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One thing often recommended is to use a 1/4-inch straight bit to hog out most of the material before coming back with the dovetail bit. This saves wear-and-tear and stress on the dovetail bit. MicroJig sells a mating straight bit to go with their dovetail bit with the matching yellow finish. They’re kinda hard to find, so I’d recommend using a 1/4-inch down-cut spiral bit - down-cut since you are cutting into plywood. Of course this method requires extra setups since you are routing the same groove twice with two separate bits. The way he does this in the video is quicker and somewhat more efficient if you don’t mind stressing the dovetail bit a little. And it obviously works just fine. I’m just bringing it up since I have read multiple places that it is better to clear out most of the groove with a straight bit before making the dovetail cuts. So, whatever. I love this jig. It’s going to be an early project once it gets warm enough in my garage to go out and “play”. 🙂
Good advice. makes sense. The second pass with the dovetail is taking only smaller sections to the side so the second pass should prob be quick anyway. I have a bosch set with a 12degree dovetail. Would that work with these 14deg dovetails? I know ideally you should match but not really finding any 12deg dovetail clamps near me.
Late to the convo, but you can always use your table saw or circular saw to run your line and get extra material out if, for some reason you don't have a straight bit. Not quite as effective but still works like a charm reducing the load on your bit. 👍
Hey Matt, I think I've told you before, I love, love, love your videos! Great info, skilled and experienced, inspiring and motivating, humble, honest, and humorous. It gets me thinking and questioning and practicing and learning. Even if I prefer a different product or method, your presentations are a great help and starting point. "If it's close, it's fine." That's my happy place! Thanks again! Added thanks to all the commenters for their priceless additional input and experience as well! Speaking of help from other folks, I'm thinking your "scrap wood" has to be true (or jointed) on the side against the fence, so use the side with milling paint, or shave it, or joint it true, no? Not so sure this was emphasized enough for novice DIYers like me. Thanks!
Please use titles that tell viewers what they are going to see. There is enough clickbait that skilled professionals should steer clear of such titles. Just my 2c.
DUDE!! im so building one of these this weekend!! after a quick trip to my local depot and woodcraft!! love the videos, your a fantastic woodworking youtuber!! always so helpful and straght to the point!!
I was looking for a very beginners video on woodworking. I’ve never done any woodworking, so I knew in the first 10 seconds this video was way beyond me, but I watched the whole video because of your shirt! I love The Chosen! Now I’ll have to find that beginner’s video and learn a few things so I can come back and watch your videos when they would actually be helpful to me. Thanks!
Marilee, Matt's videos are great, I am a subscriber to his channel I was also, and kinda still am, a beginner in wood working. Some other really great channels are Steve Ramsey's, James at Stumpy nubs, Tamar at 3x3custom, Rex Krueger. I learned a great deal from Matt and all these other creators. Good luck, and keep making sawdust
I've been a carpenter for years . Don't overthink things and don't be afraid to wing it once in awhile . You might surprise yourself and when you make something awesome just by making it up as you go, that's gaining major experience. These videos are great and God bless all of the men taking time to do it but it's borrowed knowledge. Build a birdhouse. Don't look it up just start . Cut 4 boards as your base and go. Do you.
I just received my Microjig clamps. Now I'm going to start with this jig, then the next build for me will be an outfeed-assembly table that will incorporate the grooves for the clamps. THANKS for your videos. These are going to be AWESOME.
Was a game changer. When I made my first one I was so broke I couldn’t afford clamps so I would use a couple wood blocks to screw into the plywood base. Still worked great for a super tight budget
LOVE THAT SHIRT, (The Chosen to..lol) BROTHER! I have the same in long sleeves! Great tip, I'm going to need to try this..Love your tips and tricks, I'm new to woorworking, but love it and the tips help! Thank you!
I used this principle last night, & it was a life saver! Thank you. :) (I just screwed the board onto a straight edge, since I didn't have the right clamps, & only one piece to cut.)
