Steve, great presentation style. Little details that show you are a natural teacher (you want this clean side, not this chipped out side). Humor (11.8mm is somewhere between 11-12mm...almost fell out of my US based chair). I bought your plans and should have it done this evening! Thanks much. After 20 box joint vids, this is the one.
I built this jig and have now used it to make two different sized box joints. It really takes some patience to get the setup right but as you say, once it's setup correctly, you're done. I absolutely love it. Thank you Steve for sharing your wisdom.
Forgot I’d made this about 18 months ago, dug it out and made a sliding divider drawer for my workshop cabinet, worked a treat!! Many thanks again Steve
Hi Steve. About five years ago I built a box joint jig for my table saw and dado set. I struggled with the setup every time I used it. I then built a jig for my router table and I'm not pleased with the quality of the joints it makes. I've watched a dozen, or so, videos on building box joint jigs, and yours is the one I'm building now. It is the most simple, straight forward design I've found.
I tried two other "simple box joint jigs" I found on TH-cam, both of which seemed simple but ended up being complicated or hard to build, or at least hard to build right. That is, hard for me to build right. After giving up on the second one I went browsing TH-cam videos again and came across this one. At first jt seemed complicated, especially because you were so careful and precise. But once I had watched the whole thing through I thought, "That's it?" Then I watched it again and thought, "Wow, it's really that simple." I drew it up and built it within a day, and I'll be damned if it didn't work right the very first time I used it. Of course I still need some practice but I already know it's going to work and work well. And yet it's so simple. Genius. Thanks for sharing!
I just made this jig - a really well explained job. As usual, I didn't listen (ask my wife) and the dual rails I made were both 0.4mm too skinny, result - misery. It didn't help that my 6 month old MDF had been in a wet shed, nor that my initial attempt at checking this came out perfectly and lulled me into a false sense of perfection, nor that I used a face board to avoid the split- out as described, but failed to use double sided tape and v thin scrap, as I had neither, and the plate of ply I used slid on the face of the jig... you get the idea. Perfection is easier if everything is dry, neat, to hand, and you have all the ingredients. I expect years of practice helps. Every error leads to a better day, just don't do what I did - do what he did! I'll remake the jig after a visit to B&Q on Wednesday.
I just built one of these. There are a lot of "box joint jigs" on TH-cam. Some very basic, and some very complicated with gears and threaded rod. I liked this design as it was a simple sled, with interchangeable inserts for different box joints. Using the single blade (as I rarely use box joints over 1/2") works well, and with the simple screws was surprised how easy it was to dial in the perfect fit, and complexly repeatable. If i want to do a new size for some reason, very easy to grab a scrap of 3/4 ply and make up a new insert to suite. Well worth the effort.
"So, if you work in inches, 11.8 millimetres is somewhere between 11 and 12 millimetres!" I had to laugh, Steve; but I'm starting a copy of your brilliant jig right away!
You have changed my view of the universe. Until I saw this video I believed that in the world of box-joint jigs, "Simple" meant one size only, no variation, and "Versatile" or "Adjustable" meant incredibly complex to build and to use. I'm sorry that I can't go build one of these right now, but soon, very soon! Also, how have you been hiding your excellent channel? I thought I knew all the good woodworking channels on YT, and had grown tired of most of them, but here's a wealth of great content. Let the binge-watching begin. Thanks. It's great!
Hi Andrew, glad you are enjoying it. WRT exposure, it's not through lack of trying! You would need to ask YT's algorithms that question. If you use the plans, please consider a small donation to keep the channel going. Best wishes for your woodwork.
@@SteveMaskery I was unsuccessful in downloading the plans. I don't understand why one needs such strong encryption for this. I think I can make the jig from what you showed on the video, though. I'll send something for the coffers.
@@Andyloveswood I don't understand Andrew. It's not encrypted, it's a straightforward link. Lots of others have downloaded it successfully. But I do accept that, for whatever reason, you are having problems. If you email me, I will send them to you. steveATstevemaskeryDOTcoDOTuk
I've spent a few hours making this jig Steve. Thank you for sharing. I'm a learner down in New Zealand and wondering why my joints seem to be rather loose. Cheers for now.
