Thank you, Alberto...that's very meaningful to me coming from you. There are a lot of really good box joint jig videos on TH-cam...I just thought I give a demonstration of simple and versatile one that is easy to make, accurate and also allows for some work with kumiko.
Holy moly...this is the simplest and most elegant box joint jig setup I have seen, especially for those of us who don't have dado stacks! Thank you very much!
That's about as straight-forward a description of cutting box joints as I've ever seen. You really nailed this one, Stan! Must be the teacher showing through!
Thanks, Grant. I know there are a ton of box joint jig videos out there, but I thought I should show how to make a kumiko/box joint combo jig for people that are just getting started. I like multi-function jigs.
Thank you, Dimitris...coming from one of favorite TH-camrs...that means a lot to me. You can actually make box joints with this jig in 3/8" and 1/2" as well if you are needing even bigger joints...it just takes a few more passes per joint on the saw. For me...it's easier and faster to do them this way than to switch to a dado blade...especially with a SawStop where I need to switch the brake as well. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
I am blown away by the genius of this and will be making my own immediately! Never managed to get good joints with other methods so thank you for sharing this.
Very cool and simple jig. I am not into those ultimate jigs, I like them simple so I can get the job done. Your explanation was clear and to the point as well...
Stan, that was by far and away the clearest demonstration of how these box joint jigs work. I'm at last tempted to have a go myself! Thanks mate, that was really helpful and fun to watch! Cheers mate.
Hello Mark! I would definitely encourage you to have a go at making box joints. They are really strong and with a jig fairly simple to make. Don't look quite as good as dovetails...but if you they are mostly hidden...it's a good what to go!
Thanks so much...I'm really pleased with how it came out. I just bought a new thin kerf blade and all I needed to do was unscrew the first fence attachment and make another template...super easy!
@@heyimamaker Go for it! They aren't that hard once you set up the jig...they look cool in my opinion...and they are super strong.
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Hello my friend. Practical and useful very nice technique. I recorded this technique. Someday I will definitely use this technique. Thank you for giving ideas and sharing. Man, stay healthy. Great greetings. Best regards.
Brilliant, just what I’ve been looking for and so easy to make! I’ve tried the various homemade routing jigs with mixed results but looking forward to trying this when my saw new table arrives tomorrow, can’t wait to try it out, thank you for sharing much appreciated 👍🏻
Thank you, Richard...I think with some thought a lot of what we do in the shop can be pretty simple. Mostly, I'm just a product of a lot of trial and error and a whole lot of try...
its like you read my mind, my current box joint router jig burnt out my bits the other day, so i ordered some stock aluminium stock to make 2 different key sizes. I can see what i'm up to this week 😀
Thanks, Shaun! I hope you do give this a shot and let me know how it works...better yet...make a video of it! If you do, share a link and I´ll post it in the description.
Thank you for sharing your techique! I don't have a table saw (...maybe Santa will remember!), but I have a DIY router table and I will use your technique today. Excellent presentation!
Thank you...I made the one on the left and did a video of it...here's a link th-cam.com/video/hgOSmE2ukY0/w-d-xo.html I built the cabinet as well it's here th-cam.com/video/ujygazh-Ezo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, my friend! I find the fit should be snug...but, not too tight or else it will be hard to glue up the joint. If the fit is too tight you can just sand a very small amount off of the single key.
Really love this, is there a demo for the keys? I prefer the bigger size but it looks more complicated? Thank you! I really want to make boxes and am not too fond of mitre joints, also have a table saw ( but not a sled!)
Hi Kathryn...thanks for the comment. I definitely recommend making a sled. I'm a big fan of jigs and they seem to lend a lot of speed and precision to my work. The key for this jig is not hard to make...you will just need to cut some scrap of hardwood (I actually used aluminum stock) that is the same thickness and the width of your tablesaw blade. For 1/8" box joints you'll only need the single key. For 1/4" box joints you will need to glue a short piece of the scrap to a longer piece. The double thickness part will be 1/4" and the single thickness part is 1/8" and will still fit in the kumiko jig slots. Thanks again.
