STOP Making Complicated Woodworking Jigs!

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  • čas přidán 31. 03. 2023
  • It seems everyone has a fancy, specialized jig these days. Jigs that take entire days to build. Jigs that have 18 adjustable fences and knobs and thingamahoozies. And while these jigs are useful and make for great thumbnails, they aren't exactly necessary. So I'm here to set the record straight: YOU DON'T NEED FANCY JIGS TO MAKE FURNITURE. So stop making complicated woodworking jigs and get back to making furniture!
    Maybe you enjoy making jigs. If that's the case, live your life my friend. There is nothing wrong with enjoying that process. However this video is for the folks who don't want to spend days building universal jigs or perhaps are intimated by the prospect of making them. This one is simple. It's efficient. And it's effective. Just as I described myself on Tinder in my youth.
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Komentáře • 194

  • @carboranadum
    @carboranadum Před 10 měsíci +13

    Some of us ARE engineers and need a reminder that we're building furniture that is much less accurate than that required in the rest of our day to day lives. :-) Excellent video!

    • @chipsterb4946
      @chipsterb4946 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I’m not an engineer but was a computer programmer decades ago when a simple mistake like putting a letter where only numbers should be could crash the whole system. Analyze, plan, “build”, then test it every way you can think of.
      “Close enough” seems to be against my nature, but in a way it’s wonderful. Part A isn’t perfect. Neither is Part B. However, I’m discovering that figuring out tweaks so the end result is OK is satisfying. Concluding “that mistake just doesn’t matter” is hard for me to accept but it’s getting easier. Maybe woodworking is good for me!

  • @timpeterson2278
    @timpeterson2278 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for saying out loud what I've often wondered as a weekend woodworker watching CZcams for ideas and technique: "does it really need to be that complicated? Does EVERY jig need T track and integrated clamps?" 😂

  • @AlexanderLiberman-ks1mu
    @AlexanderLiberman-ks1mu Před rokem +37

    Just got into woodworking last December, and been studying up through CZcams university lol. You just came up as a recommendation after six months of watching, and wow. No product pushing, no loud, over the top theatrics (yes I know that quite a bit of work goes into the production value, but it's transparent, it works). You have a good mix of both power tool and hand tool use. Great job. Keep it up.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +5

      Thank you. I really appreciate that!

    • @matej0909
      @matej0909 Před 8 měsíci

      same here, took you a while to pop into algo but now I'm happy

    • @rustic35
      @rustic35 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Aren't those people who jump all over the screen and try to be louder than the next guy, annoying as hell! It seems to be an American thing. (Not all)
      They don't seem to realise that people are watching to learn how to make something, not watch a circus act. Bourbon Moth is one that comes to mind. You'd think his target audience is 8 year old kids.
      This guy is cool, calm, and collected and gives you everything you need without the sideshow theatrics.

  • @HelloAnthony
    @HelloAnthony Před rokem +44

    Harvey must be paying quite a bit of cheddar for these people to dump their SawStops.

    • @ok-hd4so
      @ok-hd4so Před 8 měsíci

      oh most def

    • @AfterBurn65
      @AfterBurn65 Před 7 měsíci

      I was debating between the two, when I upgrade from my skilsaw spt99-11. Still can’t find a zero clearance lol. So I don’t mind seeing a mix of the two machines now.

    • @Weshopwizard
      @Weshopwizard Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@AfterBurn65I had that same saw and they never had any of the accessories available. It was still a good saw but I like my sawstop.

    • @AfterBurn65
      @AfterBurn65 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Weshopwizard love the saw. Super powerful But not enough support for it, so I think it’s time for a cabinet saw of some kind. With a real iron top

    • @jeremyclaybaugh8790
      @jeremyclaybaugh8790 Před 5 měsíci

      They just give them the saw for free. I follow a couple other channels that they done that for too.

  • @TreeOfLifeWoodworking
    @TreeOfLifeWoodworking Před 10 měsíci +3

    I totally understand what your intention is with this video but at the same time... I love making jigs that look beautiful. At the end of the day... people will make time for what is important to them. You for example spend extra time making youtube videos, which is great, while others may spend a bit of extra time on their jigs. I don't think there's any wrong answer. But I can appreciate that you are trying to bring simplicity to people who may get overwhelmed by seeing flawless jigs that take days to build or something

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před 10 měsíci +2

      I really appreciate your thoughtful and gracious rebuttal. And an excellent point you made, to boot. If you like making highly accurate, beautiful jigs, I say more power to you. Enjoy the process man. If it brings you joy, it’s worth doing!

