Adjustable Box Joint Jig / Plans Available
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- An adjustable box joint jig that lets you cut from 1/8 to 3/4-inch wide box joints down to 1/1000th of an inch. This is my fourth iteration of this jig but I finally have it trimmed down to just what you need for accurate, repeatable box joints. This should be the last box joint jig you ever have to make.
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I'm a recently retired teacher w/ 30yrs under my belt. You have what it takes to teach. You are thorough, clear and very patient in your explanations. To me, you are a nice find that I will follow. I'm impressed!
ditto. nicely done.
I literally went to comment and saw this comment is exactly what I wanted to say. He's so good at explaining without any fluff. Just the facts, but yet still very enjoyable.
He is teaching, currently to a class of 217k students!
I agree he’s good at explaining. I build a complex jig but I don’t use it because it’s complicated. I like this one enough to build myself one. Thanks for sharing
A mentor needs expertise and experience. Speaking skills define the professor. Seeing things as viewed by the newby makes the master.
I built an adjustable box joint jig several years ago, following Lanny Shaughnessy (okala, FL) that had matching screws in two places. It worked perfectly the first time I used it. But the second time, I couldn't remember which way to adjust the screws. The reasoning to proceed was that there were only two directions to adjust. By the time I quit trying, I had every combination (or at least I thought I did) and none of them worked. This jig, with one adjustment is easy enough to measure and know whether to make the pin larger or smaller. Further, one key for any size joint is new. Every other box joint jig insists that the key has to change with the joint size. You have thought this through well enough and explained it well enough that I think I now understand it as well. Thank you!! Further, you have addressed the problem that no one except William Ng has addressed. All the other jigs make the pin the same width of the cut. They end the video showing how well the joint fits together, and never put any glue on and try to assemble. You can't do it! The .004 narrower pin than slot is exactly what William Ng Recommends. I've watched Ng build his box jig several times, but didn't come away with the understanding that I have from yours. I've been subscribed to your channel for some time and gave this one a like. Wish I could give you 100 likes! Yes 45 min is a long video, but it was well worth it to me. Well done!!!
46 minutes well spent learning this method. Thank you.
The length was perfect. You do a good job of walking through your thought process, including the important points without jumbling it up with unnecessary details. You show us every step of the way… except sanding. Thanks. We all know sanding sux 😜 but is a necessary evil.
This is THE best explanation of getting different sized keys. Thank you so much. So many people just rush through the explanation of their jig. Legend!
What I really liked about your video was the "extended" description of how to control blow-out which is rarely mentioned in other jig videos. Thank you.
All other box joint jig videos should be deleted. This is the simplest and most versatile jig. This video covers it all. Very nice work!
What Jimmy said below, the best and easiest to understand video I've seen on this topic, I especially like the versatility you designed into it.
My tip for jig runners: I use hardwood for my mitre slot runners but make them adjustable. I start with stock that is just a tiny bit loose in the slot. Then I cut two lengthwise slots at either end about an inch or so long and about 1/3 of the width from the SAME EDGE with a flush cut saw. Clamp the runner in a vise and drill a pilot hole for a #4 or #6 wood screw then clamp the edge of the runner in such a way as to close the flush cut kerf, then run the screw in to cut the threads and countersink the hole. Now wind the screw in until the head of the wood screw contacts the counter sink. The runners must be oriented so that they are on the side left side of the mitre slot (for left hand tilting saws, reverse for right hand). Once the runners have been installed in the normal fashion, I use the screw to snug the fit. Keeping the adjustment screw on the left side of the runner allows adjustment to push the runner up firm on the reference (right) side of the miter slots. The reference side is the side you use to dial in the parallelism of the blade and fence. Works like a charm, my sleds remain square and I can adjust for seasonal expansion as well as wear. Sorry this is a little long...
This is, without doubt, the most elegant box-joint jig on CZcams!
not only a nifty little box joint jig but the best explanation of a build I have ever seen, great job!
This is the best video for a jig that I have ever seen! You are so thorough and clear! I retired 2 years ago and was always interested in wood working and now have the time to learn. I only have CZcams as an educator. I purchased many plans but the videos that go with them show off the features instead of showing how and why to do each step. Thankyou from those of us that are not that experienced and we can actually learn a lot from your video! THANK YOU!
