I’m 60 newly retired and new to woodworking. I have realized that jigs will be my best friends for this new endeavor. You explain the making and use of these jigs easy to understand. My body and wife thank you. 😊
The thin strip jig was brilliant. I've been a woodworker for 40 years, and that was the best version I've seen. And your take on the adjustable dado jig was also great. Merci!
Hello, my name is Abdullah from the State of Kuwait, and I am a carpentry enthusiast, not a professional. I watched the video and liked the method, and it was very excellent. I also liked the simple and understandable explanation. Thank you and I wish you safety and security my regards
I can't quite pinpoint what it is about this lady. But I really like her. She is the perfect combination of competence, humility and no-nonesenseness with more than a sprinkle of brilliance. New favourite wood person.
Just came across your videos today for the first time and like another person pointed out, your videos are so user-friendly and accessible. Of the ones I have watched so far, I really enjoy how concise your instructions are and how you avoid wordiness and add just the right amount of humility with a wonderful down to earth attitude.
That adjustable dado jig is awesome! I've never seen anyone make a dado jig with this design. I think woodworkers are used to adjustable jigs that use T-track, keyhole slots, or dovetail slots of some sort to create parallel adjustable rails. Your use of pivot points to create an adjustable-width slot with parallel edges is a less common technique, but it's perfect for this particular application. I also like your thin-strip jig! It feels both safer and also easier to use than some other methods for cutting thin strips.
Impressive video. I use the thin strip jig at a slight angle from 0” thick to 1/2” like a taper jig an inch and a half tall, and make killer shims out of 2x4 and 2x6 drops.
Very easy to follow and useful jigs AND finally, a woodworker who understands that viewers don't want to hear the high pitched whine of the saw every time time you make a cut. Thank you for that small but appreciated detail.
Thanks for another super useful video, Marie. As others have pointed out, that dado jig is pure genius in its simplicity and versatility. I so appreciate the clarity and accessibility of your videos. You're a natural teacher.
The dado and keyhole jigs are coming to my shop.Great vid,and so nice to watch someone just get stuck in and make stuff without all the fluff and dramatics.Great channel
Talk about divine timing! I'm gearing up for a project that is made up of LOTS! of thin strips, and I was debating how best to cut them. I built you jig, and it worked like a champ - Thanks!!!!
Thank you for actually linking to the tools you used. In particular, thanks for linking to the keyhole bit you used. I've watched several videos on making keyhole slots and jigs and you're the only one (so far) that I've found included that information. For those of us (new and experienced) who were looking for some exact specifications, that is extremely helpful. Thanks! 🙂
I have watched tons of YT video on woodworking for years and haven't got a clue how I missed yours until I saw your clip on mitre saw tips a few days ago, and felt I should say something. This time I feeI don't have anything more to say, because your previous admirers had said it all below. The only thing left for me to say is to thank you for making me feel good about woodworking again .🎉
Some of the best user friendly jigs I’ve seen on TH-cam. As a newbie woodworker I’ve watched thousands of woodworking videos to gather ideas & know how. The simplicity of that dado jig is amazing. Thanks for possibly the most useful woodworking video I’ve seen on TH-cam.
I spent most of today watching a list of random videos on assorted things to do in my workshop, and yours was the best! Every one of your jigs is now on my To-do List for making my tiny workshop work better. Thanks!
Very impressive. I’m 71 a self taught woodworker. Thank You for your clear explanation of everything you did. Liked the fact that you didn’t use background music. Your jigs and tips are fairly simple which makes them better for all levels of woodworkers. Your narrative was clear and straight to the point. 1st watch and I am subscribing. Greetings from Maine
I have watched a lot of videos of other people and must say that the way you explain the way you build the likes of jigs to be the best,glad I found your site.
I'm not a woodworker, but in time I'd like to acquire some of these power tools. As a complete novice, your videos are helpful because they are simple enough for me to understand, but also introduce me to techniques and safety concerns I wouldn't be thinking about. Thanks for sharing your experience here on youtube!
