A simple chamfering fixture for my 1" belt sander

[CharlesWaugh]

I'm working on a design for a campstool and I need to chamfer a bunch of small pieces quite accurately, so I built a fixture.

[mklotz]

Threads in wood can be problematic.

Alternatively, the block with the screw could be replaced with a block similar to the fixed block on the left. It too would have a 45 degree angle* but would be free to move left and right. A slot with a screw into the baseplate would allow it to be clamped into place after positioning for the desired amount of chamfer.

A long time ago, I made something similar but handheld to be used against a rotating sanding disk. Picture a wooden V-block with the bottom of the V cut away a bit. A block slid down one side of the V would expose its edge to the sander through the cutout. It worked well for the few parts I made with it. I'd like to show a picture but I fear it ended up in the fireplace many years ago.

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* By altering this angle on both blocks, the angle of the chamfer relative to the centerline of the part can be changed.