Perfect tablesaw box joints, any size, NO DADO! Easy to make and NOW WITH PLANS!
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- čas přidán 17. 04. 2021
- Steve Maskery builds the Ultimate Universal Tablesaw No-Dado Box Joint Jig!
Yes, it's a bit of a mouthful. But it's actually quite good. One jig, one blade, any size finger-joint. Did we mention it doesn't need a dado head? Best design using just a Flat Top Grind Rip blade.
Plans now available at www.stevemaskery.com/jig-plan...
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The millimetre to inches conversion was brilliant!
Steve, great presentation style. Little details that show you are a natural teacher (you want this clean side, not this chipped out side). Humor (11.8mm is somewhere between 11-12mm...almost fell out of my US based chair). I bought your plans and should have it done this evening! Thanks much. After 20 box joint vids, this is the one.
"11.8mm...so if you're working in inches, that's about...between 11 and 12 millimeters." Haha! Fantastic
I've looked at many, many YT vids re: box joint jigs. This looks like the best one, by far. Kudos.
hello from NZ, just made the jig Steve and after a bit of tweeking and deep thought its a dream. Thank you and all the best. Great channel.
"So, if you work in inches, 11.8 millimetres is somewhere between 11 and 12 millimetres!" I had to laugh, Steve; but I'm starting a copy of your brilliant jig right away!
Apart from my mate Dave, you are the only person who has commented on the joke! Glad you enjoyed it :)
@@SteveMaskery Well... i caught that but thought of it as "just an honest mistake" ;-)
I had to rewatch that part! Brilliant! Loved the jig
Lol, caught it on my first time through, and knew someone had to have commented on it. I do work in inches, but it's still funny.
Got to say I laughed at that, & saw you smirk Steve, I’m subscribed on one video, great project, awesome teacher👍👌
Steve, your sense of humor, your ability to tell others to "get over yourself", your infectious smile, and your awesome finger joint jig, caused me to subscribe! That is a neat little jig you made. I'm from Mississippi, but, my Fisher roots come from Nottingham. So like you said, I have a Ridgid Table saw and a Freud Dado stack. If something comes up and you don't hear from me, just know I'm fighting primary liver cancer and am terminal. So stiff upper lip old man and I will make comments. Daniel Fisher.
Thanks for the metric to imperial conversion, spot on ! 👌👍😆😆😆
I tried two other "simple box joint jigs" I found on CZcams, both of which seemed simple but ended up being complicated or hard to build, or at least hard to build right. That is, hard for me to build right. After giving up on the second one I went browsing CZcams videos again and came across this one. At first jt seemed complicated, especially because you were so careful and precise. But once I had watched the whole thing through I thought, "That's it?" Then I watched it again and thought, "Wow, it's really that simple." I drew it up and built it within a day, and I'll be damned if it didn't work right the very first time I used it. Of course I still need some practice but I already know it's going to work and work well. And yet it's so simple. Genius. Thanks for sharing!
Just a few days ago, I thought to myself, "There has to be a way to make a box joint jig that would cut more than one size of joint. One of these days, I'll sit down and think about how to make one."
I just stumbled across this video, and found you've done the thinking for me. Thank you for saving me a few brain cells : )
@13:12 "If you work in inches, 11.8 millimeters is something about.. between 11 and 12 millimeters." LOL
Great jig! this is what I looking for! thanks.
Thank you for inviting us into your shop...
It was nice whatching this Video , everything was old school .
just wonderful !
You have changed my view of the universe. Until I saw this video I believed that in the world of box-joint jigs, "Simple" meant one size only, no variation, and "Versatile" or "Adjustable" meant incredibly complex to build and to use. I'm sorry that I can't go build one of these right now, but soon, very soon!
Also, how have you been hiding your excellent channel? I thought I knew all the good woodworking channels on YT, and had grown tired of most of them, but here's a wealth of great content. Let the binge-watching begin. Thanks. It's great!
Hi Andrew, glad you are enjoying it.
WRT exposure, it's not through lack of trying! You would need to ask YT's algorithms that question.
If you use the plans, please consider a small donation to keep the channel going.
Best wishes for your woodwork.
@@SteveMaskery I was unsuccessful in downloading the plans. I don't understand why one needs such strong encryption for this. I think I can make the jig from what you showed on the video, though. I'll send something for the coffers.
@@andyboybennett I don't understand Andrew. It's not encrypted, it's a straightforward link. Lots of others have downloaded it successfully. But I do accept that, for whatever reason, you are having problems. If you email me, I will send them to you. steveATstevemaskeryDOTcoDOTuk
Nice jig. Glad to see someone always using a guard.
