Dowel Joinery Made Easy With a Cheap Jig

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  • Dowel Joinery Made Easy With a Cheap Jig
    In this video I will show you how easy it is to use dowel joinery. Dowel joinery is strong, cheap and with a simple jig quick to make.
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  • @beaufighter245
    @beaufighter245 4 місяці тому +5

    What an excellent demonstration, no unnecessary music, no drama, just a well presented, informative and thorough explanation. Subscribed👍

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you kindly and welcome aboard 👍

  • @theswime945
    @theswime945 Рік тому +5

    I've learned more from your YT channel than I have from any other. You explain things so well. Thank you.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      Fantastic to hear that, thank you

  • @ChapmanWW
    @ChapmanWW Рік тому +7

    I have this wolfcraft jig and thought I'd bought something I didn't need, but this video has changed my mind. I don't think I understood how to use the reference lines so this is a very helpful watch. More dowel builds will be done around the house now 👏

  • @steveblewer1202
    @steveblewer1202 Рік тому +2

    I made my sons cabin bed using that exact same jig, and it was the first time I'd worked with dowels. Went perfectly, so easy!👍

  • @SWHS-JG
    @SWHS-JG 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. Believe it or not, you were the first person that I could find in a tutorial it showed how to use the other holes on the jig. Everybody uses the center one. I'm so dumb, I couldn't figure out how to use the left or the right one, a lot of wasted time. Great job.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  10 місяців тому

      Glad that my video was some help 👍

  • @hossenfeffer8383
    @hossenfeffer8383 10 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant demo! I *finally* get how to use this jig! 🇨🇦

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching 👍

  • @barneyrubble5633
    @barneyrubble5633 Рік тому +2

    Great timing, just bought this jig yesterday. Thank you for another informative video. Cheers

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching 👍

  • @dominiquecolin4716
    @dominiquecolin4716 8 місяців тому +1

    Great way to teach the use of a tricky tool

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  8 місяців тому

      Hehe its not too bad 😅

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому +1

    Thanks a bunch for the tutorial, Tomasz! 😃
    I need to get a jig like that!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому +1

      Good investment that is 👍

  • @SteveDurr
    @SteveDurr Рік тому +1

    Great video Thomaz. I've been reluctant to buy a cheap dowel jig but you've convinced me that it's worth it.

  • @iainrutherford184
    @iainrutherford184 11 місяців тому +2

    Really appreciate you sharing this. I purchased one of the Wolfcraft jigs about a year ago, and only used it a couple of times, because I couldn't work out how to use it correctly. Problem solved! ❤

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  11 місяців тому +1

      I'm glad that my video was some help 👍

  • @nelsonpergui7859
    @nelsonpergui7859 Рік тому +1

    Dear Thomas, thanks for this tipif I had known before!

  • @johnvodopija1743
    @johnvodopija1743 Рік тому +1

    For a cheap Dowling jig it has many nice features. Mine my be super cheap as I is missing a fence and some of the useful dowel registration features of yours. I will definitely invest in a upgraded jig. Thank you for walking through the process. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      Worth an upgrade mate. So easy to use and it gives very good results

  • @christopheraddlesee5588
    @christopheraddlesee5588 Рік тому +1

    Been watching your videos a lot lately, I am also from UK!! I find your vids very easy to follow and extremely informative!! Great video thank you.....

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      Great to hear that. I'm very glad that my videos are some help 👍😁

  • @robingroeneveld2494
    @robingroeneveld2494 4 місяці тому +1

    The best demonstration👍!

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching

  • @BusyDee
    @BusyDee Рік тому +1

    Love it! I have the Milescraft one and it works the same way! Been thinking I want to get it out again so thanks!

  • @tomaskianicka3343
    @tomaskianicka3343 Рік тому +1

    A great tip, thank you!

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching 👍

  • @hellotoyou4755
    @hellotoyou4755 Рік тому +1

    Best video ever

  • @islamraouf1856
    @islamraouf1856 5 місяців тому +1

    Amazing and informative video, thank you sir.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching

  • @davidandhelenturnbull8706
    @davidandhelenturnbull8706 10 місяців тому +1

    Super clear video. Thanks for sharing

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching

  • @glennwidelko
    @glennwidelko 5 місяців тому +1

    Great tutorial … thanks for sharing!!🙏

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @spiralfries
    @spiralfries 2 місяці тому +1

    very useful video. Thank you.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching

  • @geoffreycoan
    @geoffreycoan Рік тому +2

    You make it look so easy Tomasz. The concern I have with dowels is that there’s no room for errors, if you’re half a mm off with one hole the dowels won’t easily reference together. The jig should reduce errors but they can still happen. For that reason I prefer to use loose tenons, but it’s another jig required

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      Yes I do agree but the jig helps here a lot. And you you clamp it down them the risk of error becomes marginal

  • @SteveMonk1956
    @SteveMonk1956 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video Tomasz, I have one of those jigs and they are brilliant.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching Steve

