THANK YOU all so much for watching! I want to get one thing clear: I did not say that this is a perfect jig that will last for years and years! The hole will wear out after a couple of projects, then you have drill a new hole. BUT, for a glue-up like this you don´t need to have a Biscuit or domino jointer, this jig will do the same job, just as well!
@chado4685 жыл бұрын
put a metal pipe insert done.
@killingoldgrowthsince5 жыл бұрын
Save your money and just use glue.
@Wastelandman7000 Жыл бұрын
Good jig. Suggestion, instead of one hole, put two holes the distance you want for your dowels to be apart and then you will be able to drill two holes from one clamp up.
@Filidecht3 жыл бұрын
I had lots of lumber scraps lying around. I also had a spare sheet of acryllic lying around. You've just turned them all into essential tools. Thank you.
@paradoxdea2 жыл бұрын
You have exemplified the old adage: "Necessity is the mother of all inventions. I say, "Excelsior to you!! Stay blessed!!
@robertradford34204 жыл бұрын
Made a jig based on yours yesterday and worked really well for my first ever big project (table top). Thanks, best wishes.
@HappyDoesGaming2 жыл бұрын
It's been 2 years, how well did the dowels hold up on the tabletop?
@winstongreen99593 жыл бұрын
Thanks man you’re a genius. Doing my table tomorrow and you have given me the best tip
@carr8694 жыл бұрын
Every Craftsman has to come up with these different kinds of hacks from time to time. This is a good one. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video with us.
@nealthomas53467 ай бұрын
Genius! Thanks this will save me a fortune
@cherylvinet835611 ай бұрын
I love this hack -- it's brilliant!
@D_Movin_Silence_like_Kudzu2 жыл бұрын
Currently working on a sushi counter for my store and I had thought about using dowel pins to join edges of 2pcs of 2*8”. I was kinda skeptical about using the dowel pins but this proves that it works. Thank You!
@joseph7105Ай бұрын
This is what real carpentry and woodworking is all about. Keeping things truely hand made and bespoke. Not spending thousands upon thousands of dollars on tools
@jerrystark67666 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you. For the hobbyist, dowels are a good, affordable, and effective option for almost any loose tenon joint. BTW: If you want a specific doweling jig to last longer, use a metal insert in the drill guide and always have the drill inserted to the surface of the wood before starting it. Festool Dominos are great, but only a production shop can justify the expense, unless money is no object to the user. Well done!
@bighands695 жыл бұрын
Jerry Stark I would disagree with you on a production shop only justifying them. Some people it maybe their central tool to allow them quick easy jointing so that they can do lots of projects. For the amatuer a Track saw and biscuit jointer could give them the complete workshop.
@jeffintoronto57126 жыл бұрын
Couple of points you should mention. First, the wood block should be a hardwood. Pine or other softwood are going to get chewed up pretty quickly. Second, most people don't have plexiglass lying around. You can use a thinner piece of wood, just be sure to carry your centre line to that piece of wood since you won't be able to see it on the block with the hole. And finally, you should mention the depth of the hole in relation to the length of dowel. Both holes should be a 1/16 of an inch deeper than half the dowel length so it sits nearly equally deep in both pieces of wood.
@joewellindowd56645 жыл бұрын
Jeff inToronto buy the plexiglass. Seeing the line is perfect
@Wastelandman7000 Жыл бұрын
You can get clear clip boards from the discount stores all day long. If you don't think one is thick enough you can cut the board in half and glue them together on the ends and get the same effect.
@giseliapereira59146 ай бұрын
I came looking for a way to join wood and I’m glad I found this video. Thanks.
@tonyb61946 жыл бұрын
Hey there, this is a great tip and I like simple things that make jobs easy, well done, I am not a professional woodworker, but appreciate seeing young guys sharing video's, thanks.
@Maceofblades4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I just started doing wood working and this will help me out a lot.
@motivatedbuilder72274 жыл бұрын
Very convenient and money saver......i was really in need of such idea!!! Thankyou so much God bless you bro!