I thought you had the best design I’ve ever seen for a box joint. You kept it simple, but more importantly you explained it extremely well allowing a thorough understanding of how to not only make it but to use it. Thanks for the upload I appreciate it
Great Jig! You are a great innovator and an even better teacher. The best part of your videos is that they are always so thorough and seem to anticipate our questions and the potential problems we might run into. Great job. Thank you.
Your directions and comments while making this video adds so much by verbalizing your thought process, this helped me tremendously to understand how to make your awesome jig!
You have done a great job of teaching how to make this jig. No extra words and extra comment that was not not useful. Thank you for your direct and informative video.
Best box joint design on CZcams! I'm tired of building disposable box joint kids. Thanks!
The greatest explanation on how to build a finger joint jig,I have seen on CZcams and I have watched a load. Thanks a lot
I watched nearly all of the box joint jig videos on CZcams before stumbling upon yours. It made good sense to me, so yours is the one I built. It worked excellently right away, even with my chintzy dado stack. I appreciate your clear and calculated method of teaching. I watch CZcams woodworking videos in my shop for entertainment regularly. When I want instruction as well, I go to your channel. Thanks for that!
Have never made a box joint jig but I am impressed that more and more we see the use of the calipers in woodworking. In my mind that is great. Will try this next week.
Best explanation of how a box joint jig actually works. Grateful.
I really appreciate your clear, methodical approach to your project videos. I'm an "intermediate beginner" woodworker and your KISS approach is also much appreciated!
Took me a couple hours but I was able to make two versions for different thickness dado setups that I typically use (1/2” and 3/4” plywood)! Great video and thanks for adding to the community!
I'm building this one for sure. Love the attention to detail on adjustment. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
Really good jig. I’ll be adding this to my collection.
Thank you.
BEST... the feeler gauge approach is so precise. So simple... can make one in an hour or so. Cool
I really appreciate your thoroughness in all your videos. You make it possible for a guy like me who loves the craft but only has time to do things occasionally and with no prior experience. I’ve followed the video super closely, bought the plans and was able to build a solid version of this jig that I finally feel confident in to cut some nice box joints. I had been so frustrated using other jigs and tips I’ve come across that just don’t explain it quite like you do. Thank you for breaking down the whole 4/1000” suggestion like you did. I heard it first from William Ng but it didn’t click other than it being a rule. After watching your video about 6 times and making a ton of mistakes I finally get it. You have a gift, thank you for sharing with our community. Please keep doing what you do. You’re really doing the Lord’s work in woodworking!
Definitely need to get my grandpas old table saw cutting square again and build this ! Thank you
I've made numerous size-specific box joint jigs but always felt there had to be a better way. THIS is the better way. Thanks!
I'm about as new a newbie as you'll find anywhere. I'm just getting into it at 79. I've watched a lot of CZcams videos for a lot of things, but you are the best I've seen. You have a very well balanced sense of instruction. No gimmicks, no unnecessary talk. I'm a fan and subscriber.
the thing that has intimidated me from building a box joint jig was understanding how to set it up and use it accurately. Store bought jigs don't solve this, as you still need to understand how to adjust and use it. I'll give this one a shot, because you did such a great job making this simple to build, and simple to adjust and use. I may use an old set of brass set up gauges for a key, as I've upgraded from my old ones.
Wow! This is the best jig building video I've watched. No "draw the rest of the owl" here. Every decision was well thought out and you conveyed your thoughts and decision making process well in the video. I'll be adapting my in-progress box joint jig to match what you've done here. Thanks for the work!
Superb teacher. Every detail clearly articulated in smooth sequence with no ums and awhs. 5 out of 5.
I appreciate the video, directions, and effort required to develop the jig and video. This is the first one t really make sense to me. Great Job!!!
Today I tackled box joints on my table saw with a different plan. It worked but I felt there must be a way to make it work with different sized dados. And then I saw your design. I'm sold. Wonderful! Thank you.
thorough, detailed videos are in such short supply on yt. THANK YOU
What a great tutorial, you just saved me. I am a novice and went thru 4 days of frustration. I learned a lot thru trail and error. Now I have hope on the horizon and excited about getting my jig set up again.
Thank you so much!
GREAT video! Step by step build & starting with same length boards made all the difference to me. i have some medical limitations but have been trying to return to building. i wanted to make my husband a watch tray w/box joints.
