Making a Super Accurate Miter Gauge

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  • @kd9856
    @kd9856 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm an old time Carpenter / woodworker this old boy really takes it to another level you can tell that he's a perfectionist

  • @MrTbar999
    @MrTbar999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are probably the best instructor of diy tool production that I’ve seen on TH-cam. I’ve been a bespoke, high end manufacturer of one off pieces of furniture for nearly 30 years. In that time I’ve seen a lot of people come up with solutions to everyday workshop problems with varying degrees of complexity. You however, took a very complex problem and simplified to the extent that I imagine most people will come away from this video thinking “I could do that”. You are a born educator and I’m in awe of your talents. I have a new favorite page on TH-cam. I can’t wait to see more of your innovation.

  • @robertqueberg4612
    @robertqueberg4612 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is an impressive presentation. I am a retired toolmaker, whose father, and grandfathers did carpenter and cabinet work during my life. Your emphasis on safety is commendable. We all know, but sometimes forget that fingers do not sucker and grow back after they are cut from your hands, regardless of the angular precision! Again, I do commend your thoroughness, and attention to details.

  • @Frankowillo
    @Frankowillo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Not only a great design, but your attention to detail is fantastic.

  • @TheGoldsholl
    @TheGoldsholl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YOU MUST BE AN ENGINEER, YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIAL IS EXTROADINARY, THANK YOU

  • @Taz43055
    @Taz43055 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Patrick, I just want to say THANK YOU for your kindness and generosity for sharing your knowledge and your plans to build this for FREE! I totally agree with everyone else that has commented on your video that this world needs more MEN / people like you.!! Please keep these amazing and professional video's coming. I love everything you've shared and look forward to more of your video's and gaining knowledge from you. Again... THANK YOU!

  • @andrewford80
    @andrewford80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how I come full circle over time and find myself re-watching videos I've seen and liked before. This is really the perfect synergy of art and science. You're a smart man and I appreciate you sharing this with us.

  • @martinparkinson935
    @martinparkinson935 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Patrick,
    You've no idea how long I've been trying to find this video of yours since obtaining a table saw.
    Now I'm over the moon and have added it to my to do list.
    Thank you for your time and your video on this, much appreciated.
    Regards
    Martin

  • @TheClaudos
    @TheClaudos 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for including metric measurements. Makes watching videos like this easy to understand and follow

  • @MrClickbang357
    @MrClickbang357 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a contractor's saw for free because it had no fences. This will make all the difference between using and not using it!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @Warkive
    @Warkive 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I knew I was watching a professional from the very beginning, but when you adjusted the fit of the sight to account for parallax you took it to another level. Well done.

  • @JulianDupuy
    @JulianDupuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this is how you win a subscriber in a single video. Outstanding video!! Thank you!

  • @HiTechDiver
    @HiTechDiver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Necessity is the mother of invention, and always produces the most useful inventions. Great mind Patrick!

  • @irreduciblerascal
    @irreduciblerascal 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be honest, this is (currently) beyond my technical know-how. However, this is a terrific share, profoundly professional and refreshingly easy to follow. Thank you.

  • @mountainviews5025
    @mountainviews5025 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend thank you so very much this is the one and only jig on TH-cam that I've been impressed with thumbs up my friend

  • @shannondixon6956
    @shannondixon6956 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I really can say is...... Thank you Patrick, I truly appreciate your clear and easy to understand AND follow directions. Excellent job!

  • @MrAnimal1971
    @MrAnimal1971 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the miter gauge, I've been looking for. Excellent production quality too.

  • @TwinPhoenix666
    @TwinPhoenix666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you SO MUCH for this video. My saw was a second-hand gift and did not even come with a miter gauge. I've been struggling with other options and nothing has worked.. I can't wait to build this sled. You're my hero!!

  • @looppp
    @looppp ปีที่แล้ว

    Your precision is incredible.

  • @afpwebworks
    @afpwebworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Patrick, your videos are always comulsory viewing. They're informative, helpful, and crystal clear on how to do whatever you're making. And your work is superb. If only I could produce work like yours with one attempt. I always have to try it more than once to get a result I'm happy with. As if that wasn't enough, your ideas are amazing. Thank you for all you do for us poor struggling woodworkers!!!

