Fast - Easy - Strong - JessEm Dowel Jig

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9 ай бұрын

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The proper way to use the JessEm Doweling Jig.
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@bucstart 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video Matt. Nothing like minimizing the amount of measuring required for a project. I'm all for that.

@MattMadeIt123 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@GabrielaERomay 9 ай бұрын

I’ve watched several videos on the JessEm dowel jig and got next to nothing out of them. Your video/tutorial was excellent! So calm and informative. I kept thinking I didn’t want the JessEm because of all the clamping where other ones were self centering. I am convinced this is the one that I’m going to get. Thanks you. Excellent excellent video!!

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm glad the video was helpful. If you do buy this jig, please consider using the link in the description. It really helps to support the channel. Thanks again.

@Jakes2hot Ай бұрын

I’ve been on the fence about this jig. After watching your demonstration, I’m sold! Your tutorial is the simplest yet most understandable and easiest to follow. Great job and thank you. Btw, JessEm should sponsor you 👊🏽

@MattMadeIt123 29 күн бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. And I agree. What's up JessEm?! Lets make it happen!

@SteveHiemstraAKAspeg 4 ай бұрын

I was watching a video with a bunch of marking and started to reconsider the jig… However you have confirmed the effective procedure and I will proceed with my purchase. On behalf of Jessem and all Canadians we thank you for your service.

@MattMadeIt123 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful to you. You and all of Canada are very welcome.

@leroy5007 3 ай бұрын

JessEm should hire you. Thank you

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

I appreciate that. Thanks.

@gatordontplay8161 4 ай бұрын

Matt, thank you for this instructional video. Much easier to understand than the other videos out there. JessEm needs to reach out to you for their instructional videos.

@MattMadeIt123 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your comment very much.

@davidbriers8926 8 ай бұрын

Very clearly explained .

@patde9502 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding video tutorial! Thanks Matt!

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@jjesus3054 9 ай бұрын

Very well explained, thank You!

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

@jackloganbill605 2 ай бұрын

Excellent instructions, thank you for sharing...

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@DoctorPing 8 ай бұрын

Best JessEm jig video, thanks for sharing.

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@marchuvfulz Ай бұрын

Great little video.

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rickhayhoe 8 ай бұрын

Excellent instruction clearly demonstrated, Matt. Good pronunciation too, appreciated by an oldster whose ears are showing their age. Please allow me to add for people outside of the US and Canada that JessEm makes a metric version of the dowelling jig too, with guide mounts and bushings available for 6, 8, 10 and 12mm dowels, with a 50mm setback corresponding to the English standard 2 inches.

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Yes! There is a JessEm jig for everyone. Thanks.

@MerchantsOfMisery 2 ай бұрын

Very effective presentation. Thanks for sharing this-- huge time saver.

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SawdustmakerLori 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this video! It was very informative and useful.

@MattMadeIt123 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@coachrr 3 ай бұрын

First time seeing a video from you, very well done and explained!. Thanks.

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@mattmenard5646 6 ай бұрын

Best video on KZfaq about this jig!

@MattMadeIt123 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.

@sixpotshot 8 ай бұрын

Pretty excellent presentation! Nobody can possibly be left wanting for more! ✨

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@heinrichschmitt5936 2 ай бұрын

Wasn't sure if this was what I wanted but watching this its exactly what Iwas looking for thanks for the video was done great 👍

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you liked it!

@user-ev5ks7ee7w 7 ай бұрын

Great tips made look super easy very informative

@MattMadeIt123 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

@charlesgriffin2006 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing the vertical T-joint setup. Lots of videos showing the JessEm jig doing other types of joints but this is the only one that I found with what I wanted to see. I'm surprised the JessEm marketing videos didn't include it. You got a subscribe and thumbs up on this video from me.

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful.

@karthiksc47 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, much appreciated

@selsyn73 7 ай бұрын

Matt, this video saved me so much time with learning my new Jessum jig. Thanks for helping!

