Dowel Jig Basics [video 441]

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In this video I take a closer look at #cheap #dowel #jig and see what we need to do to get the best out of it. Enjoy!
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@garychadwick1240 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched all of your videos and learned so much. Not a second of my time was ever wasted. A genuine thank you!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙌👍

@geromemezo1277 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't watched all of them, still working my way through, but couldn't agree with you more when you say '' Not a second of my time was ever wasted '' A great bit of luck finding this channel for me. Cheers

@romalanmoodley8504 2 жыл бұрын

i couldn't agree anymore to your message

@Viken43 3 жыл бұрын

Finally Mr M shows us weekend woodworkers how to produce domino style accurate joints at beer money prices 😀 ... This is why I subscribed to the channel

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! 👍

@bighands69 2 жыл бұрын

Unless you can reference of the edge of your panel or bit of wood it is impossible to use those little jigs accurately.

@patricksmith4424 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video, I think I now know how to use a dowel jig! The using the point of the drill bit to mark is especially useful.

@iankearns 3 жыл бұрын

With years of using dowels in the past I never knew that about using the notch on the dowel guide when doing a T joint. Every day is a learning day. Nice work Peter!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! 👍👍

@RobertLuciani Жыл бұрын

I had the exact same "ahhhhhhhhhh ok" moment.

@paulwaite6777 7 ай бұрын

Same, fantastic!

@williamjrcartwright 6 ай бұрын

Me too! Feeling very stupid now!!

@markkoons7488 3 жыл бұрын

At the moment you have a 99.7% approval rate of this video. You've earned it. Thank you.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍👍

@williamfotiou7577 2 ай бұрын

Great video, some new ideas and techniques. Thank you.

@productiontouring9884 3 жыл бұрын

A link for this video should come with every dowel jig, great job PM.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Now *that* would get the viewing numbers up! Thanks! 👍👍

@billmckillip1561 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one of those about 20 years ago at a flea market for a dollar. I never did figure out how to use it properly - now I know. Thanks!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙌👍

@dannycampbell6223 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant videos, love your channel Peter.

@10MinuteWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Danny! 🙌👍

@Lorofol Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dad- I mean random guy on the internet

@823Steve Жыл бұрын

The "quick tip" at the end was super excellent!

@10MinuteWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! 👍

@ilanfono 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanations, loud and clear! Great photography and editing. Thanks!

@ChickenDinnerz 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how useful that jig is. Especially the t junction method.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very! Mighty impressive for a pocket-money jig. 👍

@garypautard1069 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter . I bought the Wolfcraft jig and was having no luck with its use, despite a KZfaq demo video. Now I can see why. Thanks.

@dustinmoore1825 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to see before deciding which jig to buy. Always helpful and spot on.

@duncanmaddox6688 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for today! Thank you for putting this video together two years ago Peter, it's still providing value!!!

@deanowright359 28 күн бұрын

I have been meaning to buy a dowel jig , just a hobbyist, this is a great alternative to the festool .

@sophiescyclingandwalkingch4294 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great clear communication. I intend making drawers to go under the counter in my allotment potting shed and found this tutorial helpful.

@billk8780 3 жыл бұрын

Peter, Thank you so much for your videos. I used panel joints quite often this winter whilst constructing nesting boxes from rough-sawn cedar planks. Did so to give me the wide dimension which is hard to find with cedar lumber. Cheers from Michigan, USA.

@snackey10 Жыл бұрын

I learnt more of this video than i have the last 10 videos. I can actually make a straight dowl line up. Thank you for this video. I have had that tool for a long time and could never make it line up straight. A++++++++

@gandatube 2 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on this one and I'm now going to see the others. Very pleasant and very complete. Thanks.

@richkurtz9187 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton. I was given one of these and I had no idea how to use it. Perfect! Many thanks again

@khanos73 2 жыл бұрын

Really one of my favourite video about the Dowelling Jig, you covered everything

@setyawanlatif8520 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter, very simple & clear explanation.