  • @Dorweaver
    @Dorweaver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You sir, are a poet with a table saw. This just makes a ton of sense and I bet will reward us manifold the time we spend on making it.

  • @brunocar5
    @brunocar5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure how I came across this video but man, this is a tutorial. I'm never going to have to do this but watched the whole thing due to the total professional approach. People like this really do help the world go around sharing their knowledge and help for nothing, Kudos Mr Sullivan, I have subscribed.

  • @golfhacker9051
    @golfhacker9051 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very well produced tutorial. 11/10 from Brisbane.

  • @tjguzik
    @tjguzik 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    big words of praise
    in a few films the Anglo-Saxon and metric measures are shown, and that's what you deserve praise for :)

  • @davidconaway2830
    @davidconaway2830 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just stumbled across your channel......and it's one of the best on TH-cam!!!! I will now begin the binge watching of all of your videos. You have a natural talent for explaining details and your voice is pleasant to listen to........and that's very important;-)

  • @ericmiller3284
    @ericmiller3284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watched over 300 hundred videos on miter gauge, and this video of yours is by far the best of the best. Thank you so much for all your time in putting this video and for sharing it with all of us. I have subscribed to your channel because of this video. Again thank you so much, it is truly a well-done video presentation.

  • @markpelloth
    @markpelloth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A well thought out idea and very careful craftsmanship in its execution. As a bonus, watching the video has a therapeutic, calming effect. Bravo!

  • @threegreencharms
    @threegreencharms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow---This is excellent work, Mr. Sullivan. Fantastic, every aspect is high quality and generously shown. Thank you very much for sharing this!

  • @frednowak565
    @frednowak565 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I bought a miter sled from Rockler 3 years ago that looks remarkably like yours. I didn't have the time to make anything like it. It was worth it to me to buy a completed unit so I could use it for a custom job I was working on. At the time, it was $129 well spent.

  • @GenoLoma
    @GenoLoma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Patrick, thank you.
    Also, really good to see you giving measurements in imperial and metric - you're doing your bit to help bring your countrymen inline with the rest of the world.. :)

  • @edwalshe2688
    @edwalshe2688 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks for sharing this brilliant design, plans and video.
    It is people like you that humble us mere mortals with your generosity and technical know how.
    Greetings from Ireland.

  • @independent900
    @independent900 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As stated by others, excellent video. What I liked most were new techniques and approaches that can be applied in other contexts. Thank you.

  • @stylistic007
    @stylistic007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. You are such a great teacher! And your generous nature is admired. Well done!

  • @joecnc3341
    @joecnc3341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked/Subscribed/Notified - I like your "right down to business" approach to your videos. Thank You. No terrible music, no talking for 10 minutes about how you had to go to the autoparts store to find a cell phone holder (even though that wasn't the topic of the video). I also appreciate your making the plans available for free on your website. Nice job - the whole way around!

  • @charliecampbell9212
    @charliecampbell9212 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow!! now that is a true craftsmanship Very well done Patrick

  • @rojerjula5824
    @rojerjula5824 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been searching and waiting for a reliable and reasonable miter gauge for years, and thank goodness you're finally here Mr. Sullivan. Thanks a billion for such a modern and cool-looking design.

  • @darrowfortheprosecution1404
    @darrowfortheprosecution1404 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very well designed and executed piece. It takes on the flare of store bought tools, only with more love applied.

  • @Uriel51
    @Uriel51 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Patrick this is an incredible design and you do a wonderful job of filming and narrating. I love the woodworking TH-cam community and have used it to make my own little hobby shop better. You don't pump out videos like the folks who do it for a living, but that's OK with me. What you do put out is top-notch content as well as being top notch jigs, tools, etc. I'm glad you're here and I've subscribed so that I can see all your future ideas. Thank you!

  • @johnmcdonald9977
    @johnmcdonald9977 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Videos like this make me realise that I can produce good quality work despite only being a novice woodworker! The presentation and explanation are first class! Thank you for your generous sharing of your skills and ability!

