Simple, but helpful idea. As a Beginner, I often have trouble getting my projects "square". This is going to up my game tremendously. Thanks so very much.
That was pretty cool..thanks for taking the time to make the vid. the most clever part was using the clamp to get the metal cylinders into the jig....great idea.
I spent way too long googling how to do this and then found your video. Really solid, I love the sounds and how you showed how to do everything. Thanks bud
Very cool technique. The line in the middle of the Hole to get perfect results is very clever. Also to draw a line on both woods to find the correct alignment is very smart... You saved me a lots of hours... Thank you very much.
Hi Jeremy. thanks for the video. I was watching you put together the frame near the end of the video and noticed that you were doing it kneeling on the floor... without any protection for your knees. I know that this may sound weird, but you should protect your knees... You're a young guy but give it another 15-20 years (which, trust me, will sneak up on you fast) and you will start to feel some serious pain in your knees if you don't treat them well now. :)
This video was quite clear in its instruction, but I tend to like "author voice overlays" with tutorials like this. Just my personal preference. As is, the video still freak'n rocks. Simple, functional elegance that when I see it I ask myself "Why didn't you think of that?", but of course I never would have. Thanks for making the vid and posting. I'm definitely gonna make one of these jigs. I'll be doweling things together non-stop for the next three years! Seriously, great tutorial. Thanks again.
I have seen a few variations on this simple jig, but yours is by far the best. The reason being the little center viewing hole which makes sure that the dowels will always match up perfectly. Excellent job as always! I am going to have to make one to go along with my Kreg system. I used to work in a framing place that made all kinds of picture frames. They would throw out little pieces of Oak, Walnut, etc. I wish I knew then, what I know now.
Thanks Jeremy, I went to Home Depot and found 3/8" utility copper tube, it's 2' long for $4.28 and it takes a 5/16" dowel rod that's 4' and it's $.90. So you can make a lot of them and have plenty of dowels. Hope this helps.
+tim hankins Just something to point out - you might need to flute that dowel, to create a groove for excess glue/air to escape. That's why I just spend the extra money to get pre-made dowels that are already fluted.
A guy who worked in a commercial shop told me that they routinely cut their own dowels from "dowel rods" and then "crimped" them with vise grips to create the grooves. I use this technique whenever one end of the dowel will be visible in the final project, because I can leave the last 1/2" of the dowel "uncrimped" for a cleaner look.
Excellent video. Here's why I prefer "silent" (or non-narrated) videos - I don't have to put in earbuds when my wife & I are "reading". In the old days, ma & pa would have quite time together, reading the paper or a book, doing a puzzle, etc. Occasionally one would strike up a conversation & needlework or newspaper was set aside to be continued later. If I have my earbuds in, I feel rude & like I'm not making myself available for conversation. Myford Boy has excellent vids, John Heisz (sorry for spelling) also does some great no-commentary ones at 2x speed. Keep up the awesome work!
All these quick tips and they have incredible workshops like we all have at home. I have a hand saw and a kitchen table and a mitre box for modelling so it's tiny.
I always had problems lining up matching Dowel Holes in opposing Timbers and was looking to purchase a Jig...that is until I saw your simple but very effective method... Thank you...you just saved me a small Fortune in time and money...I've also Subscribed to your Channel...
I can't believe I haven't made one of these yet. Great video, Jeremy. I personally like this style of video more, but maybe add titles in certain places to give details where your commentary would have. Then viewers can know exact sizes of hardware like those bronze sleeves.
Very cleaver! I will have to make one. I haven't used dowels since high school and this tool will allow me to do it accurately. Thanks for the video and your design.
Excellent video. I had to slow it down to 25% speed to read the name of the metal collar thing. But thanks for including that part where you open the drawer at the home improvement store
I like that. Simple and very effective with that viewing hole. Now, have I got some sleeving lying around somewhere under that pile of offcuts!! I know I had some last month. I wonder where I put them.
Great video Jeremy. Your choice to talk or not. It's your channel and your knowledge and experience that you are sharing. Maybe talk explaining features and where to get the brass bushings from. Thanks for sharing
You can find "bronze sleeve bearings" at larger automotive stores. To save the hassle, I buy them from McMaster Carr. 3/8" ID, 1/2" OD, 1" long $2.06 www.mcmaster.com/#6381k455/=16r0igq
What you are doing and sharing with the rest of us is AWESOME! Thanks for the greats tip. Please keep posting stuff like this, I am eventually going to try and build my own kitchen cabinets and stuff like this is a great help!