I bought the Microjig kit that came with two dovetail clamps and a dovetail router bit. On the box it said it is best to remove some of the waste with a table saw. This makes it easier on the router bit and will extend the life of the bit.
This is awesome. You have some of the best tip/tricks and woodworking videos in general. Now I’m off to watch the cross cut sled video. Thanks for all the time you take to make these.
Matt, I have an in-progress project currently where I thought I needed a jointer and I thought I needed a tapering jig. This just solved for both of those problems. Double virtual fist bump! 👊👊
I see that Rep power rack in the corner, same coloring as mine. I already was enjoying your advice and tips, but seeing that is what solidifies that your my go to woodworking channel 🤣🤣 💯
Ooh nice one mate. Quick and concise video that gets to the point. I like the jig, it's a great idea and the fact you show it on a jobsite saw (which a lot of beginner woodworkers have) is great.
You've just saved me quite a bit of money that I was going to spend on a jointer/thicknesser, and you've saved me some space in my small house as well. I think I'll use some of the money saved to buy some aluminium T-tracks and put them on the sled. They should be more durable than the plywood grooves.
Howdy Mr. 731.... Great video. I use a sled very similar. These are extremely easy to build and work great. A definite accessory every woodworker should have.
You're phenomenal! I've been looking for options to avoid having to buy another piece of equipment as I'm onna budget and in a small work space. THANK YOU!!
Holy smokes, 4:47 is EXACTLY what I've been looking for so that I can cut risers for a simple wheelchair ramp. I can get really close cutting by hand with a circular saw, but a jig makes this quick and on the money.
well I never thought I'd buy something via affiliate marketing, but I've been wanting to build tapered leg tables and chairs for quite some time now. Liked, subbed, AND video saved for future projects!
Another awesome video - I'm a newbie woodworker and using a scrap piece of MDF shelving just built the fence model. I like that you used a hand router rather than a nice big router table which many of us amateurs don't have. Since I have the same DeWALT 7491 saw I am also building the miter slot version since the job site saw fence is kinda iffy. In fact, it would be awesome if you could do a video on how to make that saw and fence as accurate as possible. At any rate, I bought the starter set of MICRJIG clamps and dovetail bit and just ordered four more clamps - and your video was so helpful in educating me as to how great this system is. Thanks, Larry
Here's a tutorial on setting up a jobsite saw for woodworking. She uses an older saw than yours, but she specifically recommends the one you have as the replacement for it since hers isn't made anymore. But they share a lot of the same features, so it will probably be of some use: th-cam.com/video/22oqr6o5z-w/w-d-xo.html
I made something like this. Instead of routing grooves for clamps, I just attached some toggle clamps to the board. It worked perfect for what I was doing.
I love watching your videos. Not so much for the woodworking info (although that's the reason I first found you), but to see what your t-shirt will say. Keep it up, brother.
Looks incredibly useful, I'll have to give it a shot! The purpose of the width-wise dovetail grooves seems clear, but what's the purpose of the length-wise grooves?
I did something similar to what you have made. I used a piece of plywood with a factory edge 4 feet long that goes against my tablesaw fence, then ran two T - tracks at 90 degrees to the fence that is about 9 inches long. used two of the 2 1/2 bolts for the t track with a piece of plywood that runs parallel with the tablesaw fence. I use that to "bolt" down the piece i want to have a straight cut on. works pretty good surprisingly. it's very basic just to make a clean straight cut on some lumber. slowly getting business / work area organized then i'll worry about my channel and other things.
Made mine a few years ago with a 3/4" wide strip glued to the bottom to use the miter slot and keep the fence out of the picture. Added a second one on the other side of the blade to get zero clearance cuts ... and to support longer boards cut at almost angle you desire.
Excellent vid! I made a shorter one of these the other day and got crazy tear out in the cross grain dovetail grooves. Same exact technique as you (different straight edge). How are you not getting this with your demonstration here?? Did you seal the face grain first?
One thing I saw on another video, glue a piece of wood for the miter track first, then use that as a guide to rip down the jig on the table saw , and that will line up the miter track parallel to the jig.