  • @daveawb
    @daveawb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far the best mitre gauge build I have seen on TH-cam to date, the video was wonderfully narated too. I have to build a couple of smaller mitre guages for my belt and disc sanders and this method is likely the one that I will go with. Thank you Patrick for sharing this with us all.

  • @garychandler4296
    @garychandler4296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOOD GOD!!! I consider myself a Craftsman in my fields, but buddy, I'm not worthy to tie your shoes! I learned SO many tricks in this video; many thanks!

  • @jonq8714
    @jonq8714 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This may be the greatest and cleanest jig I've ever seen. I subscribed.

  • @miketoy191
    @miketoy191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have learned about cutting small bolts with my electrical crimper and scribing with calipers. I must have missed those days back in shop. Thanks , I'm subscribed

    • @PatrickSullivan
      @PatrickSullivan  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure your shop teacher would have advocated using your calipers as scribers, but they work great in that capacity. Eventually you will dull the points. You can resharpen them, or you can buy a new set. Given the low price of digital calipers these days, I probably would vote to buy another set, which will probably last you for 5-10 years, unless you are scribing hard materials daily. If you have a machine shop and are working in steel most of time, then forget everything I have said above.

  • @TheDIYer
    @TheDIYer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your simplicity and professional

  • @bubosibiricus2204
    @bubosibiricus2204 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I forgot to compliment you on the video. It was clear and concise and well edited with good camera angles. This comes from someone who worked in a TV studio as a student - WSBE.
    WSBE is an educational station. Your videos would fit right in.
    I can't tell you how many TH-cam videos make me cringe.

  • @michaelbelleisle4196
    @michaelbelleisle4196 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding tutorial Patrick. Just last week I looked at what I have for a taper jig and it was just not right so I decided to make e new one and here sir you have done all the R&D I shall use it to make both weigh and left gauges. TY

  • @Tool-Meister
    @Tool-Meister 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This type of variable-angle sled has been available as the “ Dubby” since the mid 1980’s. Yours is a very nice home-built alternative. The original Dubby had a wood angle arm. I purchased mine from InLine Industries in 1986. Its inventor is Mr. Jerry Cole, who has also written 2 books on using the sled to its maximum value and utility. The Dubbys and books are still available from Peach Tree Woodworking Supply. The new ones have an Aluminum angle arm which was introduced in the late 1990s. I wouldn’t be without it. I love the magnifying vernier you’ve added! Lastly, Scott PHILIPP’s of The American Woodshop used a Dubby for many seasons of his show. That only reinforces the value of building and using this sled.

  • @BadYossa
    @BadYossa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    "you don't have a cad programme. No probs I've got plans for free..." Ok, I paraphrased your message, but boy, what a message. You really are an outstanding person for sharing your abundance of knowledge, so freely and with such grace. It's really fabulous to just participate by just watching and enjoying you being _you_. TH-cam and the world, in general, need more people like you, Patrick.

    • @IH1940HAY
      @IH1940HAY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry I can’t find the link to your “free” plans. Thanks in advance

    • @NavinBetamax
      @NavinBetamax 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IH1940HAY if at all you find the link.......(whenever in the Future) ,,,please EDIT this comment !!!

    • @RJ-tr5fm
      @RJ-tr5fm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Super vidéos et très bien expliquer j'adore the best ☺

    • @robyp
      @robyp 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NavinBetamax the link to his site is in the description of the video, there you find the pdf images

    • @NavinBetamax
      @NavinBetamax 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robyp...... Thanks....got it.....stupid of me missing to read through.

  • @lycan6014
    @lycan6014 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just have to say thank you, your videos are great, easy to understand and for a wood working novice like me you are a godsend.

  • @jasonrobinson9524
    @jasonrobinson9524 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the greatest jig ever. Thanks for sharing, Patrick.

  • @paulsanders4929
    @paulsanders4929 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well made, will be one in my workshop very soon!

