How to Make: Finger Hold Jig for Cutting Boards | ToolsToday

How to make a Router Table Finger Hold Jig for Cutting Boards on the Stepcraft M.1000 CNC machine using Amana Tool® solid carbide and carbide tipped industrial router bits.

Plans for the finger hold jig are available on our website here.

I first applied Oramask 813 then carved through it. The solid carbide 60 degree V-groove bit did a great job cutting the masking leaving perfectly clean cuts! I then painted it using General Finishes Lamp Black milk paint, the weeding tool helped with removing the mask after it was done. Item links below.

Feed & Speed Running Parameters

Amana Tool SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated V-Groove 60 Deg x 1/4 D x 31/64 CH x 1/4 Inch SHK 3-Flute Router Bit no. 45624-K
RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 60ipm
Plunge Rate: 30ipm
Max depth of cut: .1"

Amana Tool CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 1/8 D x 13/16 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long Router Bit no. 46176-K
RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 40ipm
Plunge Rate: 20ipm
Depth per pass: .25"

Amana Tool Miniature 3/16 D Flush Trim with 3/16 D BB- Eliminates Burn Marks (Burnout) Caused by Brass Pilot Bits- 7/16 Carbide Tipped Router Bit no. MR0102

Amana Tool Carbide Tipped Core Box 5/16 R x 5/8 D x 7/16 CH x 1/2 Inch SHK Router Bit no. 45916

This jig worked incredibly well and will easily let you adjust for different size finger holds for repeatability and accuracy!