Wow! clear, concise and super informative. Very professional video & audio; a pleasure to watch. I am a 71 year old jack of all trades who watches many DIY TH-cam videos. (I love to lean) Normally I don't subscribe but DIY Montreal is now my 1st & only. Will forward to my grandkids as you are also a great role model.
I have been researching to start my own workshop and I have to say you are just amazing, every detail I see in your videos is new, safe and very handy. Thank you
I just subscribed based on this one video. Some of the best ideas I’ve seen yet. Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you I also wanted to share something I accidentally realized the other day. On occasion we have to pick up a bunch of nuts and bolts or other pieces of metal. A tedious task at best. Take a magnetic metal dish that people use to hold nuts and bolts while working on a project. Separate the dish from the magnet. Put the dish over the pieces of metal you want to pick up. Place the magnet over the dish and pick up the pieces. Just separate the dish from the magnet and the metal will fall off into your receptacle.
I love your simple, practical, and useful jig ideas and plan to use them in my shop. 😅And your video editing is perfect. No annoying music or wasted talking. You just get to the point clearly and concisely. Much appreciated.
Sweet! I have seen these Jiggs demonstrated on TH-cam before. Your approach and delivery is delightful. In your presentation its not about you, rather it's about the Jiggs. Thank you again. The dado was my favorite.
I am absolutely besoted with your simple but informative presentations. There are so many others but not one is at this level. Thank you indeed and keep them comming.
Thank you. Overall-best build-your-own circular saw guide I've seen to date, with the two edges, no need to measure offsets when using, and easy to clamp without deep-jaw clamps.
Marie, I’ve watched so many woodworking videos but have never left a comment. Having just come across yours I felt compelled to leave a comment to say thank you. Such good clear content, and as others have said no stupid added video clips that are just distracting.
I will definitely make the dado jig - very straight forward design and way easier to build than most of the other I have seen on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing!
Thank You! Thin strip, dado, vertical cutting and key hole jigs are what I need to make. l have an old Delta table saw, back when riving knives were not a thing. I always look for safer ways to cut other than my table saw sled. Thanks again.
I love your simple, precise and concise explanations of the steps you take to complete each task. But most of all, I love the fact that you do this in an un-pretentious manner. I am definitely a fan of your posts. Brava
Marie... that dado jig idea is genius. Not sure why it never occurred to me though I'm greatful to you for sharing it. Keep it up. We're counting on you.
I don’t have any woodworking tools and I don’t have a workshop but I find this video so satisfying to watch. I can understand all the steps so easily. I especially want to try the dado jig.. such a perfect fit at the end. My OCD inner self is so happy to see that 😆
Your thin strip jig is really an elegant solution. And I've gone through a half-dozen versions of the same type circular saw guide (started at 10 and now I'm going on 70), so this section was old home week for me. I do dados either with a blade stack or (usually) hand tools. The infernal screech machine (electric router) pretty much stays on the shelf. Your tenoning jig is perfect! NOTE TO NEWBIES: This woman is the real deal! This old wood geezer just subscribed.
I thought all the jigs were great. I've seen variations elsewhere on most of them but you explained very easily how to make them. Thank you. Keep producing content. I like the pace you presented things at.
Brilliant! This is what highschool shop class should be about. Instead of saying it's too dangerous or risky, or have hours of safety videos, have students brainstorm ways to achieve cuts by designing jigs that mitigate risks, as DIYM designs have done!
Thank you for the tips. As being disabled, I find very worried at times using Power Tools. I am trying out a few Hacks/Tips from others but some of yours are far easier to make and safer to operate. My wife always worries when I use power tools e.g. Table Saw, Circular Saw, Router, etc., so finding the right jig that I can handle without aggravating my pain and/or to hurt myself. So, some of these ideas seems the dealbreaker for me to persuade her to let me use those tools without making her worry. I believe, Our Life is a Shared Experience. Remember, *_Life_* is *_Short_* so, *_Live Long_* and *_Prosper_* ... 🖖🖖🖖 Thank you again for the tips and support....