  • @billybike57
    @billybike57 Před 26 dny

    Probably one of the most well explained videos I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing!

  • @KRWoodworks
    @KRWoodworks Před rokem +2

    Yeeeeaaahhh this is my wife and me. Quick functional jigs that do the job. Keep it if you going to build that thing again.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +1

      I’m all about the quick, dirty, and functional 👊

  • @theofarmmanager267
    @theofarmmanager267 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Absolutely agree. There is nothing wrong with building a fancy jig out of Cocobolo and 5000 year old bog oak if that satisfies some personality trait. There is nothing wrong in sharpening your blades to 100,000 grit ( if that exists) if you want to shave in the reflection. It just isn’t necessary.
    I build jigs all the time. Some are long term keepers and so I build them more substantially but only out of scraps. If it’s a jig for a one-off build, then I build them as strongly as I need to for that build and then scrap them.
    Don’t beat yourself up on building jogs. They are a tool just like a saw or a screwdriver or a router. My tools have the scars of life on them but it doesn’t affect how they work. If your scraps have the odd screw hole or paint splash, then don’t worry, just carry on.
    Allied to jigs, is this thing about the tool you use to keep your hands away from the saw blades. For me, there are just a few essentials:
    - they have to be solid - but any timber over 12mm is going to be solid
    - they have to be long enough to keep my hands far enough away
    - they have to have the kind of hand grip that prevents my hands slipping
    - they have to have a notch so that the timber to be cut sits nicely
    For me, that’s it. I make mine out of scraps and each one is different because the scraps tend to be different. People who take hours to fashion theirs to a particular fashion are fine - I just have other things to do. People who sell expensive handles are just richer than you (now, that is).
    Gauge blocks. I never came across these in woodworking until a couple of years ago. Then I saw them on YT. All by Woodpecker initially. I’ve never felt the need to have gauge blocks; I’ve always found a ruler to be fine - if I really want extra precision, then I use my vernier gauge. I could buy a set of engineer’s gauge blocks here in the UK for £200. That’s a lot of money but we’ll spent if you are…an engineer. Or I could buy the deluxe set of blocks designed for woodworkers from Woodpecker for $500 plus. That’s almost indecent to me. I don’t know if the YT channels who feature these blocks have bought them out of their hard-earned or not; I just don’t know. You can make up your on minds.

  • @motsy15
    @motsy15 Před rokem +3

    Great video. I’m a function over form guy anyway and this no bs approach to efficiency is excellent!

  • @davidfreels
    @davidfreels Před 7 měsíci

    Love the tutorial. Love the music, and I especially appreciate your authenticity. Just subscribed and hit the bell.

  • @noelstevens6190
    @noelstevens6190 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing this.

  • @shaunwiegert
    @shaunwiegert Před 6 měsíci +1

    How are you not the most popular woodworker on YT? Love your perspective. I am trying your custom finish on the cabinet I am building for my wife's new double oven. Thanks for your time. Wish you were in KC area and still teaching.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I appreciate that! And hope the finish works out on your new project 👊

    • @shaunwiegert
      @shaunwiegert Před 6 měsíci

      Applied a coat over the poly I put on 2 days ago. This goes on way smoother and easier. It does have quite the odor, however. Thanks for replying.

    • @shaunwiegert
      @shaunwiegert Před 6 měsíci

      @@ENCurtis well I got it put on last night about 630pm. As of 5am it’s still quite tacky. Is that normal? Seems my straight poly dried faster. I did use equal parts watco danish oil, actual turpentine, and varithane oil based semi-gloss poly. Not sure if it’s a problem. If it doesn’t dry, can I use mineral spirits to clean it off without damaging my first coat of straight poly? Should have tested it first, but I’m constrained by turkey day and getting the double oven installed for my wife. Thanks for the help.

    • @shaunwiegert
      @shaunwiegert Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@ENCurtis it all worked out great. Wife loves the new cabinet. Thanks for all the content you provide. Always a relaxing moment watching your videos.

