How to Make a Thin Strip Ripping Jig

In this woodworking video I show you how to make a Thin Strip Ripping Jig for the table saw.
Ripping thin strips of wood for all sorts of woodworking projects and furniture making is a very common task in the workshop. To make that job quicker, easier and safer we often make jigs. In this video I am making another version of a thin strip ripping jig that's quick to use and gives consistent results it's quick and easy to build and is a woodworking jig that is sure to get lots of use.

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[louislandi]

Colin, since only a small percentage of viewers bother to hit the ‘like’ button, there is no way for you to estimate how many THOUSANDS of diy woodworkers you have helped over the years. On behalf of them and of course myself,
THANK

[JimClack-nn]

I first saw this video a few years ago and made the jig. It worked so well, I called my "Super Jig". Well when I moved it got lost. So I revisisted your video for a refresher before making another one. That will happen tomorrow. Enjoy your videos.

[aprildegele]

I use thin strips a lot, more than I thought I would. I'm going to make this in the coming week. The difference is that I'll mark the back piece to accommodate for 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8 sizes. All I'll have to do is move the locking piece in the back to get the cut I want. Thanks so much for sharing. So much easier than before.

[joevannucci]

I like that you showed the operation of the completed jig (even the simple one) at the outset. I've been looking through a few of these vids by others, and too often I get to watch them build it (and I don't even need to see that), but only at the end do I get to see WHAT we're building. So, kudos for that, sir. I'm a fan of simple jigs - mine are all labeled with Sharpie so I don't cut 'em up by mistake.

[armusb]

The only video I've seen on thin strip jigs that mentioned switching blades to reduce kerf. Great idea

[jeffro-ch]

Nice jig! I’ll probably make one about 5’ long. Too long you say? I’ve built an infeed table that registers off of the rip fence. I also have built a rip fence inline with rip fence. So no matter where you set the fence, it is inline with the rip fence. It’s a little over 3’ long. Works great for cutting plywood rips. Love your videos!!

[Incorrigiblewinnie]

I love watching your video more than Netflix. Thank you making all these videos. One thing I wish is you could be my master. 🙂.

[artiefufkin]

Couple of great ideas, going to make one this weekend. Would live to see a riving knive on your saw though.

[davetuscano]

You can also add painters tape, then crank the blade up thru it. I made a shim: 1 1/2" high. About 1/4" thick. At about 1 1/4 degree angle. On my new DeWalt 7485 table saw! WOW! I never had a saw like that.

[vzpbfkd]

Would a splitter help to prevent kickback?

[IIIofV]

Always love watching your videos and instructions Colin

[dsigetich]

I rarely bother watching others' woodworking videos any more, just yours. You show how to do things quickly, accurately, and safely. Thank you so much, Colin. Unfortunately the contractor's saw I have does not have a steel or iron table, so your mag switches, while cool, won't for for me. But the quick version of the thin strip ripping jig -- the first one in the video -- is good enough for my occasional use. Thanks for showing several versions.

[aprildegele]

I made this and it's brilliant! I have cut several pieces of ply to accommodate for different thicknesses (to go on the back end) and I have to say that it works perfectly. Now that I know it works, I'll be making a hardwood piece that I can micro adjust to all of the sizes I use. (ie, an end plate from hardwood that I can adjust with a slider cut into the end piece with a knob for tightening).

As long as you have a good, sharp blade, you can cut ebony and Pink Ivory to exact widths ... because no one wants to waste expensive wood! (pink Ivory is the second most expensive wood ind the world to shake wood). This jig makes clean cuts every time (as long as the jig is square). Even a retired cabinet maker was impressed! I cut two lengths of Pink Ivory and ebony each, and they were precise and pristine. (for those who don't work with the hardest of all hardwoods, this is a thing because they don't always joint or plane easily). With a good blade, even the hardest of hardwoods need little sanding (which is fabulous because it takes forever to sand ebony ... you're better off with a card scraper). Micro adjust for precision, and Voila! This is my favorite jig ever for pieces less than 18 inches long (that was the length of a piece of black walnut I got for a few bucks). My new go-to for thin strips. Thanks so much for sharing!

[carololivie]

This is a very helpful video since I am new to woodworking and learning by myself. Thanks!

[leonardnoel]

I watched presentation a number of times. Very good. I am going to make the same or similar. Thank you.

[larrytomlinson]

Thanks you so much for this jig. I needed a piece 5/16 thick 15/16 wide 9 1/8 long and this jig is like a miracle, so easy and safe to make. Thank you.

[philgoulding]

Hey Colin
Just a quick note to say your design for the “ thin strip Jig” is nothing short or “ great” . I actually just finished building an alternate design jig yesterday and then yours today. Yours is much better hands down . Many thanks for the idea and I look forward to future ideas from you.
Many thanks
Phil Goulding

[mrintomesee]

Oh man thankyou! My tablesaw is plywood and my fence is also which means i have to line it up and clamp it in place each time i use it. Watched lots of video's foir cutting thin strips and they all need the fancy sliding fences but you just solved my problem! TYTYTY!

[xianshengxu]

Wisdom is infinite, simple and easy to learn. I like your video.

[fallenhunter]

thank you for this video.. I have been model making for years, and always am limited by the strips I could make. I will be using the first jig you demoed. The 2x4 with notch, simple, effective, and a coat of paint prevents it from use for other things.