Built the jig today and ran a few trial runs, works great. Cut a 1/4" & 1/8" strips. Cutting all parts tomorrow and this will speed up the process, but most important Safety. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. By the way, my family and I were in Montreal a few weeks ago. First time, beautiful city, used the Metro to get around. Regards Ernest
Enjoyed the video and your instruction style. Clean and simple. The dado jig was genius. Thanks. I was less enthusiastic about the thin strip jig, however. You never showed how you consistently reset the fence after each cut. Unless I missed something, it relies on repeatedly sliding the jig again the blade with exactly the same pressure, time after time. I will not be able to do that precisely. I doubt most people could. Thanks.
OK. I went back and watched again and now see what you mean. Your right, no fence reset. Thanks for explaining. I think you'd need some downward pressure to the top of the board you're ripping to make sure it didn't move out from under the jig, toward the blade. Putting pressure on the side of the board, after it passes the edge of the blade, is a no no.
Very Good explanations! I was wondering how I wanted to rip some thin strips just last month. I've covered the topic numerous times, but with busiy life, I forget what I prefer, when....Thank you so very much for your visiting these jigs in a great depth in detail. Bravo!!
Love the dado jig and the thin strip jig. Need to make them soon!! I made one of the circular saw jigs in 2014. I wrote the date on it and still use it! Thanks for the great videos you put out!!
I’m 60 newly retired and new to woodworking. I have realized that jigs will be my best friends for this new endeavor. You explain the making and use of these jigs easy to understand. My body and wife thank you. 😊
You’re an amazing communicator, carpenter, videographer. It’s all clear, clean and inspiring.
I truly agree, again thank ya most kindly for your time n effort to make these videos
The thin strip jig was brilliant. I've been a woodworker for 40 years, and that was the best version I've seen. And your take on the adjustable dado jig was also great. Merci!
Sounds like a true 'next level' project... kudos for working to do it right! And thank you for letting me know with a follow up message.
Your video is exactly what a video should be. Very straight to the point, simple and no silly, stupid jokes. Keep the videos coming. EXCELLENT!
I. don't mind silly jokes.
Hello, my name is Abdullah from the State of Kuwait, and I am a carpentry enthusiast, not a professional. I watched the video and liked the method, and it was very excellent. I also liked the simple and understandable explanation.
Thank you and I wish you safety and security
my regards
I can't quite pinpoint what it is about this lady. But I really like her. She is the perfect combination of competence, humility and no-nonesenseness with more than a sprinkle of brilliance. New favourite wood person.
Just came across your videos today for the first time and like another person pointed out, your videos are so user-friendly and accessible. Of the ones I have watched so far, I really enjoy how concise your instructions are and how you avoid wordiness and add just the right amount of humility with a wonderful down to earth attitude.
Just found you as well, and couldn’t agree with this viewer more. Great work! Subscribed.
Thank you! Appreciate the positive feedback and the kind words :)
My hands and my family thank you for the thin strip jig. I’m going to make this as soon as I use my table saw next time!
That adjustable dado jig is awesome! I've never seen anyone make a dado jig with this design. I think woodworkers are used to adjustable jigs that use T-track, keyhole slots, or dovetail slots of some sort to create parallel adjustable rails. Your use of pivot points to create an adjustable-width slot with parallel edges is a less common technique, but it's perfect for this particular application.
I also like your thin-strip jig! It feels both safer and also easier to use than some other methods for cutting thin strips.
Thanks! It feels awesome to be able to improve on designs you've seen and actually have it work out ;)
It's even easier to buy the undersize router bits made for plywood
@@jimhammell187 .... very constructive comment there, Jimbo...
Impressive video. I use the thin strip jig at a slight angle from 0” thick to 1/2” like a taper jig an inch and a half tall, and make killer shims out of 2x4 and 2x6 drops.
Very easy to follow and useful jigs AND finally, a woodworker who understands that viewers don't want to hear the high pitched whine of the saw every time time you make a cut. Thank you for that small but appreciated detail.
Thanks for another super useful video, Marie. As others have pointed out, that dado jig is pure genius in its simplicity and versatility. I so appreciate the clarity and accessibility of your videos. You're a natural teacher.
The dado and keyhole jigs are coming to my shop.Great vid,and so nice to watch someone just get stuck in and make stuff without all the fluff and dramatics.Great channel
Thanks, appreciate it!
