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John, could you mount this to a fence in some way and set various stops so when you get ready to drill the dowel holes for your second board they would line up perfectly with no measuring or marking???
Cool new toy, as far as the handle on top goes, I would think a pistol type grip might be more comfortable in the long run, but that also depends on how often you use it, well done
Ha made a little jig for that stuff in shop class Teacher was all about doing it by hand every time so you know how to do it, 8 bits of scrap later... worked every time. w
For people who are wondering the difference between domino and a dowel joint. There is none, when using 2 dowels. But even one small domino prevents wood from turning which one dowel doesnt prevent. Also dowels have to be presicely matched on each piece. Domino "biscuit" has a very small 1/64 play in it sideways which can be great when lining up pieces. But to mister Heisz I have to say: thats the best handheld diy joint-maschine i've seen, so great job! Looks also quite precise which cant be said to everyones equal attempts to do something like this.
I saw a stress test comparing dominos and dowels not too long ago. For whatever reason (maybe thickness of domino and/or how shallow they go “in”), the dominos failed only an only slightly higher load than pocket screws. Dowels, however, took a load for 4+ over pocket screws, and Al par 4 higher than dominos. So, if you’re using dominos for anything other than alignment, a dowel is apparently a much better choice.
@@Oops-IMeantToDoThat you are correct about the shallowness. But almost every test shows, the domino itself doesnt break but the wood around it. You have to leave enough material around the domino to be strong. And some people use really soft woods in their tests which doesnt correlate to real world if you use for example oak or walnut. At least I havent build any spruce furniture 😆
@@Oops-IMeantToDoThat also I recommend video from "woodcraftbysuman" youtube channel, about 6 months ago. He did good tests also where dominos werent any worse than dowels
I find yours one of the most inventive woodworking channels on TH-cam, especially when using raw materials from the scrap bin. I don't often have the confidence (or skills) to have a go but it doesn't prevent me from enjoying what you do.
This is the first "Domino replacement" I've seen on TH-cam that actually looks worth the trouble of making. I'd probably add marks or some other way to line it up to use something like the Beadlock floating tenons, too. The router bit for making the Beadlock tenon stock isn't crazy expensive.
This one is the most cleanest router trimmer convertion video i've watched. The video itself, the steps, the explanation, and the result, really are the cleanest. Awesome 👍👍👍👍
John, this is probably the most useful and best jig/tool builds I've seen on TH-cam. Definitely market the plans, this jig solves a lot of issues with other tools that I have.
Looking at the videos that have come in last 1year or so, I must say John is constantly raising bar of innovation and creativity in DIY and woodworking space!
I love how the occasional views of John’s workshop,shows that all of the cabinets, tables and drawers are obviously made by John. Overwhelming color of plywood (not a negative). It just demonstrates that you use what you make every day.
They have, Triton definitely has a dowel joinery tool similar to this. That said I've had bad luck with their products. John's will last longer than a Triton lol
John's prototype is better than most manufacturers ' finished market products! Thank you, John, for sharing your skills, experience and expertise with us mortals! ;)
That's really neat, I might have a go at making one for my DeWalt cordless router although I think that may have a thicker body. Of course it could easily be used for cutting mortise holes too just by sliding the tool between two initial holes.
Could always buy one of these Makita's just for it. I'm going to buy a second one and leave this one in the joiner.
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Wow, this is the best video you ever made. Not only the camera work is impressive but also the video editing and sound. Moreover, it is a brilliant project and an excellent realization. Hats off!
now we’re talking john, screw pocket holes, i like this much better. this is the way to go, and much stronger than pocket holes, plus dowels are much cheaper than screws. winning lol
Nice project John! I really like how you used that rubber to hold the unit in place! Yet another set of plans that I might have to get...........Thanks............. 👍👍😉😉
I use a PantoRouter for making dowel holes and recommend you get up cut spiral bits with plunge tips. They require a lot less force than straight bits.
btdga I was going to ask this question abt the appropriate bit so that it doesn’t burn when plunging. Would you happen to have and share a few examples of such bits?
I agree, using scraps is kind of a fun hobby all in and of itself. I recently had to dowel a few boards together, what a help this thing would have been. Very ingenious. I can see me making one of these with a cheap HFT trim router. Nice job!
