Why Didn't I Think of this Before? Essential Tool for Woodwork - Super Deluxe Model

A new and greatly improved version of the router jig I made in a previous video. This one is easier to make and more solidly built. It also has guide wings that the base of the router fits on that line up exactly with the recess you need to cut. And yet there's more! It has rulers to make a recess cut to the perfect size quickly and accurately.

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[JohnHeisz]

A new and greatly improved version of the router jig I made in a previous video. This one is easier to make and more solidly built. It also has guide wings that the base of the router fits on that line up exactly with the recess you need to cut. And yet there's more! It has rulers to make a recess cut to the perfect size quickly and accurately.

[MikeZMonroe]

I very much appreciate your video start, no tease, no intro video, no commercials. I always watch your videos all the way through then the commercials I can accept.

[howder]

Looks like a lot of fun to make it, and the design is so simple even I could do it, Thanks John, excellent Sunday morning view, cheers!

[bricofleur]

It's always a pleasure watching you come out with such handy projects, while showing all of your techniques. Best, Serge

[ArchetypalCat]

I love and appreciate inventive tools like this. Tangent: the push-to-pop-up bench dog is one of the coolest things I've seen yet. Can you say more about them? thanks

[nobuckle]

That certainly is Super Deluxe. I've always found it interesting how that works. You start making a project and then, when you are finished, you sit back and look at it and think "I wonder how I can make it better?" Especially when it comes to jigs and fixtures. Great upgrade to an already great jig!

[citicolina]

The efficiency of your solutions to common problems is just something else. I learn so much watching your videos.

[ronin]

I love that you talk. it sounds silly but it makes a big difference.

I have also seen this done with AL t-channels

[pemtax]

So logical, So simple and most of all, So very elegant. Every now and then, somone comes along and trnsends all accepted ways of doing things. Thats just what you've done with this jig. Once again, its really as simple, logical and elegant as a full proof way of doing something can be. Well done John, Cheers!

[CharlesNolanArt]

You are quite talented, after watching you do this twice I'm still lost. I guess this is beyond my pay grade, however, you have fantastic tools. What I love most about this craft, you are limited only by your imagination. Thank you for sharing.

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Genius woodworking.
Genius editing.
Genius music.
Genius video.

[I_Do_Not_Know_What_I_am_Doing]

I had to watch this twice because the first time I was too impressed by the editing quality to pay attention to the project. Excellent job!

[mitchelwb]

Great video. Zen quality about it that makes me want to go spend the day in the shop just casually building stuff.

[MapleJames]

Good morning, John ! What a great way to start my week, have an awesome one :) Fist bumps from Canada

[Mikidy]

You have a wonderfully creative and brilliant mind.

[rafvdp]

Top notch video and project. We'll done! 👌

[negotiableaffections]

So many 'job-specific' router jigs out there, this is definitely the go-to all purpose model we need. A simple construction too - I'd get a patent on it, John if I were you! Not sure if the rulers are neccessary, bespoke alignment is probably more accurate. Loved the spline idea but OCD, I'd have put one in all the edges!

[timlancaster]

Awesome job! Funny, I had this exact idea pop into my head 2 weeks ago and then I turn on youtube and this is the very first video I see this morning 😆 You read my mind!

[Sanger.woodworks]

Fukuda Router Tool
The original adjustable square jig tool was designed by Mark Fukuda.
Duplicate any square or rectangle
shape precisely. The size of this tool is 12" x 12" for the max cutout size. Machined from 1/2” aircraft grade 6061 billet aluminum, brushed finish, clear anodized for smooth operation, knurled nylon adjustment screws and stainless steel stop screws.

[baconsoda]

This is very good. I especially like the way you made the arms without using a router... some of us aren't that confident when it comes to routing a slot.