@vedionl Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter for these tips. Just what I needed, everytime!

@michaelkelly3356 3 жыл бұрын

Just the instructional video I needed. Thanks again for adding to your library of how to videos. Brilliant

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@roger55es 5 ай бұрын

A pleasure to find & learn great tips to complete accurate joints Thank You

@BeauChampion 3 жыл бұрын

That was really well done, Peter! Every time I watch a video like this one I feel that I'm picking up ideas that will help me increase precision beyond the task at hand - like the brad point bit for alignment.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@thejames666 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this. I have one in a drawer… it’s just reinforced that I do actually really want a Domino! 🤭

@paulsnow2347 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and thank you. I just bought one of the Wolfcraft ones and the tips and tricks will come in very useful.

@awantamta 3 жыл бұрын

I watched your cabinet basics series and enjoyed and learnt so much from it. This dowel basics was just what I needed next, so thank you very much. Brilliant and off to order a dowel jig now.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@dmoehling Жыл бұрын

This video made this process effortless! I love learning how to join wood without using fasteners. Gonna get one of these jigs and start practicing this.

@derekhawley9660 Жыл бұрын

Blummin' brilliant Peter ... thank you so much. Just bought the jig, using your link.

@gwauk205 4 ай бұрын

I have this exact jig and have never used dowels or a jig before. This was perfect. Thank you 🙏🏻

@timgoodliffe Жыл бұрын

droping the drill bit is such an easy tip i cant believe i never thought of it. Thanks!

@pteddie6965 3 жыл бұрын

You have a clear gift for offering up clear and easy to understand directions. Thanks for this video.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! 👍

@Neo.Picard Жыл бұрын

That was a great video, it was certainly far better than the other videos I watched on installing dowels. Thank You. ❤

@jamesmilton5085 3 жыл бұрын

My kit was delivered this week. Thank you for doing this video. Certainly has helped for when i start making my shelving unit

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic - glad it was helpful! Let me know how you get on 👍

@charlottehewson9522 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a dowel jig and it didn’t come with instructions so, so glad to stumble over this vid. Very clear and helpful guidance. Thank You so much for your honest presentation :)

@Rwjudy48 2 жыл бұрын

Peter, thank you. The clamping tips addressed my concern with trying to handhold the jig and drill the hole at the same time.

@fisioserv 2 жыл бұрын

You, are a great teacher, cause you seem to enjoy what you do.... many thanks from Malta

@The6thSyd 2 жыл бұрын

Made my next project so much easier. Thank you!

@bigmonkey999888 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, the more the merrier! Every time I watch your videos I learn something new. Keep up the good work thank you Steve

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! 👍

@StrzalaOstryPazur 2 жыл бұрын

I just already purchased. Must have in the workshop. Thanks 👍

@emjay9323 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful for me. Thanks for posting this video!!

@paulrowley71 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. I’ve got a Wolfcraft jig but it’s languishing in the toolbox as I bought a Kreg pocket hole jig system. Probably because I hadn’t seen many KZfaq videos on how to use the dowel jig properly. Thanks for the pointers. I’ll have more of an idea now and can reference back if I do a few dowel joints. Many thanks. 👍🏻

@MrChilensko 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Greetings from Spain.

@gilesfone 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for 14 mins of great instruction. You are right up the top of an extensive list of make and do subs I have and I think you are getting better despite your great back catalogue and long experience, that takes some doing, and you are doing it. All the best 👍

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍👍🙌

@myerscok 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter, another wonderful basics video. I’m just about to L joint on a project. I’ve had a dowel jig for a good number of years but I thought I’d look up a ‘how to video’ just to make sure I wasn’t missing a trick. I naturally went to you video first and was not disappointed to find I’d missed a couple of tricks not just one. The notch on the side is new to me, also not using a Brad point drill bit was good to know about. Please keep up your superb content they make every day a school day. Ken Myerscough, Southport UK 👍