  • @maxe381
    @maxe381 Před 11 měsíci +2

    THANK YOU for the comment about the MIL-HAIR of space that was there! I always see CZcams woodworkers talk about having a perfect 90. I can’t tell you how much I’ve stressed myself out over the mil-hairs over the years. Not saying you’ve given me permission to slog-it. But you’ve given me permission to not beat myself up over extremely slight imperfections ❤️

  • @WiscoWoodShop
    @WiscoWoodShop Před rokem +1

    The Harvey saw is incredible. Great addition to my shop!

  • @patrickjames3954
    @patrickjames3954 Před 5 měsíci

    Very nice jig, I can see using this for a lot! Thx

  • @JustinMurray170fin
    @JustinMurray170fin Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent production values & great content/advice - Kudos to you sir❣

  • @TheHomeMaker1
    @TheHomeMaker1 Před 8 měsíci

    Dude I swear to GAWD!!!! the way I was taught by an 70 year old man has my jigs looking like they were built by a 5th grade shop class lol quick accurate & efficient

  • @ga5743
    @ga5743 Před rokem +5

    Had to chuckle when you referenced the Eiffel Tower……man that sucker is definitely not perpendicular 😀

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +2

      😂😂 but, in fairness, it’s structural integrity is still far more important than a simple tenon I think.

  • @mattedwards4533
    @mattedwards4533 Před 6 měsíci

    As you mentioned there are several ways to cut tenons. I have had real good success using an extension to the miter gauge . a stop block applied for the length. The cut through the extension gives me an accurate tenon length to start . All I have to do is set the depth of my blade. works like a charm. I also like your method and if I was to make items frequently that required tenons I would make one like yours. I also have several miter gauges set for other task as well.

  • @jamesromanchik
    @jamesromanchik Před rokem +22

    I love it! I've been itching to try mortise and tenons. One of the biggest deterrents to me as an amateur\hobbyist is coming onto CZcams to look for how-to videos and finding jig builds that are nicer and more complex than most of the actual projects I complete. I grew up with untreated ADHD and learning, planning, and following through is a constant struggle. Most projects take me way, WAY longer than they should. Adding needless complexity only makes it worse. This helps a lot. I think I'll make a clamp rack like yours too. Why it never occurred to me that it was "allowed" to be so simple, I can't explain. 😅

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +9

      I really appreciate that my man. And I can relate. I have a similar enough story. And as for simple, I've found almost without fail that the simplest approach provides the best results--both in terms of execution and mental health 😂

    • @AmericansWillRise
      @AmericansWillRise Před rokem +1

      You copying me, or what?! You took the words, straight out of my brain. (Even though I hadn't thought them, yet)
      I get sidetracked, more often than not, and it takes AGES to get anything accomplished. It's very, VERY, frustrating, and I would LOVE to find a way to overcome it.
      And, I guess I should stop throwing ALL my clamp racks, in the "scrap" pit. 😂

    • @jamesromanchik
      @jamesromanchik Před rokem +2

      @@AmericansWillRise I spend more time bouncing around and looking for something I set down somewhere than I do working on my project! It's an eternal struggle. I find I'm less likely to get sidetracked if I break down tasks into bite sized pieces, and most importantly put all the tools I'm using in their designated spaces or else they vanish. 😶‍🌫

    • @AmericansWillRise
      @AmericansWillRise Před rokem +4

      @@jamesromanchik I swear, I have a ghost in my shop. "I JUST HAD IT", is a constant battle, even when I have just 4 tools on the table. And, I always find myself putting them down in a different place, EVERY time I put them down.

    • @rogerboucher1913
      @rogerboucher1913 Před rokem +1

      … and I though I was the only one !

  • @SamsTopBarBees
    @SamsTopBarBees Před rokem +1

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @madbomber40
    @madbomber40 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi. Really appreciate the way you explain ut and teach.

  • @steveposey8446
    @steveposey8446 Před rokem +1

    Awsome, honest real life ,real world Bravo !!!

  • @SeanRefsnider
    @SeanRefsnider Před rokem +3

    Watching while I’m tinkering around and making a sheet sandpaper cutting jig 😂😂

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Haha simple silly jigs can be a joy to make sometimes

  • @ViniCavin
    @ViniCavin Před 7 měsíci

    You can also make a cross cut sled using the fender as the guide, it’s pretty cool :)

  • @davidmeyer9204
    @davidmeyer9204 Před rokem +1

    Thank you!

