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

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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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Dado jig
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Vertical cutting jig
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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

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@olliespackmate9260 Ай бұрын

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. 😊

@abdullahali5039 Жыл бұрын

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

@paulnye1899 Жыл бұрын

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!

@jackeroo75 Ай бұрын

I. don't mind silly jokes.

@granthoglund7012 Жыл бұрын

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.

@filipedrumond Жыл бұрын

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

@darrelldempsey2137 8 ай бұрын

I truly agree, again thank ya most kindly for your time n effort to make these videos

@thomlipiczky9021 Жыл бұрын

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!

@NextLevelCarpentry 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a true 'next level' project... kudos for working to do it right! And thank you for letting me know with a follow up message.

@clutteredchicagogarage2720 Жыл бұрын

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.

@DIYMontreal Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It feels awesome to be able to improve on designs you've seen and actually have it work out ;)

@jimhammell187 Жыл бұрын

It's even easier to buy the undersize router bits made for plywood

@peterfitzpatrick7032 Жыл бұрын

@@jimhammell187 .... very constructive comment there, Jimbo...

@jacklassley8002 Жыл бұрын

Impressive video. I use the thin strip jig at a slight angle from 0” thick to 1/2” like a taper jig an inch and a half tall, and make killer shims out of 2x4 and 2x6 drops.

@baronfuller3112 6 ай бұрын

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!

@user-fy4yd9tz4w Ай бұрын

I just subscribed based on this one video. Some of the best ideas I’ve seen yet. Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you I also wanted to share something I accidentally realized the other day. On occasion we have to pick up a bunch of nuts and bolts or other pieces of metal. A tedious task at best. Take a magnetic metal dish that people use to hold nuts and bolts while working on a project. Separate the dish from the magnet. Put the dish over the pieces of metal you want to pick up. Place the magnet over the dish and pick up the pieces. Just separate the dish from the magnet and the metal will fall off into your receptacle.

@cynrich1 Жыл бұрын

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!

@timothycreasy2161 Жыл бұрын

The dado jig & the one jig for cutting the thin strips on the table saw. Very cool. Thank you

@mahjab1338 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you.

@pacificcoastwoodcrafts 9 ай бұрын

These jigs are all great - will need to make some of them this winter.

@knowledge2100 6 ай бұрын

Built the jig today and ran a few trial runs, works great. Cut a 1/4" & 1/8" strips. Cutting all parts tomorrow and this will speed up the process, but most important Safety. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. By the way, my family and I were in Montreal a few weeks ago. First time, beautiful city, used the Metro to get around. Regards Ernest

@darrelldempsey2137 8 ай бұрын

I imagine you get many off the wall comments, but I just love to tease. I said drat she’s not teaching 5 jigs, there isn’t even any music! Ok. Pun over. I enjoy how your handy work is simple, easy to do, n your voice is so easy to understand. Thank ya most kindly for your time n making these videos. My favorite is the dado jig.

@deisman5130 9 ай бұрын

Wow! clear, concise and super informative. Very professional video & audio; a pleasure to watch. I am a 71 year old jack of all trades who watches many DIY KZfaq videos. (I love to lean) Normally I don't subscribe but DIY Montreal is now my 1st & only. Will forward to my grandkids as you are also a great role model.

@johnthompson3462 Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYMontreal Жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it!

@PMichaels 9 ай бұрын

These are all fantastic! Simple construction but very effective and safe. Thank you very much for sharing these! The thin strip jig is my favorite! 👍🏼

@paulschwartz6074 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mindyhall4638 9 ай бұрын

Super useful!!! Thanks so much!

@piotrkalinowski9802 9 ай бұрын

Super Jigs. Thank you.

@marjfrank9331 9 ай бұрын

Perfect video. Thanks so much for sharing!

@jadeskye6755 8 ай бұрын

I genuinely have no idea why i never thought to make my own tracksaw. thanks for this!