Talk about divine timing! I'm gearing up for a project that is made up of LOTS! of thin strips, and I was debating how best to cut them. I built you jig, and it worked like a champ - Thanks!!!!
Thank you for actually linking to the tools you used. In particular, thanks for linking to the keyhole bit you used. I've watched several videos on making keyhole slots and jigs and you're the only one (so far) that I've found included that information. For those of us (new and experienced) who were looking for some exact specifications, that is extremely helpful. Thanks! 🙂
The dado jig & the one jig for cutting the thin strips on the table saw. Very cool. Thank you
I have watched tons of YT video on woodworking for years and haven't got a clue how I missed yours until I saw your clip on mitre saw tips a few days ago, and felt I should say something.
This time I feeI don't have anything more to say, because your previous admirers had said it all below. The only thing left for me to say is to thank you for making me feel good about woodworking again .🎉
Some of the best user friendly jigs I’ve seen on TH-cam. As a newbie woodworker I’ve watched thousands of woodworking videos to gather ideas & know how. The simplicity of that dado jig is amazing. Thanks for possibly the most useful woodworking video I’ve seen on TH-cam.
This lady is a fantastic witch that makes woodworking miracles with speech. Special thanks for your jigs.
I spent most of today watching a list of random videos on assorted things to do in my workshop, and yours was the best! Every one of your jigs is now on my To-do List for making my tiny workshop work better. Thanks!
Very impressive. I’m 71 a self taught woodworker. Thank You for your clear explanation of everything you did. Liked the fact that you didn’t use background music. Your jigs and tips are fairly simple which makes them better for all levels of woodworkers. Your narrative was clear and straight to the point. 1st watch and I am subscribing. Greetings from Maine
Howdy neighbor! From NH.
I have watched a lot of videos of other people and must say that the way you explain the way you build the likes of jigs to be the best,glad I found your site.
Marie, just watched this video and I must say that you make it very simple for anyone to understand...Cheers!
I'm not a woodworker, but in time I'd like to acquire some of these power tools. As a complete novice, your videos are helpful because they are simple enough for me to understand, but also introduce me to techniques and safety concerns I wouldn't be thinking about. Thanks for sharing your experience here on youtube!
You make a great tutor Marie. Thanks for the video
Thank you, appreciate it!
Great jigs! The Vertical and keyhole jigs will be the first two I’ll build….Thanks!
Marie, the dado jig is excellent. I will try this when I am ready to make some dado's. Thanks for the tips.
Glad you liked it
Wow! clear, concise and super informative. Very professional video & audio; a pleasure to watch. I am a 71 year old jack of all trades who watches many DIY TH-cam videos. (I love to lean) Normally I don't subscribe but DIY Montreal is now my 1st & only. Will forward to my grandkids as you are also a great role model.
I loved all of them, specially the slotted bit jig!
I have been researching to start my own workshop and I have to say you are just amazing, every detail I see in your videos is new, safe and very handy. Thank you
I just subscribed based on this one video. Some of the best ideas I’ve seen yet. Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you
I also wanted to share something I accidentally realized the other day. On occasion we have to pick up a bunch of nuts and bolts or other pieces of metal. A tedious task at best.
Take a magnetic metal dish that people use to hold nuts and bolts while working on a project. Separate the dish from the magnet. Put the dish over the pieces of metal you want to pick up.
Place the magnet over the dish and pick up the pieces. Just separate the dish from the magnet and the metal will fall off into your receptacle.
I love your simple, practical, and useful jig ideas and plan to use them in my shop. 😅And your video editing is perfect. No annoying music or wasted talking. You just get to the point clearly and concisely. Much appreciated.
Sweet! I have seen these Jiggs demonstrated on TH-cam before. Your approach and delivery is delightful. In your presentation its not about you, rather it's about the Jiggs. Thank you again. The dado was my favorite.
Possibly the smartest woodworker on TH-cam. Great video!
I'll take that! Thanks 😄
I am absolutely besoted with your simple but informative presentations. There are so many others but not one is at this level. Thank you indeed and keep them comming.
Very nice jig!