  • @f.kieranfinney457
    @f.kieranfinney457 Před 11 měsíci

    A few dovetail grooves on that tall fence and you can use Matchfit clamps to hold pieces. Need to cut weird angled slots for miter splines? Build a quick and dirty jig, clamp IT to the fence and the part too. That jig becomes useful for other jigs as a result of a few router cuts. One simple worthwhile addition.
    Another addition is to build that first box out of HDPE so it slides better.

  • @awlthatwoodcrafts8911
    @awlthatwoodcrafts8911 Před rokem +3

    I built a tenoning jig a couple of months back and it took me three tries to get the face perpendicular to the table. The main problem with the first two was that even though everything was square when I clamped it, driving some screws took it out of square. The third try was like yours where I made the 3-sided box to go over the table saw fence. That proved to be easier for keeping things square but I still had a problem with the whole jig moving slightly while over the fence. I used my jig to make some castle joints, which turned out fine, but I did need to pay attention to the proper position of the jig as I pushed it through the cut.
    I have a Ridgid R4512 with the stock fence. That fence is really narrow compared to many other table saws out there. That may have contributed to the problems I had. I may try making another one. Maybe I'll learn a better trick to compensate for the narrow fence.
    Loved your simple design, though.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +6

      I wonder if padding out the back side of the fence and therefore extending the width of the jig would help. Doesn't make the fence any wider but gives more purchase to the bottom of the jig. Can't promise that would work. But it might.

  • @mattroy2772
    @mattroy2772 Před 3 měsíci

    By far my favorite wood worker.

  • @silverbackag9790
    @silverbackag9790 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Coffee slurping at the start of a video is peak hipster.

  • @FrankDoesIt
    @FrankDoesIt Před rokem +1

    Awesome jig brother 👊🏼

  • @MrsEarth-pf4cr
    @MrsEarth-pf4cr Před rokem

    Thank you, captain woods. This looks like a miniature church pew, I love it

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Hahaha it does look something like a pew

  • @user-qg6fy4yp8t
    @user-qg6fy4yp8t Před rokem +1

    Good video!

  • @billwilliamson4715
    @billwilliamson4715 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the content. I've a Harvey table saw and made complicated fences to fit around the aluminum fence. Embarrassed to say that I didn't think to remove all the fence substructure. Sorta goes with the point of the video. Keep it simple stupid. 👍🏼

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Haha it happens to the best of us my man. No worries!

  • @TwoMooseDesign
    @TwoMooseDesign Před rokem +1

    great video! crussshhhing it

  • @tonycolussi9268
    @tonycolussi9268 Před měsícem

    "No practical woodworker builds pretty jigs" - proceeds to build a jig exactly 7.6 x sexier than anything I've ever built

  • @MichaelCampbell01
    @MichaelCampbell01 Před 5 měsíci

    I will run a dovetail groove verit/horiz or 2 on there to use matchfit clamps. I also would not glue the vertical stop on there, which makes it possible to do angled tenons, angled bridle joints, splines, etc. That's about all the gjuzh though.

  • @donalddparker
    @donalddparker Před rokem +1

    Good stu
    ff. Thanks.

  • @1deerndingo
    @1deerndingo Před rokem +1

    Thatt's good advice.

  • @chrisbresh8817
    @chrisbresh8817 Před rokem +2

    nice Willie Wonka reference, thanks for the down to earth common sense approach.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      One of the great underrated jokes in cinema history imo 😂

  • @murphymmc
    @murphymmc Před rokem +11

    Add a filler strip into your old jig and you'll have a working jig. That would have saved time, though the video would have been pretty short.😉

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +12

      You’re absolutely right. And I thought about doing that. But that wouldn’t have helped anyone looking to build themselves a tenoning jig, so here we are 😎

    • @AmericansWillRise
      @AmericansWillRise Před rokem

      I had this exact thought. 😂

    • @PNH63
      @PNH63 Před rokem

      Please use a blade guard and don’t endorse it’s removal !