I’ve used this trick before but never made a permanent jig. This looks really handy and I love the other uses. If you had to straight line rip a board would you pull this out or use the track saw?
Nice sled. I remember it from the last video. I think it’s worth a mention that if a person is gonna use a table saw for jointing jobs. It is worth getting the best saw you can afford, as well as a better quality blade for the task. Lots of budget saw out there not quite cutting at 90 degrees with the factory blade that came with the saw. Ask me how I know, lol? I still think I like the router method, but this sled opens up tapering options.
6:07 - One way to avoid this potential issue is to not route that dovetail groove clean through on that end of the board. Leave a 1/4” or so as a stop for the clamp arm 🤓💪 Great jig. I’m definitely making this
How timely. My small bench top jointer was not up for the task of jointing my 62” project. I think this’ll work it’s some care and we’ll thought out actions. Thanks
It seems like half of woodworking is making jigs, at least for beginners lol. This is the best jig I’ve seen in quite a while. Thanks for the great video.
I have been using the same setup for a couple of years now and it is great. It also make a great setup table to hold material with those clamps. Frankly for most work these clamps will eliminate the need for a jointer. I also use my planner as a surface jointer by shimming up warped boards with shims, hot melt glue, etc so the warped board won't rock. Once done, run iot through the planner and after a few passes it will have one surface without the warped surface. Now turn it over and that flat side will let you plane the other side so it ends up with two parallel sides and no warp. If a home workshop this is all you need....for heavy use or commercial use a Jointer is great IF you get one though get a long bed one so it can handle long boards. Those table top jointers are not good for longer boards and that being said, I have a hard time finding a use for them for a home hobby shop.
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One thing often recommended is to use a 1/4-inch straight bit to hog out most of the material before coming back with the dovetail bit. This saves wear-and-tear and stress on the dovetail bit.
MicroJig sells a mating straight bit to go with their dovetail bit with the matching yellow finish. They’re kinda hard to find, so I’d recommend using a 1/4-inch down-cut spiral bit - down-cut since you are cutting into plywood.
Of course this method requires extra setups since you are routing the same groove twice with two separate bits.
The way he does this in the video is quicker and somewhat more efficient if you don’t mind stressing the dovetail bit a little. And it obviously works just fine.
I’m just bringing it up since I have read multiple places that it is better to clear out most of the groove with a straight bit before making the dovetail cuts. So, whatever.
I love this jig. It’s going to be an early project once it gets warm enough in my garage to go out and “play”. 🙂
Yes, at 3:04 that shiny new dovetail bit was smoked like grandpaw's Sunday brisket.
Good advice. makes sense. The second pass with the dovetail is taking only smaller sections to the side so the second pass should prob be quick anyway.
I have a bosch set with a 12degree dovetail. Would that work with these 14deg dovetails? I know ideally you should match but not really finding any 12deg dovetail clamps near me.
Late to the convo, but you can always use your table saw or circular saw to run your line and get extra material out if, for some reason you don't have a straight bit. Not quite as effective but still works like a charm reducing the load on your bit. 👍
Hey Matt, I think I've told you before, I love, love, love your videos! Great info, skilled and experienced, inspiring and motivating, humble, honest, and humorous. It gets me thinking and questioning and practicing and learning. Even if I prefer a different product or method, your presentations are a great help and starting point. "If it's close, it's fine." That's my happy place! Thanks again! Added thanks to all the commenters for their priceless additional input and experience as well!
Speaking of help from other folks, I'm thinking your "scrap wood" has to be true (or jointed) on the side against the fence, so use the side with milling paint, or shave it, or joint it true, no? Not so sure this was emphasized enough for novice DIYers like me. Thanks!
The high fence way to use this is so darn obvious, it had never occurred to me. You rock.
Please use titles that tell viewers what they are going to see. There is enough clickbait that skilled professionals should steer clear of such titles. Just my 2c.
I agree. This title is just cringy.