The dado jig looks brilliant 🇨🇦
It turned out just like I hoped! Will be using it for sure :)
Thank you. Overall-best build-your-own circular saw guide I've seen to date, with the two edges, no need to measure offsets when using, and easy to clamp without deep-jaw clamps.
Wow. Great vid. Really like your no nonsense style.
Marie, I’ve watched so many woodworking videos but have never left a comment. Having just come across yours I felt compelled to leave a comment to say thank you. Such good clear content, and as others have said no stupid added video clips that are just distracting.
You're a Genius. Seriously, that dado jig was next level, off the chain, genius.
Love the flathead screw reference! Drew would be proud.
I want all of them! Thanks for the video!
Awesome! Enjoy
Love your videos! Straight forward and direct to the point, no corny jokes and unnecessary small talks-wasting my time... 😆
Amazing!!!!! You're the first person that I have watched that I didn't fall asleep watching. Great job. Keep up the great work.
this is like Christmas Day for jigs. i will try the thin strips and dado jigs. thank you
Enjoy!
I will definitely make the dado jig - very straight forward design and way easier to build than most of the other I have seen on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing!
Great work! Just picked up a table saw, last year all my gear was stolen so happy to get things going again. Videos like yours will be big help.
Just found this channel, watched 'til the end, good safe jigs. Thank you!!
Handy jigs Marie. It's a serious art form working in a compact space. A reality for a lot of folks. Good job.
Very new woodworker here….wow, this is amazing! There are 2 I will be building in the next week
Great jig ideas. Liked the keyhole jig and the adjustable dado jig.
Glad you liked it!
These jigs are great. Thanks so much for taking the time to make the video. I'm anxious to view your other videos
This was very soothing to watch while working 😂 love that router jig
Good one, Marie. Well, five good ones. Some I already use, but some are new to me, and they look useful.
Fantastic !! all my favorite jigs in one video. "To Save"
Awesome, thank you!
Wow, that thin rip jig is so good! Simple to make, and perfectly effective.
That Adjustable Dado.....very helpful indeed.
That thin rip jig is brilliant!!!
I've watched several videos on building jigs, I have to say these are the most useful I've seen.
Great job!
Wow! You’re a brilliant, clear and concise teacher! Thank you so much!!!
You teaching and explaining level is so high it's got to be among the top 3 of all on TH-cam. I couldn't subscribe fast enough.
Really fantastic jigs, Marie! Thanks a bunch for all the tips! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you! You too!
All those jig are simple thanks for sharing such a great idea 💡 😀 👍 👏
Great video. Super useful jigs. There's a reason why pros use jigs, templates and clamps. Precision. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🙏
Thanks!
Thank You! Thin strip, dado, vertical cutting and key hole jigs are what I need to make. l have an old Delta table saw, back when riving knives were not a thing. I always look for safer ways to cut other than my table saw sled. Thanks again.
My pleasure! Safer is always better in my book.
Really enjoyed this video. The thin strip ripping jig is going to be my savior this weekend. 🤓
I love the thin strip jig …. I hate cutting them and I feel this jig is going to make cutting them safer … cheers
Nice work simple to make and we'll explained for beginners like myself
I love your simple, precise and concise explanations of the steps you take to complete each task. But most of all, I love the fact that you do this in an un-pretentious manner. I am definitely a fan of your posts. Brava
Marie... that dado jig idea is genius. Not sure why it never occurred to me though I'm greatful to you for sharing it. Keep it up. We're counting on you.
I don’t have any woodworking tools and I don’t have a workshop but I find this video so satisfying to watch. I can understand all the steps so easily. I especially want to try the dado jig.. such a perfect fit at the end. My OCD inner self is so happy to see that 😆
Nice video as always.
Thank you!
Good stuff. thank you. Spend more time watching videos than doing stuff but when I take the tarp off of my workbench I will be ready using your ideas.
Absolutely love your jig videos
This was awesome! I'm a notorious cheapskate and always looking for ways to make my own jigs and tools. Thanks for this, I just subscribed.
This was the best explanation and design video I have seen. Thank you
Thank you. Really helpful. I'll save and watch again when I'm stuck!