  • @bertkutoob
    @bertkutoob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent build. Totally worth watching. Just the idea for the hold-down alone was worth watching the whole video for. So simple and elegant.
    I made something similar some years ago but for cutting precise diamond shaped panes for leaded glass windows.
    For fine adjustment however, I printed a segment of arc using 0,9° spacings and placed it so as to create a Vernier scale accurate to 1/10°.
    In those days, print shops didn't yet exist so I had to sneak in the print at work, hoping the boss wouldn't catch me out...
    Laminating was then still something for the future so I gave the surface a coat of polyurethane sealer which is still holding up 12 years on..

  • @RobWhittlestone
    @RobWhittlestone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work. All the best, Rob

  • @HeatherTheHippyGardener
    @HeatherTheHippyGardener 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't even have a table saw yet, but I am really loving watching all your videos for accessories for one. Thanks! I saved them and printed off the plans so I'm ready to make them when I finally get mine.

  • @deslea
    @deslea 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a spectacular addition to any kit, DIY-accessible with pro-level precision. Thank you!

  • @valveman12
    @valveman12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Patrick Sullivan
    Nice build Patrick. I'm going to build one. Thanks for posting.

  • @joemccoy6318
    @joemccoy6318 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice design, and fabrication. Your video production is very good as well. Thanks for sharing.

  • @c0nnys1
    @c0nnys1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Patrick everthing about your videos are excellent

  • @denizdurdag
    @denizdurdag 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea and a great way of sharing it. One of the best woodworking videos on TH-cam. Thank you.

  • @RXRSawdustStation
    @RXRSawdustStation 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work, Patrick! Well done! #KeepTheChipFlying!

  • @homemadetools
    @homemadetools ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work yet again. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

  • @robertwilson7143
    @robertwilson7143 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Thank you! Recently I purchased a Shopsmith with somthing similar to this and the base had gotten wet and expanded. I had no idea what to do with it and had considered tossing it to the burn pile. i am glad I did not do this. I will be using the aluminum guide and rail to make another one with your instructions on alignment and building. This is the best description for this jig I have seen. Thank you for your help!

  • @davidgagnon1961
    @davidgagnon1961 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The plans will be helpful in building of the gauge. Thanks and I think you have made a vast improvement over others in building a accurate gauge. looks easy enough to build. Thanks for the plans.

  • @GelindelaVespa
    @GelindelaVespa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Muchísimas gracias por hacer lo que haces y encima que lo compartas GRATUITAMENTE. No como otros que dan pena, Un saludo desde España.

  • @j.stribling2565
    @j.stribling2565 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your work is as good as it gets. I was going to buy a commercially available miter gauge, but you've worked out every difficulty and then generously shared it all. Thank you!

  • @NathanNostaw
    @NathanNostaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive design. Thanks for sharing and thank you for the metric units, so nice to hear on you tube. :)

  • @michaelkocks1838
    @michaelkocks1838 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good designed and built. I appreciate the free plans you provide for your well done projects.

  • @frederickrodger7249
    @frederickrodger7249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, I am going to make one. Thank you for the PDF and for taking the time to make this video.

  • @christianselbach3455
    @christianselbach3455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The well thought-through design and attention to detail will ensure precision for years, brilliantly done and commented. Thank you

  • @mirockswoodshop
    @mirockswoodshop 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Perfectly made device! Pleasure to see such approach

  • @bid6413
    @bid6413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe a shoulder bolt for the pivot bolt to avoid wear. Wonderful shop tool with clear instructions on the build. Like all your videos I’ve watched, very impressive. Thanks for sharing your well thought out and very useful ideas. Cheers, Will

  • @deanaoxo
    @deanaoxo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, i can't wait to make my own. Jigs rule my shop, and while i've a very crude version of this for long cuts, dialing it in is a real pain(not needed that much). This, on the other hand, will help chase that elusive square that we all seek so desperately. . . thank you.

  • @lrr1952
    @lrr1952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent design! I built a crosscut sled for my table saw, but don’t want to spend a fortune for a decent miter gauge. This looks like a great project!

  • @genardusfaberus6514
    @genardusfaberus6514 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work and thank you very much for sharing the PDFs.