Agreed 100%
but wait there's more!
99% of woodworkers agree with this inspired comment!
Agreed. Took a while to find this video cause of the title.
DUDE!! im so building one of these this weekend!! after a quick trip to my local depot and woodcraft!! love the videos, your a fantastic woodworking youtuber!! always so helpful and straght to the point!!
Nice to see you care about safety on your machines, and in the way you handle them.
Most guys on TH-cam don’t 👍 and the tips are great 😊
Bro, I've been praying for an easy tapering, jointing jog for my table saw. No way this came up in my feed. Instant sub. Please make more of these
I was looking for a very beginners video on woodworking. I’ve never done any woodworking, so I knew in the first 10 seconds this video was way beyond me, but I watched the whole video because of your shirt! I love The Chosen! Now I’ll have to find that beginner’s video and learn a few things so I can come back and watch your videos when they would actually be helpful to me. Thanks!
Marilee, Matt's videos are great, I am a subscriber to his channel I was also, and kinda still am, a beginner in wood working. Some other really great channels are Steve Ramsey's, James at Stumpy nubs, Tamar at 3x3custom, Rex Krueger. I learned a great deal from Matt and all these other creators. Good luck, and keep making sawdust
I've been a carpenter for years . Don't overthink things and don't be afraid to wing it once in awhile . You might surprise yourself and when you make something awesome just by making it up as you go, that's gaining major experience. These videos are great and God bless all of the men taking time to do it but it's borrowed knowledge. Build a birdhouse. Don't look it up just start . Cut 4 boards as your base and go. Do you.
I just received my Microjig clamps. Now I'm going to start with this jig, then the next build for me will be an outfeed-assembly table that will incorporate the grooves for the clamps. THANKS for your videos. These are going to be AWESOME.
Was a game changer. When I made my first one I was so broke I couldn’t afford clamps so I would use a couple wood blocks to screw into the plywood base. Still worked great for a super tight budget
I love the matchfit system. I haven't made this jig yet. I've seen several videos on it. But you made it look so much easier.
LOVE THAT SHIRT, (The Chosen to..lol) BROTHER! I have the same in long sleeves! Great tip, I'm going to need to try this..Love your tips and tricks, I'm new to woorworking, but love it and the tips help! Thank you!
I made one and it is awesome. Thank you
That inset TH-cam award in the bench is by far the best way I've seen one of those displayed haha. Awesome 🦖
Thanks. It took some thinking lol video here th-cam.com/video/CCnbT7qk9V0/w-d-xo.html
That is the best idea with multi use purposes and ideal for carrying or transporting to wherever you need to
Excellent project, so many possible uses. Thanks!!!
I used this principle last night, & it was a life saver! Thank you. :)
(I just screwed the board onto a straight edge, since I didn't have the right clamps, & only one piece to cut.)
This is a great idea if you need to straighten a board along it's length. If there's a twist or it's cupped then a jointer is necessary
I bought the Microjig kit that came with two dovetail clamps and a dovetail router bit. On the box it said it is best to remove some of the waste with a table saw. This makes it easier on the router bit and will extend the life of the bit.
Stair case stops for framing square work very well for that edge on plywood. Great video. I need to get some these clamps.
I literally JUST saw this in a woodworking book this morning! 😍
Love your content and love the chosen tee shirt, brother!
Thanks, Matt! Filing under "must build."
Whoa! Love that framing square fence.. Thanks..
This is awesome. You have some of the best tip/tricks and woodworking videos in general. Now I’m off to watch the cross cut sled video. Thanks for all the time you take to make these.
Very good advice, clear directions.
Matt, I have an in-progress project currently where I thought I needed a jointer and I thought I needed a tapering jig. This just solved for both of those problems. Double virtual fist bump! 👊👊
I see that Rep power rack in the corner, same coloring as mine. I already was enjoying your advice and tips, but seeing that is what solidifies that your my go to woodworking channel 🤣🤣 💯
Those clamps have a removable bolt on the end to turn the clamp around keeping it out of the cut path.
