be fine I have got the general gist of the jig, had two nice 5meters of angle turn up today so might make a start later will post pictures of what turns out thanks for the offer and what you going to be building

[Tonyh]

One for sale on the bmfa website.
T.

[Dave Whittaker]

well i did not get any time the other night to start making the Jig but had an hour on it this evening think its what its ment to look like

[Peter Balcombe]

That looks about right Dave.
As long as your stations slide slide nicely & clamp up tight then it should be good.
A tape measure stuck to one side is a very useful addition, especially if the 0 point aligns with where your first station can be set. Then you just measure off your former positions from the plan and setup your jig stations accordingly. Simples...

[Peter Balcombe]

And it does mean that you can only get the upright fixings in from the ends, rather than underneath if need be

[Max Wright]

Hi Guyz

I went to buy my alu angle and the man asked me a trick question . . .

"What thickness. 1.2, 3 or 6mm?"

Blank look from me. I'm guessing 3mm?

Cheers
Max