Your doing great with the videos. I prefer the narration but you didn't need it in this. Like others said. Very clear what was going on. Keep them coming
Good work on the jig, I like the simple approach and the brass bushes will provide accuracy and durability. I would suggest for the frame you were making, that you drill all the holes first, and take more effort in spreading the glue into the holes, and check across diagonals for square after clamping.
very nice and clean Video. but i would prefer talking like you do in your other vid about the self positioning table saw fence. the idea of making the Position through that hole is brilliant
For many years the floor was my workbench. Now my 70 year old knees yell at me every day. Jer, please use knee pads or a mat when working on the floor. I enjoy your videos. Thanks.
i love using dowels but i always over drill or dont drill enough.a d the jigs u get at the big box or w.e. i can never line the hole up with my line im gonna try this out seeing that it works better than a store bought jig .thanks for sharing I don't know how often you subscribe to other woodworking channels but I would love to have you aboard mine. look forward to seeing more what you do!🍻💥🖒🖒
Very good video. However most people, like yourself seem to have access to so many tools to make the job easy, a simple jig yes but a whole workshop to make it!
+Demise Plays There are always those who won't have the needed tools for the project, no matter how simple it is. This one needs only a drill press, and a way to cut a couple blocks of wood nice and square.
This is fantastic, especially since the other dowel jig builds I've watched all require plexiglass. Yeah, that would be a little advantageous, but I just don't have any lying around the shop, and don't feel like buying some. ;-) Thanks for this! Yeah I do have to buy some bushings but whatever, right? I have a few blocks of maple that would be perfect for this...
what seems so contradictory is why those damn countersink bits always seem to work better if used before you drill the hole....nice, simple jig. thanks.
Good Job, Not crazy about the site hole for lining up the center mark, line up edge to edge would be easier and more reliable. I have a Dowel tool that will knock your socks off : )
You don't think it would be "better" with a finely calibrated micrometer built into the wood to help guide the placement? Tosh! We all need dowel jigs that cost hundreds to make and include a cup holder. Seriously though; very clever.
@@Jer_Schmidt Hi Jeremy good vid, Hey what size of bearing did you use. I wanted to make it a little bit smaller that 1/4 in because I didn't want the dowels to be loose. Any suggestions?
Hi Jeremy, what an awesome idea and video. Would it be possible that you post the measurements that are involved in making the jig. I tried to read them from the video but some are a little bit difficult to read. Thanks in advance. Fred
hmm.. don't want to be picky.. but at 3:23 it obviously shows the original mark doesn't line up... so the joint is not flush.. minimal offset.. but still important? the way you align the marks through the hole in the jig is the problem.. you actually turn around the jig so a slight offset in the holes (unavoidable since you drill by hand) will double.. still a very good idea.. and i always appreciate people sharing their techniques.. keep up the vids!
I tried to be precise when locating that mark. For the most part the joints line up well. I wanted to keep this project simple so I didn't add any positioning system other that the mark. Thank you!
Actually the most important thing is keeping the holes in line (the same distance from the edge of the block). If they are off a little the two pieces will go together with a twist.
Hi Jeremy, excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Can you list the measurements for the spacers you used, the dowel pin size and the drill bit size you used to get a good fit for the spacers? Thanks.
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Simple, but helpful idea. As a Beginner, I often have trouble getting my projects "square". This is going to up my game tremendously. Thanks so very much.
That was pretty cool..thanks for taking the time to make the vid. the most clever part was using the clamp to get the metal cylinders into the jig....great idea.
At first I thought he was gonna hit it with a mallet, but that clamp trick was sweet.
I spent way too long googling how to do this and then found your video. Really solid, I love the sounds and how you showed how to do everything. Thanks bud
Very cool technique. The line in the middle of the Hole to get perfect results is very clever. Also to draw a line on both woods to find the correct alignment is very smart... You saved me a lots of hours... Thank you very much.