@maheshsuthar21842 жыл бұрын
you are genius mate,
@chrise-b99424 жыл бұрын
Nice little jig! My amendment isn't simpler to make than yours, but it's for those without access to (current treasured) transparent plexiglass: instead of using plastic, you could keep the scribed line on the edge visible simply by attaching two pieces of wood either side (rather than covering the lines with any material).
@adamulias23152 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! Thanks so much man! This saves me a lot of cost and trouble on a project I have in front of me. All the best!
@darkmuse535 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This worked great for a recent Maple table top that I built. Quick and easy!
@Jack-Surreal_Panes7 күн бұрын
Since we work woth many stamdard sized wood like 3/4, 1/2, 3/8, etc... you can make multiple holes on 1 handy tool
@brunoglan2 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate.
@aaudain13 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@brendajohnson66802 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robertlondon67285 жыл бұрын
I made a version similar to this. If you’re only making one or two tables, it’s fine. But if you’re making more, then a metal sleeve insert is a must in the hole. You also need to be accurate with your holes as creeping up or down just a bit with your drill can throw things out of alignment. And when doing multiple holes, it’s easy to get sloppy and takes patience to make sure you’re holding the drill dead center. But a good technique to save money when you’re starting out
@tomascastaneda2175 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job hombre So far that's the best jig i see congratulations
@carimatthews67273 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! Exactly what I was looking for. Couldn't rack my head around why all the DIY vids use such expensive equipment.
@robira13136 жыл бұрын
It's more like a doweling jig, mate. Nice job!
@nelsonmeza4442 жыл бұрын
Simple y sencillo......y funciona
@jaredhammel45875 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I'm going to make one. I'm going to drill the hole a little bigger and put in a metal insert. Probably from a pen. Thank you for this amazing idea!
@AreBaloni5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! That is definitely a good idea, the hole will wear out after some drillings.
@LetsBuildThatApp4 жыл бұрын
@@AreBaloni That's what she said my dude
@crystalpalomino90073 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a handsome genius. 👏🏼 thank you for this great idea / easy instructions.
@deemdoubleu Жыл бұрын
Nice
@metals25466 жыл бұрын
Wonderful clever idea. I sure wish I had seen this before I went out and bought my bloody biscuit joiner. I don't really like it, but at least now I can use one of your handy little tools.
@jbyeats3 жыл бұрын
Really excellent project . Many thanks.
@carforumwanker2 жыл бұрын
Drill larger guide holes and use a alloy /metal guide tube .to fit actual cutter diameter
@BDL0907542 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, really like how simple you've put this together, with no BS. and great music too, thank you very much - just liked, and subscribed.
@DavisStillson4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea.. I am def going to use.. I was clamping my boards using cross member to keep them flat, this will be awesome!!
@loki1120002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this It’s so helpful!!
@watcherdude13306 жыл бұрын
Ty so much for sharing your knowledge with us. And a huge ty for saving me a bunch of money 💰. 👍🏻🇨🇦
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Mr. B You're welcome! 😄
@tonybaleno21386 жыл бұрын
Great job Are! Very easy to follow you with your running discussion. I have used a similar style jig with my PC router and up-cut straight bit to create slots. Looking forward to watching the video on your build when it comes out.
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Tony Baleno Thank you! That's cool, i love jigs! 😁
@rinofriio975 жыл бұрын
Yes. That was. A good show to see it in operation. Thanks for that.
@Thedog302 жыл бұрын
Mate you're a Genious thanks that's perfect...i use the size timber are these dowels strong enough to hold together the boards solid ?
@HepauDK2 жыл бұрын
Basically a dowel jig without the metal sleeve that prevents the hole from wearing out. Also, the hole needs to be dead on square in both directions, or the precision on the fitment will be out the window...
@grantschultz11153 жыл бұрын
This is great-thank you!
@trisa96253 жыл бұрын
cool
@NickDV0076 жыл бұрын
Nice one Are, look forward to the table build 👍👍👍
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Nick DV Thank you very much! 😊
@steveday47976 жыл бұрын
Fantastic & simple idea, thanks for sharing
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Steve Day Thank you!