Dear Steve,
I am really not a very good woodworker, but I can not tell you how much I enjoy playing about with wood, and during lock down it was my, and I am sure so many others, salvation.
I have really enjoyed all your videos, but this one is something special. Your videos do not just happen, but must be the result of many long hours of preparing and then you top it all with a free plan!
Thank you for your generosity
Kindest Regards
Chris
Watched it again and I loved your metric to English conversion. Quite Cheeky!
I just built one of these. There are a lot of "box joint jigs" on CZcams. Some very basic, and some very complicated with gears and threaded rod. I liked this design as it was a simple sled, with interchangeable inserts for different box joints. Using the single blade (as I rarely use box joints over 1/2") works well, and with the simple screws was surprised how easy it was to dial in the perfect fit, and complexly repeatable. If i want to do a new size for some reason, very easy to grab a scrap of 3/4 ply and make up a new insert to suite. Well worth the effort.
Very pleased to hear that it fits the bill for you. 👍
Excellent presentation. Thank you. I like the way you make finger joints.
I'm going to build this jig!
Glad it was helpful, enjoy!
Hi Steve. About five years ago I built a box joint jig for my table saw and dado set. I struggled with the setup every time I used it. I then built a jig for my router table and I'm not pleased with the quality of the joints it makes. I've watched a dozen, or so, videos on building box joint jigs, and yours is the one I'm building now. It is the most simple, straight forward design I've found.
I've spent a few hours making this jig Steve. Thank you for sharing. I'm a learner down in New Zealand and wondering why my joints seem to be rather loose. Cheers for now.
Hi Steve. Of all the box jigs I’ve seen, this has got to be the best. Brilliant!
Besides showing us an innovative jig, the video treats us to one of the best metrology jokes ever, "If you work in inches, 11.8 mm is somewhere between 11 and 12 mm." I plan to steal that line just as I've often repeated my old drill sergeant's quip, "Be in formation at 1300 hours. That's 1 pm National Guard Time."
Of all the jigs out there in making a box joint, this is the best thanks Steve for sharing. love it 😍😍
Thank you, as it happens, I think so, too :). And if you can make a a contribution, that would be much appreciated.
@@SteveMaskery No problem in the near future..thanks again, take care.
Very elegant jig! Will be making it soon.
This jig is so clever. It really is a pain to set up a dado set for one box, plus as you mentioned, it is nice to be able to use the saw for other cuts without removing the dado. I will be building this jig soon. Thanks for sharing your design.
Thank you for the great feedback, much appreciated.
First-class educational video for all but especially our cousins across the pond. Between eleven and twelve millimetres.
Just made this today! I got the tighest finger joints I've ever made! Once I figured out that bit between 11 and 12 mm, it was easy! Thanks for sharing this!
Very pleased to har it.
I just made this jig - a really well explained job. As usual, I didn't listen (ask my wife) and the dual rails I made were both 0.4mm too skinny, result - misery. It didn't help that my 6 month old MDF had been in a wet shed, nor that my initial attempt at checking this came out perfectly and lulled me into a false sense of perfection, nor that I used a face board to avoid the split- out as described, but failed to use double sided tape and v thin scrap, as I had neither, and the plate of ply I used slid on the face of the jig... you get the idea. Perfection is easier if everything is dry, neat, to hand, and you have all the ingredients. I expect years of practice helps. Every error leads to a better day, just don't do what I did - do what he did! I'll remake the jig after a visit to B&Q on Wednesday.
This is absolutely GENIUS! Why didn't I think of that all those years? Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea sir. The least I can do is to subscribe. Congratulations again!
Very cool jig to make these box joints!
First class idea - thanks for taking the time to share it
Forgot I’d made this about 18 months ago, dug it out and made a sliding divider drawer for my workshop cabinet, worked a treat!! Many thanks again Steve
Well, that’s just artistry, that is.
Brilliant as always Steve, like a lot of people watching this I've made various box joint jigs I've seen on youtube but this one is the cats whiskers for sure and will be my build today! Love the micro adjust with the lateral travel, what a great idea! Love the mils joke for our American friends :o))
"It's a jig, not a dining table, get over yourself" - classic line worthy of a like and subscribe all by itself
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
I have seen bunch of videos for finger joint but this one is the best of them all
So easy yet so neat and accurate
Thumbs up
Finally got round to making my version of this great box joint jig and thanks to you for sharing this how to build. Box making here we come... 😀
Very simple,but it works.nice jig,thanks Steve.Greetings.
Steve greeting from Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA). Great presentation, going out to make one now!
Love your humour!
of all the ones I've seen this is the simplest to make. Brilliant.