@tonymatthews1 4 ай бұрын

It’s the first of your videos I’ve watched and really enjoyed it. Cheers

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, and welcome! 👍

@Ploggy. 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Peter extremely helpful thanks for posting 👍

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@eggsngritstn 3 жыл бұрын

That brad-point bit trick to align the jig to your mark is fantastic. Worth the view.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@lisacruz5185 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I’m very new to woodworking and ordered one and had no idea how to use it and thanks to your video I have no problem! Thanks again your video was very helpful and easy to follow along with

@stevesiefken6432 3 ай бұрын

Good tips! Always learn something useful from your videos! Thanks!⭐️

@clarkeysam 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I've ever done any woodwork (other than a few weeks at school) yet I've watched countless hours of your videos and enjoyed them all.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thanks! 👍

@ChristianN- 3 жыл бұрын

Useful video as always Peter, thank you!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christian! 👌

@Litehamer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for an amazing video. I will be giving the a try in order to make a few basic cabinets

@t.alanblain6313 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Wolfcraft jig set and have had it for more than 10 years. Comes with dowels drills etc, AND it's identical to the 'cheap' jig that you used. I have used it maybe five or six times in the 10 years, as I didn;t find it easy to use. Today, watching your video I learn a lot. I think that you can rest assured that I will be using it a lot more in the future. Thank you Peter.

@roberthillard6706 6 ай бұрын

Wonderfully explained and demonstrated Peter, I've had one of those dowel jigs for some years and never got to use it, now i feel confident to try it. Thanks.

@mikeeccleston8620 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Video. Had one for years but never understood it until now? Well done.

@stuggit 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful tips Peter, thanks & great video as always.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@stuartkennedy9585 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter for all of your great videos, I struggled with this one even with clamps as I kept getting sideways movement out by a mm or so. I came across a video by Mardak workshop (how to use a doweling jig step by step). He does not mark the piece up at all instead using a dowel in a prior hole to line up the hole on the adjoining piece with the slots at the back of the jig. It worked a treat as locked everything into place so felt more stable.

@lennytheleopard 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always Peter.

@alastairmackay4589 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Such a clever little tool!

@zebraskindiva 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, just got a metal dowel jig, cannot wait to try after watching this. You are the best❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@marcohibbins7888 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video, Peter! I was thinking of using this approach for sideboard I want to build. I just wasn't sure about how to get the T-joints right. But now I am! Thanks again!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco! 👍

@deanwinch7979 3 жыл бұрын

Great I've just got back into dowles again after years away so thanks for the video keep up the great work

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@chrisholt2474 Жыл бұрын

I had my dowel jig on order, then found your film, brilliant thank you. When the jig arrives I now had a good idea how to use it, a fantastic film, much appreciated. I’m now also a new subscriber to your channel, perfect, kind regards.

@fabiomerlin8820 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I really enjoyed your explanation. It'll make my life a lot easier when it comes to drilling for those pieces to match...

@jarvex Ай бұрын

Thank you sir, direct to the point as I like.

@philwebb8049 3 жыл бұрын

Another great tips video Peter. Thank you for sharing

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil! 👍

@jacobmcgrathth-wells189 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you being new to woodwork and a complete novice I have fought with this jig in the past, now look at it with fresh eyes- now what to build!!!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Ah - what to build is the easy part! 😆 👍

@hwym59 2 жыл бұрын

Well done directions. Made it very easy to understand. Thanks

@tworailsrails1821 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing on this tutorial, Peter. I’ve always used screws, and occasional nail, but recently purchased a very similar doweling jig and haven’t used it yet. Now I have more confidence in using it, thanks to your video, and have to give it a try soon. Love the drill point aligning tip and the centering trick at the end of the video. They will be very handy. Thanks, and yes, please keep the tutorials coming. They are great for us folks that don’t get to do much woodworking of any kind.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My jig also has slots in the fence that are meant for alignment, but they’re not accurate enough on mine, unfortunately. 🤷‍♂️👍