Your thin strip jig is really an elegant solution. And I've gone through a half-dozen versions of the same type circular saw guide (started at 10 and now I'm going on 70), so this section was old home week for me. I do dados either with a blade stack or (usually) hand tools. The infernal screech machine (electric router) pretty much stays on the shelf. Your tenoning jig is perfect!
NOTE TO NEWBIES: This woman is the real deal! This old wood geezer just subscribed.
Thanks for the newbie tip. This is the first video of hers I've seen. I'm gonna subscribe, too. 😊
I thought all the jigs were great. I've seen variations elsewhere on most of them but you explained very easily how to make them. Thank you. Keep producing content. I like the pace you presented things at.
Brilliant! This is what highschool shop class should be about. Instead of saying it's too dangerous or risky, or have hours of safety videos, have students brainstorm ways to achieve cuts by designing jigs that mitigate risks, as DIYM designs have done!
Thank you for the tips. As being disabled, I find very worried at times using Power Tools. I am trying out a few Hacks/Tips from others but some of yours are far easier to make and safer to operate. My wife always worries when I use power tools e.g. Table Saw, Circular Saw, Router, etc., so finding the right jig that I can handle without aggravating my pain and/or to hurt myself. So, some of these ideas seems the dealbreaker for me to persuade her to let me use those tools without making her worry.
I believe, Our Life is a Shared Experience. Remember, *_Life_* is *_Short_* so, *_Live Long_* and *_Prosper_* ... 🖖🖖🖖 Thank you again for the tips and support....
Subscribed just because of the smart use of a respirator, which so many woodworkers seem to ignore.
Built the jig today and ran a few trial runs, works great. Cut a 1/4" & 1/8" strips. Cutting all parts tomorrow and this will speed up the process, but most important Safety. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. By the way, my family and I were in Montreal a few weeks ago. First time, beautiful city, used the Metro to get around. Regards Ernest
Enjoyed the video and your instruction style. Clean and simple.
The dado jig was genius. Thanks.
I was less enthusiastic about the thin strip jig, however. You never showed how you consistently reset the fence after each cut. Unless I missed something, it relies on repeatedly sliding the jig again the blade with exactly the same pressure, time after time. I will not be able to do that precisely. I doubt most people could.
Thanks.
The beauty of the thin rip jig is that you don't need to reset the fence. The piece that gets cut is between the blade and the jig.
OK. I went back and watched again and now see what you mean. Your right, no fence reset. Thanks for explaining.
I think you'd need some downward pressure to the top of the board you're ripping to make sure it didn't move out from under the jig, toward the blade. Putting pressure on the side of the board, after it passes the edge of the blade, is a no no.
The strip and dado jigs are sweet. Have been passively considering a dado jig almost exactly like yours but I think I'll build yours.
Awesome!
Very Good explanations! I was wondering how I wanted to rip some thin strips just last month. I've covered the topic numerous times, but with busiy life, I forget what I prefer, when....Thank you so very much for your visiting these jigs in a great depth in detail. Bravo!!
Love the dado jig and the thin strip jig. Need to make them soon!! I made one of the circular saw jigs in 2014. I wrote the date on it and still use it! Thanks for the great videos you put out!!
i have to watch this several times, brilliant jig design. thanks for sharing
These jigs are all great - will need to make some of them this winter.
Perfect timing on that key hole jig!! Making one this week
Great! Glad it was timely. Enjoy!
Wow, simple and effective jigs, especially the dado jig. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
I've seen variations of a few of these; but yours seem more strait forward. Respect for the quality content.
You are wonderful. I have had bad experiences with kickback in several industries. I am very glad for sombody to help me work smarter.
Such a helpful video!! You explained everything in such a way that I FINALLY feel I truly understand how to make these. Thank you!
These are fabulous jigs for any workshop, perfect how-to video.
Thanks!
Great video. Useful, quick, and inexpensive jigs. I appreciate how clear and concise your instructions are.
That thin strip jig is a real Gem.
Thanks for the share
Never seen that adjustable dado jig, thank you for that!
You bet!
Your dado jig looks to be a game changer! Thanks for teaching this tip!
Love the key hole jig. Literally going to use it this weekend!! Thanks