Diy Box Joint Jig Plans
Take your woodworking to the next level with this simple jig.
Diy box joint jig plans. A spiral bit makes the cleanest joints see source below but a straight bit works fine. I m going to use regular lumber for this example. All right folks i m gonna get jiggy with it. Rout a groove down the length of a piece of plywood to begin making the jig s base fig.
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Start by setting up a stack of dado blades to whatever width you want the fingers of your joint to be. Make the base the same length as your router table. Adjust the box joint jig. By using shop scraps we got the cost down to zero and came up with a method that makes the box sides interchangeable for foolproof assembly.
Essential box joint jig home in on precise finger joints with this table saw sled. Next raise or lower the depth of the blades to match the thickness of the wood you are going to use for your project. Box joint jig for router table. If your project requires box joints that are more than 5 in.
Attach the board to the miter gauge. All you need are some miter gauges plywood and careful measuring. Here it s 3 8 in. Materials needed install the stacked dado blade set.
Box finger joint jig step 1. By ken burton t he box or finger joint is a remarkably strong inter locking corner joint that can be quickly made on the table saw. Basic box joint jigs like this one have been around for a long time. How to make a box joint jig introduction.
The sizing of your rails may vary with your table saw. Cut a notch in the backer board. Begin to cut the box joint. After you finish building and adjusting the jig learn how get the most from it.
Adjust the board on the jig. Wood scraps ideally some 1x12 and 2x4 scraps length will depend. Use the same size bit that you ll use for the box joints. Waiting until the price is right to acquire a box joint jig.
Cut the box joint fingers in the second board. To use this jig you will need a tablesaw stackable dado set and a calipers with dial or digital readout. No i m not going to dance and leap around until the end if this turns out successfully. Parts and tools list.
Rip cut a 4 board off of your 1x12 scrap. Attach the spacer block. The blade setup determines how deep the pins and sockets are on your joint.