Hi Jeremy. thanks for the video. I was watching you put together the frame near the end of the video and noticed that you were doing it kneeling on the floor... without any protection for your knees. I know that this may sound weird, but you should protect your knees... You're a young guy but give it another 15-20 years (which, trust me, will sneak up on you fast) and you will start to feel some serious pain in your knees if you don't treat them well now. :)
I totally second this! Please be kind to your knees! Your videos are incredible btw
Third!
This video was quite clear in its instruction, but I tend to like "author voice overlays" with tutorials like this. Just my personal preference. As is, the video still freak'n rocks. Simple, functional elegance that when I see it I ask myself "Why didn't you think of that?", but of course I never would have. Thanks for making the vid and posting. I'm definitely gonna make one of these jigs. I'll be doweling things together non-stop for the next three years! Seriously, great tutorial. Thanks again.
Thank you for the feedback!
Vraiment ingénieux. J'ai fais une économie de presque 200€ si j'avais fait l'achat d'un appareil. Merci JER'S WOOSSHOP.
I have seen a few variations on this simple jig, but yours is by far the best. The reason being the little center viewing hole which makes sure that the dowels will always match up perfectly. Excellent job as always! I am going to have to make one to go along with my Kreg system. I used to work in a framing place that made all kinds of picture frames. They would throw out little pieces of Oak, Walnut, etc. I wish I knew then, what I know now.
Thanks Jeremy, I went to Home Depot and found 3/8" utility copper tube, it's 2' long for $4.28 and it takes a 5/16" dowel rod that's 4' and it's $.90. So you can make a lot of them and have plenty of dowels. Hope this helps.
+tim hankins
Just something to point out - you might need to flute that dowel, to create a groove for excess glue/air to escape. That's why I just spend the extra money to get pre-made dowels that are already fluted.
A guy who worked in a commercial shop told me that they routinely cut their own dowels from "dowel rods" and then "crimped" them with vise grips to create the grooves. I use this technique whenever one end of the dowel will be visible in the final project, because I can leave the last 1/2" of the dowel "uncrimped" for a cleaner look.
I like how you built the jig. Pressed the sleeve in rather than pounding it in with a hammer.
Excellent video.
Here's why I prefer "silent" (or non-narrated) videos - I don't have to put in earbuds when my wife & I are "reading".
In the old days, ma & pa would have quite time together, reading the paper or a book, doing a puzzle, etc. Occasionally one would strike up a conversation & needlework or newspaper was set aside to be continued later.
If I have my earbuds in, I feel rude & like I'm not making myself available for conversation.
Myford Boy has excellent vids, John Heisz (sorry for spelling) also does some great no-commentary ones at 2x speed.
Keep up the awesome work!
That's a good reason. Thanks for your feedback!
Congratulations. Of the thousands of ways available on U tube, your's gets the prize for the most complicated 😂
All these quick tips and they have incredible workshops like we all have at home. I have a hand saw and a kitchen table and a mitre box for modelling so it's tiny.
Moved to Japan 12 years ago. But, I worked in a wood shop part-time when I was in college. Those orange clamps bring me back!
I' m a tool and die maker, and i made a jig out of metal, just like yours and it works perfectly.
I always had problems lining up matching Dowel Holes in opposing Timbers and was looking to purchase a Jig...that is until I saw your simple but very effective method... Thank you...you just saved me a small Fortune in time and money...I've also Subscribed to your Channel...
Thank you!
I can't believe I haven't made one of these yet. Great video, Jeremy. I personally like this style of video more, but maybe add titles in certain places to give details where your commentary would have. Then viewers can know exact sizes of hardware like those bronze sleeves.
Great design and a simple idea, the easier to make the better.
Thanks,
Barry from England.
Thank you!
I'm viewing this in early 2023. I hope you now have the table you deserve so that you don't have to work on the floor. Thank you for this video.
Very cleaver! I will have to make one. I haven't used dowels since high school and this tool will allow me to do it accurately. Thanks for the video and your design.
Thank you!
Excellent video. I had to slow it down to 25% speed to read the name of the metal collar thing. But thanks for including that part where you open the drawer at the home improvement store
I like that. Simple and very effective with that viewing hole. Now, have I got some sleeving lying around somewhere under that pile of offcuts!! I know I had some last month. I wonder where I put them.
