advice when gluing / clamping, use one or 2 scrap pieces of wood to clamp down the work piece to the table top while drying. You never have any issues with work not being 100% flat, just using clamps alone can make the work piece bow or warp from pressure of clamps. I bought the same jig, it works fine.
$12? then I took a look at how old the video is. 3 years later it's $24 on Amazon. Still a good value I think for someone who is not going to make dowels on a regular basis or is not a woodworker. Great video but although I know your being careful please, everyone, use a push stick on a table saw.
Thanks for the comment. It went well but the project is taking a lot longer than I thought. Ill have a video out in a few weeks. I really like the dowel jig.
I just bought the same one and works perfectly I was surprised because most jigs I buy don’t work that good, I can see now to carefully drill so that the brass guides don’t wear out real fast, thanks for the video
You got a great deal, I bought the same kit and I paid 30 dollars for it about 5 years ago and I use it for every panel glue-up, and yes I have a biscuit cutter but this is more accurate for me. Of course, I bought the biscuit jointer from harbor freight tools not very accurate at all lots of play in it so the lineup sucks.
I thought that overall the kit was good. As a newbie though, I thought the dowels that came with it were still fitting a little loose even though I used the appropriate jig. Just like he said, there was some play. My other issue was that the jig does not really act as a clamp on the wood. You have to have your hand brace it even though it butts up to the wood. A clamp of some sort would be helpful to reduce movement once you start drilling.. Overall still a good kit but I think I am going to find another jig.
for panels, it is not bad. for Tee or Ell is is a pain. Not having set-up marks is a negative. Getting the guide centered on a target line is...well 💩💩
You wouldget much better results by using a bench vise. You may get better results by holdong the jig parallel to the board, instead of perpendicular. This youtube video demonstrates the proper usage of the jig: Milescraft 1309 DowelJigKit & 1319 JointMate - How to use a Milescraft Dowel Jig, found here: th-cam.com/video/QALncuFuEgk/w-d-xo.html may be helpful. If I were joining those beautiful boards, I would definitely view this video first. Thanks for sharing.Good luck!
how do you use this to drill the other end, if it is a flat surface and not at a 2inch side like that? For example the broad side of a book shelf that a shelf it attaching to (hope that makes sense).
If im understanding correct the easiest way to do that would be use the dowel jig to drill a hole in one piece. Place a marking dowel (comes with the kit. part 13 in manual) in the hole you just made and press it against the joining piece. This will leave a mark where you need to drill with the dowel jig. Not easy to explain in a comment but check this manual. www.milescraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1309-1359-DowelJigKit-Manual.pdf
advice when gluing / clamping, use one or 2 scrap pieces of wood to clamp down the work piece to the table top while drying. You never have any issues with work not being 100% flat, just using clamps alone can make the work piece bow or warp from pressure of clamps. I bought the same jig, it works fine.
$12? then I took a look at how old the video is. 3 years later it's $24 on Amazon. Still a good value I think for someone who is not going to make dowels on a regular basis or is not a woodworker. Great video but although I know your being careful please, everyone, use a push stick on a table saw.
Thanks for sharing this...something I'm sure, that resonates with many of us.
Looking fwd to hearing how your glue-up goes!
Thanks for the comment. It went well but the project is taking a lot longer than I thought. Ill have a video out in a few weeks.
I really like the dowel jig.
I just bought the same one and works perfectly I was surprised because most jigs I buy don’t work that good, I can see now to carefully drill so that the brass guides don’t wear out real fast, thanks for the video
You got a great deal, I bought the same kit and I paid 30 dollars for it about 5 years ago and I use it for every panel glue-up, and yes I have a biscuit cutter but this is more accurate for me. Of course, I bought the biscuit jointer from harbor freight tools not very accurate at all lots of play in it so the lineup sucks.
Watch the milescraft instruction video first and you will get great results
I thought that overall the kit was good. As a newbie though, I thought the dowels that came with it were still fitting a little loose even though I used the appropriate jig. Just like he said, there was some play. My other issue was that the jig does not really act as a clamp on the wood. You have to have your hand brace it even though it butts up to the wood. A clamp of some sort would be helpful to reduce movement once you start drilling.. Overall still a good kit but I think I am going to find another jig.
for panels, it is not bad. for Tee or Ell is is a pain. Not having set-up marks is a negative. Getting the guide centered on a target line is...well 💩💩
Just got mine in the mail today. Turned out ok but wish I would have watched this video first.
You wouldget much better results by using a bench vise. You may get better results by holdong the jig parallel to the board, instead of perpendicular.
This youtube video demonstrates the proper usage of the jig:
Milescraft 1309 DowelJigKit & 1319 JointMate - How to use a Milescraft Dowel Jig,
found here: th-cam.com/video/QALncuFuEgk/w-d-xo.html may be helpful.
If I were joining those beautiful boards, I would definitely view this video first. Thanks for sharing.Good luck!
Can you do a 45 degree bevel or miter dowel joint with this jig?
You’ll probably need the pocket joiner that they make as well
how do you use this to drill the other end, if it is a flat surface and not at a 2inch side like that? For example the broad side of a book shelf that a shelf it attaching to (hope that makes sense).
If im understanding correct the easiest way to do that would be use the dowel jig to drill a hole in one piece. Place a marking dowel (comes with the kit. part 13 in manual) in the hole you just made and press it against the joining piece. This will leave a mark where you need to drill with the dowel jig.
Not easy to explain in a comment but check this manual.
www.milescraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1309-1359-DowelJigKit-Manual.pdf
@@carolinaworkshop7091 Makes sense, thanks!
Thanks nice to see all its good and minor bad stuff.
At $12USD have you replaced it yet due to wear and tear?
I have not replaced it but I dont really use it. I think a cheap biscuit jointer is a much better purchase.
How do you center the 1/4 and 5/16 hole?
What kind of track saw is that
Wen
@@carolinaworkshop7091 thank you
How do you use the jig for 1/4"? Thanks
The smallest dowel hole in the jig is 1/4 inch so the thinnest material you could use this for would have to be significantly larger than 1/4 inch.
It works well on 1/2” you really wouldn’t need dowels on anything smaller than 1/2”
You got that whole kit for $12?
The kit was 21 dollars.