Make a Simple Doweling Jig
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- This is a quick project that can be done in less than an hour. All you need is a couple of scraps of wood and two bushings, which can be found at almost any hardware store. It is very accurate, given you make the jig precisely.
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Simple, but helpful idea. As a Beginner, I often have trouble getting my projects "square". This is going to up my game tremendously. Thanks so very much.
I spent way too long googling how to do this and then found your video. Really solid, I love the sounds and how you showed how to do everything. Thanks bud
That was pretty cool..thanks for taking the time to make the vid. the most clever part was using the clamp to get the metal cylinders into the jig....great idea.
At first I thought he was gonna hit it with a mallet, but that clamp trick was sweet.
This video was quite clear in its instruction, but I tend to like "author voice overlays" with tutorials like this. Just my personal preference. As is, the video still freak'n rocks. Simple, functional elegance that when I see it I ask myself "Why didn't you think of that?", but of course I never would have. Thanks for making the vid and posting. I'm definitely gonna make one of these jigs. I'll be doweling things together non-stop for the next three years! Seriously, great tutorial. Thanks again.
Thank you for the feedback!
Very cool technique. The line in the middle of the Hole to get perfect results is very clever. Also to draw a line on both woods to find the correct alignment is very smart... You saved me a lots of hours... Thank you very much.
Excellent video.
Here's why I prefer "silent" (or non-narrated) videos - I don't have to put in earbuds when my wife & I are "reading".
In the old days, ma & pa would have quite time together, reading the paper or a book, doing a puzzle, etc. Occasionally one would strike up a conversation & needlework or newspaper was set aside to be continued later.
If I have my earbuds in, I feel rude & like I'm not making myself available for conversation.
Myford Boy has excellent vids, John Heisz (sorry for spelling) also does some great no-commentary ones at 2x speed.
Keep up the awesome work!
That's a good reason. Thanks for your feedback!
Hi Jeremy. thanks for the video. I was watching you put together the frame near the end of the video and noticed that you were doing it kneeling on the floor... without any protection for your knees. I know that this may sound weird, but you should protect your knees... You're a young guy but give it another 15-20 years (which, trust me, will sneak up on you fast) and you will start to feel some serious pain in your knees if you don't treat them well now. :)
I totally second this! Please be kind to your knees! Your videos are incredible btw
Third!
I like how you built the jig. Pressed the sleeve in rather than pounding it in with a hammer.
All these quick tips and they have incredible workshops like we all have at home. I have a hand saw and a kitchen table and a mitre box for modelling so it's tiny.
Thanks Jeremy, I went to Home Depot and found 3/8" utility copper tube, it's 2' long for $4.28 and it takes a 5/16" dowel rod that's 4' and it's $.90. So you can make a lot of them and have plenty of dowels. Hope this helps.
+tim hankins
Just something to point out - you might need to flute that dowel, to create a groove for excess glue/air to escape. That's why I just spend the extra money to get pre-made dowels that are already fluted.
A guy who worked in a commercial shop told me that they routinely cut their own dowels from "dowel rods" and then "crimped" them with vise grips to create the grooves. I use this technique whenever one end of the dowel will be visible in the final project, because I can leave the last 1/2" of the dowel "uncrimped" for a cleaner look.
I like that. Simple and very effective with that viewing hole. Now, have I got some sleeving lying around somewhere under that pile of offcuts!! I know I had some last month. I wonder where I put them.
Vraiment ingénieux. J'ai fais une économie de presque 200€ si j'avais fait l'achat d'un appareil. Merci JER'S WOOSSHOP.
Congratulations. Of the thousands of ways available on U tube, your's gets the prize for the most complicated 😂
Good work on the jig, I like the simple approach and the brass bushes will provide accuracy and durability. I would suggest for the frame you were making, that you drill all the holes first, and take more effort in spreading the glue into the holes, and check across diagonals for square after clamping.
