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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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".
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.
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.
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.
Every so often you'll have a little tip towards the end of a build video and they're incredibly helpful! Thank you.
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.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
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.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nice work- adding those plastic tabs to make it do double duty was the clincher!
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
Glad to see you back Charles. Thanks for watching!
Great and helpful Colin thanks for putting your talent out there from 🇬🇧
I like buying tools, but enjoy making some as well. I'm putting this on my to do list. Thx Colin.
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
I'm glad you liked it!
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.
That's brilliant! I'm a newbie so jigs like this are golden. Thank you
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
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Excellent suggestion !
I make your gage for my router table I put earth magnets on the bottom it works great thank you
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.
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.
I'm glad it helps! Thanks for watching!
On the jig build list. Thanks, Colin.
Bloody terrific Colin !
Omg! Thats an amazing tool! I'm going to make it, thankyou!
Woaaaah when you used it to set the fence my mind was blown. A++
Thanks Will
Brilliant you save me money this toolis expensive and easy to make
thanks a lot for your videos. It helps a lot in my shop. Best regards from Germany
you are a legend sir!
That is really nice..and very usefull. Looks like I know what I am doing this morning!
What a nifty little project...really loved it....
That does it. I think this will be my next project.
So simple but yet so very awesome !
Great video. I was about to spend between 30-40 dollars for something similar, but now I know how to make my own. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
You are most welcomed
If you added a pencil clip to the center of the plastic, would you be able to use this as a "centering gauge?"
A great jig and some great tips for using it. Thanks!
Great tool for the work shop Colin. Thanks for sharing it.
I am definitely making one of these! Great tips and content. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
very neat little tool. thank you for the idea, it will help me a lot. now I just need to make one...
A very handy, simple to make, tool. Thank you!
Please pardon my ignorance Colin, but the two pieces of plexiglass on the legs of the jig. What purpose do they serve?
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.
Thanks djp.
I have one of those and I never thought to use it for the width.Thanks for sharing
Franks DIY yeah, that is a cool idea!
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.
Another very useful tool, thank you.
You might consider affiliate links to where you can buy those measuring bars.
wow, so nice project i like this jig a lot,
but did this jig compensate for blade thickness in side cut ?
Thanks a lot
Nice little gauge I bookmarked this video. Thanks
Very nice Colin. I really enjoy your work.
Absolutely beautiful, clever idea. Thank you for sharing.
Could be used on your cross cut sled also.
Cool jig Colin. You have the best jigs...lol
you always goods proyects i like
G’day Colin, What is exactly the name for the plastic mitre slot extrusion that you use please?
Wow,,,,nice tool. Thanks for the great idea.
Excellent! Thanks,Colin!
Very very nice work. Thankyou
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
Great tip Tim!
Great idea Colin
Thanks
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.
I will be making one. I like it thanks
Excellent jig. Thanks.
Thank you 😊 my friend learning something today
great tool. excellent tip also
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.
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.
Thanks. I was wondering about that as well.
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Great vidro and excellent process. Thanks for sharing.
Nice! Added to todo list!
are you starting with a 2x6?
Very good idea thanks.
great idea and tricks!
Great tip
Thanks
This would be completely functional even without a ruler. Very nice, thanks!
Very nice. 👍🏼
Thanks
Wonderful and amazing!!
This is brilliant. Thanks for the video
Great idea, thanks a lot for Sharing...
You're Welcome. Thanks for watching Sergio!
Very Neat Trick, Very handy tool. :D
amazing work! thank you!
You're Welcome!
I did something similar with a digital depth gauge for my home made router table.
Bravo très beau travail
nice jig!!
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.
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.
Ah 🙏 thank you very much
Nice idea sir!
Thanks for Watching Jaime!
I'm going to make one, Thank you
Thanks Sir !
Thank you,
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.
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 :)
Amazing
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...
nice jig
I'm not sure why you placed the measure tape on the jig?
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.
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handy tool! Thanks for sharing!
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
My thoughts too. It would be helpful! He probably ran out of time?
I'll do it tomorrow
Where would I get that plastic? Thanks for sharing : )
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.
Dutch Vander Ploeg you could use cutting board.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for getting back to me, I did not realize it started numerically from the top down.
my oversight.
No problem
Not so sure that cross cut on the table saw is safe, short end up against the fence, inviting Kick back.
I'm ashamed to say I bought my cheap plastic one. I would be much prouder to say that I built one like yours.
Nice build. Why not include a electronic digital calliper. Maybe even more accurate