@redrodlrowon 5 ай бұрын

I can't quite pinpoint what it is about this lady. But I really like her. She is the perfect combination of competence, humility and no-nonesenseness with more than a sprinkle of brilliance. New favourite wood person.

@fabianprioux1136 9 ай бұрын

They are all great , the thin strip & dido jig will be on my list to do very soon. Thank you for these precious tips 🙏 A tres bientot !!

@Mark-bn7lk Жыл бұрын

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.

@BrenQ99 8 ай бұрын

You are a Godsend. I am learning a great deal from you. I appreciate your attention to detail, and the way you inspire confidence while focusing on safety.

@GKganesan 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Practical advice.

@alexlev4631 Жыл бұрын

This lady is a fantastic witch that makes woodworking miracles with speech. Special thanks for your jigs.

@ajducey1868 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding!!! Subscribed!

@rachelsutherland4487 8 ай бұрын

I am really enjoying your style here, an easy voice to listen to, and a concise teaching style letting me see the pitfalls you are avoiding as you go. Humble. I find American men's videos have a style I enjoy much less. So for perfection, can I also get your measurements in metric please? I can't add all those fractions (dyslexia) and millimetres are so simple for that. I was very pleased when the UK went metric in the 70s. School became possible at last. No idea what 23 30 seconds is, though I understand the principle as we have the same issues in metric - too big/too small, so your visuals with the gauge are very helpful. Thanks!

@keithgarrett42 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Really helpful. I'll save and watch again when I'm stuck!

@casperfriendlyjp 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much🌹!

@TheTrullGallery Жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@hypersapien Жыл бұрын

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!

@kristinthomas6001 9 ай бұрын

This vid is incredibly helpful. Thank you.

@elleneliason3198 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@davidbernius932 8 ай бұрын

I like all of them. I will be making some.

@charlesmuller5162 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for this info!

@dwoodog 7 ай бұрын

I need to make more jigs. Just to touch on that circular saw one, I made a 8ft one for cutting up sheet goods. Man-o-man it's more handy than a shirt with a pocket!!

@raveniskcrow3638 9 ай бұрын

Sweet! I have seen these Jiggs demonstrated on KZfaq before. Your approach and delivery is delightful. In your presentation its not about you, rather it's about the Jiggs. Thank you again. The dado was my favorite.

@TheGolfaholic1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I can see myself making them all.

@brianladyman6426 9 ай бұрын

I love these gigs

@hosamhaggagy8414 7 ай бұрын

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

@DawidhabdArup_N7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. As being disabled, I find very worried at times using Power Tools. I am trying out a few Hacks/Tips from others but some of yours are far easier to make and safer to operate. My wife always worries when I use power tools e.g. Table Saw, Circular Saw, Router, etc., so finding the right jig that I can handle without aggravating my pain and/or to hurt myself. So, some of these ideas seems the dealbreaker for me to persuade her to let me use those tools without making her worry. I believe, Our Life is a Shared Experience. Remember, *_Life_* is *_Short_* so, *_Live Long_* and *_Prosper_* ... 🖖🖖🖖 Thank you again for the tips and support....

@jeremyhuggins8796 Жыл бұрын

Love the thin rip jig! Can't wait to build one! Thanks.

@Snowmannorth 7 ай бұрын

My favorite is the adjustable dado jig!

@woodstermangotwood 9 ай бұрын

They are all very useful jigs. You present everything very clear and concise. I have one of the jigs already, but I have a feeling I'll be making the other four.

@svenoxtoby4756 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Overall-best build-your-own circular saw guide I've seen to date, with the two edges, no need to measure offsets when using, and easy to clamp without deep-jaw clamps.

@WayneMacDonald1 Жыл бұрын

The dado jig... genius!! Merci bien!!

@MelodeusForever 8 ай бұрын

The Adjustable Dado Is my favorite!

@saboSK 8 ай бұрын

for cutting with skill saw I just use my speed square as a jig to get straight cut on small pieces of material. pretty handy trick I learned from old carpenter and shared with my coworkers during the years..