I can't believe I haven't made one of these yet. Great video, Jeremy. I personally like this style of video more, but maybe add titles in certain places to give details where your commentary would have. Then viewers can know exact sizes of hardware like those bronze sleeves.
I always had problems lining up matching Dowel Holes in opposing Timbers and was looking to purchase a Jig...that is until I saw your simple but very effective method... Thank you...you just saved me a small Fortune in time and money...I've also Subscribed to your Channel...
Thank you!
I have seen a few variations on this simple jig, but yours is by far the best. The reason being the little center viewing hole which makes sure that the dowels will always match up perfectly. Excellent job as always! I am going to have to make one to go along with my Kreg system. I used to work in a framing place that made all kinds of picture frames. They would throw out little pieces of Oak, Walnut, etc. I wish I knew then, what I know now.
I' m a tool and die maker, and i made a jig out of metal, just like yours and it works perfectly.
Your doing great with the videos. I prefer the narration but you didn't need it in this. Like others said. Very clear what was going on. Keep them coming
Thank you!
YES!!!
The question is, is the circumference of the brass pieces measured along the outside or the inside? Might sound like a stupid question to some but I have bought things which didn't fit properly because the measurements were based on a side I was not needing.
hmm.. don't want to be picky.. but at 3:23 it obviously shows the original mark doesn't line up... so the joint is not flush..
minimal offset.. but still important?
the way you align the marks through the hole in the jig is the problem.. you actually turn around the jig so a slight offset in the holes (unavoidable since you drill by hand) will double..
still a very good idea.. and i always appreciate people sharing their techniques..
keep up the vids!
I tried to be precise when locating that mark. For the most part the joints line up well. I wanted to keep this project simple so I didn't add any positioning system other that the mark.
Thank you!
very nice and clean Video. but i would prefer talking like you do in your other vid about the self positioning table saw fence. the idea of making the Position through that hole is brilliant
Thank you!
I just did the jig but for a 3/8 and it came out pretty good thanks
+Carl Zorro
Fabulous! Thanks!
Moved to Japan 12 years ago. But, I worked in a wood shop part-time when I was in college. Those orange clamps bring me back!
i love using dowels but i always over drill or dont drill enough.a d the jigs u get at the big box or w.e. i can never line the hole up with my line im gonna try this out seeing that it works better than a store bought jig .thanks for sharing I don't know how often you subscribe to other woodworking channels but I would love to have you aboard mine. look forward to seeing more what you do!🍻💥🖒🖒
Excellent video. I had to slow it down to 25% speed to read the name of the metal collar thing. But thanks for including that part where you open the drawer at the home improvement store
Very cleaver! I will have to make one. I haven't used dowels since high school and this tool will allow me to do it accurately. Thanks for the video and your design.
Thank you!
What you are doing and sharing with the rest of us is AWESOME! Thanks for the greats tip. Please keep posting stuff like this, I am eventually going to try and build my own kitchen cabinets and stuff like this is a great help!
+Wes G
Thank you! So glad you like what I'm doing! :)
I prefer the narration just to hear what you're thinking at the time. I just made a workbench - it looks like you need to do that too!
Great design and a simple idea, the easier to make the better.
Thanks,
Barry from England.
Thank you!
This looks so much better than the piece of junk I bought. Reckon I might give this a go. Great video, really enjoyed it
Works pretty well, so far I've drilled about 800 holes with it :) Thank you!
Making a simple doweling jig. Great for face frames!
Please comment below: do you like this style of video or do you prefer when I talk in the video? Thanks!
Jer's Woodshop I liked the video. It was crystal clear what was going on so talking wasn't necessary.
I have no real preference either way. Altough it is nice to be told the motivation or the reasoning behind actions. However, I am sometimes slightly annoyed by unscripted blabla with not much information. Which wasn't the case in any of your videos, yet.
Jer's Woodshop
talking is nice, too. this one was clear, this way. talking might be better other times. in any case, good job!
