How to make a Straight Edge Cutting Jig
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- How to Make a Straight Edge Cutting Jig
Have a lot of pallet wood projects? This jig should help give you a straight edge on warped and weathered wood without a jointer!
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This jig comes in handy. Cheap and easy. Nice Job
+Jesse Phillips Thank you! I think it will really do the trick for my upcoming pallet wood projects thanks for watching!
Good, clean, well presented way to do. Thanks for the minimalistic approach and that includes the music as well.
I think using the track really limited the board width you can joint, good solution for the boards you needed to do, but running along the fence would be a lot more versatile
This was my thought as well.using the fence rather than the track also would eliminate one component of the jig assembly also. Double wham. Great video!
Very straightforward and easy to follow steps for a cool idea. I look forward to seeing more of your content.
Thanks for posting. As a beginner, this is easy enough for me.
No problem Hank! When I started I used a lot of free pallet wood and I could never get a straight edge until I found this jig! Thanks for watching!
By using a runner in your table saw track, you have severely limited the width of board that you can joint with that jig.
Nice job. Quick and easy!
Thank you! Glad it was quick and to the point!
A very useful and simple jig will be making one within the
next couple of days Thanks for sharing the video keep them coming my best
wishes
Thanks for watching Colin! Hoping to release some great content here in the next couple of weeks. stay tuned!
Awesome projects! Not have a Joiner is frustrating this will help. I'll have to get out there and build one.
+Kaged Creations You def want to make one of these! especially since its so easy!
Great jig I’m building tomorrow. I like this small one and am building a longer version as well. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I just happened to have 2 Bessey self locking consisten pressure clamps to mount and to manual versions as you had. Great work sir.
Glad you found it helpful! Let me know how it turns out and any suggestions you have to improve it!
Nice job. Will be having a go at this one.
Ron.
Thanks Ron, hope it works out for you!
I don't make mine to fit into my table saw's track, I make mine to ride against the fence. That I can straight the edge of wider boards as well. Nice video, thanks.
Thats an awesome suggestion! It's actually a lot more accurate and versatile using your method of getting a clean straight edge. Thanks for the comment Ian, happy woodworking!
Actually i have the same table saw and i can't trust the fence at all but his method is awesome since the track is straight 100% ... Big thumbs up for video!
+Joe Jo : Agree...but we now have a new fence: the upper side of the jig. This is the quide now and it must be excactly parallel to the movement. It means, the edge of the new fence must be parallel to the miter slot.
hm.. im not sure if its better. I think yours is more safe, and personally i prefer to use the track. I am not saying the fence is inaccurate, but with the track i just feel the whole process having less risk.
Attila Szabo either way is safe. Referencingthe Fence would allow u to put a straight edge on a variety of widths
simple is the best.
I well be building this one , great video and I've subscribed .
Thanks Dai! Glad you found this video helpful thanks for subscribing and commenting!
I plan to make one with a t track cut into the top,with track clamps. Great video.
Mr. Mickles thank you! You’ll have to let me know how it turns out, that sounds awesome!
Melrose Design works great. I plan o try it again with a raised center beam as you did.
Awesome glad to hear that!
Really sweet system, clear instructions too! I'm definitely building this one :)
Joe
my fence sucks so this will help out a ton!
Really sweet system! I'm definitely building this one:) Thanks for the great idea and clear instructions!
Joe
+homesteadonomics Hey thanks Joe! Glad you liked it!
the hexagonal pieces that go on a the bolt are nuts.
great job!
Thank you!
What do you guys think of this jig? Is there a better way to get a straight edge?
Yeah, there is: Next time you have a couple of thou, buy a jointer.
One day I hope to get a table top jointer when I finally get room in my shop! Thanks for watching Jay
You could skip the miter slot altogether and just slide the jig along your fence.
joeyisfunny yep... and you can adjust for bigger boards
I built this and used it today, but didn’t use the miter slot, I just indexed on the fence. Not bad for my weak skills.
Perfect! Just the info I needed, THANKS🤓🤓🤓👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
You don't explain how to attach the top board, with the clamps, squarely. You just seem to bolt it on. How are you squaring it to the saw guide rail on the bottom of the jig?
Great jig, however, I have a question... how long of a board could you use for. If I wanted to get a straight edge on a 6-7 foot board would you simply build a longer jig?? Thanks
The problem with the design its not adjustable for various widths of stock. It might work with a 4" wide piece as shown but you would need to add a sliding plate for wider pieces. Good idea though. Check out my video on straightening wood!!
Great idea. I look forward to trying this ASAP!!
Great little project. I could see it being useful on overly crooked boards too. Even if you had a jointer it would take about a million passes to take out an extreme crown. Nice music too haha!