>Absolutely brilliant. Out of all the videos I have seen on box saw joints, yours is the best and well explained. I will make one as it is so easy. Thank you.
Steve, your sense of humor, your ability to tell others to "get over yourself", your infectious smile, and your awesome finger joint jig, caused me to subscribe! That is a neat little jig you made. I'm from Mississippi, but, my Fisher roots come from Nottingham. So like you said, I have a Ridgid Table saw and a Freud Dado stack. If something comes up and you don't hear from me, just know I'm fighting primary liver cancer and am terminal. So stiff upper lip old man and I will make comments. Daniel Fisher.
Just a few days ago, I thought to myself, "There has to be a way to make a box joint jig that would cut more than one size of joint. One of these days, I'll sit down and think about how to make one." I just stumbled across this video, and found you've done the thinking for me. Thank you for saving me a few brain cells : )
Just made this today! I got the tighest finger joints I've ever made! Once I figured out that bit between 11 and 12 mm, it was easy! Thanks for sharing this!
This jig is so clever. It really is a pain to set up a dado set for one box, plus as you mentioned, it is nice to be able to use the saw for other cuts without removing the dado. I will be building this jig soon. Thanks for sharing your design.
This is absolutely GENIUS! Why didn't I think of that all those years? Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea sir. The least I can do is to subscribe. Congratulations again!
Over the years I have made a few box joint jigs including a 1/2" box joint jig and an 1/8" finger joint jig and I like making jigs. I just got a 1/4" flat top 8" diameter blade and I made the Ultimate Universal Table saw No-Dado Joint Jig. I spent my time on it a used some fairly nice wood on it. I quickly adjusted the screws and started making perfect joints. For reference it's an Infinity blade that produces perfectly flat joint bottoms. Thanks.
That's great to hear, David. And thank you for referencing the blade. I know that Saxton do one, but FTG blades are not as easy to come by as they once were.
Dear Steve, I am really not a very good woodworker, but I can not tell you how much I enjoy playing about with wood, and during lock down it was my, and I am sure so many others, salvation. I have really enjoyed all your videos, but this one is something special. Your videos do not just happen, but must be the result of many long hours of preparing and then you top it all with a free plan! Thank you for your generosity Kindest Regards Chris
Thank you for Box Joint video... the best one I've come across. I used your design and integrated it into my table saw sled. Works great and is simple enough that it will be used. Kudos!
I look forward to making this. I had not realised you were back on TH-cam until this video popped up, now I have subscribed and have lots to catch up on. Nice to see you back. Tim
Just what I was looking for. I've been thinking how to do this for the last several days and here it is! Outstanding implementation. And three safety features are a very nice add.
Just found your video. Great to see a craftsman in a workshop and not a would be star working in an operating theatre. Very helpful and a great accurate jig. Thanks for sharing and I will be building one.
That blade guard is something... verry clever. I wacht manny videos but never see one till now. l'll make this jig soon. Thanks for free plans. Best regards.
made a version of this to fit on my table saw sled... Brilliant, thanks! I need to probably make the whole thing slightly wider, in order to compensate for wider boards, but for now, it's working well.
Thanks Steve. I've tried to build other box joint jigs in the past and the results are never quite perfect. The best thing about this is how easy it is to micro-adjust not only the width of the slot but also the start point for the first slot, meaning you can get the top edges of the 2 work pieces perfectly flush, as well as being able to tune the snugness of the fit to your own personal preference. Brilliant.
Brilliant as always Steve, like a lot of people watching this I've made various box joint jigs I've seen on youtube but this one is the cats whiskers for sure and will be my build today! Love the micro adjust with the lateral travel, what a great idea! Love the mils joke for our American friends :o))
The millimetre to inches conversion was brilliant!
Thank you for inviting us into your shop...
Steve, great presentation style. Little details that show you are a natural teacher (you want this clean side, not this chipped out side). Humor (11.8mm is somewhere between 11-12mm...almost fell out of my US based chair). I bought your plans and should have it done this evening! Thanks much. After 20 box joint vids, this is the one.
I built this jig and have now used it to make two different sized box joints. It really takes some patience to get the setup right but as you say, once it's setup correctly, you're done. I absolutely love it. Thank you Steve for sharing your wisdom.
