I saw one on a store 35 or 40 years ago and scooped it up. My dad had one so when I saw it I knew how good a tool it is. I still have the original packaging.
I have my grandfather’s jig and I used it to build a chain with a lot of dowel joints in it. It doesn’t have all the markings on it like yours does, it must be an earlier model. It still works great, though!
I agree with the comment on the caul trick. Simple and elegant. Thanks for that. I also like the clamps you use. Where did you find those? I am really enjoying your videos. Cheers
I just scored the Stanley 59 dowel jig today!! It will be in my hands by next week!! Thanks for this great demonstration, as are all of yours!! BTW, I am wondering why don’t you use some sort of wood or coal heater in your shop? You always look frozen in the fall and winter. I am wondering if we need to start a “wefundTenons&Tenorsforshopheat”😂😂😂 Lastly, when are we going to hear the sweet sounds of a sax? I’m spitballing here, but are you a Saxophone musician?
I have a very small space heater, and the shop warms up well when I'm in it for a while, but thanks! Summers are much worse, only fans to keep cool and it gets blistering hot. And, yes, I used to play the saxophone professionally, but retired about five years ago. Every time you watch one of my videos you hear me! That's me playing the opening theme, which is actually the last couple bars of a tune I wrote and recorded called, "Brevity."
@@TenonsTenors Thank you for sharing that! It is a great opening for your channel!! You really inspire me, and I thank you for sharing not only your love of woodworking but a bit of your passion for music and professional life as well.
I have a complete Stanley#59 dowel jig and it isn't at all accurate. I either used the same model dowel jig 55 years ago in shop class to create wide panels or something very similar with good results. The one I currently own doesn't stay tight on a board while drilling the hole causing misalignment.
That caul trick is great.
Some great tips in this video. Thanks 🇦🇺👴🏻
Thanks for the demonstration. I really liked the idea of taping the culls. Never thought of that but would have made things easier many times
I saw one on a store 35 or 40 years ago and scooped it up. My dad had one so when I saw it I knew how good a tool it is. I still have the original packaging.
I have my grandfather’s jig and I used it to build a chain with a lot of dowel joints in it. It doesn’t have all the markings on it like yours does, it must be an earlier model. It still works great, though!
I agree with the comment on the caul trick. Simple and elegant. Thanks for that. I also like the clamps you use. Where did you find those? I am really enjoying your videos. Cheers
I just scored the Stanley 59 dowel jig today!! It will be in my hands by next week!! Thanks for this great demonstration, as are all of yours!!
BTW, I am wondering why don’t you use some sort of wood or coal heater in your shop? You always look frozen in the fall and winter. I am wondering if we need to start a “wefundTenons&Tenorsforshopheat”😂😂😂
Lastly, when are we going to hear the sweet sounds of a sax? I’m spitballing here, but are you a Saxophone musician?
I have a very small space heater, and the shop warms up well when I'm in it for a while, but thanks! Summers are much worse, only fans to keep cool and it gets blistering hot. And, yes, I used to play the saxophone professionally, but retired about five years ago. Every time you watch one of my videos you hear me! That's me playing the opening theme, which is actually the last couple bars of a tune I wrote and recorded called, "Brevity."
@@TenonsTenors Thank you for sharing that! It is a great opening for your channel!! You really inspire me, and I thank you for sharing not only your love of woodworking but a bit of your passion for music and professional life as well.
What you have to watch on these is drilling straight as the drill guide bushings are oversize.
I have a complete Stanley#59 dowel jig and it isn't at all accurate. I either used the same model dowel jig 55 years ago in shop class to create wide panels or something very similar with good results. The one I currently own doesn't stay tight on a board while drilling the hole causing misalignment.
Very nice. I like that tool far better than the overpriced ugly stuff they make today.