    • @AmericansWillRise
      @AmericansWillRise Před rokem +1

      @@PNH63, they aren't always practical, and usually just get in the way. Not even sure where mine is honestly. 🤔🤷‍♂️

  • @JWick-hz6yt
    @JWick-hz6yt Před rokem +3

    I’m just happy you didn’t whip out a Festool domino

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      They certainly have their place, but not for everything.

  • @JaredRandal
    @JaredRandal Před rokem +5

    Thoughts on the Harvey table saw? I’m looking to upgrade in the next couple months, and have gone between Harvey and SawStop. Thanks man!! Another needed video out here in this woodsphere! 🔥🔥

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +1

      Harvey’s saw has been solid for me so far. A couple minor tweaks that I would make to it but nothing that changes it’s function or capacity. Overall I think it’s perfectly adequate for furniture-level work.

    • @JaredRandal
      @JaredRandal Před rokem

      @@ENCurtis awesome thanks! I love the safety of the SawStop but it seems that you get more bang for your buck with Harvey outside of that.

    • @jrumbel
      @jrumbel Před rokem +2

      I've got a Harvey. They work. If you want the cheaper option they are good. But you are definitely getting the cheaper option. After sales service has been literally non existent for me. My next saw, I'll avoid both saw stop and Harvey and buy a European made saw.

    • @cchavezjr7
      @cchavezjr7 Před rokem +4

      My thoughts on Harvey is more on how Chinese companies work with manufacturers. When you go to manufacture, you're forced to turn over all patents and designs to the government. After a while of manufacturing for you, they will then take the designs and start manufacturing it on their own, sticking it to the companies that actually developed and designed the products. That's what Harvey is. They've taken all the designs done by US and Euro companies and put their name on it.

  • @Griffinwoodworks
    @Griffinwoodworks Před rokem +1

    But, but, we’re woodworkers. Complicated and over engineering is what we do best! 😂

  • @jimmyers7396
    @jimmyers7396 Před 11 měsíci

    Loving your approach. Simple and to the point.
    What brand or type ear protection are you using??
    I find the headsets over my glasses and safety glasses allows too much noise in and have been looking for a better option than foamie inserts.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před 11 měsíci

      I agree. These are from Isotunes and have been good for me for a few years now.

  • @javierflores4567
    @javierflores4567 Před 5 měsíci

    You are the best🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😅

  • @calston155771
    @calston155771 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Hi. Curious. I’m getting set to upgrade table saw. Narrowed choices to Harvey and Saw Stop. What moved I to switch? Thanks. Love your vids

    • @ok-hd4so
      @ok-hd4so Před 8 měsíci

      sawstop no question. fella is getting paid by harvey to use an objectively inferior saw.

  • @Heseblesens
    @Heseblesens Před rokem

    If speed and simplicity were in focus I would modify the existing jig, but I guess that would not do much for the thumbnail either. 😄
    Good job though - ten thumbs up! 👍🏻

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +1

      Wouldn’t make for a very long video either 😂

  • @MelodeusForever
    @MelodeusForever Před 9 měsíci

    Useless to me since I don't have a workbench or table saw... But good stuff! I'm looking for those easy to use options for projects like desks and cabinets but without having a garage to work with.

  • @georgestgeorge5110
    @georgestgeorge5110 Před 7 měsíci

    As someone with engineering degrees, when woodworking I have to remind myself "dude, you don't work for NASA". I sharpen my blades woodworking sharp. If my crosscut sled is 1-10 millionth out of square, it will be ok. The pursuit of absolute perfection will kill a project faster than anything. No matter what youtube says.

  • @danielchavez6491
    @danielchavez6491 Před 10 měsíci

    How did you round off the corners of the tenons?

  • @ronlonsbury8893
    @ronlonsbury8893 Před rokem

    I've been contemplating upgrade my table saw. I like what I see and hear from Harvey. Since you had a SawStop why did you choose the Harvey.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +1

      In full disclosure, the provided me with this table saw. However for the money I think they make a solid saw.

  • @bromarbuildz-oy7ls
    @bromarbuildz-oy7ls Před měsícem

    45 30 secondths. Wt actually f. 😂. All about the metric system. Cheers for the vid 👌

  • @theosdesign
    @theosdesign Před 11 měsíci

    @Encurtis the other jig you use for cutting on the other side of the fence is it made made from you? Is there a video of how to make on of this. It would be very useful even in a floor installer and not furniture maker.
    Thanks for the very good content

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před 11 měsíci +1

      The crosscut sled? There are many videos on that type of jig. I have an exceedingly simple one in the back catalogue.

