TREND VARIJIG Part Dimensions Wanted?

Hi all.

We have just bought a load of almost new tools by VERITAS of Canada, all in lovely condition.

They include a VARIJIG adjustable system for routers etc.

There is one small very simple item missing which is called an anti-tilt block

I was wondering if anyone has one of these could I please have the dimensions so I can knock one up?

Cheers, Martin

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Hi Martin,

I don't have this particular jig, but I think the block will be the same thickness as the frame, other dimensions not critical. I guess it is screwed to router base to stop router tipping over, when balancing on the narrow frame.

I just stick a suitable block of wood on the base with double sided tape, when using home made jigs.

Instructions for Varijig are here ;-

Varijig PDF

Mark.

Hi Mark,

Thanks for getting back to me.

I guess the missing part is on a router somewhere.

I will make up a small alloy block with a suitable thread and put that with the jig.

I have been looking at the Veritas tenon and dovetail saws that we got and they really are top notch quality, I had forgotten how good Veritas tools are, although some are a bit on the gimmicky side.

Cheers, Martin

I think it will be the same thickness as the frame plus the thickness of the part of the template guide that rests on top of the frame.

Martin C

**LINK**

£3.90 from Trend Direct.

Hi again,

Trend Router Bases are tapped M6, so you only need a clearance hole and counterbore.

Plastic/Nylon/Wood would also be ok to use. The Trend one is probably plastic, so it won't mark the job.

For Reference the piece in this picture is 70mm long x 20mm wide.

The Guide Bushes are flush with the router base, so don't add anything to the thickness of the jig.

Regards,

Mark

You might be able to get info directly from Lee Valley / Veritas, they are in Ottawa Ontario Canada and are very much still in business.

Link to their customer service info is below

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/customerservice