Cut Perfect Miters in an Hour! | Woodworking Jig Tutorial

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3 жыл бұрын

I make a LOT of boxes and this jig helps me to get perfect miters, especially for small box parts. Woodworking is all about the joinery. Miter joints can seem like a pain for a lot of people. This little miter sled is perfect for aligning miter joints so they’re dead on. Plus, it has some really cool clamps that will keep your fingers safely away from the blade. It doesn't take long to make this woodworking jig. In about an hour you will be cutting perfect miter joints for your next woodworking project. If you are interested in making boxes, I suggest making this jig first.
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@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын

I have to batch out some boxes and to help me do that I made this little small parts miter sled. It only took me a few hours to make, but it's a pretty awesome woodworking jig to have around.

@22busy43 Жыл бұрын

A really simple jig for making boxes. I like it.

@pteddie6965 3 жыл бұрын

Good looking jig. Thanks for sharing it.

@JB-tb1rq 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome instructional video! Loved the idea of routing the dove tails for the clamps, great idea!

@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын

They were desperately needed for holding the tiny pieces.

@houseoffire72 6 ай бұрын

I just started making small boxes & love it..! Ok off to watch your box making videos😁

@vinnyleone3427 4 ай бұрын

Nice job

@larryswindcatcher 2 жыл бұрын

Love those Microjig Zeroplay Miter Bars: If you do it right the first time, you don't have to screw with it later.

@georgestgeorge5110 3 жыл бұрын

You made a little version of the left side of my crosscut sled. Now I want one.😋 Thank you so much for trying out that runner. I was on the fence about that. Gonna pick some up.

@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын

I thought about having this as part of my bigger sled but I sort of like one thing to perform one task really well. And I know that I need a little sled so I got off my butt and finally made one.

@williamshaffer2562 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Jig Billy Boy. I make alot of boxes also. Like the simple size of your jig. Keep up the good work.

@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone who makes a lot of boxes could benefit from a jig or two. I have to use it this weekend for a customer's box.

@JL-wi9bd 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Keep up the good videos

@NewtonMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@goodinwooddesign4121 2 жыл бұрын

Just made this jig, works a treat, love the vids keep um coming, Regards Simon ( all the way from damp & drizzly England )

@NewtonMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out. And as a former England resident I feel your pain.

@BusyDee 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha it’s crazy but I really love making boxes also! Great project! I’ll have to make this sled also!

@NewtonMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Boxes are amazing. I don't have to know why!

@Marcus_Caius 9 ай бұрын

Very nice jig. I had a good laugh @8:50 Deal tho! As an alternative you can use Polypropylene Cutting Board for table saw runners. Cheap, easy to cut, no movement, slide like a charm and last for ever.

@justinbyers1441 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome man, great video and really awesome walk through... oh and i ment to tell you 🤣 just send me those skin creams

@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, why are people wanting me to try skin cream?!

@jameswalsh4056 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your vid Billy. The jig gets me past the one thing I have struggled with- cutting miters with small stock UNDERNEATH the tilted saw blade. This jig gets us working back on top of the blade which increases safety and efficiency. It also helps avoid standing the stock vertically for tricky "end" miters where rocking and poor cuts occur. Also, this jig does not limit size of miter to the maximum height of the saw blade like other jigs. Am I rationalizing this correctly or missing something? Thanks all the same sir.

@NewtonMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I totally get it. I like cutting on the right side of the blade and I'm usually not a fan of attempting to cut miters vertical. A bit sketchy.

@davidcurtis5398 10 ай бұрын

Where did you get the tool you used to mark the line on the board??? All I can find are plastic squares.. I like your jig..

@enzprintco.8625 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! When cutting miter edges for box corners, someone told me to 45.2° as opposed to dead on 45°. Is this something you have ever tried or had to do? Thanks! :)

@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't. I don't really understand why someone would. 🤷‍♂️ If a person can cut something at exactly 45.2 then 45 should be a breeze.

@mechanicalcanvas 10 ай бұрын

@@NewtonMakes This is old but the reason for it is to ensure the outside miter is tight while sacrificing the inside miter which typically is hidden from view. If you aren't spot on with the miter the inside will be tight but outside will show gaps you have to fix. Of course being spot on is the goal but if it were something you couldn't make again if you werent, that would be a way to ensure the best look

@swenhanson4125 Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn’t you do the piece at 8:48 minutes on a mitre saw? Is this more accurate or does it reduce tear Out?

@jackwilson1914 9 ай бұрын

What is the dimension of the base?

@tradbowseven Жыл бұрын

I’m not convinced that shifting the sled by loosening the and retightening the miter slot gadget will stay in place. I own several of these , they need to be rock tight.

@FullRythym 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you use your laser eyes to make the jig?

@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын

Grr! I was always taught to use my heat vision for emergencies only so I forgot. I'm such a fool!!

@JimBeshears 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, sent you an email on this, would love to have you on our show some night.

@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын

I responded to your email a while back. 🤣

@danschultz8056 Жыл бұрын

Boy, that miter slot runner looks pretty short! The jig here is small but that miter slot runner should be half again as long. Don’t think I’d buy them.