Make a Versatile Depth Gauge Jig | Distance Gauge Jig

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  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark 7 років тому +2

    GREAT project Colin. I like the rabbit technique. Also I like the plastic pin you put in to avoid the metal to plastic contact on the tightening knob.

  • @mailingjoseful
    @mailingjoseful 7 років тому +1

    Every so often you'll have a little tip towards the end of a build video and they're incredibly helpful! Thank you.

  • @ianmathieson65
    @ianmathieson65 6 років тому

    Colin, one of those simple devices that has many uses, some of which you demonstrated at the end. Brilliant and thanks for sharing it with us.
    I think all your presentations are well thought out, straight to the point and professionally delivered.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  6 років тому

      Thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @travisradke9753
    @travisradke9753 6 років тому

    This is such a lovely jig, made it to make sure my half and cross laps were the correct depth and it worked perfectly. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  6 років тому

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @claychapple1703
    @claychapple1703 5 років тому

    I was looking for a youtube video on making a depth gauge, and it was no surprise when your video came up first. You seem to always have handy ideas for making woodwork easier and this is no exception.
    Well done Colin, subscription earned.

  • @hudsonriverlee
    @hudsonriverlee 7 років тому

    Wow. I am amazed. As I am beginning to make more and more picture frames, cutting a clean Rabbet is essential. I have not fared so well making rabbet cuts yet, No Lol, lol.... anytime you can remove the Guess out of a math problem, or layout event, things go much more smoothly. Colin, this is a great video. I happen to live 7 miles from Triple M Plastics, I shall visit this shop today seeking a scrap hunk of plastic. Setting the fence to blade utilizing this jig is very awesome. Thanks... Dave from Maine.

  • @Greg-fs8np
    @Greg-fs8np 5 років тому +1

    That's a very useful video, Colin! I could have used that today while fine adjusting my table saw blade height using a tenoning jig. I will do this project for sure.
    I do think running such a short and relatively narrow work piece free hand across the blade to make the dado is a bit risky. Even though it is not a through cut, the risk of kick back is increased. This could be avoided by making the dado cut first using a longer work piece, a miter gauge with a sacrificial fence and even a spacer block on the table saw fence positioned before the blade. Then, lay out the rest of the project around the dado. This would take more time but would be safer.

  • @terryevans6625
    @terryevans6625 6 років тому

    Made one some time ago. put it in the drawer and forgot about it. I'm going to dig it out and start using it. Obviously, the blade, drill bit, router bit etc. can be set up more accurately. Thanks for showing us this time saving tip.

  • @notcharles
    @notcharles 3 роки тому

    Nice work- adding those plastic tabs to make it do double duty was the clincher!

  • @cetjberg
    @cetjberg 7 років тому

    Hi Collin, Lost contact a while back due to nuclear computer crash. Glad to regain contact, and very glad to see your interesting videos again.
    80+ and still at it

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  7 років тому

      Glad to see you back Charles. Thanks for watching!

  • @carlhobbs1015
    @carlhobbs1015 3 роки тому

    Great and helpful Colin thanks for putting your talent out there from 🇬🇧

  • @stevewalker7822
    @stevewalker7822 7 років тому

    I like buying tools, but enjoy making some as well. I'm putting this on my to do list. Thx Colin.

  • @JCHCREACIONES
    @JCHCREACIONES 7 років тому

    wow, that's a very useful tool Colin, it saves a lot of time setting the table Saw blade. it´s so simple and so effective. thanks for sharing

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  7 років тому

      I'm glad you liked it!

  • @Uncle_Buzz
    @Uncle_Buzz 7 років тому

    Hi Colin, it's projects like this that make me wonder why people buy so many gadgets ... we're woodworkers! We should make our own stuff! Nice job, Cheers! Chris.

  • @bourkey07
    @bourkey07 4 роки тому +1

    That's brilliant! I'm a newbie so jigs like this are golden. Thank you

  • @jims1964285
    @jims1964285 7 років тому +12

    Very nice: going to make one myself I was thinking of putting some magnets at the bottom so it'll just stick to the table song always be handy

  • @johnfleming6041
    @johnfleming6041 7 років тому +2

    I make your gage for my router table I put earth magnets on the bottom it works great thank you

  • @ashokmoghe8035
    @ashokmoghe8035 3 роки тому

    This is very useful. I learn a lot from your videos. One suggestion is please help us make a right choice of wood (hardwood or softwood) - like the one in this video. For beginners like me it will be a great help. Thanks.