Ooh nice one mate. Quick and concise video that gets to the point. I like the jig, it's a great idea and the fact you show it on a jobsite saw (which a lot of beginner woodworkers have) is great.
Thank you. I was contemplating pulling the trigger on a jointer. Now I don't need one. Subscribed!
Really enjoyed your video and now am going to watch your crosscut sled vid.
You've just saved me quite a bit of money that I was going to spend on a jointer/thicknesser, and you've saved me some space in my small house as well. I think I'll use some of the money saved to buy some aluminium T-tracks and put them on the sled. They should be more durable than the plywood grooves.
Love the message on your t-shirt... subtle and so true!
Howdy Mr. 731....
Great video. I use a sled very similar. These are extremely easy to build and work great. A definite accessory every woodworker should have.
Great tips on the jig. Thanks buddy.
Excellent jig, fantastic description of use and options.
Love Microjig... Capabilities are endless!!
Great stuff. Well explained, simple enough, versatile to use. Thanks again for the content
You're phenomenal! I've been looking for options to avoid having to buy another piece of equipment as I'm onna budget and in a small work space. THANK YOU!!
Great idea, a useful TH-cam jig I actually want to make.
Holy smokes, 4:47 is EXACTLY what I've been looking for so that I can cut risers for a simple wheelchair ramp. I can get really close cutting by hand with a circular saw, but a jig makes this quick and on the money.
cool project idea. well explained and I can now see many uses for this.
well I never thought I'd buy something via affiliate marketing, but I've been wanting to build tapered leg tables and chairs for quite some time now. Liked, subbed, AND video saved for future projects!
Another awesome video - I'm a newbie woodworker and using a scrap piece of MDF shelving just built the fence model. I like that you used a hand router rather than a nice big router table which many of us amateurs don't have. Since I have the same DeWALT 7491 saw I am also building the miter slot version since the job site saw fence is kinda iffy. In fact, it would be awesome if you could do a video on how to make that saw and fence as accurate as possible. At any rate, I bought the starter set of MICRJIG clamps and dovetail bit and just ordered four more clamps - and your video was so helpful in educating me as to how great this system is. Thanks, Larry
Here's a tutorial on setting up a jobsite saw for woodworking. She uses an older saw than yours, but she specifically recommends the one you have as the replacement for it since hers isn't made anymore. But they share a lot of the same features, so it will probably be of some use: th-cam.com/video/22oqr6o5z-w/w-d-xo.html
I think he has the model down from the 7491 with 8" blade
OK - maybe so...
I made something like this. Instead of routing grooves for clamps, I just attached some toggle clamps to the board. It worked perfect for what I was doing.
Well I have my afternoon planned out! Thanks Matt!
I love watching your videos. Not so much for the woodworking info (although that's the reason I first found you), but to see what your t-shirt will say. Keep it up, brother.
Thank you Ted! 👊🏻
I can see the glitter in the glowing pieces
Looks incredibly useful, I'll have to give it a shot! The purpose of the width-wise dovetail grooves seems clear, but what's the purpose of the length-wise grooves?
I did something similar to what you have made. I used a piece of plywood with a factory edge 4 feet long that goes against my tablesaw fence, then ran two T - tracks at 90 degrees to the fence that is about 9 inches long. used two of the 2 1/2 bolts for the t track with a piece of plywood that runs parallel with the tablesaw fence. I use that to "bolt" down the piece i want to have a straight cut on. works pretty good surprisingly. it's very basic just to make a clean straight cut on some lumber. slowly getting business / work area organized then i'll worry about my channel and other things.
Great video! But if you can afford a beginner level jointer then get one. it is good to have a jointer too.
Love the micro jig table
Dude! I dig this jig!
Really diggin ur videos. I’ve built a couple of your tool carts and love em. I wanna build one of these next.
Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!
Wow that's awesome. Thanks for the video.
Such a sweet jig! Will be building this one for sure. Thanks for sharing with the community!