@MattMadeIt123 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching.

@garysobczak9931 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best video i have seen on alignment of the jig to get perfect results!

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

@Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic 5 ай бұрын

Nice work Mike. I have this Jig and it's great to see someone like yourself provide easy to understand, practical examples using it. Thank you sir.

@MattMadeIt123 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jeanginomiele7690 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MattMadeIt123 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@bradsmith1046 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video Matt! Wish I had seen it 5 years ago when I first got my jig

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

I've received many comments/emails saying the same thing. JessEm really should provide better instructions/instructional videos.

@garyjillson1204 9 ай бұрын

Would like to see you do a face frame. Your demo is by far the most effective and simplest use of the jig I’ve seen.

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

I usually build face frames one piece at a time. But I know many people like to assemble the frame then install it on the cabinet. I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion.

@contestwill1556 Ай бұрын

it's very easy. for something like the end of a face frame board that is kind of narrow to line up the edge of the jig against, typically I put the alignment pin in the leftmost or rightmost hole and register that pin against a side. then same procedure on the cross member but with the alignment pin in the opposite side hole on the jig so the show faces both go against the fence of the jig

@bobmartin6055 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful!!

@MattMadeIt123 3 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@G.I.JeffsWorkbench 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt for showing how easy to use (& accurate this jig is). I particularly appreciate your emphasis on not needing to measure. Using this jig efficiently can make a noticeable difference in production time, without sacrificing accuracy. Big thumbs up from a new subscriber.

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Much appreciated.

@GizmosShop 2 ай бұрын

So awesome, had to subscribe

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@derekmangrum7659 9 ай бұрын

That jig is genius!! Great tutorial on a great tool.

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@G.I.JeffsWorkbench 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt. I’m ready to use this jig for the first time. Your video gave me the confidence to know that I’m using it correctly. The instructions were ok, but your video was the magic. Thank you!

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@wavehaven1 2 ай бұрын

Very Cool Vid. I went to using smaller Bamboo dowels, they're just as strong as larger pine dowels only smaller diameter. Bamboo is a very hard wood...or (actually) grass. Using several in line is hard to break the laminated wood. And that way I dont drill out too much wood near the doweling...leaving more original wood around the dowel holes. This jig makes it very easy to do. Just different technique that's all folks.

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. I was not aware of bamboo dowels. The dowels I use are maple, so they're pretty tough. But I will definitely look into bamboo dowels. Thanks again.

@mikeellis9627 3 ай бұрын

I have had the jig for a bit but was not using it properly. Thank you very much for this great video!

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Woojo01 2 ай бұрын

This is absolutely without a doubt a great instructional video. I just got my Jessum jig and needed to learn how to use it. Thanks for making this video! 👏🎬

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JoeOfAllTrades100 9 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. I've got this jig and after watching and learning from you realize I've been doing way to much marking and measuring. Thanks for showing me a better way!

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad the video was helpful.

@ChrisHornberger 9 ай бұрын

Nice! The alignment pin/slot makes 100% of the difference with literally EVERY other doweling jig.

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

Agreed. Makes drilling the holes really fast and accurate.

@ChrisHornberger 9 ай бұрын

@@MattMadeIt123 Can't lie; I"m totally ordering one.

@badrinath6059 8 ай бұрын

Excellent sir, very useful video for new commers

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ChrisHornberger 9 ай бұрын

If I had discovered the JessEm dowel jig earlier, I might not have bought the Domino; literally every other dowel jig I found and tried sucked, or was too purposefully designed only for edges. This is so sweet.

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

I agree. The Domino has its place, but this jig is much more affordable and does pretty much the same thing. Just in a little different way.

@montelott8570 9 ай бұрын

I bought a jessem and find it excellent, my go to jig for joinery.

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@stormbytes 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding demo! Watched this just as JessEm's stainless steel dowel jig set was on sale (early Black Friday). Clearly shows how to use the jig in most applications. Would have liked to see how to build a face frame using the jig. Maybe a future video? Thanks a bunch and happy TG!

