Mortise & Tenon Jig All in One // is it worth it?

#woodworking #joinery #DIY

In this week’s video, I test drive the General Tools & Instruments 870 E Z Pro Mortise and Tenon Jig. This jig was purchased on Amazon and I plan on incorporating it into my shop as my go-to solution for strict mortise and tenon joints. You have a fair amount of flexibility in the the size of joints you can make on this jig. You can use between 1/2 inch and 1 1/2 inch stock. For this demonstration I use 3/4 inch stock.
To be clear, if want to make strict mortise and tenon joints that match well, in a short amount of time, this is a great way to go.

DISCLAIMER: My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Do not attempt to do anything that is shown in my videos. Woodworking and Metal Working are very dangerous activities and should only be performed by trained professionals.

JIGS & TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO

1. General Tools & Instruments 870 E Z Pro Mortise and Tenon Jig

2. Makita RP0900K 1-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Router:

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[tabitha]

I just bought this myself, and that same accessory confused me also. I finally figured out that it is a stop clamp for repeatable cuts. If you look on the back side of the board thickness adjustment plate on the bottom, you’ll notice the plate the board sits against is sized to fit the slots on the accessory. Slude it on, move to the edge of your board and clamp down.

It took me two days to figure that out, as it’s nowhere in any manual. Happy jigging!

[richardgerhard]

I bought this Jig three years ago thinking I might use it in the future. Still sitting in the box and haven't used it yet. Been using the drill press and table saw to make these joints. Nice to see a video on how it works. With the simplicity of this jig, I should at least use it on some scrap pieces of wood. Maybe I'll pull it out next time I do a mortise tenon joint. Thank for doing the video.

[ronaldsclafini]

Squaring adapter slides on underneath to assure wood is secured square to template, just received mine yesterday. Trying it out today.

[savealta]

Great production quality on the video. Good info and easy to follow. Subscribed. Looks like I'll be adding a new tool.

[BillHartCooks.]

If you haven't figured it out yet the extra thing is used to make a stop on the underside for repeated stiles. Or to put the tenon on both ends with one measurement. Nice review.

[serendipityguy]

The part is called the "Squaring Adaptor" clips to the track In new Manual & provides repeatable cuts & stability. Great Video Eric

[wagsman]

Very cool. Like you, I have been using the router table to cut mortices, which is fine, but I find the setup tedious. Same with cutting tenons on the table saw. This seems like a very simple solution. Thanks for the video!

[ShaukatHakim]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have one like this and will definitely try it by following your video.

[sapelesteve]

Great review Eric! That looks like an interesting jig, so I might look into purchasing one. Thanks!

[ditryn]

It is a squaring adapter, it hooks over the center wall and butts up to the board you are cutting.

[atomiczombie]

Would love to see you make something using this jig

[josebello]

that kit which you were asking what for is a stopper for the the tenon side so that you don't have to adjust
everytime for the next work piece with the same size.

[mohameddocrat]

Hello Eric, excellent review. I think if you do a lot of M&T joinery, this jig is worth the price. I do not use it very much so I will stick to your homemade jig for the mortises and use other converntional methods to make the tenons. Thanks.

[chrisbarbot]

I always wondered about this jig but thought the tool manufacturer was not making a quality tool..I was wrong thank you for your video as always

[privateuploads-geo]

Nice review Eric.... I like that you show alternate ways to accomplish the same thing, and often cost much less than buying expensive equipment, especially for those of us who are primarily home/hobby enthusiasts, not pros where production is essential. You said in another video that one could get by without a jointer by using a router. Does that mean you think a thickness planer is the more critical tool for making cabinets?

[EPortillo]

After this review I prefer you mortising jig, with some mods can be used to do the tennon too.

[davidmallender]

I would guess the thing u want sure on is a possibly like a stop block for repetitive work

[bomar]

I have one, it works. However, there is a limit to the dimension of wood it can be used with.

[robertknowles]

Good video. Questions about that hot branding thingy you have to sign your work. Where did you get it and how do you heat it?

[markblankenship]

i am assuming in order to cut more shallow depth you just adjust the stop on the router correct?