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๐Ÿ’ก Genius Adjustable Spacers For WOODWORKING and DIY

This video presents an adjustable spacer designed for woodworking and DIY projects. It can also be used for a range of different applications (i.e. keeping slab level for epoxy pour). See the follow up video to this one that demonstrates a magnetic spacer design: https://youtu.be/eRFHwBAKZzg

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Ideas for Version 2 from viewer feedback (thanks!)
– Make round top larger allowing more clamping surface (First)
– Recessed tee nut (Frazer Brown, Bruce Lee)
– Dowels in corners allowing base squares to be stackable (AF-McMuffin)
– Recessed magnets allowing base squares to be stackable (Liam Yager)
– Sandpaper or other grippy surface (Nicolas Racine)
– Star knob for round top platform (Bruce Lee)
– Laminate the head of the bolt between two thinner layers of MDF. This will eliminate the requirement for the nut holding the round top in place (Kiwi Workshop)
– You could also add a thumbscrew from the side to lock the platform height. No need for a wrench an locknut then (Evan Hollander)

Possible applications for this adjustable spacer design
– Supporting timber at a specific height ready for assembly (first application in video)
– Supporting pocket hole drawer bases at the correct height ready for assembly (second application in video)
– Prevent vise racking (third application in video)
– Supporting and leveling a slab ready for an epoxy resin pour (suggested by Kelly Chartrand in the video comments)
– A clipped finish nail on the surface and you have a system to support piece for spraying or painting – Joe Solla

For more details on this spacer design including dimensions, see my blog post at https://www.kiwiworkshop.com/blog/woodworking-spacers-with-adjustable-design-save-wood-time-and-money/

Note: Since making these I have learned that they are referred to as screw jacks in the machining world.

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28 Replies to “๐Ÿ’ก Genius Adjustable Spacers For WOODWORKING and DIY”

  2. a clipped finish nail on the surface and you have a system to support piece for spraying or painting – just a thought

  9. On what universe from do you hail you can buy these from any hardware or DIY store across the globe

  10. In lutherie, small scissor jacks are used. They are made with plastic and wood ends to be gentle on the instrument.

  13. They should do for most things on woodworking but if you are using really heavy pieces, they need to have a much bigger bolt

  14. On first impression I assumed that this was one of those clickbait videos as there are so many and they ruin YouTube. I am glad that I clicked though!!! What a brilliant idea. I use the same technique to make levelling feet but hadn't really considered making some to use as spacers. Now I will! Thanks for the great video.

  20. Hi these look great. Thanks so much. What router bit did you you to cut/shape the circles? Thanks.

  22. I love how you do your video!! Quick, to the point and the sound effects add a bit of humor! Thank you!! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘

  23. Yep, same as machinist's jacks- I used to design for a range of companies, and it was surprising how often when I suggested a standard solution from another industry it was regarded as revolutionary… I did not always let them know this…

  24. Lol @ "why has no one ever thought of this"

    Congratulations detective! You've cracked the case! You've discovered adjustable table feet!

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