John, that's a really nice prototype. Features to add would be to make the fence more like ones on plate jointers. That would allow the jig to accommodate larger diameter bits/dowels and centering of the dowel holes to the workpiece.
Thanks for another excellent project to add to my to-do list. I was taught dowels in the mid-1960's, and I've never really trusted anything else. In many cases something like this would be easier to use and more precise than the typical "dowel jig" & hand-held drill.
Nice job my man! This is invention as it’s finest. Also love the Robertson screws that you guys have up there in the great white north eh! So much better than a Phillips
Not concerned about the down arrows . Most of the dislikes couldn't make a " peanut butter sandwich". Have followed John's projects for some time, built the tablesaw fence from his plans which works really well and extremely affordable compared to manufactured ones on market. In our troubled times Covid19 and not knowing what the future holds for us, health wise and economically it's people like John and alot of other very talented people who put up videos like this to inspire the rest of us. Keep up the great work John and look after your health. That goes for any body else that might happen to read this. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!
I think some of those are expressing doubt about the overall usefulness of such a project. Let’s face it, an entry-level biscuit joiner is $60, one from DeWalt is less than $140. If this is about using a tool to build things, you are wasting your time / money to build something as complex as this. If you are into making tools, that’s cool. For this who want to do dowel joinery, a simple doweling jig, either store-bought or homemade will get you most of what this power version does. I’m not dissing the clever built, just questioning the ‘why’.
@@langrock74 I do understand your point but my perspective is that inventors invent even just for fun not always for saving money/time. Also, if you already have an old router or an old cutout tool you no longer use it could be repurposed for this use.
See the build article for more details: ibuildit.ca/projects/making-a-dowel-joiner/
▶️ Project plans for sale: ibuildit.ca/plans/
▶️ Patreon:
www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h
▶️ Join my Makers Mob for detailed build tutorials:
go.themakersmob.com/john-heisz-i-build-it/?via=ibuildit
John, could you mount this to a fence in some way and set various stops so when you get ready to drill the dowel holes for your second board they would line up perfectly with no measuring or marking???
Cool new toy, as far as the handle on top goes, I would think a pistol type grip might be more comfortable in the long run, but that also depends on how often you use it, well done
Very nice! Love it.
Ha made a little jig for that stuff in shop class Teacher was all about doing it by hand every time so you know how to do it, 8 bits of scrap later... worked every time.
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John, I am always amazed at how you seem to come up with these ideas and how you make them come to life!
For people who are wondering the difference between domino and a dowel joint. There is none, when using 2 dowels. But even one small domino prevents wood from turning which one dowel doesnt prevent. Also dowels have to be presicely matched on each piece. Domino "biscuit" has a very small 1/64 play in it sideways which can be great when lining up pieces.
But to mister Heisz I have to say: thats the best handheld diy joint-maschine i've seen, so great job! Looks also quite precise which cant be said to everyones equal attempts to do something like this.
I saw a stress test comparing dominos and dowels not too long ago. For whatever reason (maybe thickness of domino and/or how shallow they go “in”), the dominos failed only an only slightly higher load than pocket screws. Dowels, however, took a load for 4+ over pocket screws, and Al par 4 higher than dominos. So, if you’re using dominos for anything other than alignment, a dowel is apparently a much better choice.
@@Oops-IMeantToDoThat you are correct about the shallowness. But almost every test shows, the domino itself doesnt break but the wood around it. You have to leave enough material around the domino to be strong. And some people use really soft woods in their tests which doesnt correlate to real world if you use for example oak or walnut. At least I havent build any spruce furniture 😆
@@Oops-IMeantToDoThat also I recommend video from "woodcraftbysuman" youtube channel, about 6 months ago. He did good tests also where dominos werent any worse than dowels
I find yours one of the most inventive woodworking channels on TH-cam, especially when using raw materials from the scrap bin. I don't often have the confidence (or skills) to have a go but it doesn't prevent me from enjoying what you do.
This is the first "Domino replacement" I've seen on TH-cam that actually looks worth the trouble of making. I'd probably add marks or some other way to line it up to use something like the Beadlock floating tenons, too. The router bit for making the Beadlock tenon stock isn't crazy expensive.
100% this isn't far off from the festool domino. The youtube channel "Stumpy Nubs" did something similar.