+Wm. Walker Co. haha UA-cam's finest music! And yah I was thinking it would take at least a bagillllion times over the jointer! What do you use for your pallets boards that are crooked?
One of the best, easiest and simple jigs I have seen in awhile. As a beginner woodworker, this is what I needed to help with the table saw and the circular saw as well. Great job keeping it simple!
Shouldn't the cut piece be on the outside of blade. Between blade and fence looks like a prime position for kick-back ..if the piece gets turned toward blade.. The jig is a good idea. thanks
Wayne Blalock thanks for the comment! I haven’t experienced any kick back really. If you keep the pushing pressure on the jig and not the piece itself (as long as it’s clamped down well) it shouldn’t kick back at all.
thank you..time to make saw dust.
CAUTION the link in the description shows a POWERTEC 20305 Vertical Quick-Release Toggle Clamp where the clamps used in the video appear to be POWERTEC 20301 Horizontal Quick-Release Toggle Clamp, . I for one bought the wrong clamps from Amazon.
My apologies, I linked the cheapest toggle clamp I could find at the time. There are different clamps for different thicknesses of wood. I wanted to point the viewer in the right direction and let them choose the exact size. I'll be sure to link the correct product here on out John, thanks for watching!
Both work OK. Just think a smaller and horizontal clamp could be more convenient. Thanks for responding.
Thanks for this. I have a pile of wood I need to square up and this is what I need to get started.
Using the miter slot just adds an unnecessary step. Just use the fence. Also allows you to joint wider boards.
Very true! Probably adds one more thing that can eventually become out of square
I have the same saw and the fence sucks it does not give me an accurate cut that's why I was searching for a solution. I want to cut down a door
Another useful gadget to add to the growing pile : )
I have the same table saw. Any tips for getting and keeping the fence square and true to the blade?
I've actually had the same issue with the trueness of the fence and blade. The blade seems to want to drift anywhere between 2-5 degrees. I guess the old saying it true you get what you pay for. The table saw is an excellent choice for weekend warrior woodwork! Thanks for watching Ryan
Agreed. I didn't want to drop a lot of money in a table saw for the few projects I work on. Later on, I'll shell out some money for an upgrade!
I think I need a table saw 👍 😊
YES You do! It makes woodworking wayyy more enjoyable
I don't do a huge amount of cutting but I've made myself a (I think it's called) a 'door board' to use with my circular saw
I don't watch videos on how to make unless they show me what is being made upfront.
I don't know why I haven't made one of these yet. Nice work.
+CMR Woodworks | Chris McDowell Thanks Chris! I think it'll solve my problem for now!
Simplified, clear and excellent job all the best bro
I really like this video it was really instructional. Only suggestion i have is maybe a different sound track. The one used seemed inappropriate lol. But good video otherwise.
Thanks for watching Nathan! I agree 100% the music is horrible on this video, not sure what I was thinking when I edited it haha. Glad it helped you!
how would you make sure the both sides are parallel? just eye ball one than place the freshly cut side on the straight make shift joiner?
+BelcherHD What I do is cut one side, then use that side i just cut to run through the table saw. Since that side is square itll make the other side just as square!
Sorry, man, but the comments anbout it not being width adjustable are right. Steve Ramsey's (and other's) design is better, AND easier to build.
I disagree, the width of the wood can be adjusted within the toggle clamp mechanism. Also ease of build...? You glue two pieces of wood together and screw them in, if someone cant do that they need to find a new hobby.
I built yours and that was the first thing I realized. Super easy construction yes, but very limited to the width of board I can rip. Using Steve Ramsey’s design while using the saws rip fence can accommodate a much wider board
Hi there. Great video man. Super easy to follow, clear and concise, I like the style, look and feel and lighting. Video quality super cool and nice!
Content: Great jig and and I most certainly can see how it can be super useful.
Question: the jig you made is smaller in length. I am wondering what are your suggestions for a longer jig?
I've tried using ideas from others where they need the "factory edge" to ride along the fence, but i find that has not always yielded great results for me. Using the track seems to be better at yielding consistent straight cuts. What is your take on this? (i.e. track style vs. edge along the fence approach)
Do you think your style could work for a longer jig to cut longer boards?
Like I said, i loved the video, the music was sweet, your voice and style is soothing and truly enjoyable, the lighting, vid footage and content all get an A++++
Keep up the good work and keep on making videos. I truly enjoy and learn lots from them.