@harryporter35313 жыл бұрын
Well damn, you just gave me a solution and a great process. And an idea for my table. Thanks for sharing this "on a budget friendly" hack. 🙂
@liviO136 жыл бұрын
Full of Baloni!! Lol Good job mate, just a little humor! Keep up the good work! 👏🏻 👏🏻
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Livi O Haha! You just gave me a good idea for a t-shirt! 😉 Thank you! 😄
@Solexcruiser3 жыл бұрын
I certainly miss lumber like this in Europe.
@moorecha3 жыл бұрын
Might I ask why?
@Solexcruiser3 жыл бұрын
@@moorecha It's never warped, the wood is clearer, and it's not all cut to standard sizes. It's easy to order wood any dimension you wish. Noone is sistering up 2x8s, for example. They get actual beams. It's the old world. Everything is still done the way it should be done. Timber is carefully raised in rows or well-tended forests without dead trees fallen everywhere, and crooked young trees are removed to make space for the good ones. The clearing is done is 1-2 acre patches instead of vast clearcutting. The timber is cut and then carefully cured with wood strips between each layer and these are kept in place until the wood is sold to the customer.
@rockrebell6 жыл бұрын
I like quick and simple solutions. Well done :)
@danielmaldonado5095 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That was a cool jig
@ofrimashiah23 жыл бұрын
You helped me with this 😎👍
@ginagvlogs23865 жыл бұрын
nice one ,i will make one as soon as i get the courage to cut a piece of Plexiglas that i have n use it as table.
@dcronan5832 жыл бұрын
I love this trick except when you say free you should definitely put quotations around it. Lol Only because you used a drill press & a band saw... Those ain't cheap 🤣 I'm just kidding with ya 🤑 loves the trick & plan to try it! TY!
@bighands695 жыл бұрын
Before I ever got a domino or Lamello biscuit jointer I used dowels extensively. If you have a drill press you can also use that when producing legs for a table. If not you can produce jigs that allow you to hold your drill in place. Also metal inserts can be used to as to not wear out the hole with the drill in your jig. Alternatively a dowel jig can be had for about 20 Euros and Dowel centres can be had for about 0 to 5 euros. These things are not better than what is in the video but can be added to it.
@wayne33403 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's great!
@paulbelcher70595 жыл бұрын
Superb mate, well done
@raulantonioarayabugueno90476 жыл бұрын
Muy bueno práctico y sencillo gracias amigo
@frabcescodantonio60546 жыл бұрын
Semolice ma molto valido. Grazie.
@simplelifehomesteadbccanad48442 жыл бұрын
I assume u also put wood glue on it at the same time while joining it right?
@williamarrowsmiith83804 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!!
@clemmcguinness10876 жыл бұрын
Very good idea! Thanks
@grump861695 жыл бұрын
Nice jig. However, I'm not sure about Europe but in the US Harbor Freight sells a "Self Centering Doweling Jig" It's adjustable and only $15.00. Your jig is nice but for each thickness of wood your going to have to make a new jig.
@ruggedrickrude19466 жыл бұрын
nice idea young man........gr8 music also
@vc26164 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@williamstanton67106 жыл бұрын
Nice video Bologna
@gabrieleseitz91695 жыл бұрын
Thank's for sharing this trick!!!
@tofou97266 жыл бұрын
Salut et merci pour l'astuce,à bientôt.
@goemaerefabian69985 жыл бұрын
merci du partage
@mohamedebeid14 жыл бұрын
Thanks man ❤👍
@jonr.johansen56915 жыл бұрын
Så enkelt at det er vakkert! So simple it´s beautiful!
@sapelesteve6 жыл бұрын
Nice work Are! Although I do agree with Sumo that using a stainless steel bushing insert the size of the drill bit would be an easy upgrade, but for one time use, it's fine. BTW, you have a new subscriber........... :)
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I agree as well! :) Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
@bighands695 жыл бұрын
Adding dowel centres for about 3 euros would make jigs like that much more powerful and enable you to actually use dowels in more complex structures such as a table frame.