  • @nonparticipant4671
    @nonparticipant4671 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this Mr. Sullivan. Your video is inspiring us to create excellent work, and It's clear that your precise way of doing things translates to woodworking in that magical way. I don't think it's being overly dramatic to say that the future of the gentle art of woodworking is very much dependent on experienced guys handing down techniques and the like. It really does make a difference. How great is it that the social media so popular with our younger generations makes this available to them.
    BTW, I am near Chicago and have seen the Park Districts drop this type of training, and can say that there are no clubs or training facilities that don't have to charge restrictive amounts (due to very real overhead). A very real sign of the times.

  • @Barnagh1
    @Barnagh1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clever design and nicely engineered.

  • @curlykipper
    @curlykipper 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the basic kind of woodworking and carpentry that I do this degree of accuracy is not needed. However, I am impressed by the approach and by the execution of this project and these are the greater lessons for me.

  • @originalusernamefail
    @originalusernamefail 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a craftsman. Excellent quality piece, cheers

  • @Pro1er
    @Pro1er 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic job on the miter, but stupendous job on the video production!

  • @asbjrniden3621
    @asbjrniden3621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Patrick, you give me great ideas with every video you post.

  • @JakeBiddlecome
    @JakeBiddlecome 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It always brings me joy to see people using fountain pens or dip nibs. I keep a box of Nikko Gs on hand for fine or variable line projects. They are the simplest, cheapest, and most well engineered tools for inking, and they're so much fun to use! Thanks for sharing the video.

  • @zohranbloedjes9770
    @zohranbloedjes9770 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This an excellent way to do this and I just love the holdown

  • @glensegarra7187
    @glensegarra7187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Patrick you have outdone yourself! This was your best yet- and that’s saying a lot! Thanks for sharing such well produced, high quality content.

  • @sheikhnazimaziz3771
    @sheikhnazimaziz3771 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really sophisticated efforts sir.

  • @mhaz49
    @mhaz49 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and project explanation. A written description to go along with the templates would be extremely helpful as it is hard to build and follow a video at the same time.

  • @farrier2708
    @farrier2708 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on a top notch design and execution, Patrick. I am particularly impressed though, by the quality of the video. Although there are many great instructional vid's on the net, yours is the only one I have found where the project is more important than the presenters ego. You are to be highly commended, Sir.

  • @wfili
    @wfili 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Mr. Sullivan!

  • @nomad4731
    @nomad4731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius, this is probably the best I've seen

  • @johnmichaels4330
    @johnmichaels4330 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect. Exactly what need and didn't know. Way better than a conversational miter guage

  • @IH1940HAY
    @IH1940HAY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent narration on a very detailed project. Thank you.

  • @rickbonser9923
    @rickbonser9923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent build, and video, thanks! If you scribe another curser line on the top of the magnifier, then keep it superimposed over the lower line while setting, parallax eliminated.

  • @terrytowells5500
    @terrytowells5500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You're a legend. This is an amazing tutorial. Lots of great ideas throughout. Thank you!

  • @alexeygusev698
    @alexeygusev698 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much for sharing those pdf patterns. I didn't copy your solution but used your left and right prints to create a laminated 180° guide behind the gauge.

  • @templerea5262
    @templerea5262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to have found your channel. Looking forward to many more videos.

  • @MrVidifyablez
    @MrVidifyablez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey Patrick, just wanted to say thank you very much for making videos like these. Your videos mean a ton to me personally and I wanted you to know that all the time and effort you put into these is noticed. Please continue to make these as long as you enjoy them, because I'm sure they bring happiness to many more people than just me. Thanks again ~ Adam

  • @glenpaul3606
    @glenpaul3606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome ! Like how you are so precise and give very detailed instructions. Excellent !

  • @michaeluncapher83
    @michaeluncapher83 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for taking the time to put this together, will come in handy.

  • @docbrown9357
    @docbrown9357 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Patrick, you done a very nice looking and useful tool, very precise too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @66scotty73
    @66scotty73 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just excellent !! Much appreciated by many fellow woodworkers.

  • @JohnSmith-ud9ex
    @JohnSmith-ud9ex 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best presented and best narrated instructional videos that I have yet seen and I have seen a lot ! A little late to the party but my thanks and appreciation are non the less extended, much appreciated Patrick = )