After 2 months of watching way too many jig videos i was exhausted and less than motivated. After your video last week i got up grabbed a 5 foot piece of 4" poplar i already had and a few minutes and only 3 cuts later i was half way done. i don't use the table saw these days but this jig worked great on the router table with next no modification.
i can't tell you how much someone like me, stuck in bed more days than not, appreciates the time & effort it takes for you, & channels like yours, to share your expertise & bring your builds to my screen. Thank You! 🔧Lisa♿ *also- i subscribed & will share this video w/ the other disabled builders i know>
Already been said dozens of times; great tutorial! I just want to add -- you taught an "old dog" new tricks. You have a gift as a teacher/mentor. I would highly encourage you to keep up the great work! ~.~
I love this design. I think I just found my next fixture build. Been wanting to build a box joint jig for a while now. This looks simple and cheap to build. But super accurate. Being a cnc metal working operator I can’t stop myself from making everything within a few thousands when I’m in my wood shop.
Outstanding instruction! You're efficient in what you explain and don't go any further than necessary to get the point across. You're succinct. That's very refreshing! Thanks for such a great video.
Great Video as always! love that you get straight to the point and practical explanations
Excellent video and very thorough, step-by-step instructions with explanations at each step! After watching the video two times, I am very confident that I could build this jig without the printed plans. However, I went in and paid the nominal $3 cost for the plans as a small token of appreciation for all of your hard work and I will be building this jig tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely the Bees Knees for the amateur wood butcher to make cabinet quality finger joints, clear and brilliant video Thank You
what A.D.D. , glued to every word. now i finally understand how to make and use a box joint jig correctly
THANK YOU SO MUCH, next weeks project.
Out of "all" of the box joint videos, you are the only one to answer that age old question that has plagued mankind! 'Which came first? The chicken or the egg?' Seriously though. How should I dimension my material for the box? For people that make lap joints, be it dowels, nails or screwed boxes. It's really easy to overthink the problem. Thanks for your video. This jig isn't over engineered.
Super step by step video. I like the way you've incorporated every step along with everything that is needed for building. Thanks for your awesome video
I cant believe how time flies. I watched a 40+min video in its entirety.
THANKS for your excellent video. I have been wanting to make box joints and this video is the best that I have found. Also, your 1-page drawing was well worth the cost!
After making the box joint jig (it was as easy as it appeared), I made my first box. It was 7 inches square, 24 inches tall and used 1/4 inch (nominal) plywood. I used a 3/4 inch dado, so it had 16 pins and 16 sockets per corner. Thanks to your ingenious method of making fine adjustments, the pins and sockets fit together perfectly. And, possibly because I clamped all 4 of the sides together while I cut the fingers and grooves, the 16th pin fit as perfectly as the first one did. For being my first box, I was amazed.
My only regret pertains to the 1/4" dado groove for the bottom of the box. I registered off of the end of the board (as I usually do). But I should have registered off of the first socket. The 4 grooves would have lined up better and the bottom piece would have fit better. Nevertheless, after some glue (sparingly) and elastic bands and as many clamps as I owned, I had a nice looking box custom made to my needs. I'm not sure why, but it ended up with 8 degrees of spiral from bottom to top. Interesting, but not a problem since the intended content is a cylinder.
Thanks again for the excellent video with its thorough explanation and helpful plans.
Best regards, I.B. (LIKED and SUBSCRIBED)
Elegantly designed jig! Hard to make simple yet fully functional.
Excellent presentation! Video length proper for project: rather than uselessly showing, you guide the viewer to understanding and correctly building a successful jig.
Keep including "Tricks of the trade" (drill guide block, super glue tacking, saw fence square...) promotes "I can do that" feeling with your plans. Great Job!!
Small detail: The 2 adjustment stop screws might be better placed inline with the other adjustment screws to keep everything in a single axis.
Thanks you for the kind words. On my original designs they were inline, but I figured it might be a little difficult for people to take the measurement people. It's a little harder to see down there.
I made one and it works well (on my test piece). I can hardly wait to try it for real. Great instructions.
You sir have created a monster. I have built and rebuilt this dang jig 3 times. One mistake turns into three mistakes. A person would think it would be easy
Love it. Simple, to the point and pro-tips.
I am forever grateful for the fact that, at 41:58, the thing you wanted to tell us about was infact a thing related to the project, and not promoting some sponsor, trying to sell us a matress or cheap razors. Great video! Keep up the good work.