Beautiful job. Love the jig.
"It's a jig not a dining table" lolll, this gets me every time 🤣
Just found your video. Great to see a craftsman in a workshop and not a would be star working in an operating theatre. Very helpful and a great accurate jig. Thanks for sharing and I will be building one.
I spent so much time looking for my glasses I went to Cosco and got 9 pairs then spread them everywhere.
I do the same, but they still always end up all on the bedside table...
So simple yet so lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Fred.
Brilliant! Thank you.
Good job Steve!!!
Nice work and well planed, thank you Steve.
Hi Steve, This is a great idea. I have just made the the basic platform of the jig and will make the "finger" board tomorrow. I intend to use metric measurements only as you have done because I also find 11.8mm to be somewhere between 11mm and 12mm in Imperial. Thanks for the plans, the detailed video and the entertaining humour.
You noticed the slip also 😉
S
Excellent job Steve, thanks for sharing
Just what I was looking for. I've been thinking how to do this for the last several days and here it is! Outstanding implementation. And three safety features are a very nice add.
Thank you 😁
Excellent jig.. thanks Steve .
Thanks Steve. I've tried to build other box joint jigs in the past and the results are never quite perfect. The best thing about this is how easy it is to micro-adjust not only the width of the slot but also the start point for the first slot, meaning you can get the top edges of the 2 work pieces perfectly flush, as well as being able to tune the snugness of the fit to your own personal preference. Brilliant.
Thank you for Box Joint video... the best one I've come across. I used your design and integrated it into my table saw sled. Works great and is simple enough that it will be used. Kudos!
that is a pretty simple Idea. Great job.
Excellent Steve. Great jig and even better explanation!
Amazing solution! I am impressed!
Outstanding! Making one tomorrow!
Great jig Steve, thanks for sharing 👍
Genius! Going to build this.
Nice one Steve! Thanks for sharing and being such a nice guy! 👍
Absolutely brilliant, thanx
Great video
Hi Steve. Thank you for sharing this well thought out jig. It is truly universal for multiple sizes of finger joints - and not a single piece of red aluminum in sight! Smashing! Cheers / Peter.
I love this idea, brilliant 🤩
Thanks 👍👏
I appreciate very much your detailed explantations
This is a brilliant plan! I'm searching up different plans on CZcams and this one is the plan to beat so far! Simple concept, flexibility of different size fingers by grabbing a different template, and no adjustment required after the initial set up. Love it!
Thank you for the video!!
I love this plan, Steve! As a beginner woodworker it was easy to follow and helped me solve a roadblock on an important upcoming build, so thank you!
Well done mate!
Whenever i make a box i shall always think of you!
Thanks!
Beautiful. I'm going to make one this week.
Great job!
Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing. You are a great inspiration for a young woodworker. Thank you.
like the gaurd over the blade, good idea
Thanks Steve, I will be making one very soon, its the best by far.
Amazing smart solution! I am impressed!
Wonderfully thought out jig. Well done sir.
A great simple jig really well explained thanks for sharing Please keep the videos coming 😊
I’ll have to find that video on the adjustable router jig, all your jigs, it seems are build around safety, which for a mens shed would be ideal, that’s really enjoyed your teaching.
Thank you Steve, I just build this today and is working great.
Hi Steve, another excellent jig. Neil
Very nice! This is a must have jig for any shop. I will be making this as soon as possible. Thank for the instruction!
Cracking jig! I am all over it!
Really very helpful thank you 🙏🏾
I look forward to making this. I had not realised you were back on CZcams until this video popped up, now I have subscribed and have lots to catch up on. Nice to see you back. Tim
Absolutely brilliant! After many unsuccessful attempts using a router, I made your jig. And got a perfect result first time. Thank you very much for sharing this!
Delighted to hear it, Neil. Please tell your woody friends, post it on Facebook or wherever you socialise and send me a generous donation :)👍
Fantastic jig idea, thank you so much for sharing sir🙏
Thanks for sharing mate.
Excellent video and a great sense of humour!!! That is a superb jig and I can wait to make one. Cheers Steve!!
Thank you so much, you are the best.
My goodness, by the time I’ve fooled around with all this complexity I could have it the dado in done my cuts and replaced it and be done!
You are obviously more adept with using a dado stack than I am. But I think you are rather missing the point. This is for when you don't have a dado. I've done both methods and I prefer this one. Your milage may vary.
Smashing, I’ve looked at many of these, but it’s this one I’m going to make.
Well done, Steve! Nice to see another type design apart from the "key in the template at the back" design.
Wonder idea. I like it.
A great idea. Thanks.
This is brilliant !!