@@GaryWilkinson-b3n Great to hear!
Well, that’s just artistry, that is.
Forgot I’d made this about 18 months ago, dug it out and made a sliding divider drawer for my workshop cabinet, worked a treat!! Many thanks again Steve
It was nice whatching this Video , everything was old school .
just wonderful !
Nice jig. Glad to see someone always using a guard.
Hi Steve. About five years ago I built a box joint jig for my table saw and dado set. I struggled with the setup every time I used it. I then built a jig for my router table and I'm not pleased with the quality of the joints it makes. I've watched a dozen, or so, videos on building box joint jigs, and yours is the one I'm building now. It is the most simple, straight forward design I've found.
I like to hear "No dado". Wonderful.
I tried two other "simple box joint jigs" I found on TH-cam, both of which seemed simple but ended up being complicated or hard to build, or at least hard to build right. That is, hard for me to build right. After giving up on the second one I went browsing TH-cam videos again and came across this one. At first jt seemed complicated, especially because you were so careful and precise. But once I had watched the whole thing through I thought, "That's it?" Then I watched it again and thought, "Wow, it's really that simple." I drew it up and built it within a day, and I'll be damned if it didn't work right the very first time I used it. Of course I still need some practice but I already know it's going to work and work well. And yet it's so simple. Genius. Thanks for sharing!
Very elegant jig! Will be making it soon.
"11.8mm...so if you're working in inches, that's about...between 11 and 12 millimeters." Haha! Fantastic
Watched it again and I loved your metric to English conversion. Quite Cheeky!
I just made this jig - a really well explained job. As usual, I didn't listen (ask my wife) and the dual rails I made were both 0.4mm too skinny, result - misery. It didn't help that my 6 month old MDF had been in a wet shed, nor that my initial attempt at checking this came out perfectly and lulled me into a false sense of perfection, nor that I used a face board to avoid the split- out as described, but failed to use double sided tape and v thin scrap, as I had neither, and the plate of ply I used slid on the face of the jig... you get the idea. Perfection is easier if everything is dry, neat, to hand, and you have all the ingredients. I expect years of practice helps. Every error leads to a better day, just don't do what I did - do what he did! I'll remake the jig after a visit to B&Q on Wednesday.
Thanks for the metric to imperial conversion, spot on ! 👌👍😆😆😆
Great simple jig. Thank you.
Very simple,but it works.nice jig,thanks Steve.Greetings.
Very cool jig to make these box joints!
It's Way above my level as a DIY man so I give up but your skills are brilliant and well done to you 👍
First-class educational video for all but especially our cousins across the pond. Between eleven and twelve millimetres.
I just built one of these. There are a lot of "box joint jigs" on TH-cam. Some very basic, and some very complicated with gears and threaded rod. I liked this design as it was a simple sled, with interchangeable inserts for different box joints. Using the single blade (as I rarely use box joints over 1/2") works well, and with the simple screws was surprised how easy it was to dial in the perfect fit, and complexly repeatable. If i want to do a new size for some reason, very easy to grab a scrap of 3/4 ply and make up a new insert to suite. Well worth the effort.
Very pleased to hear that it fits the bill for you. 👍
"So, if you work in inches, 11.8 millimetres is somewhere between 11 and 12 millimetres!" I had to laugh, Steve; but I'm starting a copy of your brilliant jig right away!
Apart from my mate Dave, you are the only person who has commented on the joke! Glad you enjoyed it :)
@@SteveMaskery Well... i caught that but thought of it as "just an honest mistake" ;-)
I had to rewatch that part! Brilliant! Loved the jig
Lol, caught it on my first time through, and knew someone had to have commented on it. I do work in inches, but it's still funny.
Got to say I laughed at that, & saw you smirk Steve, I’m subscribed on one video, great project, awesome teacher👍👌
You have changed my view of the universe. Until I saw this video I believed that in the world of box-joint jigs, "Simple" meant one size only, no variation, and "Versatile" or "Adjustable" meant incredibly complex to build and to use. I'm sorry that I can't go build one of these right now, but soon, very soon!
Also, how have you been hiding your excellent channel? I thought I knew all the good woodworking channels on YT, and had grown tired of most of them, but here's a wealth of great content. Let the binge-watching begin. Thanks. It's great!