  • @TedStJohn-vz9jr
    @TedStJohn-vz9jr 5 років тому

    This is a great tool. I made one a couple of years ago when you first published this video, and have found numerous occasions to use it since. I did not find the ruler scale necessary since I am always using it to transfer the thickness of a brass setup bar over to the blade height or fence position.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  5 років тому

      I'm glad it helps! Thanks for watching!

  • @oldcoindude
    @oldcoindude 7 років тому

    On the jig build list. Thanks, Colin.

  • @oldmanpottering
    @oldmanpottering 6 років тому

    Bloody terrific Colin !

  • @coldblu357
    @coldblu357 7 років тому +4

    Omg! Thats an amazing tool! I'm going to make it, thankyou!

  • @willd2609
    @willd2609 7 років тому

    Woaaaah when you used it to set the fence my mind was blown. A++

  • @diegohperez6434
    @diegohperez6434 6 років тому

    Brilliant you save me money this toolis expensive and easy to make

  • @joide5817
    @joide5817 6 років тому

    thanks a lot for your videos. It helps a lot in my shop. Best regards from Germany

  • @bauagan
    @bauagan 3 роки тому

    you are a legend sir!

  • @RustySeesaws
    @RustySeesaws 7 років тому

    That is really nice..and very usefull. Looks like I know what I am doing this morning!

  • @EasyFold007
    @EasyFold007 7 років тому

    What a nifty little project...really loved it....

  • @JackRockBLC
    @JackRockBLC 7 років тому +3

    That does it. I think this will be my next project.

  • @bongobill2000
    @bongobill2000 5 років тому

    So simple but yet so very awesome !

  • @ljose007
    @ljose007 7 років тому

    Great video. I was about to spend between 30-40 dollars for something similar, but now I know how to make my own. Thanks

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  7 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @ljose007
      @ljose007 7 років тому

      You are most welcomed

  • @jeffreyharville1918
    @jeffreyharville1918 5 років тому

    If you added a pencil clip to the center of the plastic, would you be able to use this as a "centering gauge?"

  • @zodak9999b
    @zodak9999b 7 років тому

    A great jig and some great tips for using it. Thanks!

  • @ronc5386
    @ronc5386 7 років тому

    Great tool for the work shop Colin. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @johnvodopija
    @johnvodopija 5 років тому

    I am definitely making one of these! Great tips and content. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  5 років тому

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @BuildiTDIYIsrael
    @BuildiTDIYIsrael 7 років тому

    very neat little tool. thank you for the idea, it will help me a lot. now I just need to make one...

  • @stewwolfe1
    @stewwolfe1 7 років тому +1

    A very handy, simple to make, tool. Thank you!

  • @garyrodencal1902
    @garyrodencal1902 7 років тому +4

    Please pardon my ignorance Colin, but the two pieces of plexiglass on the legs of the jig. What purpose do they serve?

    • @djp9488
      @djp9488 7 років тому +10

      It's to keep the jig level when he uses it against the table saw fence. To counter the other piece of plexiglass that has the black marking line.

    • @garyrodencal1902
      @garyrodencal1902 7 років тому +2

      Thanks djp.

  • @FranksDIY
    @FranksDIY 7 років тому

    I have one of those and I never thought to use it for the width.Thanks for sharing

    • @willemkossen
      @willemkossen 7 років тому +1

      Franks DIY yeah, that is a cool idea!

  • @rodneykoop2745
    @rodneykoop2745 4 роки тому

    I'm a newbie but i spent all morning trying to make a rabbit on my table saw. what a pain. but now i'm going to do it your way. thanks.

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 7 років тому

    Another very useful tool, thank you.

  • @RobertLugg
    @RobertLugg Рік тому

    You might consider affiliate links to where you can buy those measuring bars.

  • @hamdyxone
    @hamdyxone 7 років тому

    wow, so nice project i like this jig a lot,
    but did this jig compensate for blade thickness in side cut ?
    Thanks a lot

  • @joebrown1382
    @joebrown1382 7 років тому

    Nice little gauge I bookmarked this video. Thanks

  • @MrMarkpeggy
    @MrMarkpeggy 6 років тому

    Very nice Colin. I really enjoy your work.

  • @arzainc1
    @arzainc1 4 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful, clever idea. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bc65925
    @bc65925 7 років тому

    Could be used on your cross cut sled also.

  • @danyodice1048
    @danyodice1048 7 років тому

    Cool jig Colin. You have the best jigs...lol

  • @josefranciscorojasluna3757
    @josefranciscorojasluna3757 4 роки тому

    you always goods proyects i like

  • @andyabraham7269
    @andyabraham7269 6 років тому

    G’day Colin, What is exactly the name for the plastic mitre slot extrusion that you use please?