Great video Jeremy. Your choice to talk or not. It's your channel and your knowledge and experience that you are sharing. Maybe talk explaining features and where to get the brass bushings from. Thanks for sharing
You can find "bronze sleeve bearings" at larger automotive stores. To save the hassle, I buy them from McMaster Carr. 3/8" ID, 1/2" OD, 1" long $2.06 www.mcmaster.com/#6381k455/=16r0igq
Does it have to be brass?
What you are doing and sharing with the rest of us is AWESOME! Thanks for the greats tip. Please keep posting stuff like this, I am eventually going to try and build my own kitchen cabinets and stuff like this is a great help!
+Wes G
Thank you! So glad you like what I'm doing! :)
I prefer the narration just to hear what you're thinking at the time. I just made a workbench - it looks like you need to do that too!
That's awesome! Stronger than pocket holes and just as simple.
Yes! Thank you!
- Thanx 4 sharing how to make this VERY useful tool.
This looks so much better than the piece of junk I bought. Reckon I might give this a go. Great video, really enjoyed it
Works pretty well, so far I've drilled about 800 holes with it :) Thank you!
I like Jerry , hes a good all around carpenter .
Nice work! I will be making one of these as a cheap addition to the Kreg.
Brilliant & Simple! If I had seen this video first, I would not have purchased the doweling jig that I am using now. Nice work......
Your doing great with the videos. I prefer the narration but you didn't need it in this. Like others said. Very clear what was going on. Keep them coming
Thank you!
Great little jig. Well made, keep the clips coming.
Thank you!
Hi Jeremy.Project of your is easy ! Thank so much .I'll make this jig as soon as possible .
Hi - excellent videos - I prefer the explanatory comments - adds insight to the operation . . . here's hoping for a lot more in the future :-)
Thank you!
Good work on the jig, I like the simple approach and the brass bushes will provide accuracy and durability. I would suggest for the frame you were making, that you drill all the holes first, and take more effort in spreading the glue into the holes, and check across diagonals for square after clamping.
Very impressive! I'm going to do this before my next shelving bookcase project. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Excellent, you have just saved me a small fortune. Thanks.
Muadibe SEK
Nice simple jig! No talk was fine with me:)
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this and some other woodworking videos made my hobby/winter job a lot easier.
thanks.
Good to hear. Thanks for watching!
very nice and clean Video. but i would prefer talking like you do in your other vid about the self positioning table saw fence. the idea of making the Position through that hole is brilliant
Thank you!
made my single hole version this weekend, thanks for the idea! works great :)
Great stuff... so simple. Right on target for a cabinet project I'm starting. Thanks very much.
Tom
Thanks for watching!
For many years the floor was my workbench. Now my 70 year old knees yell at me every day. Jer, please use knee pads or a mat when working on the floor. I enjoy your videos. Thanks.
I just did the jig but for a 3/8 and it came out pretty good thanks
+Carl Zorro
Fabulous! Thanks!
Brilliant! 🤩 Congrats to a very successful video. Well deserved!
Simple yet brilliant idea.
Just found your site, I enjoyed the dowel jig. Thank you for sharing your time and skills.
Thanks.
Nice Work!!! and cool video
tip: size it to target the center of much thicker wood, then you can always add spacers to the jig.
I am sorry, but this is not simple, this is perfect.
I like if your talking.
Thank you.
Good job, I like the alignment hole.
i love using dowels but i always over drill or dont drill enough.a d the jigs u get at the big box or w.e. i can never line the hole up with my line im gonna try this out seeing that it works better than a store bought jig .thanks for sharing I don't know how often you subscribe to other woodworking channels but I would love to have you aboard mine. look forward to seeing more what you do!🍻💥🖒🖒
Awesome job. I think I'll make a set for a couple different sizes. Thx for posting.
Thanks.
Wonderful work my friend
the best ideas are the simplest ones, just great. thanks for sharing
Thanks!
Awesome jig! Thanks.
Very good video. However most people, like yourself seem to have access to so many tools to make the job easy, a simple jig yes but a whole workshop to make it!
+Demise Plays
There are always those who won't have the needed tools for the project, no matter how simple it is. This one needs only a drill press, and a way to cut a couple blocks of wood nice and square.
Very cool idea!
Bezuinigen op een deuvelmachine met zulk een mooi gereedschap. Bijzonder.