Good alternative instructional video on getting by with only one blade. I did not hear it mentioned or see it mentioned in the "show more" drop-down, but to be concise, you have a top-cut blade installed into your table saw and not a combination blade or any other type of blade, correct?
Excellent jig, visuals and explanations. Your sample seems so perfectly fitted that it looks like it could become too tight once glue is added, particularly with 1/8" fingers. I like Titebond 3 for the longer working time but wondering if moisture swelling could make the joints too tight to easily assemble. Have you ever had that problem? If so, can you suggest a fix?
Hi Kat...you are right...the joints are tight...but not too tight. If they are the best fix is to add a piece of tape to the key...that will make the fingers just a tiny bit smaller and make the fit better if you are struggling to get the joints glued up. Always best to use a test piece before you cut your stock.
Thank you, Pascal. I hope that I can share back to this community of makers just a little bit for all of the great ideas and inspiration that I receive from everyone else.
They do not have to be exact...you can have them a little thinner to allow for glue up. You just can have them be larger...then they won't fit together
You could...you would need to make a key that was half inch for the first cut...then go back to a single key and make multiple passes like I did on the quarter inch fingers
Nice tight fitting joints and very delicately thin wood panels. That is some beautifully patterned wood. It's not ordinary pine, what species is it please?
@@JohnColgan. This is pretty common building material wood here...I like to salvage old stuff with straight grain that has dried for years. I just think it is a pretty wood.
Sorry...I read that wrong last night...the top of each piece gets cut the same way...that way there is a finger or a groove on both ends of the same side. To do that though you will need to put the outside of the box out on one end and toward the fence on the other.
Equally spaced fingers anyone?... measure the width of your wood and divide it by the number of fingers required. Measure and cut one finger template and position it on your fence according to your preferred layout. I find it works best if you make your first cut at each end working towards the middle as any slight difference in over/under cuts ends up exactly matching it's corresponding piece.
Am I missing something, or can this jig be used to cut many different sized box joints just by moving the registration pin/s around?......multiples of 1/8" of course.... I believe that with a little thought and a couple of pins to play with, you could also likely make 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 etc as well....
I like this video but I feel like I missed a couple of things. #1 you didn't show how you make your keys. #2 you failed to show us how you cut your slot into the fence where you put the key. Thanks
It is just amazing how many box joints are shown on youtube being made, with the maker exclaiming "perfect fit" that never apply glue to the joint to see how tight they get with even a small amount of glue. Your joints would be next to impossible to assembly when they fit this tightly. You should watch "I Simply Built It" to get a clue on how to adjust your joints. You are providing incomplete information.
I'm very honest when I say this is the smartest box joint jig out there. I like to have the chance of multiple size with just one blade
Thank you, Alberto...that's very meaningful to me coming from you. There are a lot of really good box joint jig videos on TH-cam...I just thought I give a demonstration of simple and versatile one that is easy to make, accurate and also allows for some work with kumiko.
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Holy moly...this is the simplest and most elegant box joint jig setup I have seen, especially for those of us who don't have dado stacks! Thank you very much!
Thank you...I am pretty pleased with how it turned out...cheers
That's about as straight-forward a description of cutting box joints as I've ever seen. You really nailed this one, Stan! Must be the teacher showing through!
Thank you, Brent...it´s a pretty simple process really. I know there are some great, complicated jigs out there...I just don´t have a need for them.
Great idea to get two uses out of the same jig! I like the way yours has a replaceable key for different sizes. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Grant. I know there are a ton of box joint jig videos out there, but I thought I should show how to make a kumiko/box joint combo jig for people that are just getting started. I like multi-function jigs.
That was really cool ans smart! I was searching for a way to make bigger joints without a dado blade! Thanks for sharing this one!
