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I made one of those sled last year. It was recommended not cut the short grooves all the way thru. It's best to stop short of cutting thru by 1/4" so there is no possible way of accidentally exposing the metal part of the clamp to the saw blade bc it's often blocked from view by the work piece.
I’ve seen it done that way. I much prefer the through cut. Because there have been a few times where I needed every bit of that groove to safely clamp something down. Just gotta be thorough and check it
@@rhettdunn8788 I'm a beginner as title suggested. Pro's do things differently. hahaha. No matter how careful I am, all it takes is one slip up. For that reason, my pocket hole jig has two more holes on the bottom. I have plenty slip ups (non safety related) on table saws.
This may be the best page for a beginning woodworker, i.e. me, that I’ve come across over the last year. No BS, no flash, just real, practical advice, observations, and plans. Thank you. 👊
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. 👍
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!!
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!
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.)
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
Great video and excellent technique: fast, clear. One question, won't those clamps pull the plywood apart, ruining the grooves? Does it require special plywood with no voids?
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 🤣🤣 💯
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.
Thanks for sharing! I am very new to woodworking and I'm looking for things to make the process easier and safer. I made this fixture and it works great. I made a video of the process and tagged your video in it. Thanks again!
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.
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.
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! 👊👊
Thanks, Matt. Quick question: if you're jointing but not tapering, how do you ensure a perfect right angle between the long edge and the end of the piece? Don't you need a fence at the end of the jig to butt the piece up to?
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.
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
You can also unscrew the set screw at the top of those clamps and flip the clamp direction, making it impossible to hit the blade. It'll still provide plenty of clamping pressure in reversed orientation.
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!
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.
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.
I always “pre-glue” end grain since end grain absorbs more. I apply the glue, wait 5 mins to dry, then apply final glue. I believe this makes for a stronger glue joint
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
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!!
I just watched this video......Fantastic....... gonna have to build one and get a few of those clamps. THANKS I subscribed, now I'm going to see what other videos interest me.
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?
I made a 12" wide plywood and installed 2 t-tracks across the width. I then use a couple of Rockler style hold down clamps to hold the wood in place. There is no worry about hitting the end of the clamp. I make my Rockler-style clamps using plywood and toilet bowl bolts and knobs. If I hit the clamps - no big deal.
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.
Great, simple build!! Did mine today and am very satisfied with this new “tool”. I used my own 14 degree dovetail bit and set depth exactly at 3/8”. The groove seems a little sloppy, about 1/16” play in bottom of dovetail. Is there any difference between my standard 14* bit and Microjigs 14* bit?
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?
How do you ensure the board is square on the clamp side? Do these clamps have a pin or something or are you squaring the board up off video? Im new to this wood working thing so trying to understand, thank you!
Wow, your channel has grown! I was subscribed before COVID but stopped woodworking primarily due to back/neck issues shortly thereafter. About the time I quit, you had made the decision to go "all in" on your channel. I am happy to see you with 437,000+ subscribers. I am thinking of gently coming back to woodworking. I'll be back. 😁
This is a really nice and elegant solution, thanks!. Since I don't own those fancy dovetail clamps I considered a less spectacular version with aluminum t-tracks mounted in those grooves and using regular track guide clamps instead. Obviously, the perpendicular grooves would have to stop a couple of cm/inches before the cutting zone and the clamps would need to be inserted from the fence side. Do you think this is a legit alternative for this jig?
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
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.
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.
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I made one of those sled last year. It was recommended not cut the short grooves all the way thru. It's best to stop short of cutting thru by 1/4" so there is no possible way of accidentally exposing the metal part of the clamp to the saw blade bc it's often blocked from view by the work piece.
I’ve seen it done that way. I much prefer the through cut. Because there have been a few times where I needed every bit of that groove to safely clamp something down. Just gotta be thorough and check it
@@rhettdunn8788 I'm a beginner as title suggested. Pro's do things differently. hahaha. No matter how careful I am, all it takes is one slip up. For that reason, my pocket hole jig has two more holes on the bottom. I have plenty slip ups (non safety related) on table saws.
@@ipick4fun27 Your way is superior regardless of what the pro's do. Eliminating significant hazards is always the best way.
@@guyincognito. you've used both sleds?
I'm confused if you cut the grooves shower the metal will stick out farther can you please explain
This may be the best page for a beginning woodworker, i.e. me, that I’ve come across over the last year. No BS, no flash, just real, practical advice, observations, and plans. Thank you. 👊
Wow, thanks!
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. 👍
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!!
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!
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.
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
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?
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!
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 😊
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.
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 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 also put a grove in the end to add a removable stop block for when I'm using this as a sled to flatten a board in the planer.
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
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
Very good advice, clear directions.
Just built one today following your video for my DWE7492, thank you so much! Love watching your videos! :)
I really like your channel and I wish you would do more projects. A lot of the projects you do like the mallets with coins are inspiring.
Great idea! Thank you my brother. 👍
Hi from the UK, excellent idea, going to try one of these as I don't have a jointer!
Great video and excellent technique: fast, clear. One question, won't those clamps pull the plywood apart, ruining the grooves? Does it require special plywood with no voids?
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 🤣🤣 💯
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! 👊🏻
Thanks for sharing! I am very new to woodworking and I'm looking for things to make the process easier and safer. I made this fixture and it works great. I made a video of the process and tagged your video in it. Thanks again!
