99% of Beginners Don't Know About this Woodworking Trick!

I'll show you how to edge joint boards without a jointer. This works great if you are making table tops and you need the boards to line up perfectly without gaps. This video is not sponsored. Some product links are Amazon and other affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. This helps support my channel so I can continue to make content like this.

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0:00 Woodworking Trick that Saves Hundreds
0:43 Building a Jointing Jig for Woodworking
1:08 Routing Dovetails in Wood
3:46 Jointing Boards without a Jointer
4:47 DIY Tapering Jig for Woodworking
5:09 High fence for a table saw
5:33 Jointing Boards on a Table Saw
6:11 Using a Jobsite Table Saw to Joint boards
6:51 DIY Clamping Jig for a Workbench

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[ipickfun]

I made one of those sled last year. It was recommended not cut the short grooves all the way thru. It's best to stop short of cutting thru by 1/4" so there is no possible way of accidentally exposing the metal part of the clamp to the saw blade bc it's often blocked from view by the work piece.

[David_K_pi]

One thing often recommended is to use a 1/4-inch straight bit to hog out most of the material before coming back with the dovetail bit. This saves wear-and-tear and stress on the dovetail bit.

MicroJig sells a mating straight bit to go with their dovetail bit with the matching yellow finish. They’re kinda hard to find, so I’d recommend using a 1/4-inch down-cut spiral bit - down-cut since you are cutting into plywood.

Of course this method requires extra setups since you are routing the same groove twice with two separate bits.

The way he does this in the video is quicker and somewhat more efficient if you don’t mind stressing the dovetail bit a little. And it obviously works just fine.

I’m just bringing it up since I have read multiple places that it is better to clear out most of the groove with a straight bit before making the dovetail cuts. So, whatever.

I love this jig. It’s going to be an early project once it gets warm enough in my garage to go out and “play”. 🙂

[AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I love the matchfit system. I haven't made this jig yet. I've seen several videos on it. But you made it look so much easier.

[llamabahama]

Great stuff. Well explained, simple enough, versatile to use. Thanks again for the content

[JD_Customs]

Such a sweet jig! Will be building this one for sure. Thanks for sharing with the community!

[David-rmjo]

Love your enthusiasm, great video thank you. I'm a beginner and you have been extremely helpful!

[alanlane]

This may be the best page for a beginning woodworker, i.e. me, that I’ve come across over the last year. No BS, no flash, just real, practical advice, observations, and plans. Thank you. 👊

[katieleonard]

You're phenomenal! I've been looking for options to avoid having to buy another piece of equipment as I'm onna budget and in a small work space. THANK YOU!!

[jbylin]

The high fence way to use this is so darn obvious, it had never occurred to me. You rock.

[saprious]

Great video! Love this design and always love a good build video!

[joelg]

Ooh nice one mate. Quick and concise video that gets to the point. I like the jig, it's a great idea and the fact you show it on a jobsite saw (which a lot of beginner woodworkers have) is great.

[cynicallyskeptic]

I really like your channel and I wish you would do more projects. A lot of the projects you do like the mallets with coins are inspiring.

[southernbfarms]

Excellent project, so many possible uses. Thanks!!!

[Joslemian]

This is awesome. You have some of the best tip/tricks and woodworking videos in general. Now I’m off to watch the cross cut sled video. Thanks for all the time you take to make these.

[CreativeCustomDesigns]

I just received my Microjig clamps. Now I'm going to start with this jig, then the next build for me will be an outfeed-assembly table that will incorporate the grooves for the clamps. THANKS for your videos. These are going to be AWESOME.

[profcah]

Great video. I never thought you could build such a versatile jig!

[robertchester]

Love this idea and can’t wait to try it.

[ranyalbegwein]

Just built one today following your video for my DWE7492, thank you so much! Love watching your videos! :)

[cosigi]

Bro, I've been praying for an easy tapering, jointing jog for my table saw. No way this came up in my feed. Instant sub. Please make more of these