Jer's Woodshop Prefiro a imagem e a voz, uma coisa complementa a outra. Neste vídeo tudo foi compreendido, a edição foi perfeita, mas temos o poder da fala, então por que não usar?
Jer's Woodshop another great video Jer. I don't mind about the talking either way. This is a reasonably simple (but very useful) jig and your shots were very informative so there was no gaps in what was needed. Perhaps more complicated or less obvious steps in a project would need some clarification.
Thanks again for a great video.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
Nice work! I will be making one of these as a cheap addition to the Kreg.
- Thanx 4 sharing how to make this VERY useful tool.
That's awesome! Stronger than pocket holes and just as simple.
Yes! Thank you!
Muito obrigado Jeremy. A execução de sua ideia demonstrou como coisas simples podem ser bastante sofisticadas. Parabéns. Desde o Brasil, Marcelo
Hi Jeremy, what an awesome idea and video. Would it be possible that you post the measurements that are involved in making the jig. I tried to read them from the video but some are a little bit difficult to read. Thanks in advance. Fred
Great video Jeremy. Your choice to talk or not. It's your channel and your knowledge and experience that you are sharing. Maybe talk explaining features and where to get the brass bushings from. Thanks for sharing
You can find "bronze sleeve bearings" at larger automotive stores. To save the hassle, I buy them from McMaster Carr. 3/8" ID, 1/2" OD, 1" long $2.06 www.mcmaster.com/#6381k455/=16r0igq
Does it have to be brass?
Very well done. Can you post the Bronze Sleeve Bearings and the forstner bit used in drilling the pilot holes for this jig? Again well done!!!
That’s a cool trick with the calipers to find the center. Can you explain it, please?
Good Job, Not crazy about the site hole for lining up the center mark, line up edge to edge would be easier and more reliable. I have a Dowel tool that will knock your socks off : )
this and some other woodworking videos made my hobby/winter job a lot easier.
thanks.
Good to hear. Thanks for watching!
Jeremy, i agree with Dwight, can you tell us where to get the sleeve, I'm assuming it's a 3/8, I also made one with a 5/8" I can use on my 2 by's. I know if i don't use a sleeve eventually the pilot hole will get over sized. Thanks, Tim.
+tim hankins
It's 1/4" inside & 3/8" outside. But it really doesn't matter; just use whatever size you want the dowels to be.
Awesome job. I think I'll make a set for a couple different sizes. Thx for posting.
Thanks.
Brilliant & Simple! If I had seen this video first, I would not have purchased the doweling jig that I am using now. Nice work......
I am in the need for the device to repair an old dinning room table. will also need it to build a cabinet skeleton. thank you for the video
Did the jig but I had to buy tubing from H.D. and cut to size at home and it was something like 3/32 on the O.D. so the inner was 3/8 but had to make the holes bigger to fit them in and that drill bit, I set a set of regular ones due to the inner holes one will do the 1/2'' and the other the 3/4 . shoot, need a drill press for perfection on holes .
tip: size it to target the center of much thicker wood, then you can always add spacers to the jig.
Congratulations very good is to pass the project for execution?
Have you thought about making a adjustable dowel jig for different thickness?
Would be way easier to just make one for each common thickness.
Hi Jeremy.Project of your is easy ! Thank so much .I'll make this jig as soon as possible .
Very impressive! I'm going to do this before my next shelving bookcase project. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Excellent, you have just saved me a small fortune. Thanks.
Muadibe SEK
Great little jig. Well made, keep the clips coming.
Thank you!
probably answering my question with the question, but for what ever thickness material you'll be using the jig for wouldn't the thickness of the section that your drill bit goes into have to match as well? that sounded confusing as hell but it made sense to me, like say if I was using this jig for 1x material, my drill bit slot would need to be the equivalent thickness and so on and so forth
+chris nines
It doesn't have to be, although it's neatest if it is. This jig, which was designed for 3/4" stock, could be used on 2" stock as well. Just reference off the top surface for both parts (and maybe drill two more holes referencing off the bottom). The dowels will be off center, but that's not a big deal in most cases.