I wish I had come across this video before making a box joint jig. Now I'm going to see if I can salvage the material I used from it to make this one! Excellent video and really appreciate all of the detailed instructions.
So I watched the video about 5 times and took most of Saturday to build it. little trouble with the pin but it was my fault. I finally got it to sink in and this is the greatest easy to use and incredibly accurate box joint jig ever. thanks Jodee you rock and are at the top of my UTube watch list.
Quite the brilliant jig. Absolutely the best I've seen.
love the micro adjustment. well done
I just built this jig and it is awesome. Took a little adjusting, but using screws and feeler guage lets you dial it right in. Thanks for sharing, I'm a huge fan.
Excellent tutorial. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Awesome video with easy to follow instructions. You've came up with a super nice, long lasting, and universal jig for box joints. Thanks for all your time. I'm in the process of making one according to most of your build. Mine is only going to be around 14" wide, but the same 4" base, etc.. Thanks again
Thank you for your full explanation on every details patiently. There is a must on the length of the video. Really appreciate that’s~👍🏻
I just built this jig this weekend and used it to make perfect finger joints. Of all the jigs/videos. This is the best one I’ve seen among all the rest of videos out there. Watch the follow up video in making the box joint.
Cool jig and great detail for the build and appllication!
Perfect video. Not long at all. I needed to watch all of it to solve my jig issues. Thank you.
Brilliant! Best design I've seen yet. I'll definitely be building this one. Thanks!
What a nice video, this is how I like jigs, simple and functional, you did a superb job at explaining the whole process, thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for this and all of your hard work producing content. I’ll be making this tomorrow
Finally a box joint jig that makes sense to me. Plans downloaded. Thanks. Love everything you do. You are one clever man Jodi.
Brilliant!
This is one of the best produced and most detailed "how-to" videos I've had the pleasure of watching... (20x) - Building one of these now so I can construct my guitar speaker cabinet.
And yes, you are costing me money - went out and bought one of the Woodpecker 6" Pocket T squares.
Finally got my workshop somewhat organized and wanted to build a box joint jig for my table saw or router table. Started with one for the router table but having trouble getting it set properly. Then I came across your video, what a great job you have done in describing the project. I intend to start on this in the next day or two. Thank you for creating such a useful and impressive video..
This was fantastic! Great adjustability and explained well. Thank you. I will be making this very soon.
I have watched a lot of videos on this jig recently. Bar none, this is a simple, yet extremely elegant solution to this joint. The micro adjustment blew my mind. Really, really well explained. Will definitely be building this soon. Thanks, subscribed. 😁
Excellent design and tutorial Jody, thanks very much mate! 👍👏👏
Excellent video. Great pace to ensure all can keep up. Really truly appreciate your work in making this for us all. I rarely leave comments but wanted to say thank and great job.
Outstanding! Probably the best discussion of a finger joint jig that I have seen. I plan to make one for my router table (I don't have a table saw) but it should work the same way. Thank you for such a clear explanation.
Love the use of the feeler gauge, you could also cut the extra locator pin in two and CA glue it together offset then put it down the kerf in the jig and slide the locator pin against it, not sure how to make that sound as simple as it is in my head.
Thank you for a great plan and clear easy to understand instructions. I’ve been thinking about making a jig and will definitely get your plans and get busy. Great work and thanks for sharing.
You released this at exactly the right moment for me. I'm on vacation and was just headed back into my garage to make yet another version of the "simple jig" after a frustrating couple of tries, and your video popped up. This version is sounds perfect and I have almost everything on your list, so I bought the plans and I'm going out to build it now. Plus, the length of your video was perfect because it goes into all of the questions I'm likely to have - and will queue it up on my garage TV to build along. Thanks, Jodee!
It looks glooo
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Absolute precision ,can't fault it
Thank you for sharing this simple but effective solution! You are a great tutor!
Nice jig. Lately I’ve been using roll pins to attach my runners to the base of my table saw sleds.
Lay the runners in their tracks with pennies or washers, position the base on top, squared to the fence. Then drill thru (both) with 1/8” for the roll pins, one at each end of each runner.
If you want to add glue, you can mark them for position and take them off and put them right back on.
You certainly cover every detail involved with this box joint jig..