@jsagers20082 жыл бұрын
My wife will love you. I don't need a biscuit joiner now.
@user-db9wt4ei8n6 жыл бұрын
Good idea my brother
@SamfaidaMeRECREATOR6 жыл бұрын
🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹Bell'idea COMPLIMENTI, risultato soddisfacente, te la copierò🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹... A presto
@ajcreative23913 жыл бұрын
Hi How would you camp two bits of live edge together so the bit I’m joking is straight but how do I clamp it as the clamp head wouldn’t be flat on the outside edge ? Thank you
@heyimamaker6 жыл бұрын
Nice jig! Thanks for sharing.
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm a Maker Thank you! 😊
@Yahoomediaclub6 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@phoenix24416 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@hussainali99996 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Hussain Ali You're welcome 😊
@MakeBrooklyn6 жыл бұрын
Nice! Great money saving jig!
@egistosunda81796 жыл бұрын
Fantastic from sardinya Italy
@thaddeuscorea4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible you make a jig for a mitered 90 degree edge (waterfall)?
@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo64566 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
DEKEROS.COM Thank you!
@Engstreet6 жыл бұрын
You’re a bloody genius mate!
@studfinderball6 жыл бұрын
Skip the biscuits. Skip the jig. Just glue. Bar clamp faces need only be raised or lowered during clamping to achieve flat. You MUST sight along the short ends and check the middle with a straight edge. The boards will stay straight ONLY if they are straight under tension. First try boards tight to the bar clamp, but my experience is that the bar clamp faces will need to be moved up or down on the board's edge and sometimes one end of the bar clamp is higher or lower than the other. Start clamping in the middle of the top and work toward the ends. Use scrap and a heavy dead blow hammer to discipline the 'reluctant' boards.
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
studfindingball To me, that sounds like a lot more work! All I did was to add three plugs in each board and then it was all ready for glue-up! 😊
@studfinderball6 жыл бұрын
Are Baloni by the time you add the plugs I am done, but my lengthy instructions were for clarity.
@bighands695 жыл бұрын
Simple glue joints are strong but are not as reliable as a floating or screw joints and are much more liable to failure over time.
@akhtermanek45494 жыл бұрын
what size dowels work best
@sidmatheny85006 жыл бұрын
Just add a drill cheap bushing and it would last for years. Nice job.
@cheifgeorge6 жыл бұрын
Nice work 👍🏼 No link to that jamming music?
@AreBaloni6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! player.epidemicsound.com/
@cheifgeorge6 жыл бұрын
Are Baloni thanks...now I can do some woodworking in style😎
@jcardosa023 жыл бұрын
i’m confused. what did you stick into the holes.
@spiritwings45922 жыл бұрын
A dowel
@BJaca-tn3om3 жыл бұрын
People didn't know about this?! I mean, it's the very very basic of jointing stuff...
@cdk26784 жыл бұрын
That's a dowel jointer rig you built, but still as affective.
@Beevreeter6 жыл бұрын
Err ... a simple doweling jig? Hardly a hack. And you can achieve pretty much the same results with a properly used marking gauge and steel square. But I admire your enthusiasm and your seductive music!
@veloran4 жыл бұрын
i bought a biscuit joiner but i didn't even opened the box because i want to return it, i have better things to buy for my shop now at the begining.
@green_building3 жыл бұрын
Dude this is really smart idea ! Advise Please change the music of your video its like a porn movies haha
@MattAlexanderMe Жыл бұрын
Your video title seems mismatched with the content of the video. You made a dowel hole jig. Signed, Confused.
@donnafeland75376 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you use glue?
@hotdog1604 жыл бұрын
It's just a doweljig. Nothing comparable to a domino.
@MrClarkisgod4 жыл бұрын
Nah... you can get a self centering dowel tool for about $15 USD instead which works on many different thicknesses of wood. I like the idea, and using dowels is good, but you would need many tools instead of just the one that works for almost everything.