@chrisnash2154 Жыл бұрын

Love the dado jig. Brilliant!

@MathieuDubois16 Жыл бұрын

How to know you're from Montréal: A non-exagerated voilà! Haha! Having lived in the US for almost 10 years now, it's music to my ears!

@lharty6892 2 ай бұрын

I love your simple, practical, and useful jig ideas and plan to use them in my shop. 😅And your video editing is perfect. No annoying music or wasted talking. You just get to the point clearly and concisely. Much appreciated.

@michaelmcdermott2178 Жыл бұрын

Your thin strip jig is really an elegant solution. And I've gone through a half-dozen versions of the same type circular saw guide (started at 10 and now I'm going on 70), so this section was old home week for me. I do dados either with a blade stack or (usually) hand tools. The infernal screech machine (electric router) pretty much stays on the shelf. Your tenoning jig is perfect! NOTE TO NEWBIES: This woman is the real deal! This old wood geezer just subscribed.

@mikel4510 Жыл бұрын

I like that 'thin strip' jig. It's been awhile since I made any jigs, so I made this one. Works great for ripping scrap for making small crates.

@CedomirMr 2 ай бұрын

I am absolutely besoted with your simple but informative presentations. There are so many others but not one is at this level. Thank you indeed and keep them comming.

@TheMusicman961 9 ай бұрын

Excellent, love the simple keyhole jig...

@ericellis4103 Жыл бұрын

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.

@justinbrown5820 Жыл бұрын

Just found you as well, and couldn’t agree with this viewer more. Great work! Subscribed.

@DIYMontreal Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate the positive feedback and the kind words :)

@darleneredden3251 11 ай бұрын

As a 54 year old female who was raised old school, I have a seriously hard time laying out the kind of money that these people want for pre-manufactured jigs. I don't own a dado stack, and I absolutely love your dado jig! Okay I love all your jigs! I never subscribe and I did today!

@allenhess6583 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive. I’m 71 a self taught woodworker. Thank You for your clear explanation of everything you did. Liked the fact that you didn’t use background music. Your jigs and tips are fairly simple which makes them better for all levels of woodworkers. Your narrative was clear and straight to the point. 1st watch and I am subscribing. Greetings from Maine

@IsaacC20 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant! This is what highschool shop class should be about. Instead of saying it's too dangerous or risky, or have hours of safety videos, have students brainstorm ways to achieve cuts by designing jigs that mitigate risks, as DIYM designs have done!

@DebHeadworth Жыл бұрын

Wow! You’re a brilliant, clear and concise teacher! Thank you so much!!!

@brplatten1273 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information

@dpapification 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for these !

@darnelllindsay1659 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimbryant2157 Жыл бұрын

I will definitely make the dado jig - very straight forward design and way easier to build than most of the other I have seen on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing!

@YUSince 7 ай бұрын

Your suggested "jig" for cutting thin/narrow strips is definitely the best by far!!! I am using such jig to create the runners for table saw crosscut sleds, as well as to create my own "MATCHFIT Track Hardware" with 14 degree bevels. (This time, using 8mm thick MDF sheet) Thank you for your great idea!

@regularSenseAppeal 11 ай бұрын

Awesome jig for thin strips. Was just about to cut a bunch of splines for drawer boxes and pondered how to do it best. Will be making one of those for sure.

@georgeburns7251 9 ай бұрын

Wow. Great vid. Really like your no nonsense style.

@Dadofour2 3 ай бұрын

I wanted to say thanks. I have been cutting Dados on my table saw with a decent amount of success, although the grooves are never perfect. I am building a cabinet 46" high and 24" deep and I was not thrilled about using the table saw in a crosscut fashion, so I built your dado jig. Holy $#%$#! It works perfectly! Dare I say idiot proof? Thanks. Enjoy watching you and wish you all of the success!

@fusties 11 ай бұрын

I very much liked the jigs especially appreciate seeing how you use them. I saw your clump one over the corner of the bench which I wouldn’t have necessarily thought of but now I’ve seen it makes sense. Thanks for not just making them but demonstrating them.