@@ryandury and a little side to side movement and you are good to go
This one is the most cleanest router trimmer convertion video i've watched.
The video itself, the steps, the explanation, and the result, really are the cleanest.
Awesome 👍👍👍👍
John, this is probably the most useful and best jig/tool builds I've seen on TH-cam. Definitely market the plans, this jig solves a lot of issues with other tools that I have.
That is a really cool project John. Double thumbs up.
Double thanks!
Great project as always, but I loved that early screen transition when you walked into the wood storage.
DJ legion yeah, that was pretty sweet
Looking at the videos that have come in last 1year or so, I must say John is constantly raising bar of innovation and creativity in DIY and woodworking space!
I love how the occasional views of John’s workshop,shows that all of the cabinets, tables and drawers are obviously made by John. Overwhelming color of plywood (not a negative). It just demonstrates that you use what you make every day.
You're going to use this a lot and should be a lot of guys that will make this as it is so useful and not a hard build.
Ingenious,
Lee
Very clever. I’m surprised that no tool manufacturer has thought of this. I hope you refine this and make plans available.
They have, Triton definitely has a dowel joinery tool similar to this. That said I've had bad luck with their products. John's will last longer than a Triton lol
John I really appreciate your creative thinking. Thanks for helping those of us who don't think like that when it comes to woodworking.
John's prototype is better than most manufacturers ' finished market products! Thank you, John, for sharing your skills, experience and expertise with us mortals! ;)
John! I love how your brain works and your explanations really help me to understand your why. You are a great teacher!!!
Very nice John
One of your best projects yet. I can't wait to see the finished version.
Oh! That transition at 36 second! I see you!
Looking forward to the scrap bin follow up!
I saved this video all day until after dinner... and it was well worth it. Great build.
Not bad for a concept and prototype. I think you might have a winner there.
Really awesome John! 😃👍🏻👊🏻... looking forward to seeing you develop this further.
That's really neat, I might have a go at making one for my DeWalt cordless router although I think that may have a thicker body. Of course it could easily be used for cutting mortise holes too just by sliding the tool between two initial holes.
Could always buy one of these Makita's just for it. I'm going to buy a second one and leave this one in the joiner.
Wow, this is the best video you ever made. Not only the camera work is impressive but also the video editing and sound. Moreover, it is a brilliant project and an excellent realization. Hats off!
These are my favourite types of video. John building some type of shop machine. My favourite is the bandsaw blade sharpener.
now we’re talking john, screw pocket holes, i like this much better.
this is the way to go, and much stronger than pocket holes, plus dowels are much cheaper than screws.
winning lol
For a prototype, that's a mighty fine piece of work. Keep it up!
I didn't know until now but, this is exactly the video i wanted to see and just the right person to make it!
That's a really ingenious idea. No need to over complicate, does exactly what it's ment to do 👍
Wow! Even as a prototype it looks rock solid with plenty of years use in it. Great work.
Great idea, great tool, great video. Thanks, John.
Really nice production values. You have upped your game. Nice project too.
This has to be the first item that real interest me. Thanks, I liked the rubber to keep in router place, I would never thought of it.
Nice project John! I really like how you used that rubber to hold the unit in place! Yet another set of plans that I might have to get...........Thanks............. 👍👍😉😉
Very nice, the domino needs more competition
Hi John This and the new table saw both Perfect cant wait for the improved and refined build.
Excellent job again, John.
John .. just ignore those dislikers. Great project.
Another great project. Excellent idea. Thanks for posting the build.
Nice prototype John, Well done!👍
Nice little Project there John!
That is very clever. Much better than my Triton one
I just ordered a Milwaukee cordless trim router and after seeing this, it would be perfect! Can't wait until you make plans
Genial!! I appreciate all your projects! Greating and Happy Easter from Romania! Take care of you!
Another clever project John! Looks pretty handy
I use a PantoRouter for making dowel holes and recommend you get up cut spiral bits with plunge tips. They require a lot less force than straight bits.
btdga I was going to ask this question abt the appropriate bit so that it doesn’t burn when plunging. Would you happen to have and share a few examples of such bits?
Great prototype!
Your woodworking looks easy and simple with a lot of experience and skills.
Ingenious john. 👍
Sweet! What a great way to use up those "I might use it some day" scraps. Looking forward to plans.