Thank you, Dimitris...coming from one of favorite TH-camrs...that means a lot to me. You can actually make box joints with this jig in 3/8" and 1/2" as well if you are needing even bigger joints...it just takes a few more passes per joint on the saw. For me...it's easier and faster to do them this way than to switch to a dado blade...especially with a SawStop where I need to switch the brake as well. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
I am blown away by the genius of this and will be making my own immediately! Never managed to get good joints with other methods so thank you for sharing this.
Thanks so much...glad you liked the video...I hope that it is helpful to you.
Very smart way to make box joint. Thank you so much for sharing the useful idea
Thank you...it has been very helpful to me.
Just started looking at some of these box joint videos and this was nice, simple and clear, many thanks.
Thank you...I hope it helps.
Very cool and simple jig. I am not into those ultimate jigs, I like them simple so I can get the job done. Your explanation was clear and to the point as well...
Thanks, Harki...me either on the complicated jigs...this joint really is pretty simple...I like to keep it that way :-)
That's an elegant solution to cutting box joints without a dado stack or router.
Thank you!
Hola from Sunny Spain!
Copied your jig today with excellent results.
¡Muchas gracias!
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Came her because I am making a video on a box joint jig myself. I like your jig as well. I have now subscribed and hope you release more content soon.
Looking forward to your video. Finishing up a busy school year. Expect some new content before too long! Thanks
Just what I was looking for. I don't have a dado set and didn't want to have to get one just for this. Thanks!
Glad it will be useful to you...I've done a number of projects now and it's worked great every time.
Stan, that was by far and away the clearest demonstration of how these box joint jigs work. I'm at last tempted to have a go myself! Thanks mate, that was really helpful and fun to watch! Cheers mate.
Hello Mark! I would definitely encourage you to have a go at making box joints. They are really strong and with a jig fairly simple to make. Don't look quite as good as dovetails...but if you they are mostly hidden...it's a good what to go!
Good Day eh!!! That's a neat set up for box joints. It is super simple and that's impressive for me!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks, Mike! I try to keep things simple when I can!
Just Smart. I like the method. Simple, accurate and quick. Interesting thinking about the wood grain matching. Great video 👍
Thank you, Galen...I really appreciate that. I find in most of my wood working that simple...for me...is better in the long run.
This jig is so simple to setup and use, I really like it.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much...I'm really pleased with how it came out. I just bought a new thin kerf blade and all I needed to do was unscrew the first fence attachment and make another template...super easy!
@@StanCrafted Awesome, I really need to get a flat grind blade. I have wanted to do box joints for a while now.
@@heyimamaker Go for it! They aren't that hard once you set up the jig...they look cool in my opinion...and they are super strong.
Hello my friend.
Practical and useful very nice technique. I recorded this technique. Someday I will definitely use this technique. Thank you for giving ideas and sharing.
Man, stay healthy. Great greetings.
Best regards.
Thank you, my friend...you stay safe as well!
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Awesome job! Really clear instructions and a nice and nice simple jig to use. Great work!
Thanks so much!
You are such a great teacher! This is a great demonstration!
Aww...thanks so much!
Brilliant, just what I’ve been looking for and so easy to make! I’ve tried the various homemade routing jigs with mixed results but looking forward to trying this when my saw new table arrives tomorrow, can’t wait to try it out, thank you for sharing much appreciated 👍🏻
Thanks! Let me know how it goes for you.
@@StanCrafted I certainly will, I think you might have got me started on a new hobby after just watching your Kumiko video as well!
@@Rob-rp9bx It can be addictive... :)
I love how you make things look so simple. That jig is simply awesome! Another great video, sir!
Thank you, Richard...I think with some thought a lot of what we do in the shop can be pretty simple. Mostly, I'm just a product of a lot of trial and error and a whole lot of try...
Love the simplicity of this technique!
Thank you, John...it has worked out really well for me so far.
Very nice buddy! Such a creative design!
Thank you!