@kevincollins512 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter I bought this jig two years ago and never quite figured out how to use it, I have certainly learned a lot today

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, glad to hear it! 👍

@peterjq123 3 жыл бұрын

Recently got myself an old wolfcraft dowel jig, the one that comes as a set which is similar to your blue one and used it to make a small wall hung cabinet. Some great tips in the video, some I had learned the hard way (the dowel holes not being quite deep enough) and a few I hadn't picked up on. Thanks 👍🏼

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@C4sp3r123 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of all the features, including the end tip.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@sylviajoiner9196 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing. Very easy to follow.

@bubbleno7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I have one of these jigs but never knew how to use it. Much appreciated.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@mrhdurban-jackson5716 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought the jig. Presumed I'd be able to work it out as I am a D&T teacher but having just watched the video I would have missed half the benefits and such clever simple tips that will make it so much more useful. Thanks very much, I'll pass them on to my pupils.

@10MinuteWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@NomadMakes 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, again, what a great vid this is. I am using it as a reference video for dowel usage. It also really interesting to see what a simple tool in the hands of an experienced woodworker can result in. IMHO this kills the whole «if I had - I could» debate in one fell swoop.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Goran! 👍👍

@DavidChalk 2 жыл бұрын

Just used the wolfkraft jig at the end of this video. That’s for the Brad point tip to centre the dowel. Worked a treat.

@stevenjordan6389 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it simple.

@brettbarager9101 Жыл бұрын

Good vid. Straight forward and easy to follow. I got one of these jigs a couple years ago but could not figure out how to use it! Now I'm gonna be jigging my heart out! Lol

@neilrichardson9939 Жыл бұрын

Always learning from you,Thank you

@fonzhotproperty2463 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always.

@MJR91 Жыл бұрын

Great video Peter, very helpful!

@steadymovie 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I just learnt how to use this tool!! Brilliant!

@Robe999 3 жыл бұрын

Peter thank you so much for this awesome explanation on how to use the dowel jig correctly , i bought a kit over 2 years ago , in frustration i put it away , the original video looked so easy , after seeing your instruction i think i might pull it out again and give it another go , again thank you so much for this great video series

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great to hear it helped! 👍

@sheilajulis9924 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god....... Life changing! I've been watching woodworking tutorials on KZfaq since 2 years ago, and I am so surprised that I've only encountered your videos recently.. Thank you SO very much for the amazing explanations! I actually have the dowel tools but never dared to use them. Time to put those dusty tools to good use! Lots of love from Malaysia!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And best wishes from London! 👍

@DrThunder88 3 жыл бұрын

As always, sir, this was very clear and very informative. Thanks!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@chilliking123 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. As a relative beginner videos like this are really useful in helping to hopefully get started making some decent quality items with cheaper tools and limited experience. Thanks!

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@sohailkhan-vh2fc Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, to the point, thank you

@1hjehje 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent video ... Thank you!

@TheEcorristine 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video -as always

@bobhall2171 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that. For those of us who do "woodworking" (I say that loosely) as a hobby using dowels would be the way to go, well for me anyway. These are just the sort of videos I really enjoy.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@normancoutts 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using dowels for jointing for a lifetime, but I still got something out of this Peter. Thanks.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Norman! 👍

@sarge2665 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for another video that explains things in a way that's easy to understand (unlike most instruction manuals!) Once again invaluable advice before I went ahead and made a purchase, cheers Peter

@10MinuteWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙌👍

@perryoram640 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent "how to" video Peter. Thank you..

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@timberlandhomefurniture5812 Жыл бұрын

Thanks sir it's really helpful Just yesterday I bought this dowel but don't know the way of use you explain in a very nice way its helps not only perfect joints also faster then ever