    • @theosdesign
      @theosdesign Před 11 měsíci

      @@ENCurtis yes the crosscut sled. It would be very useful to make one. I will search your back catalogue

  • @user-ee7vr8tk1j
    @user-ee7vr8tk1j Před 3 měsíci

    What is the make and model of your brad nailer?

  • @richardmcalister8017
    @richardmcalister8017 Před 15 dny

    Rather than rebuilding the base for every temporary jig, is it practical to put a t-track in the middle of what you have built and then simply use track nuts to attach a new face for any new jig you need?

  • @prz0404
    @prz0404 Před 5 měsíci

    What kind of blade are you using to cut those tenons so clean?

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 Před rokem

    Wow, works just like my tennon jig thats made of metal and rides in the T slots
    But we dont need no jigs so lets make one. Just slap it together.

  • @HammerNQuill
    @HammerNQuill Před rokem +2

    Subscribed! Must ask though: if you're not using the old jig (or even if you are), why not rip a shim to fill the gap between the jig and fence so you can keep the old one?

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +1

      Absolutely could have. And likely will at some point. But it wouldn’t have made for a very informative video 😂

    • @HammerNQuill
      @HammerNQuill Před rokem

      @ENCurtis you're right about that, and earned a sub while at it 😄

  • @Johny732601
    @Johny732601 Před 8 měsíci

    newbie question about tenon's if i were going for a bit of a brutal industrial kind of deal is there any reason you couldn't use the whole piece of wood as the tenon? (assuming the mortice piece is big enough to take it of course) i mean i know you wouldn't get any "shoulder" but does that matter when the strength comes from the tenon itself?

    • @lagunafishing
      @lagunafishing Před 7 měsíci +1

      Using the whole piece of wood as the tenon? Sure, it just needs to be 1/3 the thickness of the material for maximum strength. That's the traditional way of constructing farm gates using mortice and tenon joints with driven dowels for example. Also fencing rails though posts etc.

  • @garrettwinn4235
    @garrettwinn4235 Před rokem +2

    I’m curious, maybe I’m missing something. I watched your mortising video first where you used a plunge router that left rounded edges in the mortise. You referenced this video for the tenon jig as opposed to the OS. Do you have a technique for rounding the tenon edges to match the mortise or would you just chop the mortise square to match your tenon?

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +1

      I most often round my tenons with a rasp to match the mortise. It’s quick and simple.

    • @garrettwinn4235
      @garrettwinn4235 Před rokem

      @@ENCurtis makes sense. Thanks for the reply!

  • @malcolmboynton7652
    @malcolmboynton7652 Před 11 měsíci

    i'm thinking raised panels with this jig??

  • @NYIKAZENO
    @NYIKAZENO Před 5 měsíci

    You know I'm gonna be saying "Pig on a Lipstick all day now"...

  • @jasonrobb4948
    @jasonrobb4948 Před 3 měsíci

    You could have just added a couple threaded rods through the back of your current jig to make an adjustable jig to fit many tables 🤷‍♂️

  • @czerstwy22
    @czerstwy22 Před 9 měsíci

    I have slightly unrelated question. Why do you need glue when you used nails? I understand for furniture, it need to be strong due for example day to day use, need withstand more stress. But jig like this are light, and are use by skilled hands, holding force of nails isn't enought?

  • @kevinhilton8683
    @kevinhilton8683 Před rokem

    3/4 or 1/2 ply for the jig?

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Either will work. I used a combination of 3/4" for the body and 1/2" mdf for the fence.

  • @edcarden6086
    @edcarden6086 Před 10 měsíci

    "...nice thumbnail" he says, just as baltic birch enters scene left opposite a rockler sled. :) But yes don't let do it all be the enemy of effective.

