This is probably one of the better videos I've watched as far as explaining each step. Can't wait to view more of yours. Thank you very much for the great help

Laney hasn't posted in a few years but I gotta say I've built 4 or 5 box joint jigs and this one is absolutely the most reliable and repeatable of hem all.

Laney, first I want to say thank you for the fine work you put into your teaching videos. I'm only six months into woodworking and I appreciate the simple details you include. I'll be starting this jig project soon and a few months ago I would have been too intimidated to even attempt it. Thanks for your motivation and encouragement.

thanks Laney for making a thorough and very helpful video, great job. i just wanted to mention that i augmented mine by making it taller for more stability of longer drawers by displacing the doubled up plywood base by 5", made them narrower and set them toward the rear away from the fence. this prevented the dado blade from sawing into the structure and allowed more sled travel with repeated cuts (it always happens with repetition in my shop). also i used 1/2" board for the carriage instead of 1/4" to increase the angle of attack of the dado.keep on with the videos they are much appreciated! a guru, 40 yrs in the making, told me once: "If you get a red flag feeling-stop, take a step back, and re-evaluate...you'll retain more fingers that way"

Took a long time to get through it all, but that was a wonderful explanation, Laney! I have been struggling to find a good tutorial that would help me with building a jig with micro-adjustment. The one jig that I tried to build was not adjustable, and I only learned after building it that I was maybe 1/32" off, but that was enough to make it useless. Thanks for taking the time to put this video out.

This is a fantastic tutorial and the best finger/box joint jig I've found on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing!

Hi Bud. Iam Bob from Northern Virginia. I just wanted to thank you for taking your time to put these videos together and sharing them with us. I greatly appreciate guys like you sharing the knowledge. Hope you and your family had a nice Thanksgiving.

Laney - don't listen to the "too much talking" comments - keep doing what you're doing - it's like listening to a friend explaining something. Thanks

I appreciate all of the talking and in depth explanation you give. I am kind of new at this and I have to watch some parts over and over as it is. If the guys who don't need all the explaining are so good at this then why do they need to watch your video on making a "simple" box joint jig. They should already know how. Your videos are very good...

Best video, clear and detailed on measurements. Good job!

Thanks for taking the time to make this Video. Just getting back into woodworking and this is a great addition.

Well now Sonny I watched both parts to the very end, oh You are so good and show it all with the smallest msmts and safety in mind. I will try to follow it but I am not so well organised as You and a bit much older at 80y but still enjoying a bit of woodworking. The fine stuff I have to relearn and get the confidence back. I lost it with being scared of Routers!

I made a box joint jig according to your instructions. It works great, the micro-adjuster is wonderful. I made my first box yesterday. I can see that I still need some practice getting the layout right. great video.

Saw your video yesterday, built one today but for a router. Works perfectly! Thanks for your time and expertise

Just wanted you to know that after watching this video I had to build 1. Its not half as complicated as that crazy advanced finger joint jig and it does just as good of a job i'm sure. Also I rigged up two 1/4" strips on the opposite end of the micro adjust screw and drilled 4 holes and put in 4 springs so that my adjust screw is always up against the stop when im not adjusting it. Just thought I would share that with you and your fans (me being 1 of them). Good job bro...Keep them coming.

I thank you for your style, I'm new to woodworking, able to learn and utilize from your videos, tyvm keep it up, even dummies like me can do the projects, I built your jig and Lol it worked perfect. Ty again.

Hi Laney, long time fan of your channel - great content, easy to understand for a novice like myself, keep up the fantastic work mate (yes from Australia). Finally got around to making this jig and after doubting my abilities as a relative beginner with basic workshop equipment, what can I say - it worked out flawlessly!! That extra time in setup in making and setting the keys paid off for sure. I'm very proud of my jig, thanks again for the great advice and build video. Cheers

Not unless someone draws it, I have not learned how to use sketchup well enough to draw a plan.. but you don't really need sketch up. you have the full 2 part video, with step by step instructions. One day, I will work on learning sketch up.

thank you so much sir. Like the way you explain, it is slow and informative. I guess it is important that you explain step by step.. Thanks a lot.