@MattMadeIt123 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I just ordered the SS Season Professional Kit. I will be doing a video on it when it arrives in a few weeks. Stay tuned for that, and thanks for watching.

@gregghernandez2714 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt! I just ordered one of these babies that I will be using to make a very minimal, album cabinet for my collection of LPs. It has to be sturdy because when you have a bunch of LPs plus a stereo on the top shelf, it has to be pretty strong. I can picture how I will do the shelving. I will probably cut a MDF template for the top shelves so that the shelves fit perfectly when used on each side. Excellent video, thanks!

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a cool project. I'm sure the jig will work great for you. Thanks for watching.

@Douggg1000 7 ай бұрын

Great video.

@MattMadeIt123 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@Zozee3K Ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more with comments that refer to this video as being incredibly helpful, detailed etc. This video helped me soooo much. Thanks! Any chance of you making a video that can show us how to make dowels on a 45 degree?

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

That's tough with this jig on its own. The best way to drill dowels at 45° with this jig is to mount it in JessEm's Workstation.

@danielromero6115 Ай бұрын

I've been watching a lot videos of the new Jessem stainless steel dowelling jig and they show that you can make a lot of different joints (mostly edge joints actually) but no butt joints (or T joints), since this new jig is thinner than the old Jessem version (and pretty much from the other brands of dowelling jigs in the market) I would love to see how this new jig can make t-joints accurately .

@MattMadeIt123 29 күн бұрын

That's probably the most asked question I get about the SS jig. And for good reason. I will address this joint in an upcoming video. Stay tuned.

@vct1040 7 ай бұрын

Excellent informative video! It would be nice to see how it might be used to make a mitered edge joint.

@MattMadeIt123 7 ай бұрын

A buddy of mine was asking about another type of joint also. Think I'll have to make another video demonstrating some other joints.

@kirk561 2 ай бұрын

THANKS! I wondered what that grove in the middle of the jig was for!

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@kirk561 2 ай бұрын

The only thing I missed is how you put the example "shelf" into the jig. Thanks for showing how you don't have to measure!

@MattMadeIt123 Ай бұрын

For the shelf, just drill holes the same as you would for a panel glue up. Depending on your project, their placement may or may not matter.

@jorbinsnoted3579 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved the video. I have one myself and it is my go to jig for about everything. I really liked how you brought up the point of reference faces. Paying attention to reference faces is a must. This way you can direct error in wood thicknes towards a direction it does not matter or less noticeable. Like the bottom side of a panel or the inside of a frame. I would love to see YOU make more videos and uses for the jig or a complete projects done with the jig. Maybe some training videos. You explain things extremely well and you are detailed but not overly complex. Keep up the good work.

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

I'm always looking for new video ideas. Thanks for the suggestions.

@01asamarra 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for the clear explanation. Let’s say you already had holes pre-drilled for dowels on a larger board and wanted to use the jig to transfer those dowel locations onto the edge of an adjacent board, to create a butt joint (essentially the opposite of what you demonstrated). Do you know if that is possible?

@MattMadeIt123 4 ай бұрын

It's possible, but getting the boards to align perfectly would be a challenge. I would plug the existing holes with dowels, cut them flush, and then just make new holes in both pieces.

@NWGR 9 ай бұрын

Great job showing off how easy the jessem jig is to use. Like I said, I have a dowelmax and love it, but the more content I see on the jessem, the more impressed I am by it. I can see myself ending up with a jessem jig if they throw it on sale black friday... edit: I forgot to ask, have you had any issues with things lining up with just holding the jig in place? It looks like it has a matte coating, which I know is more slip resistant.

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I haven't had any problems with alignment. I do clamp the material, as you saw in the video. But as for the jig, just hold everything tight and drill away.