Awesome jig Matt thanks for simplifying it!!
This is the best video ever. You are amazing
Kool dat thanks. God bless.
A tiny bit of math and angled cuts are possible too, I've never thought of something like this, really cool
Great video. I never thought you could build such a versatile jig!
Lovely video and a handy jig.
Thanks, i will make my working table with your dovetail tips instead of buying t-track. 👍
Merci pour cette astuce. Thanks for the trick
I made one about 3 months back. It was a game changer. Not as thought out as yours since I made it in 10 minutes but still a great idea.
A pretty clever sled
Made mine a few years ago with a 3/4" wide strip glued to the bottom to use the miter slot and keep the fence out of the picture. Added a second one on the other side of the blade to get zero clearance cuts ... and to support longer boards cut at almost angle you desire.
I’m a fan of your shirt!🙌🏻
Excellent, thank you sir!
Great video and nice banner behind you 👍
realy good jig. i live in Philippine so could be a problem gettins the Dovetail clamps
This was an awesome video! Thanks!
Excellent vid! I made a shorter one of these the other day and got crazy tear out in the cross grain dovetail grooves. Same exact technique as you (different straight edge). How are you not getting this with your demonstration here?? Did you seal the face grain first?
One thing I saw on another video, glue a piece of wood for the miter track first, then use that as a guide to rip down the jig on the table saw , and that will line up the miter track parallel to the jig.
I love your Tshirt.
Great video! Nice shirt! Keep it up...
Thanks!
I've really enjoyed your videos, thanks! QUESTION? Could one use a band saw instead of a table saw?
beginner here sir.im gonna try to use toggle clamps instead,pls stop me if its dumb idea.thanks again for the video
I’ve used this trick before but never made a permanent jig. This looks really handy and I love the other uses. If you had to straight line rip a board would you pull this out or use the track saw?
I grab this on shorter boards every time. If it is longer than 5 or 6 feet, I'd grab the track saw
Nice sled. I remember it from the last video. I think it’s worth a mention that if a person is gonna use a table saw for jointing jobs. It is worth getting the best saw you can afford, as well as a better quality blade for the task. Lots of budget saw out there not quite cutting at 90 degrees with the factory blade that came with the saw. Ask me how I know, lol? I still think I like the router method, but this sled opens up tapering options.
6:07 - One way to avoid this potential issue is to not route that dovetail groove clean through on that end of the board. Leave a 1/4” or so as a stop for the clamp arm 🤓💪
Great jig. I’m definitely making this
How timely. My small bench top jointer was not up for the task of jointing my 62” project. I think this’ll work it’s some care and we’ll thought out actions. Thanks
Useful jig, thank you for sharing
It seems like half of woodworking is making jigs, at least for beginners lol.
This is the best jig I’ve seen in quite a while. Thanks for the great video.
It's at least half the fun of woodworking lol
Great video Matt. Thanks for sharing it.
Very nice
Love this idea and can’t wait to try it.
Thanks, this is awesome, and the video explained everyrhing very clearly. Really like the quick presentation, and lack of fluff
This won’t replace the jointer if you need to flatten a face though
That's pretty slick
Thank you bro
I have been using the same setup for a couple of years now and it is great. It also make a great setup table to hold material with those clamps. Frankly for most work these clamps will eliminate the need for a jointer. I also use my planner as a surface jointer by shimming up warped boards with shims, hot melt glue, etc so the warped board won't rock. Once done, run iot through the planner and after a few passes it will have one surface without the warped surface. Now turn it over and that flat side will let you plane the other side so it ends up with two parallel sides and no warp. If a home workshop this is all you need....for heavy use or commercial use a Jointer is great IF you get one though get a long bed one so it can handle long boards. Those table top jointers are not good for longer boards and that being said, I have a hard time finding a use for them for a home hobby shop.
I think it could also serve as a planer sled as well! You could just put shims and use it to plane the face as well. This really does sounds perfect
Thats awesome
Awesome video, so making one of these!
Great video, thanks!
Great jig, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!