Hi - excellent videos - I prefer the explanatory comments - adds insight to the operation . . . here's hoping for a lot more in the future :-)
Thank you!
I'm from Hungary.It's very good.No speaking, only pay attention my hands.
Simple yet brilliant idea.
I would support your patreon if you had put the measurements in your video or as info in the details. Or info on where to find those brass things and what are they called.
Good job, I like the alignment hole.
what a great idea with the copper
Brilliant. so ingenious what a bit of thought can do. Any chance you can give some info on the music
Great stuff... so simple. Right on target for a cabinet project I'm starting. Thanks very much.
Tom
Thanks for watching!
looks good what exactly was the tube you put inside your jig & the sizes would help please. Jan( UK)
+bradley prestidge
Brass bushings. 1/4" I.D.
Great music. Sometimes I find a soundtrack distracting but this one worked just right.
Jeremy, have you thought about revisiting this project, enhancing this design to be, say, self-centering?
+David Jordan
No. The point of this design is simplicity, so I think it's great as it is. If you want a complex self-centering one, those exist. Just buy one.
in some cases a comment would be helpfull, although this was pretty easy. Do u use hardwood for jigs like this? Carry one.
I pretty much use hardwood for everything. Softwood if a pain to work with and has more tendency to warp
Just found your site, I enjoyed the dowel jig. Thank you for sharing your time and skills.
Thanks.
I can see myself making a couple of these in the very near future. Slightly different spacing for different sized material.
Ya, go for it!
Hi Jeremy, excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Can you list the measurements for the spacers you used, the dowel pin size and the drill bit size you used to get a good fit for the spacers? Thanks.
+l
All 1/4". 1/4" ID on the bushings, 1/4" dowels and 1/4" drill.
That's an ingenious little jig. I think I'll try to make it. In that case I'd need some more information which is not provided in the video (or I wasn't able to "read" from it). The holes with the bushings are clear to me but what about the hole on top?
+Hans de Groot
The hole on the top is 3/8" diameter, centered side-to-side, and in line with the edge of the block that the bushings are in. Does that answer your question?
Thanks for your quick reply. I do really appreciate that.
Yes. That's sufficient for me. In the mean time I watched some parts of the video some more times.
Everything is clear now. There is an old saying: a picture "says" more than thousand words. A video clips maybe says more than ten thousands words. But some times a few words (spoken or written) extra can do just a little bit extra. (at least for some people like me)
+Hans de Groot
Right. Good luck with the project 👍
Thanks. I'll need it. :-)
Do both talking and non-talking. This particular video was ideal for the non-talking style. I liked it.
Nice work bench
the best ideas are the simplest ones, just great. thanks for sharing
Thanks!
Brilliant! 🤩 Congrats to a very successful video. Well deserved!
i did everything you did and my little red oak pieces came out looking like a cross eyed boy. Just brilliant what the hell i even poked a little nail in the middle to guide the drill bit but no it still came our crooked. and where did you get that kit with the little brass looking things that looks great i'm gonna have to keep an eye out for them.
+Jo Flores
The brass tube kit was at the hardware store. I just bought the two I needed. I don't know hat you might have done wrong other than not drilling precisely enough...
Would the thickness of the board matter? I need to edge join 1 1/4 thick boards, would it be centered on both if i build this?
Hi. Check what are the measures of everything you use in the video to see if I make one I like the idea
made my single hole version this weekend, thanks for the idea! works great :)
Another skilfully executed project Jer. Is there a simple add on for this jig that would also allow you to put dowels in the middle of a cupboard for shelves?
Thanks. That sounds like a good idea...but I think the easiest way to do that would be to build another one for that job. They can be made for the price of a couple of brass bushings and in a half hours time...so may as well make one especially for that.
Where did you get the various sized inserts? Cool jig. My son is starting a woodworking shop. He loves making things.
