This is such a lovely jig, made it to make sure my half and cross laps were the correct depth and it worked perfectly. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.
Made one some time ago. put it in the drawer and forgot about it. I'm going to dig it out and start using it. Obviously, the blade, drill bit, router bit etc. can be set up more accurately. Thanks for showing us this time saving tip.
Colin, one of those simple devices that has many uses, some of which you demonstrated at the end. Brilliant and thanks for sharing it with us. I think all your presentations are well thought out, straight to the point and professionally delivered.
That's a very useful video, Colin! I could have used that today while fine adjusting my table saw blade height using a tenoning jig. I will do this project for sure. I do think running such a short and relatively narrow work piece free hand across the blade to make the dado is a bit risky. Even though it is not a through cut, the risk of kick back is increased. This could be avoided by making the dado cut first using a longer work piece, a miter gauge with a sacrificial fence and even a spacer block on the table saw fence positioned before the blade. Then, lay out the rest of the project around the dado. This would take more time but would be safer.
Wow. I am amazed. As I am beginning to make more and more picture frames, cutting a clean Rabbet is essential. I have not fared so well making rabbet cuts yet, No Lol, lol.... anytime you can remove the Guess out of a math problem, or layout event, things go much more smoothly. Colin, this is a great video. I happen to live 7 miles from Triple M Plastics, I shall visit this shop today seeking a scrap hunk of plastic. Setting the fence to blade utilizing this jig is very awesome. Thanks... Dave from Maine.
I was looking for a youtube video on making a depth gauge, and it was no surprise when your video came up first. You seem to always have handy ideas for making woodwork easier and this is no exception. Well done Colin, subscription earned.
This is a great tool. I made one a couple of years ago when you first published this video, and have found numerous occasions to use it since. I did not find the ruler scale necessary since I am always using it to transfer the thickness of a brass setup bar over to the blade height or fence position.
Hi Colin, it's projects like this that make me wonder why people buy so many gadgets ... we're woodworkers! We should make our own stuff! Nice job, Cheers! Chris.
Hi Collin, Lost contact a while back due to nuclear computer crash. Glad to regain contact, and very glad to see your interesting videos again. 80+ and still at it
This is very useful. I learn a lot from your videos. One suggestion is please help us make a right choice of wood (hardwood or softwood) - like the one in this video. For beginners like me it will be a great help. Thanks.
A general comment - not related to this video: In your dado jig, you took a round bolt head and ground it square instead of waiting for mail order bolts. The cheapest and most versatile oval/flat sided bolt you can get are toilet flange bolts available at any hardware store. I buy a bunch of them (mainly 1/4-20) at a time and they are ready for jigs.
It is a v. nice gauge to messure the depth and the hight of the saw blade. the question is why you did not screw the two small plastic pieces to match the thickness of the 4 screw on the large plastic piece.? Thank you v. mutch.
Great videos, as I have learnt a lot of neat cool tricks. I love the measuring bars but for those who cant find them or do not want to go to the expense to buy them, I use my drill bits which start at 1/32 and go up to 1 inch. they are machine made with very little error to them. So this will give a great variance in your measuring. Good luck and keep up the good videos. Tim
As soon as I am finished with my current project, ( six closet organizers ). I am going to make one of these gauges. Too late to use it on this project. Dadoes are all done.
Good job, thanks for posting... with little modification the back side can also be used for setting the straightness of the blade and fence distance to miter slot and blade...
I like the idea and will make one. But, why didn't you show how you zero out the tape measure strip so it can be used to set a predetermined depth by looking at the tape and the cross hair line? Thanks
Set the plunger so that it is flat to the table. Then set the tape to zero on that line. when you raise the plunger one inch (or centimeter) the tape will read one.
Hi Chuck, I had the same question as you. I have looked at many of these videos and keep seeing the same plastic used. I actually just found it on amazon: UHMW Strip 3/4 X 38 X 48 By Peachtree Woodworking - PW1121 by Peachtree Woodworking.
I like the idea very much. But, I have a question. Why did you put the ruler on the "slide"? It isn't an accurate measure and it doesn't go down to the bottom of the "slide".
It measures from the top of the tape down and not the bottom up so it doesn't matter where the tape ends as long as it's longer than your maximum blade height.
GREAT project Colin. I like the rabbit technique. Also I like the plastic pin you put in to avoid the metal to plastic contact on the tightening knob.
Every so often you'll have a little tip towards the end of a build video and they're incredibly helpful! Thank you.
Nice work- adding those plastic tabs to make it do double duty was the clincher!