@jorbinsnoted3579 9 ай бұрын

Thinner material in width is where you may want to clamp it where there is not much material against the jig fence and holding it can get awkward. Also clamp it if you are new to the jig to get a feel for it. For the most part you are going to use the center slot for alignment and the jig will stay pretty stable. Keep in mind the jig can lift if you drill too fast or with too much torque. Play around with it a bit first and see what works best for you. It is an amazing jig.

@MasterQuack14 9 ай бұрын

Great video! I like the jig, I just wish the back side of the fence wasn't curved. Makes clamping a pain!

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

I think that's done for strength and rigidity, but yeah, I can see that getting in the way. I usually don't clamp the jig, so it hasn't been an issue for me. Thanks for watching.

@michaelsummer7082 6 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, or use the stainless jig to build a couple table tops a month. The only thing I would I have is you should be referencing off the top of the boards so it forces any inconsistencies and thickness however, minor to the bottom. leaves you with a little bit less work to do.

@MattMadeIt123 6 ай бұрын

Just ordered the SS kit. Should be here in a couple weeks. I'll do a video on it and try your suggestion. Thanks.

@ljgault 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. The JessEm looks to be easier to use than the Dowlmax and since you get all three sizes in a kit it's cheaper.

@MattMadeIt123 9 ай бұрын

The only thing this jig struggles with that the Dowelmax can do is miters. But like you said, to get a Dowelmax with 3 guide sizes is quite expensive. Add on the miter system and the price just goes up. JessEm now has a stainless steel jig that has a miter attachment. Might be worth a look.

@ljgault 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info, I just ordered the stainless kit.@@MattMadeIt123

@James_T_Kirk_1701 9 ай бұрын

The dowelmax actually works the same way. There is a side with a check mark. You use that to always reference off of and you almost never have to measure. Measuring is for machine work. Woodworking has taught me to just use references and reality to be more precise.

@mrmoto7682 5 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you. I bought the JessEm because the kit was such a great value-$199 on Amazon last year for the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2. Once you get used to its way, it’s fairly quick.

@rickkern5785 6 ай бұрын

A nice 2" square block of wood to use to mark the offset would be easy to make.

@MattMadeIt123 6 ай бұрын

Yup. If you're repeating the same operation a lot, a simple jig is your friend.

@funnyharleyman 4 ай бұрын

New to woodworking, what size dowels are those? Also, is the body of the jig metal or plastic? Thanks, Garry

@MattMadeIt123 3 ай бұрын

I used 1/4" dowels in this video. The jig body is machined aluminum.

@dgs8235 5 ай бұрын

I'm in the market for a doweling jig. I have watched several videos on the Jessem 8350 and the Dowelmax jig. Both appear to be high quality, highly rated and very accurate doweling jigs. However, based on your excellent videos (I am now a subscriber), I am leaning towards purchasing the Jessem since it seems like there is less measuring, less clamping, and no spacers needed. You also stated that Jessem is a better value and is made in Canada (whereas I learned that the Dowelmax is made in China). However, Jessem recently introduced a stainless steel doweling jig with a 45 degree accessory and I was wondering if you have seen that jig. It adjusts in increments of 1/16 inch and has a centering mark on the drill block to aid with centering on wood. Seems like the new stainless steel model may be the way to go over the 8350 model? Am I missing anything Matt before I place my order?

@MattMadeIt123 5 ай бұрын

Funny you should mention that. I just took delivery of the new SS jig and I have the 45° attachment. So far, I've only had a chance to look at it. I will be using it and filming a video on it next week. Video should be posted the week after. First impressions are that it's very high quality, like all JessEm products. Fit and finish are great. My initial impression is it will be a winner over the original jig, but as of now, that's just a guess. One thing to note is that the SS jig does not come with the 45° piece or bits/stop collars. They must be purchased separately. Sorry that's all the info I have at the moment, but stay tuned for the video.

@dgs8235 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt for the prompt reply. I really look forward to seeing your SS jig video demo/review!