Laney. First rate jig. Video presents construction very well. Thank you.

I built a very slightly different version of this without the micro adjuster, but it works great. I've been fiddling with several other types never getting one that remained consistent, but this one is fantastic. Thanks for the video. I need to fix the adjustment bolt holes, but that's easy stuff. I ran out of adjustment to one side.

I have a contractors table saw that had those "wings" in the miter slots. I ground them away. Now my sled runs alot smoother. They're only there to help the gauge track better. Love your videos and keep up the good work!

Hurry, hurry, hurry! I'm in too much suspense!

Love your video on making the finger joint jig, think I will make one for myself, I think the finger joint IS one of the best looking joints!

I did not see a comment box so I am using the reply of this comment. This is a great Jig and I will make one for myself as well. I do have two suggestions on how to "improve and simplify" this jig. The replaceable base of the jig witht he various keys should use threaded inserts to assure long use of the jig and ease of use. Second suggestion is why not make the replaceable middle insert a little wider and accommodate the various keys making it much easier to switch sizes.

Laney just a little side note. I can hear the crickets in the background and man you make me want to build a shop out in the sticks soooooooooooooooooooooo bad.....

Awesome video Laney. I need to do this for an afternoon project. One safety suggestion is to use a handled push pad on all cuts. Having your hand between the fence and the blade should never be done and scares me just looking at that. I like the bigger push assembly that you do use in another portion of the video

Jimmy, if the joints aren't lining up and getting bigger it sounds like the pieces may be ever so slightly moving when being cut. a firm grip or even clamping for each cut may help. also make sure your fence bolts are tight and there is no movement of the front fence when cutting.

I think that the purpose of only screwing the sides into the top board of the sled is so that it will pull those sides to a very slight angle, which tightens the entire thing up in your slots, eliminating any wiggle.

Another great job

Washington DC / No screw zone and I thought I used poor analogies. That's where all the screws are started.I like your videos. Thank you

Dado blades are expensive here and nigh on impossible to get. The idea of using a router is genius ! Going to give that a go tonight :)

About those tabs on my table saw. I ground them off of one side. My table is aluminum and it ground easily. I use my miter gauge in one side and a strip of wood in the other.

Vielen Dank aus Deutschland. Sehr gut erklährt.

Part 2 will be posted shortly.. Working on uploading it now, it may take just a bit longer...

I sure will in my next video that I use the dado stack, I will be happy to show you how to set one up.

Really, really good. Thumbs up from me.

Watched and built this 2 years ago for use on my router table using spiral upcut bits. Don't know why it has 109 thumbs down. Make the jig accurately and it makes flawless 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" finger/box joints every time. Try it before you knock it.

I will draw it...I enjoy using Sketchup...I will just need to watch the video multiple times to get all the dimensions. I will make it based on the 10 7/16" wide slots. Give me a couple days or so and I will get them done.

Brilliant explanation of how to build the jig. And, I like your explanations. Gives me time to digest the info. Question: you said to trim the fence to the top of the supports. Is this for esthetic reasons or something else? I am planning on building this jig to construct some boxes that have longer side rails and I would think that a higher fence may give me more stability. Thanks!

Yippeeee, Great video Laney, Part 2 please.

This guy's like the Table Saw King.

I like your design! I'm wondering if a modification to attach a dust vacuum to it would be worthwhile?

Hey Laney, I hope you don't change your style of presenting, works great for me. Those who use these videos to build or create something would probably agree.

What is the purpose of cutting the fence height down?