Hi Andrew, glad you are enjoying it.
WRT exposure, it's not through lack of trying! You would need to ask YT's algorithms that question.
If you use the plans, please consider a small donation to keep the channel going.
Best wishes for your woodwork.
@@SteveMaskery I was unsuccessful in downloading the plans. I don't understand why one needs such strong encryption for this. I think I can make the jig from what you showed on the video, though. I'll send something for the coffers.
@@Andyloveswood I don't understand Andrew. It's not encrypted, it's a straightforward link. Lots of others have downloaded it successfully. But I do accept that, for whatever reason, you are having problems. If you email me, I will send them to you. steveATstevemaskeryDOTcoDOTuk
Awesome jig. Also, you've got to appreciate someone who says the proof of the pudding is in the eating!
I've spent a few hours making this jig Steve. Thank you for sharing. I'm a learner down in New Zealand and wondering why my joints seem to be rather loose. Cheers for now.
I've looked at many, many YT vids re: box joint jigs. This looks like the best one, by far. Kudos.
like the gaurd over the blade, good idea
First class idea - thanks for taking the time to share it
Great jig! this is what I looking for! thanks.
>Absolutely brilliant. Out of all the videos I have seen on box saw joints, yours is the best and well explained. I will make one as it is so easy. Thank you.
hello from NZ, just made the jig Steve and after a bit of tweeking and deep thought its a dream. Thank you and all the best. Great channel.
Steve, your sense of humor, your ability to tell others to "get over yourself", your infectious smile, and your awesome finger joint jig, caused me to subscribe! That is a neat little jig you made. I'm from Mississippi, but, my Fisher roots come from Nottingham. So like you said, I have a Ridgid Table saw and a Freud Dado stack. If something comes up and you don't hear from me, just know I'm fighting primary liver cancer and am terminal. So stiff upper lip old man and I will make comments. Daniel Fisher.
Just a few days ago, I thought to myself, "There has to be a way to make a box joint jig that would cut more than one size of joint. One of these days, I'll sit down and think about how to make one."
I just stumbled across this video, and found you've done the thinking for me. Thank you for saving me a few brain cells : )
Excellent presentation. Thank you. I like the way you make finger joints.
I'm going to build this jig!
Glad it was helpful, enjoy!
Just made this today! I got the tighest finger joints I've ever made! Once I figured out that bit between 11 and 12 mm, it was easy! Thanks for sharing this!
Very pleased to har it.
Love your humour!
This jig is so clever. It really is a pain to set up a dado set for one box, plus as you mentioned, it is nice to be able to use the saw for other cuts without removing the dado. I will be building this jig soon. Thanks for sharing your design.
Thank you for the great feedback, much appreciated.
This is absolutely GENIUS! Why didn't I think of that all those years? Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea sir. The least I can do is to subscribe. Congratulations again!
Smashing, I’ve looked at many of these, but it’s this one I’m going to make.
Of all the jigs out there in making a box joint, this is the best thanks Steve for sharing. love it 😍😍
Thank you, as it happens, I think so, too :). And if you can make a a contribution, that would be much appreciated.
@@SteveMaskery No problem in the near future..thanks again, take care.
Brilliant. probably the least complicated and most efficient out there.
Well thought out and executed, Steve!
I've saved this later referencing.
Congratulations on your new subscriber 😊
That is something I really like ... thank you.
of all the ones I've seen this is the simplest to make. Brilliant.
Well done mate!
Whenever i make a box i shall always think of you!
Thanks!
Thank you Steve, I just build this today and is working great.
Genius! Going to build this.
Great video
Well done and thank you for showing this
Over the years I have made a few box joint jigs including a 1/2" box joint jig and an 1/8" finger joint jig and I like making jigs. I just got a 1/4" flat top 8" diameter blade and I made the Ultimate Universal Table saw No-Dado Joint Jig. I spent my time on it a used some fairly nice wood on it. I quickly adjusted the screws and started making perfect joints. For reference it's an Infinity blade that produces perfectly flat joint bottoms. Thanks.
That's great to hear, David. And thank you for referencing the blade. I know that Saxton do one, but FTG blades are not as easy to come by as they once were.
