A Beginners Guide To Box Joint Jigs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
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This video is an introduction to making simple box joints.
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Truly the easiest jig I've seen on TH-cam so far, thanks for upload, I'll make one just cause it's so easy lol and try it out...
Thanks for the comment....so glad you enjoyed the video! Wes
Awesome tutorial....
This is the best explanation and demonstration channel, I have watched. ❤
Hey that is awesome! Thank you so very much, Wes 😀
Thanks for showing a more simplified way of doing the box joint.
Glad you enjoyed the video...maybe we could do another showing a single blade :)) Wes
Excellent how to video Wes! Easy to understand and will help those just starting out and more experienced woodworkers as well!
Thank you so very much...I appreciate your support! Wes
Coincidentally, Stumpy Nubs just made a similar jig for the router. They had a good idea not mentioned here. You can do both parts of the finger joint at once, with better precision, by stacking the two parts on each other, offset by one finger joint width. Then just proceed down the board as Wes has done, but doing both halves simultaneously, offset by a finger width. Comes out perfectly on their video. Can’t say I have done it myself.
I was just about to make the same comment before I saw this.
This looks so much simpler than the other jig videos, thanks Wes!
Glad you enjoyed the video...I appreciate your comment. Wes
I love this Wes. I think I will make some custom boxes to store my treasured camera lenses. Thanks for the idea and guide layout. Your channel rocks.
Thank you so very much...I appreciate your kind words! Wes
The best one yet..
Hi...thanks! Hope you check out my new video a blanket chest with box joint corners. Wes 😀
Thanks again, Wes. I have to say that by far, the most simplest box joint jig I've seen. The explanation of the design was so good, too. I am going to get this done as soon as possible. Victor here in South Africa 🇿🇦
Hey Victor...so glad you enjoyed the video. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods 😀 Wes
Many times I have watched videos about how to make finger joint box, your video is really the best for beginners, thanks sir.
Glad you found it helpful, that's what I aim for! Wes 😃
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Wow, thank you! I appreciate your kind words and if I start looking for a side hustle I will remember your suggestion 😀 Wes
Always informative and easy to understand. Way to go, Wes.
Hi Ted...thank you so very much for your kind words. I appreciate YOU ! Wes
Simplest and easy jig of all those I have looked at. Simplicity id the best. Thanks.
Hi...thank you so very much! I appreciate your kind words. Wes
Thank you for showing us how to make things easier
You are so very welcome...thanks for your kind words. Wes
I had no idea it was that easy , thanks
It's fun to do! Thanks for visiting and for your comment! Wes
Thanks Wes!! So much cheaper to build our own jigs than having to buy one
You got that right! Thanks for your support 😀 Wes
hi there... Thanks for this... just about have to make this one for myself.
as you will be aware, there are loads of demos how to do the sides...
any chance you have/know of a video that takes these 4 sides and show how to cut fingers for the top and bottom also, so that all joins are finger based.
Hi...that sounds very interesting. Unfortunately I have never done it and also I don't know that I have ever seen it done. It would be interesting to give it a try some day. Thanks for watching, Wes 😀
Great idea I want to learn to do this.
My main question is spacing of the finger joints. How do you determine what size pin to you use.
I'm assuming measure the board, then find a number that easily divides into it
Very new to this. Add very curious to learn.
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Thanks, Wes 😀
Nice tool and great info thanks wes🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for watching...glad you enjoyed it! Wes
Thank you. Very nice work. Kind regards.
So glad you enjoyed the video...thank you for the comment Wes 😀
Just found your channel. Very well done. I've never used my stapler for anything but attaching fabric to wood. No need for glue to ensure a solid connection? Liked and subbed.
Hi...thanks for joining the community and so glad you enjoyed the video. Wes
Thank you Wes.
You are so welcome...thanks for the visit. Wes
Hey Wes! Great video. Very clear instructions. Can you tell me if the materials we are using matter? Hard wood runners? Pine platform? Or doesn't it matter? Thx. Chris
Hi Chris...the materials used are less important than proper construction of the jig itself. Thanks for watching, Wes
Great video and great explanation I guess my only question is how do you know what size to make the pin?
Hi...the pin is the same size as the finger cut. Thanks for watching, Wes
Cool jig 👍🏻
Thanks 😀
Hola Wes! Estás bien? Espero que si! Hace tiempo que no se te ve por acá. Se te extraña... Un abrazo!
Germán, Lomas de Solymar, Uruguay
Hi...thank you so much for checking on me. I had a double knee replacement so have been out of the shop for a couple of months. I am doing well and starting back with small videos. I appreciate YOU! Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes Me alegra saber que estás bien Wes!!! Se te ve muy bien también! A seguir así! Adelante con el canal! Abrazo!
I see on your show that the fingers on both sides of your wood that they look to be the same dimension. How did that work out for you?
Can you make finger joints in 1/2 plywood when making drawer boxes?
Hi...yes you can! Thanks for watching, Wes
Great video, one question - is a 3/4 " staple long enough to secure 5/8" plywood?
If you are referring to attaching the runners you need to also add staples from the underneath side for added strength. Thanks for watching. Wes
Can this still work without a dado?
Yes it can...just requires more single blade cuts. Thanks for watching, Wes
Fits like a glove; with fingers and all 😅
Thank you. I appreciate the comment. Wes
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Love it... many thanks..... in Australia, however, dado stacks are relatively uncommon 😢
Hi...that's interesting. I actually purchased mine on Amazon, hopefully that is available to you. Thanks for watching, Ws
Thank you Wes.
You are so welcome...thanks for the visit! Wes