@barbblack7825 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am super happy that I stumbled upon your videos. I am learning so much from you. I appreciate you!

@rosecityremodel2015 Жыл бұрын

Genius! Thank you.

@arajalali Жыл бұрын

Loved the dado jig. Loved them all but particularly the dado jig.

@michaelbradford4444 Жыл бұрын

I watched this when it came out and came back to see how you did your thin piece jig and after making one I'm quite pleased, Ty so much for sharing and I enjoy all the content you put out , good job!

@rogervallee1127 8 ай бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for this video. I was looking for a keyhole jig and this was very helpful and informative.

@brianmosse 8 ай бұрын

superb instruction and brilliant jig design.

@richarddavis7185 Жыл бұрын

Love the dado jig!

@paulmannix1760 Жыл бұрын

Some of the best user friendly jigs I’ve seen on KZfaq. 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 KZfaq.

@BuffaloBub 7 ай бұрын

awesome tips on the thin strip jig. I'm with you on being a little worried. Your mods look great!

@myerscok 8 ай бұрын

Marie, thank you for another wonderful video. The Dado jig and Keyhole jig look really useful, I’ll be ordering a keyhole bit now. Ken from Southport UK

@johnbarbuto5387 8 ай бұрын

Excellent designs and video technique!

@willb1157 Жыл бұрын

That Adjustable Dado.....very helpful indeed.

@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. thank you. Spend more time watching videos than doing stuff but when I take the tarp off of my workbench I will be ready using your ideas.

@homerphoneby8450 8 ай бұрын

My favorite jig: All of them!

@carasmussen27 4 ай бұрын

Exactly what I need. Thank you

@jefferyhaws7565 Жыл бұрын

My mind is blown by your dado jig that is totally genius! I definitely need to make that one in the keyhole jig as the first two. I plan on making a lot more jigs thank you so much!

@antonydefato Жыл бұрын

Watch these kinds of videos often. Ho Hum. They're good, useful, but a lot of the same kinds of jigs. So I'm watching... Oh that's a nice safety addition on the thin rip jig, OK. Oh, a dado jig, seen this, nothing new. Yeah, yeah, now add some slots so it can adjust to the different thicknesses... wait what is she doing, you can't screw it together yet, where are the slots, you NEED SLOTS!!! Then BAM!, you offset them and slide them together.........THAT"S GENIUS!!!!! This woman's a genius! I think her name is Marie. Marie, you're a genius.

@matthyland1218 9 ай бұрын

thing strip jig was worth it alone, the others were a bonus. Great video

@sheilaangell323 10 ай бұрын

Such a helpful video!! You explained everything in such a way that I FINALLY feel I truly understand how to make these. Thank you!

@joemissanelli3395 Жыл бұрын

Great jigs! The Vertical and keyhole jigs will be the first two I’ll build….Thanks!

@aaronalquiza9680 Жыл бұрын

this is like Christmas Day for jigs. i will try the thin strips and dado jigs. thank you

@DIYMontreal Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@eldonbeyea393 Жыл бұрын

Thank you well done ,will use for reference

@patrickcronin3660 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I like the simple and straight forward technique.

@randycox3522 Жыл бұрын

I don't want you to stop the woodworking videos, but you need to instruct EVERYONE who aspires to be a teacher; clone yourself if that makes it easier or make a jig that does what you do! Excellent on many levels.

@nitmo8557 2 ай бұрын

I love your simple, precise and concise explanations of the steps you take to complete each task. But most of all, I love the fact that you do this in an un-pretentious manner. I am definitely a fan of your posts. Brava

@JGV_IX Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Thanks a million!

@anthonymarker4984 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for actually linking to the tools you used. In particular, thanks for linking to the keyhole bit you used. I've watched several videos on making keyhole slots and jigs and you're the only one (so far) that I've found included that information. For those of us (new and experienced) who were looking for some exact specifications, that is extremely helpful. Thanks! 🙂