Wonderfully thought out jig. Well done sir.
Absolutely brilliant, thanx
Steve greeting from Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA). Great presentation, going out to make one now!
Hi Steve. Of all the box jigs I’ve seen, this has got to be the best. Brilliant!
Fantastic jig idea, thank you so much for sharing sir🙏
Brilliant! Thank you.
Finally got round to making my version of this great box joint jig and thanks to you for sharing this how to build. Box making here we come... 😀
Thank you so much, you are the best.
Dear Steve,
I am really not a very good woodworker, but I can not tell you how much I enjoy playing about with wood, and during lock down it was my, and I am sure so many others, salvation.
I have really enjoyed all your videos, but this one is something special. Your videos do not just happen, but must be the result of many long hours of preparing and then you top it all with a free plan!
Thank you for your generosity
Kindest Regards
Chris
I love this idea, brilliant 🤩
Wonder idea. I like it.
I have seen bunch of videos for finger joint but this one is the best of them all
So easy yet so neat and accurate
Thumbs up
Excellent jig.. thanks Steve .
22:30 🤣 love it!
Outstanding! Making one tomorrow!
Amazing smart solution! I am impressed!
Thank you for Box Joint video... the best one I've come across. I used your design and integrated it into my table saw sled. Works great and is simple enough that it will be used. Kudos!
Excellent job Steve, thanks for sharing
A great simple jig really well explained thanks for sharing Please keep the videos coming 😊
Nice one Steve! Thanks for sharing and being such a nice guy! 👍
"It's a jig not a dining table" lolll, this gets me every time 🤣
I look forward to making this. I had not realised you were back on TH-cam until this video popped up, now I have subscribed and have lots to catch up on. Nice to see you back. Tim
well done sir thanks for sharing your skillful knowledge and experience.
Just what I was looking for. I've been thinking how to do this for the last several days and here it is! Outstanding implementation. And three safety features are a very nice add.
that's a brilliant idea! I like the way you explain every step very entertaining
@13:12 "If you work in inches, 11.8 millimeters is something about.. between 11 and 12 millimeters." LOL
Just found your video. Great to see a craftsman in a workshop and not a would be star working in an operating theatre. Very helpful and a great accurate jig. Thanks for sharing and I will be building one.
That blade guard is something... verry clever.
I wacht manny videos but never see one till now. l'll make this jig soon.
Thanks for free plans. Best regards.
Detasils of the blade guard and kickstop are on Workshop Essentials Volume 8, Tablesaw Safety
A great idea. Thanks.
great idea, will be making one asap!! thankyou
Like your style. Great job.
Well done, Steve! Nice to see another type design apart from the "key in the template at the back" design.
Absolutely Imperial ! I'll be searching your channel for more tech tips , good on ya M8 .
Hi Steve, another excellent jig. Neil
Nice work.
So simple yet so lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Really very helpful thank you 🙏🏾
made a version of this to fit on my table saw sled... Brilliant, thanks! I need to probably make the whole thing slightly wider, in order to compensate for wider boards, but for now, it's working well.
Thanks 👍👏
I appreciate very much your detailed explantations
Hi Steve, great idea! I always disliked making fixed width jigs for dado stack blades, I will give this a try. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Steve. I've tried to build other box joint jigs in the past and the results are never quite perfect. The best thing about this is how easy it is to micro-adjust not only the width of the slot but also the start point for the first slot, meaning you can get the top edges of the 2 work pieces perfectly flush, as well as being able to tune the snugness of the fit to your own personal preference. Brilliant.
Beautiful job. Love the jig.
Thanks for sharing mate.
I have to congratulate you on the idea and implementation. I'll be doing my best to replicate the jig.
I’ve been struggling to get jigs adjusted correctly for this type of work but yours solution looks ideal
Excellent video and jig Steve, very clever indeed!
Brilliant as always Steve, like a lot of people watching this I've made various box joint jigs I've seen on youtube but this one is the cats whiskers for sure and will be my build today! Love the micro adjust with the lateral travel, what a great idea! Love the mils joke for our American friends :o))
I really like your approach to this box joint jig, just as the Snekker Show stated previously I like that it can finely tuned.😁🛫
Yes, adjustability is the key to precision, in my book.