Very well done video and explanation 👍👏
Thank you!
its like you read my mind, my current box joint router jig burnt out my bits the other day, so i ordered some stock aluminium stock to make 2 different key sizes. I can see what i'm up to this week 😀
Thanks, Shaun! I hope you do give this a shot and let me know how it works...better yet...make a video of it! If you do, share a link and I´ll post it in the description.
What a perfect fit! This is some skillful work.
Thanks Shaun...it's really not that hard...jig does most of the work!
Thank you for sharing your techique! I don't have a table saw (...maybe Santa will remember!), but I have a DIY router table and I will use your technique today. Excellent presentation!
Thank you, Doc...I would think it would work just as well with a router...hope you get the tablesaw for Christmas though ;-)
Great video, love the pipes hanging behind you
Thank you...I made the one on the left and did a video of it...here's a link th-cam.com/video/hgOSmE2ukY0/w-d-xo.html I built the cabinet as well it's here th-cam.com/video/ujygazh-Ezo/w-d-xo.html
@@StanCrafted cool, I'll check it out
Great video and explanation. Thanks for posting.
Thank you, Jeff...that's kind of you.
Awesome box joint jig
Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment 😊
StanCrafted no worries. Keep up the great work
First of all, thank you very much for your sharing. Very helpful. do you leave the gaps in the blade thickness?
Thank you, my friend! I find the fit should be snug...but, not too tight or else it will be hard to glue up the joint. If the fit is too tight you can just sand a very small amount off of the single key.
Thank you very much for your valuable information, my friend. Greetings
Box joints are the bomb (do people even say that anymore?) Awesome jig and loved the demo of the two different sizes. Kudos!
Thanks! Guess I didn´t realize that Da Bomb ever went out of style lol...
@@StanCrafted Hahahaha. Good to know we're in the same boat on that one...
Nice and we'll taught. Thanks
Thank you, David...I appreciate that.
Really love this, is there a demo for the keys? I prefer the bigger size but it looks more complicated? Thank you! I really want to make boxes and am not too fond of mitre joints, also have a table saw ( but not a sled!)
Hi Kathryn...thanks for the comment. I definitely recommend making a sled. I'm a big fan of jigs and they seem to lend a lot of speed and precision to my work. The key for this jig is not hard to make...you will just need to cut some scrap of hardwood (I actually used aluminum stock) that is the same thickness and the width of your tablesaw blade. For 1/8" box joints you'll only need the single key. For 1/4" box joints you will need to glue a short piece of the scrap to a longer piece. The double thickness part will be 1/4" and the single thickness part is 1/8" and will still fit in the kumiko jig slots. Thanks again.
Good alternative instructional video on getting by with only one blade.
I did not hear it mentioned or see it mentioned in the "show more" drop-down, but to be concise, you have a top-cut blade installed into your table saw and not a combination blade or any other type of blade, correct?
Thank you...yes a top cut blade is best for clean cuts.
Nicely demonstrated Stan 😊 I will definitely make something similar after watching this 😊 ॐ
Thank you...it´s a pretty simple jig...but, it sure works well!
Clever. Do you need a box joint blade (flat cutting edge) or can you use normal combination blade on the table saw? TX
I used a regular combination blade. Probably not as good as a box joint blade...but, more than good enough for me. Thanks for watching.
@@StanCrafted excellent news. I believe I shall try this in the very near future. Thanks again!
Great video here man! I need to make that jig🤙🏻
Give it go! It´s pretty simple and makes a nice joint!
I must make one of these jigs.
Give it a go, Andy! I feel like it’s one of those things that will get better when more people try it and add their own ideas and upgrades.
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Briliant!!
Thank you, my friend
Excellent jig, visuals and explanations. Your sample seems so perfectly fitted that it looks like it could become too tight once glue is added, particularly with 1/8" fingers. I like Titebond 3 for the longer working time but wondering if moisture swelling could make the joints too tight to easily assemble. Have you ever had that problem? If so, can you suggest a fix?