Ace hardware. Most hardware stores have them. Congrats on raising a woodworker!! ;)
felicitaciones es un proyecto rapido facil y practico jorge de argentina
Bezuinigen op een deuvelmachine met zulk een mooi gereedschap. Bijzonder.
Having watched this a few times, I have a few questions
1, I assume that the holes with the brass bushes have to be dead centre otherwise one would have to make sure that when drilling the holes for the dowels in the wood, the jig is the correct way round.
2, Again I assume that this jig will only work on wood the same thickness as the wood the brass brushes are in otherwise the holes will be off centre
3, some measurements would help
Having said all this, I am going to make one myself and give it a try, tahnks for sharing
The dowels don't need to be in the center of the workpiece, as long as they are offset to the same side on both parts. Just be sure you always reference off the same face for both parts.
That is so cool Jeremy, I am going to make one of those. You have no Idea how many screw up by doing it free hand or by other means which don't work. Thanks.
Thank you! Have fun!
Love this idea..only as I don't have a drill stand I must try and drill straight!
Thanks!
Actually the most important thing is keeping the holes in line (the same distance from the edge of the block). If they are off a little the two pieces will go together with a twist.
Love the jig. Thank you for making video Jer. Have a great day.
Thanks!
It"s well. На шканты собрать раму - оригинальное решение! Приспособление понравилось. Like
This is fantastic, especially since the other dowel jig builds I've watched all require plexiglass. Yeah, that would be a little advantageous, but I just don't have any lying around the shop, and don't feel like buying some. ;-) Thanks for this! Yeah I do have to buy some bushings but whatever, right? I have a few blocks of maple that would be perfect for this...
what seems so contradictory is why those damn countersink bits always seem to work better if used before you drill the hole....nice, simple jig. thanks.
Nice simple jig! No talk was fine with me:)
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sweet. I so am going to make couple of them for different thicknesses. Do you have any ideas of adding quick clamp function to it?
Thanks!
The only thing I could think of for a quick clamp was to make the 1/2" plywood piece a couple inches wider and screw on a toggle clamp. But to make it work in both orientations it would have to be much bigger and have the clamp at a 45° angle, which would be fairly bulky.
Nice little jig, please could you tell me what the metal inserts are called...........thanks.
+archie rip
Brass bushings
Jeremy Schmidt what are the interior and exterior measurements of the bushings?
What size of dowels were used with this jig? And what are the dimensions of the sleeves? Thanks
What kind of materials did you use? What kind of sizes? I'm guessing the bushings are just sized for the kind of dowel you want... And the long piece seems to be a plywood (does the kind matter?). What about the part the bushings go into?
+Joseph S I just used up some scraps I had, the wood type isn't that critical, but I would say definitely use hardwood. The sizes don't matter that much either, just make it to suit whatever parts you want to join. If you really need to know the exact sizes of mine, watch the video again; they are all shown at some point.
Stroke of genius!
Thank you!
I'm viewing this in early 2023. I hope you now have the table you deserve so that you don't have to work on the floor. Thank you for this video.
Is it bad form to suggest that the final alignment of the two pieces going together was both squint and offset?
It wasn’t perfect. It is what it is!
very simple...thank you for sharing. im planning to do one for myself...what are the dimensions like?
Ed vucedie Thank you! All the dimensions can be seen in the video. I used 1/4" bushings for the drill guides but that size is determined by the desired dowel size.
Jer's Woodshop ok thankyou again.
Great video. A fantastic and really useful jig. Just have a couple questions. As you know in woodworking measurements are all. Could you post a message with all the measurements you used, same are not clear enough in the video. Also, the bushings you used what size and diameter are they?
Thanks
+Carlos Perdomo
You'll need to use whatever measurements work for your application. The bushing diameter matches the size of dowels you want to use, and the distance from the plywood part to the center of the holes is half your stock thickness. Everything else is just whatever seems right...
Thanks Jeremy