5 super simple woodworking jigs that’ll make your life easier

The easiest jigs are always the best ones. Today I’ll show you how to make 5 super simple woodworking jigs that’ll make your life easier. No fuss, easy to make jigs that can be assembled in minutes using scrap wood. How to cut thin strips on the table saw? Easiest way to hang a picture frame? Making straight cuts with a circular saw? How about safer cuts on the table saw? All these questions and more will be answered in this video.

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Thin strip jig
Circular saw guide
Dado jig
Vertical cutting jig
Keyhole slot jig

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►CHAPTERS
0:00 Thins strip cutting jig
3:55 Circular saw guide
7:14 Adjustable dado jig
12:49 Vertical cutting jig
15:44 Keyhole slot jig
19:41 More woodworking jigs

[thomlipiczky]

The thin strip jig was brilliant. I've been a woodworker for 40 years, and that was the best version I've seen. And your take on the adjustable dado jig was also great. Merci!

[filipedrumond]

You’re an amazing communicator, carpenter, videographer. It’s all clear, clean and inspiring.

[paulnye]

Your video is exactly what a video should be. Very straight to the point, simple and no silly, stupid jokes. Keep the videos coming. EXCELLENT!

[clutteredchicagogarage]

That adjustable dado jig is awesome! I've never seen anyone make a dado jig with this design. I think woodworkers are used to adjustable jigs that use T-track, keyhole slots, or dovetail slots of some sort to create parallel adjustable rails. Your use of pivot points to create an adjustable-width slot with parallel edges is a less common technique, but it's perfect for this particular application.

I also like your thin-strip jig! It feels both safer and also easier to use than some other methods for cutting thin strips.

[cynrich]

I spent most of today watching a list of random videos on assorted things to do in my workshop, and yours was the best! Every one of your jigs is now on my To-do List for making my tiny workshop work better. Thanks!

[ericellis]

Just came across your videos today for the first time and like another person pointed out, your videos are so user-friendly and accessible. Of the ones I have watched so far, I really enjoy how concise your instructions are and how you avoid wordiness and add just the right amount of humility with a wonderful down to earth attitude.

[abdullahali]

Hello, my name is Abdullah from the State of Kuwait, and I am a carpentry enthusiast, not a professional. I watched the video and liked the method, and it was very excellent. I also liked the simple and understandable explanation.
Thank you and I wish you safety and security
my regards

[Mark-bnlk]

Well done, Marie. This is quite a comprehensive set of accessories to fill the needs for many common situations we find ourselves in as woodworkers.

[olliespackmate]

I’m 60 newly retired and new to woodworking. I have realized that jigs will be my best friends for this new endeavor. You explain the making and use of these jigs easy to understand. My body and wife thank you. 😊

[granthoglund]

Very easy to follow and useful jigs AND finally, a woodworker who understands that viewers don't want to hear the high pitched whine of the saw every time time you make a cut. Thank you for that small but appreciated detail.

[paulschwartz]

Thanks for another super useful video, Marie. As others have pointed out, that dado jig is pure genius in its simplicity and versatility. I so appreciate the clarity and accessibility of your videos. You're a natural teacher.

[elleneliason]

Love the dado jig and the thin strip jig. Need to make them soon!! I made one of the circular saw jigs in 2014. I wrote the date on it and still use it! Thanks for the great videos you put out!!

[hypersapien]

I'm not a woodworker, but in time I'd like to acquire some of these power tools. As a complete novice, your videos are helpful because they are simple enough for me to understand, but also introduce me to techniques and safety concerns I wouldn't be thinking about. Thanks for sharing your experience here on youtube!

[baronfuller]

My hands and my family thank you for the thin strip jig. I’m going to make this as soon as I use my table saw next time!

[TheTrullGallery]

Talk about divine timing! I'm gearing up for a project that is made up of LOTS! of thin strips, and I was debating how best to cut them. I built you jig, and it worked like a champ - Thanks!!!!

[holdemNE]

19:00 Instead of removing and repositioning the strip 3/4" lower, just add another 3/4" strip below the permanent one. You can use various different thickness strips to get your desired results.

[hosamhaggagy]

I have been researching to start my own workshop and I have to say you are just amazing, every detail I see in your videos is new, safe and very handy. Thank you

[johnthompson]

The dado and keyhole jigs are coming to my shop.Great vid, and so nice to watch someone just get stuck in and make stuff without all the fluff and dramatics.Great channel

[darnelllindsay]

The keyhole slot jig is my favorite. It will be great for making keyhole for half mortise lock mechanisms.

[paulmannix]

Some of the best user friendly jigs I’ve seen on YouTube. As a newbie woodworker I’ve watched thousands of woodworking videos to gather ideas & know how. The simplicity of that dado jig is amazing. Thanks for possibly the most useful woodworking video I’ve seen on YouTube.