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Box Joint Jig
…Box Joint Jig • A unique micro-adjustment system lets you "dial in"perfect fitting box joints on your table saw or router table. The thing that impresses me most about this box joint jig isn't the tight-fitting joints you can make with it. After all, that's what you expect from a precision-made jig.…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 8
March 1993
Rockler Box Joint Jig
…Box Joint Jig Looking for an easy way to make box joints? This jig from Rockler makes the whole process a snap. I often built one-use jigs for cutting box joints at …find that the Rockler box joint jig is a great choice for making tight-fitting box joints on the router table. ROUTING BOX JOINTS Using the jig to create box joints is simple. Position…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 106
July 2009
Making Box Joints
… this is to use a jig. Once the jig is adjusted properly, cutting the joints is almost automatic. (If you don’t already have a box joint SECOND: MAKE CUT IN JIG (SEE DETAIL) FIRST:…To position the removable fence jig, you can build the one on page 6.) Of course, adjusting the jig is where the challenge lies. Most box joint jigs use an index key to…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 62
March 2002
Dead-On Box Joints
…box joint jig. If you make a lot of box joints, the quick setup and accuracy make it worth every penny. Adjustment Knobs decorative Box Joints The Incra I-Box includes ludes instructions for creating ating decorative joints like the e splined box joints…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 130
July 2013
Super-Strong Box Joints
…box joints. They’re so simple to make, you don’t even need a jig. Super-Strong Box Joints on the Table Saw M aking traditional box joints with a jig is a job that typically requires a lot of fussing around with stops and index pins to get a perfect fit. But if you’re making long rows of tiny box joints, using a jig…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 71
September 2003
Box Joints with a Dovetail Jig
…using a dovetail jig for Routing Box Joints Teach your dovetail jig a new trick — rout smooth, snug-fitting box joints in short order without a lot of fuss. Box joints have a…create box joints of a specific size — 1⁄2" box joints in this case. For the PorterCable jig in the photo, a template for 1⁄4" box joints is also available. Although the joint…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 128
March 2013
Box Joint Blades
… it, the slots and pins need to be BOX JOINT BLADE CUTS SQUARE CORNERS cut cleanly and accurately. A proper jig is essential to get the spacing right (… BACK VIEW 46 ShopNotes No. 130 FREUD BOX JOINT CUTTER SET #/8" !/4" FOR #/8" BOX JOINTS, STACK BLADES FACE-TO-FACE FOR !/4" BOX JOINTS, STACK BLADES BACK-TO-BACK BACK VIEW configuration…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 130
July 2013
Drawer Joint Jig
… JOINERY JIGS & ACCESSORIES Drawer Joint Jig You can build drawers like a production shop with this drawer joint jig for your router table. ing to change the basic setup of the jig. Instead…. (We recommend a V4" spiral end mill bit for routing the drawer joints, see the box on opposite page.) Note: To ensure that all the drawer parts …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 18
November 1994
Making Box Joints
…Box Joints £* j Basically, there are only two requirements for making box joints. Perfect spacing between the pins and slots. And getting the ends of the… Using the micro-adjustable box joint jig shown on page 6 solves the first problem — cutting identically spaced pins and slots. (For more on adjusting the box joint jig, refer to Steps 2 and 3 …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 8
March 1993
Better Box Joints
…them to fit right can be a challenge. The key is in the proper setup. Jig Setup. The box joint jig I use is nothing more than an auxiliary miter gauge fence and an index…shows the simple setup I use. Spacing. The Front View illustrates the goal of a good box joint jig — proper spacing. Ideally, the width of the key, the blade, and the distance …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 98
March 2008
All New Leigh Dovetail Jig
…fitting joint. Spacing. Two different joint spacings are possible with the jig. You can see them in the photos above right. The box joint and dovetail joint…jig. { Box Joints & Dovetails. Three different sizes of joints and two different spacings are possible. accessory 3⁄ " 8 Kit Collet Reducer Some projects call for smaller joints, or joints…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 125
September 2012
Leigh Dovetail Jig
…joints, the basic jig (with a set of bits) will run about $400. You can run the cost up to $1000 by adding additional bits and accessories for cutting through mortise and tenon joints, box joints, and even some custom joints. The Leigh jig and optional accessories are available through many…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 79
January 2005
Pocket Hole Jig
…make a pocket joint when you use this simple jig. T here are two good reasons for making a pocket hole joint. It’s strong. And it’s quick. Basically, a pocket hole joint is a butt joint that’s …for pocket hole joints, see box below. And you’ll need a long twist bit and driver bit to install the screws, see margin on page 23. USING THE JIG With …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 42
November 1998
Dovetail Jigs
… JIG The second dovetail jig I used is called the Katie Jig. This one really intrigued me. That’s because I’d heard it was designed to cut perfect dovetail joints straight out of the box. SETUP. Well, I was just a bit skeptical. But with its easy setup, the Katie Jig was off to a great …Read More