I subscribed. :-)
Marco, sorry it took so long to reply! Your comment must have slipped by! This jig has a lot of limitations! if you are a beginner trying to get into wood working and dont have enough money to get a joiner I would def consider this jig! What I wish I did with this jig is push the clamps out further to accept a bigger piece of wood. I made this Jig ina few hours after seeing another video that featured it! If you made the jig longer I'm not sure about the free range of motion off the table if that makes sense. Unless you had a table you could pull up next to it with the same rail that would work pretty well! Let me know how you tackle this, you sound very knowledgeable when it comes to woodworking! Also thank you for the kind words, I love hearing viewers say how much they appreciate my work!
-Zac The College Woodworker
In my first work I always used Woodglut plans.
Simple and effective....perfect. that is for taking the time to share. New sub here.
Thanks...not that. Lol
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video Don! And thank you so much for Subscribing!
I watched this video then went out and made it using your instructions. Issues - You didn't give measurements for the widths etc other than the mitre track runner so I had to guess. (I am not a wood worker just someone interested in doing things in my retirement) One thing I thought of and may try is to rout a slot where you screw on the top piece and use a couple of T bolts so that the top piece can be moved forwards and backwards for different widths of timber. I am in Australia and I really enjoy woodworking videos. By the way, a practice cut on the jig and it worked beautifully. Calipers showed parallel edges. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! I probably should have included dimensions for this video, however I figured everyone's table saw would vary in sizes. I didn't want to give dimensions here and have someone recreate to find it does not fit their table saw. I like your concept routing that slot out! If you get a chance I'd love to see your work on my facebook page! facebook.com/thecollegewoodworker
As a 'learner' it takes me a while to work things out. I have it it mind what to do and just have to find the time to do it and then I will contact you with the results. As a guide, I used MDF as the base and some old plywood from a previous project as the top. I screwed the top and bottom pieces from underneath to ensure that the screws retained grip. My intention is to use a T slot through the MDF with a routed hole in the ply to allow movement of the top piece with nuts to lock down the top in the new position. (If all that makes sense?)
I've got eight foot rough cut pieces of oak that need to be straightened. If they are cut along the fence I always have a bow in the cut. If I try to jointer the edge the bow doesn't go away. It's a pain especially when I'm trying to get straight pieces for glueing.
I've re-calibrated the fence to the blade and still this is an issue.
This is why I went to youtube.
I've got about a thousand board feed of Cherry I milled last summer drying. When it's dry I am going to make flooring with some of it to go in the bedroom. The issue will always be the same.
I'm going to make this system over the next few days and see if it helps. It'll have to be a long system though for the long boards
Woodglut is a good solution for every woodworker.
Out of alot of strait cut vid ...this one is very cool, from a practical garage wood worker.
I'm gonna do this and keep it around...better than having tape sticking everywhere.
I can't believe what I just watched.
On the Stodoys website you can count on professional help with problems and technical support.
Yeah
Cool Jess
@@barryburac8344 Glad you like it guys
Fantastic!
Great information And straight to the point video.
One question. Don't you think that it would be better, to drill the holes first before its glued ??
It would seem there would be a chip buildup between the two pieces. Just wondering.
so i have a ? that looks great if u are using flat stock but what if it's angled or something that u put in your steam box and bent and need to cut it in half.
thanks again for the great vid.
cheers.
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This is a really helpful video thanks...the background music is a bit distracting your commentary really doesn't need it.
Thanks Robin I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have done away with the annoying music now haha
Great looking tool! Countersink the runner screws, otherwise you might have a disaster.
This may sound very ignorant, but what I never understood from any of these videos is why can't we just use the table saw fence? Why the need for such a jig?
That’s a great point and I had that question myself. The purpose of this jig is to have the piece “independent” of a fence. If you ran your piece along a fence it would transcribe a screw angle on the side you are cutting. The blade and the jig are parallel to eachother and put a straight edge on the wood. Hopefully that makes sense
@@ZacJones Thanks for your reply. That makes sense.
Just found this and I like it because it uses the miter slot which keeps the sled square to the blade.
Where did you get the toggle clamps?
Nate I just order them off of amazon, they're super helpful with a lot of other things. amzn.to/2vIrpLn
I have some toggle clamps I just got from Amazon. They came with absolutely no instructions! So I consulted the tube. Do you know this is the ONLY video I've found that shows how to install them!?! Thank you so much!!
No problem Melody! And no I had no idea this was the only video that shows how to install them 😂 thank you for watching!
Awesome! Thank you for sharing this :)
Thanks for watching!
good jig ,I can see it getting a lot of use ,nice one !
+sdmcustom woodworking Thanks! I'm hoping to use the hell out of it!
How does it work if you have a longer piece of wood, say 8'?
I did it with Woodglut.
I like that idea Thanks
Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice for lil boards under 15” but how bout a 1 1/2” walnut 16” wide by 7’ long with crappy edges to true up?