Muito obrigado Jeremy. A execução de sua ideia demonstrou como coisas simples podem ser bastante sofisticadas. Parabéns. Desde o Brasil, Marcelo
i like this style much better so I can watch this when my kids watch cartoon.
Ah that makes sense. Thanks
Nice work bench
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
This is fantastic, especially since the other dowel jig builds I've watched all require plexiglass. Yeah, that would be a little advantageous, but I just don't have any lying around the shop, and don't feel like buying some. ;-) Thanks for this! Yeah I do have to buy some bushings but whatever, right? I have a few blocks of maple that would be perfect for this...
I'm from Hungary.It's very good.No speaking, only pay attention my hands.
Love the jig. Thank you for making video Jer. Have a great day.
Thanks!
Stroke of genius!
Thank you!
Very, very nice! Awesome design!
Thanks!
what seems so contradictory is why those damn countersink bits always seem to work better if used before you drill the hole....nice, simple jig. thanks.
Great idea, much better than most of the shop bought ones! :)
Thank you!
awesome video and awesome channel!
+Theodore Tsinarakis Thanks!
Great music. Sometimes I find a soundtrack distracting but this one worked just right.
Good to see you back out there Jer. Nice video.
what a great idea with the copper
Simple and perfect...loving your channel
very useful..........nice concise video too....I like it...thanks
Thank you.
I am in the need for the device to repair an old dinning room table. will also need it to build a cabinet skeleton. thank you for the video
Do both talking and non-talking. This particular video was ideal for the non-talking style. I liked it.
Good Job, Not crazy about the site hole for lining up the center mark, line up edge to edge would be easier and more reliable. I have a Dowel tool that will knock your socks off : )
great editing ! nice job Jeremy- very clear communications.
Good build man I like it and I will made same one
You don't think it would be "better" with a finely calibrated micrometer built into the wood to help guide the placement? Tosh! We all need dowel jigs that cost hundreds to make and include a cup holder. Seriously though; very clever.
Haha sure!! But in this case I thought people would like a "simple" project.
@@Jer_Schmidt Hi Jeremy good vid, Hey what size of bearing did you use. I wanted to make it a little bit smaller that 1/4 in because I didn't want the dowels to be loose. Any suggestions?
Hi Jeremy, what an awesome idea and video. Would it be possible that you post the measurements that are involved in making the jig. I tried to read them from the video but some are a little bit difficult to read. Thanks in advance. Fred
hmm.. don't want to be picky.. but at 3:23 it obviously shows the original mark doesn't line up... so the joint is not flush..
minimal offset.. but still important?
the way you align the marks through the hole in the jig is the problem.. you actually turn around the jig so a slight offset in the holes (unavoidable since you drill by hand) will double..
still a very good idea.. and i always appreciate people sharing their techniques..
keep up the vids!
I tried to be precise when locating that mark. For the most part the joints line up well. I wanted to keep this project simple so I didn't add any positioning system other that the mark.
Thank you!
thanks.... good idea. hi! from Tabasco, Mexico..
Nice and simple. Great job!
Muy buena idea!..Saludos desde Puerto Rico, mi isla del encanto.
I see Rockler is now selling this design. I hope you're getting a royalty.
They came before me. I kinda copied their design but for 1/10 the cost.
Love this idea..only as I don't have a drill stand I must try and drill straight!
Thanks!
Actually the most important thing is keeping the holes in line (the same distance from the edge of the block). If they are off a little the two pieces will go together with a twist.
Very well done. Can you post the Bronze Sleeve Bearings and the forstner bit used in drilling the pilot holes for this jig? Again well done!!!
Good idea. I like it.
This is pretty cool.
That was damn clever! Very nice
Thanks for the vid man.. wood love to make one, but dont have the right tools
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You are a genius Man!
Holy💩 you made this looks so easy. I will try to recreate this as paying 80$ for this jig by Kreg seems absurd
Brilliant. so ingenious what a bit of thought can do. Any chance you can give some info on the music
Excellent work.
Hi Jeremy, excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Can you list the measurements for the spacers you used, the dowel pin size and the drill bit size you used to get a good fit for the spacers? Thanks.
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All 1/4". 1/4" ID on the bushings, 1/4" dowels and 1/4" drill.