It was a great video and when you're talking you're actually explaining something and not talking about your aunt Gladys or something else like some of these people do and drive you crazy great job
I'm definitely a newbe hobbyist but great instructional video, thanks for the effort you have gone to
I think you did a great job with this one. Not just the build process, but also the caveats around your design choices. Every time I wondered why or did you think of something you were right there with the answer. Your videos are really improving Jodi. I look forward to more quality instruction/ advice from you.
Thank you, sincerely.
Great Jig!! Will have to make one when I get a Table Saw!!! Thank You Sir!!!👍😎
Two errors are still absolute Royal. Keep the value true as it is
Another great addition and informative video. Thank you!
Fantastic video! Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise so thoroughly!
Thanks for a very comprehensive video. I don't have a table saw, but I can see that this would probably work on a router table as well. I wonder... if I made a dovetail-shape key, I might be able to do small dovetails as well. Might be worth trying. But probably need separate jigs for tails and pins.
Well designed, excellent explanation on build. Thanks for sharing.
I never did finger joints before, watched the video, built the jig, and cut my first set yesterday. Came out perfect..!!!!. You do Inspire Jody, Thanks for some great videos
That's awesome! Thank you for taking the time to come back and share your experience.
)out of all the jigs i have seen this is the best I have seen.
Thanks J Casey
A fantastic video, thank you so much for spending the time to produce such a superb demonstration, and showing just how adaptable the set up is, I have ordered the plans, Thank you once again. Regards Chris
Very nice jig, well thought out. I made a very similar jig using a permanent 1/2” x 1/2” key made out of brass to match the width of a dedicated router bit. My 2” backer board is supported by 4 cleats on a deeper base board. My jig is big and clumsy compared to yours, but I make a lot of large hope chests so it needs to be hefty. My jig is adjustable by a screw insert in the 2” thick stationary small piece, pushing sideways on a solid insetted screw in the larger 2” thick adjustable piece. You’ve reminded me that I can expand the jig to cut larger than 1/2” spacing (with a backer board). Great video! I’ve purchased a t-track and related toggle clamps, but haven’t installed them yet. This is way too much fun!
Great video. I followed your steps and built the jig. It works great. Thanks!!
Very good tutorial. Thank you. Just in time for my workbench drawer. Just a note about the jig parts kit: I bought the one recommended, but through Amazon. The screw inserts not only were not able to be installed by hex key (no provision for a hex key), but also did not have slots for a screw driver! Also, the fittings were way more beefy than usual and needed an oversized hole, and I don’t believe they are made of brass. I think the company opted for a more “economical” supplier of the fittings.) but...we’re all good.
Fantastic jig, dude! Thanks a lot! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Very well done, clearly explained, and quite clever. Thanks very much for putting in the effort to produce this. Cheers.
Great video! Thanks for putting it together. I must admit, though, that I am feeling pretty inept tonight. No fault of yours, Jody. It's all on me. You see, I've watched this video in it's entirety, at least 8 or 10 times. I took notes and made paper drawings. I *thought* that I had it down to a science.... So out to the garage I go. High steppin' and feeling confident that Jody taught me something new and useful. I proceed to fire up the heater in the workshop due it being only around 15 degrees outdoors here in southern Indiana at the moment. I pieced together what scraps I had on hand to work with. I proceeded to put this entire jig together and somehow screwed something up in the process when making my initial cuts into the base plate when trying to get the "pin" lined up. I dunno what happened. All I can tell you is that I was more frustrated than a doggone mosquito in a mannequin factory before it was over. I ended up removing all of the hardware, relinquishing the project to the clutches of the campfire pit, hung my head in shame and wandering back indoors to watch this video a few more times until I could figure out what went wrong and what I need to do to get the next attempt done correctly. I will not quit! Sometimes, being a "newbie" is very frustrating. The seasoned "pro's" make things look so easy on camera. Jody, thanks again for taking the time to film, edit and share your knowledge. It is more appreciated than your probably realize. Folks like me probably help pump the algorithm of your videos just by having to watch it so many times in the process of attempting to duplicate your shared idea, :-)
EDIT: After watching this video a few more times, I was able to figure out what I did wrong on my first attempt. I then started over from scratch and after a few hours I am now successfully making 1/4" through 3/4" box joints! Keep in mind that I also had never tried using a dado blade setup before, so that was tossed into the mix of the learning process. Now I need to gather up some lumber so that I can start churning out some new bee hive boxes before spring gets here. Thanks again Jody! :-)
YES!!! HIVE BOXES!!! Same reason I'm here!!!