  • @TGYoung99
    @TGYoung99 Před 6 měsíci

    So in your build it appears that the legs of the "main body" of the jig - not the face of the jig that you purposefully kept off the top of the saw - is actually resting on the saw's table top. You can clearly see that the bridging piece ("sill plate") between the two "legs" is proud of the main body of the fence. Is that correct?
    I've seen other builds of similar jigs where the advice is to keep those two legs off the saw's top so they're not catching in the miter slots as you move the fence. In that case, presumably, you're really counting on the top of the fence being parallel to the top of the saw to ensure the face of the fence is vertical.
    It seems to me the jig really should be referencing off the table top not the top of the remainder of the Harvey fence, as that's what you "square to", and just be careful when moving the fence with the jig attached.

  • @mitchblackmore5230
    @mitchblackmore5230 Před rokem

    You need to raise your table saw blade a few more inches. 😁😁

  • @laurentiustanea7840
    @laurentiustanea7840 Před rokem +1

    Add two toggle clamps and it’s complete

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Agreed. A couple toggle clamps and that’s really all you need 👊

  • @Shiva108
    @Shiva108 Před 9 měsíci

    still using imperial are we?

  • @tedfriesen9466
    @tedfriesen9466 Před rokem

    Why did you change from a SawStop to a Harvey table saw?

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      I didn’t own the SawStop at my previous shop, so when I moved into this new space I had to outfit it with an appropriately powerful saw (the one I did own was not). Full disclosure, Harvey did provide me this saw. So it was less a choice of moving away from a SawStop and more the realities of a budget. They are both well made saws.

    • @butterflywoodworks2374
      @butterflywoodworks2374 Před rokem +1

      Seeing what Harvey did to Bridge City I can’t in good conscience buy anything from them.

  • @ashmajumdar8155
    @ashmajumdar8155 Před 11 měsíci

    So a little green and safety out the door. I noticed first with StumpyNubs who promotes safety but got rid of his Sawstop for a Harvey. I still like him though I don’t consider his product reviews as honest

  • @user-cd6qz4rd1t
    @user-cd6qz4rd1t Před rokem

    👍👍👍👍

  • @capslock9031
    @capslock9031 Před 10 měsíci

    Great helpful realistic content, you're creating, I like it a lot. Please stop using the auto-focus of your camera. It fucks up your shots. It's more work, I know, but your ideas are valuable enough for the extra effort. Cheers!

  • @michaelr2526
    @michaelr2526 Před 6 měsíci

    What possible feature could a Harvey tablesaw have that would justify replacing a Sawstop Other than sponsorship.

  • @tsnijder
    @tsnijder Před rokem

    You don't need a jig.
    1. Set the fence on the length of the tenon.
    2. Set the hight of the blade on the depth of the shoulder
    3. Move continuous fast youre wood from left to right and go slowly forward
    4. Do that at all sides and you have youre tenon.

  • @lyndonwhitson2269
    @lyndonwhitson2269 Před rokem

    I prefer a simple jig and router

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Ain’t nothing wrong with that 👊

  • @TracyHall_DreamsAndLogic
    @TracyHall_DreamsAndLogic Před 6 měsíci

    Ummm... couldn't you have cut a "fill" piece to reduce the opening in the base of your original jig to fit the new fence??

  • @martyjosephson4937
    @martyjosephson4937 Před rokem

    could you just add an internal filler on the back side of the existing tenon jig? instead of making a new one.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Sure could have. Would’ve made for a real short video though 😂

  • @wood4me
    @wood4me Před rokem

    Mate,
    To the existing jig, I would have Added a long, vertical piece with the correct height glued at under the existing top, and held against the metal rail, and a narrow long piece glued both sides and fitted between the existing and new vertical pieces at the bottom. Job done.

  • @M.C.62
    @M.C.62 Před rokem

    Is that old Baltic Birch you already had or new, if new, where did you get it??

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      These are sheets I had on hand. Got them out in Lancaster, PA some time ago.

    • @M.C.62
      @M.C.62 Před rokem

      @@ENCurtis just checking😁 I have like 1 4x8x3/4 sheet left, saving it, not sure what to make with it but there hard to find, nobody seems to carry any with the situation over sea. Speaking of Lancaster, PA…I picked up a Yorkie pup from a breeder out there, interesting town. Thanks for the reply, I’ll have more questions about Hand Planers soon. Just a heads up, the Rockler in Mt.Laurel, NJ is having very good sale on exotic wood.