@MK-lh3xd 7 ай бұрын

Curious to know. Instead of buying dowel jigs, why not buy a palm router (which probably costs the same as one of these jigs or a good drill) which is great at mortising, and just use the good old mortise and tenon joinery?

@MattMadeIt123 7 ай бұрын

Two ways to accomplish the same thing. I find this jig fast, easy, accurate, and strong, so it's what I use.

@andre1987eph 5 ай бұрын

You missed the two awesome, inexpensive jigs out of china the KZfaq channel Hooked on Wood (Episodes 27, 42, and 49) tested and recommends. one is a long bar (40 cm?) of machined aluminum for cabinets and the other similar to this Jessem. They do different things. There is a third he recommends for furniture.

@MattMadeIt123 5 ай бұрын

I wish I could test everything. If someone wants to send me these jigs, I would be happy to test them against the JessEm jig.

@willdebiec828 4 ай бұрын

How do you dowel a table leg cut on a 10 degree angle to the table apron that is cut at 90 degrees? How do you line up the two sets of holes so that align correctly?

@willdebiec828 4 ай бұрын

2😊

@MattMadeIt123 3 ай бұрын

That would just take some careful measuring and layout. I'm making a video of different dowel joints. I'll add this one to the list. BTW- This is probably why most of the time, there is a square section of leg at the top before the taper starts. Easier to join 2 square pieces.

@tobydavidson4289 Ай бұрын

Where did you get the 2 and a half inches for the last joint you did?

@MattMadeIt123 29 күн бұрын

2 1/2 inches is far enough away so you can align to the dowels and have the fence tight to the top of the piece of wood.

@willdebiec828 5 ай бұрын

Is there any way to use the Jessem Jig to dowel a table leg cut at an an angle to a horizontal board.

@MattMadeIt123 4 ай бұрын

So you want to attach a skirt board to an angled table leg? Usually, when building this style of table, the top of the leg is left square, and the taper starts a few inches below the skirt board. But if you wanted the leg to taper the whole length, the skirt board would need to be cut to length at a matching angle.(Sorry, just making sure I understand what you're doing.) My first thought is to make everything square, drill your dowel holes a little deeper than normal, then cut your angles and tapers. I'm going to make a video demonstrating different/challenging dowel joints. I'll add this one to the list.

@willdebiec828 4 ай бұрын

So drill the dowel holes first, then cut the angle. I’m going to try this technique. Thank you!

@willdebiec828 4 ай бұрын

Thanks…why didn’t I think of that.

@bartonlyons889 5 ай бұрын

The hole and maybe the endgrain of the dowel creates a place for moisture and fungus to form. I've done it many times and rots every time. I've always used Titbond III glue. Maybe if you used an epoxy you might have better success.

@MattMadeIt123 5 ай бұрын

That hasn't been my experience. I have pieces with dowel joinery that are over 10 years old and are still as solid as the day they were built. I once saw a 100 year old workbench assembled with dowels and mortise and tenons. It was still in use. Dowels aren't much different than dominos or other loose tenon joints. They seem to hold up just fine. I'm not sure why you're having problems with them, but so far, I've seen nothing to cause me any concern.

@alanrichardson7244 6 ай бұрын

That doesn’t mean that the holes are centred

@MattMadeIt123 5 ай бұрын

Maybe you should rewatch the video. Starting about here 2:15.

@bartonlyons889 5 ай бұрын

Believe me, your panel will rot out at the dowel locations.

@MattMadeIt123 5 ай бұрын

You think so? Please explain.

@zubalea 8 ай бұрын

Well done Matt. I have a question. On the last example, you put the piece at 2 in and 1/2 from the edge. I assume you picked 1/2" longer than the jig so it wouldn't touch the reference piece. That way you are sure that the jig is tight on the edge of the piece where the holes will be made. Is that correct?

@MattMadeIt123 8 ай бұрын

Exactly. It's not an exact measurement. You want it far enough away so the jig is tight to the edge. But close enough so the alignment slot can reference with the dowels.