Sweet! Very Cool Jerry

Hi Laney. I don't have a Dado Blade but really like the video and want to build the jig. You mentioned that you were going to maybe make another jig so I can make the box joint. Are you going to do this jig soon ? I really don't want to spend 80.00 dollars on a Dado blade. I am retired and don't have the extra funds. Thanks, Marty

I have a lot of scrap wood laying around. Does the base (two side handles piece and the two bottom piece you screwed together need to be thick? The pieces I have are 1/2" thick plywood. I'm only planning on doing 1/4" and 3/8" inch dado cuts.

I had those wings or Tabs on my ryobi table saw... I simply ground them off. it evened up the entire slot. not sure if it can be done with other table saws. just letting you know what I was able to achieve with mine. still works ok too :)

I'll make it. Need to get the dimensions of everything first.

question for you.... what is that piece of steel directly behind you table saw blade?? is that the shop stop?

This looks like a great jig I would like the plans but can not find the link

I'm curious, How big is your shop? I'm planning on making a wood shop out of my 14 x 14 storage shed after I run electrical to it, and was wondering if it would be big enough? Great video, btw! Really enjoying learning your tricks, and can't wait to get started.

I built it but can't quite get the adjustment right. The joints keep getting bigger and don't match up. Any suggestions?

Laney The Jig is great! Question to you, what push blocks do you use? Large yellow one and small blue one? Thanks for posting these plans!!!

Great video. I can not find the link to get the plans . . . New to woodworking . . . can you send me the plans or instructions on how to get the plans.

Excelente¡ Gracias por compartir.

Nope not really.. Just pre drill the MDF because the sides like to split, and you want the back fence to be secure to the body of the base, also the micro adjustment screw on the side which you will see in part 2.. maybe a threaded insert for it.. or just predrill..

instead of screws I use dowels to fasten the two base boards, dowel's can't interfere with your no screw zone

as an after thought, see New Yankee Workshop as an example

How was the 17 1/4" measurement determined?

13:58 If it's not sliding that well - can I use some washers? BTW: you do look a little like Kevin Costner.

It's seems to me that if you orientated the rear cross pieces vertically instead of horizontally you could make a simple, flush to the table crosscut sled. Am I crazy for thinking that?

Will there be Sketchup model of this jig?

Good afternoon, do you happen to have plans for this?

I'm pretty sure it's a kerf marker, not maker.

good idea

nice video

No screw zone? Sounds like my marital bedroom!

What dado set are you using ??

Hello my friend. Was watching your videos and I wonder if you could send me this video that shows how to make a template for fitting drawers now thank you very there if you can send me a PDF earned ok

What kind of imbeciles would thumbs down this video? Seriously?

hey hey! Have you ever tried - Walsan Ultimate Woodworkers Dream (should be on google have a look)? Ive heard some decent things about it and my father in law made a cool piece of furniture from the plans.

Excellent videos will start to build it tomorrow. Ebb ole, get a life, this man has gone to a lot of trouble to help others. If that's the best you can offer shut up

I got an idea Laney, I'll teach you how to use sketchup, and you make all my jigs for me. ...wait a minute... somethings not right with that idea...

I found this useful, but had to get past the constantly rambling and repetitive commentary. The video tends to say the same thing over and over. It repeats itself. It kind of reiterates the point till you want to shoot yourself. The same thing is said a number of times in different ways. But nevertheless and even so as a beginner I find this is a useful explanation of making a box joint jig, so thanks. I am sure the videos will get better with time, and I will try to follow.

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God can you talk,

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the man's trying to teach, not entertain YOU. Go watch something else if you're more advanced.

omg skip to 10 min then ff till its done

Way too much gibbering. In addition, there was no indication of how this jig functioned, how it was to be operated, whether with single blade or dado or whether it could accomodate different size pins. Absolutely no information or demonstration. This is essential to be shown FIRST - then a precise walk through.

You are talking about all sorts of things here that you made in some other video. Who cares? I might like those, but cannot find them anywhere. VERY POOR content here. Complete TD!!!