  • @user-op9tu9fs8o
    @user-op9tu9fs8o Před 6 měsíci

    You are clearly unaware of the critical measurement of ‘ an Nat’s dicky’ which is what you refer to. Or you could go metric? Love what you do.

  • @JeffFontecchio
    @JeffFontecchio Před rokem +1

    Great video but I don't get it, what was the April Fools part I didn't see it?

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +1

      That I would cut tenons with a table saw jig instead of a pantorouter 😂😂

  • @henriquemenezes8668
    @henriquemenezes8668 Před 5 měsíci

    Talks shit about People who make fancy table saw jigs, proceeds to use a fancy table saw jig to make another table saw jig

  • @brucewelty7684
    @brucewelty7684 Před rokem

    REALLY down and dirty would have been to shim the old one

  • @donproctor3445
    @donproctor3445 Před rokem

    pausing at the 2min mark. Couldnt you have just added some filler blocking to take up space in old jig? ok back to the vid LOL

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Absolutely! And it would've made for a very short video 😂

  • @jrumbel
    @jrumbel Před rokem +1

    At the start you talk about keeping jigs simple and not worrying about the thumbnail...then you shape the support brackets instead of just making simple triangular brackets. 😂😂😂

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Sure did. Because it’s far easier to clamp to a parallel surface than a slanted one.

    • @jrumbel
      @jrumbel Před rokem

      @@ENCurtis You have a large flat surface to clamp to so not so sure it was necessary. Always fun to make them a bit prettier but it kind of incongruous with the idea expressed at the start. No big deal
      ....just made me laugh when I saw it.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      @@jrumbel fair enough my man 🤙

  • @corymoore9426
    @corymoore9426 Před rokem

    dovetails

  • @DaddyBooneDon
    @DaddyBooneDon Před rokem +1

    Good thing you didn't make a complicated jig 😂

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      Just a box with a wall my dude! 🤘

  • @memilanuk
    @memilanuk Před rokem

    "speed tenon"? 🤔

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +1

      It’s a brilliant little technique. Chris Becksvoort wrote and article about it years ago. Worth trying out.

  • @bluewren65
    @bluewren65 Před 9 měsíci

    In Australia, that tiny gap would be referred to as "a bee's dick".

  • @Marcus-dd6fb
    @Marcus-dd6fb Před 11 měsíci

    He didn’t use dovetails, T-track, pocket screws, total boat epoxy or at some point do the painters tape with super glue technique . This is a total fail!

  • @BobHolster-om8rf
    @BobHolster-om8rf Před 8 měsíci

    like this is not complicated.

  • @peterhansson7967
    @peterhansson7967 Před 11 měsíci

    And the added stop ended up on the wrong end when it got reversed 🤔 And it didn’t seem to have one added to the other end (which could infringe on the usability)… That means that the jigg needs measuring to be perpendicular for every piece 🙄 Since you mentioned speed as the main reason for a jigg…

  • @samsonhorvath3614
    @samsonhorvath3614 Před rokem

    If you didn’t need great jig and to save time. Like you stated in beginning, just fur out jig you already had. Efficient, not pretty, and saves time. Really choose your words wisely before ripping on others.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem

      I absolutely could have. But it wouldn’t have made for a very informative video.

  • @macscarface3245
    @macscarface3245 Před rokem

    Funny how you critique over complicated jigs but have a $200+ dollar Rockler table saw sled which is actually just an expensive over complicated jig.
    Not everyone needs to teach.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis  Před rokem +2

      That is funny, isn’t it? Hilarious, in fact.

    • @macscarface3245
      @macscarface3245 Před rokem

      I shouldn’t be harsh in that. It’s your opinion I respect that.

  • @loubonaparte5063
    @loubonaparte5063 Před 6 měsíci

    I dunno guy... ongoing bashing of "you tubers" who aren't professionals was cool at first.. then you spend a ton of time on a jig, that only differs from the rooks in that couple small bells and whistles less.. like holes for clamps for example.... You are extremely good, and should spend less time knocking the rookies. I'll stop.

  • @chrisl3330
    @chrisl3330 Před rokem

    Can we stop doing the stupid coffee thing at the beginning, please?

  • @johnduffy7502
    @johnduffy7502 Před 6 měsíci

    Sorry, your fingers too close to the blade. I can't watch. If you are that experienced you should be setting a better example.