Thanks for watching Mike! I've seen a lot of other straight edge jigs out there that are similar with a wider piece of board that always you to accommodate something that big! Check out Creeves Makes Channel. His newest video has a jig that looks pretty sweet at 2:22
I just bought a table saw and want to make this jig. But, I'm honestly confused. I squared up my table saw fence to the 10" blade that I'm currently using with a combination square. What is the difference with using this jig and using a squared up fence to simply shaving off the end of a rough cut board? How does this jig help, if the fence is also already square to the blade. (Sorry, I'm new to woodworking and I have a lot of questions, lol)
No worries Fred! This jig helps because it ensures that the fence and blade both don't need to be squared at one time. Over time the blade and the fence will come out of square. This jig helps because it takes the fence factor out of the equation. It's not perfect by any means (it'll never be as square as a joiner) but its close enough for a hobby woodworker. Hey thanks for watching and commenting Fred!
Fuck that was fast!? Thank you very much for that LoL!
lose the music.. great vid besides that
The music is pretty awful I must admit! Thanks for watching!
Just hard to focus. With muic. I subbed good vid..ill check more vids out soon
Cool, I'll put this one in my To Do list after I finish up with Hyezmar's project (He's giving away his book right now)
It is for sure worth the build and time to make it!
dude drilling into 3/4 on marble counter tops... 0:56!!! AHHHH
It looks like real Marble! Its actually that fake stuff I picked up on the side of the road! haha thanks for watching Josh
Thanks for the Tips Just got about 200 board feet of Alder delivered and ordered some of these clamps. They came within 3 days, 500lb. Capacity. Will definitely help me mill down faster on the Shopsmith
That's a lot of BF! These clamps def are awesome, They're good for all sorts of jigs in the shop!
@@ZacJones yeah...woodworkerssource has some great deals running so I figured I'd stock up on some.
nope
I like it. Looks like something I could use.
+Dan Definitely worth the time to make I think. We will see how well it stands up to these pallets I have in the backyard
Two minutes and 50 seconds. Totally clear, no waste of time. I will look at more of your videos.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, I try and get to the point as fast as possible
Ngono wae gan
Solid video. Easy to follow. Thanks, man.
that solves the wonky fence problem
very good. thank you
Thanks for watching Clem! Glad it helped out.
I make one of those long time ago, works perfect, to fix any bad wood.
Yes it does! such a simple jig and so effective. Thanks for watching
muto bom, excelente, parabéns
Obrigado! Thank you!
Does the jig have to be longer than the piece of wood you're cutting?
i learned today that yes it does
Awsome . I'm do one.. or maybe two..
How did you get the board on top to be parallel with your baseboard?
RW Green the board your cutting doesn’t need to be completely parallel. The theory behind it is you get the straight edge on one side then take it off the jig and run it through the table saw to have two parallels edges. Hopefully I understood your question correctly
simple, like it. Will make.
You did very good friend
How to do it for 10 feet lumbers?
in that case it would be a little more complicated. I'd make a bigger jig with both an in-feed and out-feed table that follow the tracks of the table saw. Thanks for watching!
dont understand the pre gistine gap of 2" ? , video went so quick couldnt see new woodworker here, know you may not get this?
well done mate!
what size of toggle clamps are you using
Thanks for watching! I have the exact toggles I use in the video linked in my description. It all depends on how thick the boards are you want to straighten up. I'd suggest going a bit bigger than what I did, because I had issues with threading the bolt on for a piece of 3/4" material. Hope that helps
Nice vid man!
+Will Powers thanks man!
Can in use MDF.for.the sled
Yes you can! It actually might work better because it is already extremely flat and slippery
Will this work for longer boards?
Bryan C it will take about 6-12” on each side longer. If you are cutting longer pieces make a longer straight edge and add an additional clamp in the middle. Thanks for watching!
Simple . easy and effective. Thankyou.
No problem Paul, glad you found it helpful!
Nice, I will use this. Subscribed
Thanks for watching Adam, hope it works well for ya! Thanks for the Sub man!
Wow! That was easy. Thanks!
just what I needed
thanks
Tried it - works like a charm.
Glad you liked it William!
4 pilot holes and a couple of screws?? 😁😁
BOBBY right 😂 need to change the title of the video! Once I get my dream table saw I’ll need to make a straight edge jig that cuts mitters and all, thanks for watching!
Melrose Design Company 😁😁👌
Only came here to gaze at his "handsomeness!" :)
Thanks for watching, Frances!
@@ZacJones, :) :) :) (He noticed meeeee!)
Love the idea of using the track!
Thank you for making this easy!
Thanks for watching Matt, glad you found it helpful!
Nice and simple..
Thanks Chris glad you enjoyed it!
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