Love the message on your t-shirt... subtle and so true!
Made one years ago. It is good for edge jointing. Flattening a face with a jointer is a help if set up properly.
That is the best idea with multi use purposes and ideal for carrying or transporting to wherever you need to
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.
Excellent project, so many possible uses. Thanks!!!
Thank you. I was contemplating pulling the trigger on a jointer. Now I don't need one. Subscribed!
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.
The high fence way to use this is so darn obvious, it had never occurred to me. You rock.
Really enjoyed your video and now am going to watch your crosscut sled vid.
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
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! 👊👊
Thanks, Matt. Quick question: if you're jointing but not tapering, how do you ensure a perfect right angle between the long edge and the end of the piece? Don't you need a fence at the end of the jig to butt the piece up to?
I have this same question!
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 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.
I've really enjoyed your videos, thanks! QUESTION? Could one use a band saw instead of a table saw?
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...
Whoa! Love that framing square fence.. Thanks..
This is awesome. I'm learning more from you than all of the other vids I've been watching combined!
You can also unscrew the set screw at the top of those clamps and flip the clamp direction, making it impossible to hit the blade. It'll still provide plenty of clamping pressure in reversed orientation.
OK those dovetail clamps are amazing. I had no idea those were even a thing!
Love your content and love the chosen tee shirt, brother!
Tip on preventing the clamps from hitting the saw blade. Put #6 pan head screws on the end of the dove tail channels as a stop for the clamps.
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!
I made one and it is awesome. Thank you
Great tips on the jig. Thanks buddy.
The value of a jointer is face jointing. Edge jointing is easy to do in a number of different ways.
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.
Excellent jig, fantastic description of use and options.
I literally JUST saw this in a woodworking book this morning! 😍
I love this, you are a great man.
This is an awesome jig, I am going to make one today.
cool project idea. well explained and I can now see many uses for this.
Great build! I never thought about using it as a high fence….great idea!!! 😎👊🏽
Maybe add an L fence attachment...
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.
I always “pre-glue” end grain since end grain absorbs more. I apply the glue, wait 5 mins to dry, then apply final glue. I believe this makes for a stronger glue joint
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
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!!
I just watched this video......Fantastic....... gonna have to build one and get a few of those clamps. THANKS
I subscribed, now I'm going to see what other videos interest me.
Thanks for the sub!
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?
Really diggin ur videos. I’ve built a couple of your tool carts and love em. I wanna build one of these next.
I made a 12" wide plywood and installed 2 t-tracks across the width. I then use a couple of Rockler style hold down clamps to hold the wood in place. There is no worry about hitting the end of the clamp. I make my Rockler-style clamps using plywood and toilet bowl bolts and knobs. If I hit the clamps - no big deal.
realy good jig. i live in Philippine so could be a problem gettins the Dovetail clamps
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.
This is the best video ever. You are amazing
Awesome jig. I'll be making one soon.
Great stuff. Well explained, simple enough, versatile to use. Thanks again for the content
Great, simple build!! Did mine today and am very satisfied with this new “tool”. I used my own 14 degree dovetail bit and set depth exactly at 3/8”. The groove seems a little sloppy, about 1/16” play in bottom of dovetail. Is there any difference between my standard 14* bit and Microjigs 14* bit?
Thanks, Matt! Filing under "must build."
Love Microjig... Capabilities are endless!!
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
How do you ensure the board is square on the clamp side? Do these clamps have a pin or something or are you squaring the board up off video? Im new to this wood working thing so trying to understand, thank you!
Yes! I love the Matchfit gear! Thanks Jesus dude, nice video.
I’m a fan of your shirt!🙌🏻
Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!
Great video! But if you can afford a beginner level jointer then get one. it is good to have a jointer too.
Wow, your channel has grown! I was subscribed before COVID but stopped woodworking primarily due to back/neck issues shortly thereafter. About the time I quit, you had made the decision to go "all in" on your channel. I am happy to see you with 437,000+ subscribers. I am thinking of gently coming back to woodworking. I'll be back. 😁
This is a really nice and elegant solution, thanks!. Since I don't own those fancy dovetail clamps I considered a less spectacular version with aluminum t-tracks mounted in those grooves and using regular track guide clamps instead. Obviously, the perpendicular grooves would have to stop a couple of cm/inches before the cutting zone and the clamps would need to be inserted from the fence side. Do you think this is a legit alternative for this jig?
Great idea, a useful TH-cam jig I actually want to make.
Great video and nice banner behind you 👍
This was an awesome video! Thanks!
beginner here sir.im gonna try to use toggle clamps instead,pls stop me if its dumb idea.thanks again for the video
Was the router guide an after market product or the one that came with the router? I liked the design of this one in the video. Thanks!!
Lovely video and a handy jig.
Thanks, this is awesome, and the video explained everyrhing very clearly. Really like the quick presentation, and lack of fluff
Thanks, i will make my working table with your dovetail tips instead of buying t-track. 👍
Great video. Very awesome. I'm gonna make one.
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
What are the two long tracks 2" in used for? Just another clamping option?
Merci pour cette astuce. Thanks for the trick
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.
I can see the glitter in the glowing pieces
What was the long dovetail used for? I don't remember seeing you use the long dovetail.
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.