Hi Kat...you are right...the joints are tight...but not too tight. If they are the best fix is to add a piece of tape to the key...that will make the fingers just a tiny bit smaller and make the fit better if you are struggling to get the joints glued up. Always best to use a test piece before you cut your stock.
2:31 is a great tip Stan and 6:16 too. Stay safe
Thank you, Pascal. I hope that I can share back to this community of makers just a little bit for all of the great ideas and inspiration that I receive from everyone else.
the first quarter inch cut, is that twice the thickness of the saw blade?
Yes it is...good eye!
Must the pins be exactly the same width as the thickness of the table saw?
They do not have to be exact...you can have them a little thinner to allow for glue up. You just can have them be larger...then they won't fit together
Can you use this setup to make larger box joints? Perhaps half inch or three quarter?
You could...you would need to make a key that was half inch for the first cut...then go back to a single key and make multiple passes like I did on the quarter inch fingers
Amazing!
Thanks so much!
Nice tight fitting joints and very delicately thin wood panels.
That is some beautifully patterned wood. It's not ordinary pine, what species is it please?
Hi John...thank you very much. That is one of my favorite woods...Douglas Fir. It is my state's tree.
We don't get such nice white woods on this side of The Pond,
Our pine likely still had leaves on it last month!
@@JohnColgan. This is pretty common building material wood here...I like to salvage old stuff with straight grain that has dried for years. I just think it is a pretty wood.
That's good video.
Thanks!
Nice!
Thank you very much. It has worked out well on a few projects for me so far.
Do you face the outside of the workpiece (box) "out" the same way all the time; no mater the end?
Hi Dan...yessir...I do!
Sorry...I read that wrong last night...the top of each piece gets cut the same way...that way there is a finger or a groove on both ends of the same side. To do that though you will need to put the outside of the box out on one end and toward the fence on the other.
I cut two sides together, just step one to the left then line up both on the key and cut.
That’s a great idea, mate. Thanks!
Equally spaced fingers anyone?... measure the width of your wood and divide it by the number of fingers required. Measure and cut one finger template and position it on your fence according to your preferred layout. I find it works best if you make your first cut at each end working towards the middle as any slight difference in over/under cuts ends up exactly matching it's corresponding piece.
I always wanted to know how this is done, I got a cigar box on my desk built this way that one day I want to copy.
It's a pretty easy way to do a joint...looks pretty good and is really strong. A good joint to copy.
Clever
Thanks
Am I missing something, or can this jig be used to cut many different sized box joints just by moving the registration pin/s around?......multiples of 1/8" of course....
I believe that with a little thought and a couple of pins to play with, you could also likely make 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 etc as well....
You are absolutely correct. I made them in 1/8th and 1/4th for the video, but I’ve also made them in 3/8th and 1/2 in as well.
@@StanCrafted could you demonstrate how in a video?
@@Monduras Hi Leon...I will do that when I get a little more time...life has me crazy busy right now
I need to get another table saw i think
You just can’t have too many tools...👍🏼
I like this video but I feel like I missed a couple of things. #1 you didn't show how you make your keys. #2 you failed to show us how you cut your slot into the fence where you put the key. Thanks
Can any body do this
Sure...give it a shot!
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It is just amazing how many box joints are shown on youtube being made, with the maker exclaiming "perfect fit" that never apply glue to the joint to see how tight they get with even a small amount of glue. Your joints would be next to impossible to assembly when they fit this tightly. You should watch "I Simply Built It" to get a clue on how to adjust your joints. You are providing incomplete information.
You didn't need the double spacer at all.
You really only need it for the first cut...it puts the pin over a tooth instead of a gap that way...after that it's just a single pin.
First thing I noticed here was the booger in your left nostril
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Great video bud you left out the key element and that is how to install the key! Thanks for nothing!
Your positivity is simply uplifting...thank you!
@@StanCrafted Your indirect sarcasm reflects who you truly are....sad
So Michael...in all seriousness...what would you call your "Thanks for nothing" comment?
Amazing!
Thank you, very much!