I agree, using scraps is kind of a fun hobby all in and of itself.
I recently had to dowel a few boards together, what a help this thing would have been. Very ingenious. I can see me making one of these with a cheap HFT trim router. Nice job!
Great work! This looks better than the commercially available doweling joiners on the market today, and it's a heck of a lot cheaper!
that transition was sick
Looking good, John.
Thanks Kevin :)
Such a brilliant mind. Thanks John
John, that's a really nice prototype. Features to add would be to make the fence more like ones on plate jointers. That would allow the jig to accommodate larger diameter bits/dowels and centering of the dowel holes to the workpiece.
Nice job John! Thanks for sharing the build with us!💖👌👍😎JP
Nice idea John!
You never cease to amaze
Nice job John
Very cool. Plus, you have a nice little cordless router on hand.
Nice! That is going to be one very handy tool.
Awesome build John. I really like your tool builds.
I use dowels quite often. It's a somewhat tedious process with the dowel jig and drill. This seems to make quick work of the task. Nice, very clever.
Great work! You truly are a dwarven artisan who lives in Canada.
Thanks for another excellent project to add to my to-do list. I was taught dowels in the mid-1960's, and I've never really trusted anything else. In many cases something like this would be easier to use and more precise than the typical "dowel jig" & hand-held drill.
Simply amazing and something I would certainly love to build
I have no idea how many times I`ve proped something up & soon as I let go BANG
Nice job my man! This is invention as it’s finest. Also love the Robertson screws that you guys have up there in the great white north eh! So much better than a Phillips
awesome video. i bought a triton doweller a few years ago and it was total crap but your device looks much more accurate, thanks for sharing
I searched your videos and couldn't find one on making a dowel jig and that surprises me...
Nice prototype John, good stuff.
nice project, looks very practical
Love the idea, wanted to have something like this for years. Thanks for sharing
Very Nice John!
Simply amazing, great idea
Awesome tool and great work again! Greetings from Spain
John you nailed it 😂😂😂
Absolutely fabulous mate 👍
Very very smart sir. I love the look of the finished project. Well done.
Nice project John.👍👍👍
Wow great! I'm surprised there really isn't a commercial version of this.
Hi John your video are epic and tops, we appreciate the sharing of ideas. Great content thx again - MS from Calgary, AB stay well
Great Build
Not concerned about the down arrows . Most of the dislikes couldn't make a " peanut butter sandwich". Have followed John's projects for some time, built the tablesaw fence from his plans which works really well and extremely affordable compared to manufactured ones on market. In our troubled times Covid19 and not knowing what the future holds for us, health wise and economically it's people like John and alot of other very talented people who put up videos like this to inspire the rest of us. Keep up the great work John and look after your health. That goes for any body else that might happen to read this. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!
I like it. I've actually been looking for something like this.
Very cool I think you should go on with the refindments keep up the great contents thanks John
Looks awesome Jon! Also looks like something you could throw under a vaporous apparition.
Its great work man. Thank you
Parabéns..., adorei ver seu trabalho e seu criatividade, mas vou fazer uma destas hoje mesmo!!!
Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷
Congratulations for job. Regards. Reginaldo Bonin from Curitiba - Brazil.
Great job!
What kind of a person would give this build a “dislike”? Really, can you do better? John, what can I say, other than AWSOME!!!!!!
people with dominos
Haters gonna hate
This cat is very resourceful... I always like watching his videos... I'm with y'all on the thumbs down 👍
I think some of those are expressing doubt about the overall usefulness of such a project. Let’s face it, an entry-level biscuit joiner is $60, one from DeWalt is less than $140. If this is about using a tool to build things, you are wasting your time / money to build something as complex as this. If you are into making tools, that’s cool. For this who want to do dowel joinery, a simple doweling jig, either store-bought or homemade will get you most of what this power version does. I’m not dissing the clever built, just questioning the ‘why’.
@@langrock74 I do understand your point but my perspective is that inventors invent even just for fun not always for saving money/time. Also, if you already have an old router or an old cutout tool you no longer use it could be repurposed for this use.
You are a mad genius
Very Nice work
wow that was amazing great video. You made something out of scrap wood that i would rather use than a domino
Thanks :)
I really like it great job
A great project well done
Love the cut transition at 0:36
a good job john.
Best idea!
that transition though 🤙🏼