This is such a lovely jig, made it to make sure my half and cross laps were the correct depth and it worked perfectly. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Made one some time ago. put it in the drawer and forgot about it. I'm going to dig it out and start using it. Obviously, the blade, drill bit, router bit etc. can be set up more accurately. Thanks for showing us this time saving tip.
Great and helpful Colin thanks for putting your talent out there from 🇬🇧
Colin, one of those simple devices that has many uses, some of which you demonstrated at the end. Brilliant and thanks for sharing it with us.
I think all your presentations are well thought out, straight to the point and professionally delivered.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
That's a very useful video, Colin! I could have used that today while fine adjusting my table saw blade height using a tenoning jig. I will do this project for sure.
I do think running such a short and relatively narrow work piece free hand across the blade to make the dado is a bit risky. Even though it is not a through cut, the risk of kick back is increased. This could be avoided by making the dado cut first using a longer work piece, a miter gauge with a sacrificial fence and even a spacer block on the table saw fence positioned before the blade. Then, lay out the rest of the project around the dado. This would take more time but would be safer.
Wow. I am amazed. As I am beginning to make more and more picture frames, cutting a clean Rabbet is essential. I have not fared so well making rabbet cuts yet, No Lol, lol.... anytime you can remove the Guess out of a math problem, or layout event, things go much more smoothly. Colin, this is a great video. I happen to live 7 miles from Triple M Plastics, I shall visit this shop today seeking a scrap hunk of plastic. Setting the fence to blade utilizing this jig is very awesome. Thanks... Dave from Maine.
On the jig build list. Thanks, Colin.
Bloody terrific Colin !
I like buying tools, but enjoy making some as well. I'm putting this on my to do list. Thx Colin.
I make your gage for my router table I put earth magnets on the bottom it works great thank you
you are a legend sir!
Brilliant you save me money this toolis expensive and easy to make
What a nifty little project...really loved it....
I was looking for a youtube video on making a depth gauge, and it was no surprise when your video came up first. You seem to always have handy ideas for making woodwork easier and this is no exception.
Well done Colin, subscription earned.
That's brilliant! I'm a newbie so jigs like this are golden. Thank you
This is a great tool. I made one a couple of years ago when you first published this video, and have found numerous occasions to use it since. I did not find the ruler scale necessary since I am always using it to transfer the thickness of a brass setup bar over to the blade height or fence position.
I'm glad it helps! Thanks for watching!
So simple but yet so very awesome !
Very nice: going to make one myself I was thinking of putting some magnets at the bottom so it'll just stick to the table song always be handy
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Excellent suggestion !
Hi Colin, it's projects like this that make me wonder why people buy so many gadgets ... we're woodworkers! We should make our own stuff! Nice job, Cheers! Chris.
Great tool for the work shop Colin. Thanks for sharing it.
That does it. I think this will be my next project.
Hi Collin, Lost contact a while back due to nuclear computer crash. Glad to regain contact, and very glad to see your interesting videos again.
80+ and still at it
Glad to see you back Charles. Thanks for watching!
A great jig and some great tips for using it. Thanks!
Omg! Thats an amazing tool! I'm going to make it, thankyou!
This is very useful. I learn a lot from your videos. One suggestion is please help us make a right choice of wood (hardwood or softwood) - like the one in this video. For beginners like me it will be a great help. Thanks.
Woaaaah when you used it to set the fence my mind was blown. A++
Thanks Will
I'm a newbie but i spent all morning trying to make a rabbit on my table saw. what a pain. but now i'm going to do it your way. thanks.
wow, that's a very useful tool Colin, it saves a lot of time setting the table Saw blade. it´s so simple and so effective. thanks for sharing
I'm glad you liked it!
thanks a lot for your videos. It helps a lot in my shop. Best regards from Germany
Another very useful tool, thank you.
A very handy, simple to make, tool. Thank you!
Nice little gauge I bookmarked this video. Thanks
You might consider affiliate links to where you can buy those measuring bars.
That is really nice..and very usefull. Looks like I know what I am doing this morning!
Absolutely beautiful, clever idea. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent! Thanks,Colin!
I have one of those and I never thought to use it for the width.Thanks for sharing
Franks DIY yeah, that is a cool idea!
Thank you 😊 my friend learning something today
Great video. I was about to spend between 30-40 dollars for something similar, but now I know how to make my own. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
You are most welcomed
Wow,,,,nice tool. Thanks for the great idea.
I am definitely making one of these! Great tips and content. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Very nice Colin. I really enjoy your work.
you always goods proyects i like
very neat little tool. thank you for the idea, it will help me a lot. now I just need to make one...