  • @OpekiskaWood
    @OpekiskaWood 7 років тому

    Wow,,,,nice tool. Thanks for the great idea.

  • @stevesteves8915
    @stevesteves8915 7 років тому

    Excellent! Thanks,Colin!

  • @guillermoandrada6197
    @guillermoandrada6197 7 років тому

    Very very nice work. Thankyou

  • @timcaron9049
    @timcaron9049 7 років тому

    Great videos, as I have learnt a lot of neat cool tricks. I love the measuring bars but for those who cant find them or do not want to go to the expense to buy them, I use my drill bits which start at 1/32 and go up to 1 inch. they are machine made with very little error to them. So this will give a great variance in your measuring. Good luck and keep up the good videos. Tim

  • @clintscreations9466
    @clintscreations9466 7 років тому +1

    Great idea Colin
    Thanks

  • @m.bh.535
    @m.bh.535 5 років тому

    It is a v. nice gauge to messure the depth and the hight of the saw blade.
    the question is why you did not screw the two small plastic pieces to match the thickness of the 4 screw on the large plastic piece.?
    Thank you v. mutch.

  • @edcastillo6126
    @edcastillo6126 7 років тому

    I will be making one. I like it thanks

  • @EduardoTorresDeMadera
    @EduardoTorresDeMadera 7 років тому

    Excellent jig. Thanks.

  • @ooCHICOoo
    @ooCHICOoo 6 років тому

    Thank you 😊 my friend learning something today

  • @HeavyTone66
    @HeavyTone66 7 років тому

    great tool. excellent tip also

  • @ahmadganjian6782
    @ahmadganjian6782 7 років тому +3

    I love this jig, but I am confused where to locate the tape measure. I see that there is a small blank space at the bottom of the measuring device.

    • @DanT10
      @DanT10 7 років тому +4

      Set the plunger so that it is flat to the table. Then set the tape to zero on that line. when you raise the plunger one inch (or centimeter) the tape will read one.

    • @1thinkhealthy
      @1thinkhealthy 7 років тому +1

      Thanks. I was wondering about that as well.

    • @UserUser-ke4ti
      @UserUser-ke4ti 5 років тому

      @@1thinkhealthy me too!

  • @ecaff9515
    @ecaff9515 6 років тому

    Great vidro and excellent process. Thanks for sharing.

  • @willemkossen
    @willemkossen 7 років тому

    Nice! Added to todo list!

  • @dougfreeman351
    @dougfreeman351 4 роки тому

    are you starting with a 2x6?

  • @lahorpanjabi4555
    @lahorpanjabi4555 7 років тому

    Very good idea thanks.

  • @WoodFan
    @WoodFan 7 років тому +1

    great idea and tricks!

  • @mrinspector2331
    @mrinspector2331 7 років тому

    Great tip
    Thanks

  • @davesmith4957
    @davesmith4957 6 років тому

    This would be completely functional even without a ruler. Very nice, thanks!

  • @MrKurtay
    @MrKurtay 6 років тому

    Very nice. 👍🏼

  • @frankorona1
    @frankorona1 7 років тому +1

    Wonderful and amazing!!

  • @belindamanning9851
    @belindamanning9851 7 років тому

    This is brilliant. Thanks for the video

  • @SergioMedina-jx5ps
    @SergioMedina-jx5ps 7 років тому

    Great idea, thanks a lot for Sharing...

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  7 років тому

      You're Welcome. Thanks for watching Sergio!

  • @cobberpete1
    @cobberpete1 7 років тому

    Very Neat Trick, Very handy tool. :D

  • @ale29ax
    @ale29ax 6 років тому

    amazing work! thank you!

  • @maxximumb
    @maxximumb 6 років тому

    I did something similar with a digital depth gauge for my home made router table.

  • @salemaitchalal9021
    @salemaitchalal9021 7 років тому +1

    Bravo très beau travail

  • @didier3457
    @didier3457 7 років тому

    nice jig!!

  • @Chuckx6
    @Chuckx6 7 років тому

    What a great idea. Can anyone tell me where to buy that white plastic strip I could use for this jig and also for a miter sled? Thanks so much.

    • @mrklean0292
      @mrklean0292 6 років тому

      Hi Chuck, I had the same question as you. I have looked at many of these videos and keep seeing the same plastic used. I actually just found it on amazon: UHMW Strip 3/4 X 38 X 48 By Peachtree Woodworking - PW1121 by Peachtree Woodworking.