Great idea Colin
Thanks
I will be making one. I like it thanks
Cool jig Colin. You have the best jigs...lol
A general comment - not related to this video: In your dado jig, you took a round bolt head and ground it square instead of waiting for mail order bolts. The cheapest and most versatile oval/flat sided bolt you can get are toilet flange bolts available at any hardware store. I buy a bunch of them (mainly 1/4-20) at a time and they are ready for jigs.
Very very nice work. Thankyou
Could be used on your cross cut sled also.
great tool. excellent tip also
This is brilliant. Thanks for the video
Nice! Added to todo list!
If you added a pencil clip to the center of the plastic, would you be able to use this as a "centering gauge?"
Very good idea thanks.
Great tip
Thanks
Excellent jig. Thanks.
Great vidro and excellent process. Thanks for sharing.
I'm going to make one, Thank you
I did something similar with a digital depth gauge for my home made router table.
It is a v. nice gauge to messure the depth and the hight of the saw blade.
the question is why you did not screw the two small plastic pieces to match the thickness of the 4 screw on the large plastic piece.?
Thank you v. mutch.
Bravo très beau travail
Great idea, thanks a lot for Sharing...
You're Welcome. Thanks for watching Sergio!
amazing work! thank you!
You're Welcome!
Wonderful and amazing!!
great idea and tricks!
are you starting with a 2x6?
Great videos, as I have learnt a lot of neat cool tricks. I love the measuring bars but for those who cant find them or do not want to go to the expense to buy them, I use my drill bits which start at 1/32 and go up to 1 inch. they are machine made with very little error to them. So this will give a great variance in your measuring. Good luck and keep up the good videos. Tim
Great tip Tim!
As soon as I am finished with my current project, ( six closet organizers ). I am going to make one of these gauges. Too late to use it on this project. Dadoes are all done.
Very nice. 👍🏼
Thanks
nice jig!!
Thank you,
This would be completely functional even without a ruler. Very nice, thanks!
wow, so nice project i like this jig a lot,
but did this jig compensate for blade thickness in side cut ?
Thanks a lot
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Please pardon my ignorance Colin, but the two pieces of plexiglass on the legs of the jig. What purpose do they serve?
It's to keep the jig level when he uses it against the table saw fence. To counter the other piece of plexiglass that has the black marking line.
Thanks djp.
handy tool! Thanks for sharing!
G’day Colin, What is exactly the name for the plastic mitre slot extrusion that you use please?
nice jig
Thanks Sir !
Good job, thanks for posting... with little modification the back side can also be used for setting the straightness of the blade and fence distance to miter slot and blade...
Ah 🙏 thank you very much
Very Neat Trick, Very handy tool. :D
I'm soo going to make one📐📏✂👈😎👉.✌ out brotha
Nice idea sir!
Thanks for Watching Jaime!
I'll do it tomorrow
I'm not sure why you placed the measure tape on the jig?
I'm ashamed to say I bought my cheap plastic one. I would be much prouder to say that I built one like yours.
Amazing
Nice build. Why not include a electronic digital calliper. Maybe even more accurate
I like the idea and will make one. But, why didn't you show how you zero out the tape measure strip so it can be used to set a predetermined depth by looking at the tape and the cross hair line? Thanks
My thoughts too. It would be helpful! He probably ran out of time?
I love this jig, but I am confused where to locate the tape measure. I see that there is a small blank space at the bottom of the measuring device.
Set the plunger so that it is flat to the table. Then set the tape to zero on that line. when you raise the plunger one inch (or centimeter) the tape will read one.
Thanks. I was wondering about that as well.
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Not so sure that cross cut on the table saw is safe, short end up against the fence, inviting Kick back.
What a great idea. Can anyone tell me where to buy that white plastic strip I could use for this jig and also for a miter sled? Thanks so much.
Hi Chuck, I had the same question as you. I have looked at many of these videos and keep seeing the same plastic used. I actually just found it on amazon: UHMW Strip 3/4 X 38 X 48 By Peachtree Woodworking - PW1121 by Peachtree Woodworking.
nice
I like the idea very much. But, I have a question. Why did you put the ruler on the "slide"? It isn't an accurate measure and it doesn't go down to the bottom of the "slide".
It measures from the top of the tape down and not the bottom up so it doesn't matter where the tape ends as long as it's longer than your maximum blade height.
Where would I get that plastic? Thanks for sharing : )
I have the same question. We've all seen it around, but I never really thought about what it is and how it can be cut and shaped.
Dutch Vander Ploeg you could use cutting board.