  • @diegohperez6434
    @diegohperez6434 6 років тому

    Ah 🙏 thank you very much

  • @jaimenavarrousmc
    @jaimenavarrousmc 7 років тому

    Nice idea sir!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  7 років тому +1

      Thanks for Watching Jaime!

  • @annaredd2422
    @annaredd2422 7 років тому

    I'm going to make one, Thank you

  • @rasterops3155
    @rasterops3155 7 років тому

    Thanks Sir !

  • @wayneburba9457
    @wayneburba9457 7 років тому

    Thank you,

  • @stanleydenning
    @stanleydenning 4 роки тому

    As soon as I am finished with my current project, ( six closet organizers ). I am going to make one of these gauges. Too late to use it on this project. Dadoes are all done.

  • @grandmastermicochero
    @grandmastermicochero 5 років тому

    question,, when you put the sticky measuring tape on, you cut away in the vid, did you remove the clear plastic to put it on correctly? Just asking :)

  • @174859607
    @174859607 4 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @msgajhimelret9496
    @msgajhimelret9496 5 років тому

    Good job, thanks for posting... with little modification the back side can also be used for setting the straightness of the blade and fence distance to miter slot and blade...

  • @keithmartin4119
    @keithmartin4119 7 років тому

    nice jig

  • @bobvanwest
    @bobvanwest 4 роки тому

    I'm not sure why you placed the measure tape on the jig?

  • @kenerickson3849
    @kenerickson3849 7 років тому +1

    A general comment - not related to this video: In your dado jig, you took a round bolt head and ground it square instead of waiting for mail order bolts. The cheapest and most versatile oval/flat sided bolt you can get are toilet flange bolts available at any hardware store. I buy a bunch of them (mainly 1/4-20) at a time and they are ready for jigs.

  • @alainmartin3158
    @alainmartin3158 7 років тому +1

    MERCI TRES BONNE IDEE

  • @margaritistakiskailos
    @margaritistakiskailos 7 років тому

    handy tool! Thanks for sharing!

  • @bobbyhobby5760
    @bobbyhobby5760 7 років тому

    I like the idea and will make one. But, why didn't you show how you zero out the tape measure strip so it can be used to set a predetermined depth by looking at the tape and the cross hair line? Thanks

    • @tonywu8557
      @tonywu8557 2 роки тому

      My thoughts too. It would be helpful! He probably ran out of time?

  • @redlinepcklub
    @redlinepcklub 7 років тому

    I'll do it tomorrow

  • @greenkitty6482
    @greenkitty6482 7 років тому

    Where would I get that plastic? Thanks for sharing : )

    • @Dutch1954
      @Dutch1954 7 років тому

      I have the same question. We've all seen it around, but I never really thought about what it is and how it can be cut and shaped.

    • @bobpace1499
      @bobpace1499 7 років тому

      Dutch Vander Ploeg you could use cutting board.

  • @stevegronsky8904
    @stevegronsky8904 7 років тому

    I like the idea very much. But, I have a question. Why did you put the ruler on the "slide"? It isn't an accurate measure and it doesn't go down to the bottom of the "slide".

    • @rockytopwooddesigns1283
      @rockytopwooddesigns1283 7 років тому +1

      It measures from the top of the tape down and not the bottom up so it doesn't matter where the tape ends as long as it's longer than your maximum blade height.

  • @timber2801
    @timber2801 7 років тому

    Why did you offset the ruler when you applied it to the miter slide?
    I see some of the slide where the tape should start.

    • @rockytopwooddesigns1283
      @rockytopwooddesigns1283 7 років тому

      It doesn't need to go to the bottom, only the top of the tape is used and as long as the tape is longer than your maximum cut height it doesn't matter where the tape ends.

    • @timber2801
      @timber2801 7 років тому +1

      Thank you for getting back to me, I did not realize it started numerically from the top down.
      my oversight.

    • @rockytopwooddesigns1283
      @rockytopwooddesigns1283 7 років тому

      No problem

  • @ianedwards1293
    @ianedwards1293 Рік тому

    Not so sure that cross cut on the table saw is safe, short end up against the fence, inviting Kick back.

  • @datadev1
    @datadev1 7 років тому

    I'm ashamed to say I bought my cheap plastic one. I would be much prouder to say that I built one like yours.

  • @ET4114
    @ET4114 5 років тому

    Nice build. Why not include a electronic digital calliper. Maybe even more accurate