  • @barry.w.christie
    @barry.w.christie Рік тому +1

    Good demonstration of using a simple jig ... excellent 👍
    Hopefully, in a few years time, we'll all be laughing at how you had to use chipboard to demonstrate as MDF was too expensive 😂

  • @R2d2koko
    @R2d2koko Рік тому +1

    Tqvm 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching 👍

  • @AncoraImparoPiper
    @AncoraImparoPiper Рік тому +2

    I purchased a similar jig a few weeks back. However, I found it very difficult to hold the jig steady while drilling those edge holes. I decided to buy a jig that clamps into the edge which was perfect for me. I do use the cheaper jig to align the holes to be drilled into the horizontal part of the board if it is not a purely edge joint. So, yeah, holding that jig in place while drilling was too challenging for me.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      There is a quite cool jig on Banggood that I may purchase. But it's quite expensive 😕

  • @williamfotiou7577
    @williamfotiou7577 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, but how do you know my uncle Bob?

  • @hansdegroot8549
    @hansdegroot8549 Рік тому +1

    Great explanation of how such a jig works. Thanks for sharing. I have something similar, but I've never used it. Until now I've always used the special points/pins. That works OK as well. The only problem is to find back those pins after not using them for a longer time. The jig you demonstrated is less likely to lose.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      Hehe had those as well but they have disappeared in the black hole that my workshop is😅

    • @hansdegroot8549
      @hansdegroot8549 Рік тому +1

      @@CasualDIY I'm glad I'm not alone with this problem. When I need them, I can't find them. Then (when I don't need them) they suddenly show up. Then I try to find a more logical place for them to store. I put them there, but until I need them again, I forget where I put them, so the whole story repeats itself.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      @@hansdegroot8549 got exactly the same mate 👍

  • @patrickarchuleta9594
    @patrickarchuleta9594 11 місяців тому +1

    All I've seen these people use is particle wood crap the jig I like I will buy a rockler,brand does the same thing

  • @Thesidingsworkshop
    @Thesidingsworkshop Рік тому +1

    👍👍

  • @Art-is-craft
    @Art-is-craft 8 місяців тому +1

    I am not convinced by the referencing of the two pieces that make the joint. I think with a few modifications that better alignment could be achieved.

  • @GuitarNTabs
    @GuitarNTabs 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for making this video!
    I've bought the Wolfcraft Dowel Jig, but I've been struggling with finding a proper video to show how to really use it...
    I have a few drawers to put together, so from what you've explained, I'm having to make the L-shape joint.
    You explained that the faces has to be marked, in order to always work from the correct face, so, my question is.
    When you've drilled the holes in the first piece (the piece with the most depth) and then go to drill holes in the piece with less depth (the thickness piece) I see the you have the "reference" piece with the "out" facing up, but what about the other piece? Is it placed with the inside face up, in this case? It much be, right? Otherwise the two faces won't match?
    Thank you.
    Best regards!

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  9 місяців тому

      If you are making a drawer easiest way, if you can't get your head around it, place all pieces in a straight line. Outside to be facing up, mark them correct so you will know which piece is which. Then make the holes in the front and back and then refrence those on the sides. Making sure you place the fence of the jig on the same face of the boards (the one that was facing up)

  • @TheLemartes
    @TheLemartes Рік тому +1

    what is the red carpenter's square you are using? and how good is it ?

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      It's from Milwaukee and its very good, well made and accurate

  • @lcjrio
    @lcjrio Рік тому +1

    I bought one by KBS and it's much more difficult to use 😢 that one is easier

  • @lcjrio
    @lcjrio Рік тому +1

    If you don't mind, i'd give you a piece of advice.
    For example, when you are blocking the wood with the vise, you'd recommend your video where you made it. Maybe this actions bring you more traffic 😊
    Great job as usual

    • @barry.w.christie
      @barry.w.christie Рік тому

      Or, instead of being spoon fed everything, you could use your brain ... click on the search tab and type in 'vice' .......... it's surprising what you can find if you just take two seconds to think about it!!

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      I try to do it most times and I did record that section as well but it didn't make the final cut as the video was dragging too much as it was 😅

    • @lcjrio
      @lcjrio Рік тому

      @@barry.w.christie I watched that video. I told him this piece of advice for helping to make his channel growth. Not everyone knows that exist these videos

  • @CarlosLopezMotos
    @CarlosLopezMotos 7 місяців тому +1

    Cheap? Los chinos venden la guía un 200% mas barata. Lo que muestras es muy caro.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  7 місяців тому

      I would imagine thats a thing of a perspective 🤔

  • @Starman3539
    @Starman3539 Рік тому +2

    Nothing to do with this video. Did you know that in Greece it is St. Thomas' day. So you ought to celebrate by sending us sweets and whatever else you cook on you name day. As they say in Greece Hronia Polla (Many Years, or may you celebrate your name day for many years).

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      Hehe in Poland we also got Name Days. Mine is on 22nd of September. You tend to celebrate the Name Day over birthdays as the older you get 🤣

    • @Starman3539
      @Starman3539 Рік тому +1

      @@CasualDIY That's fine. On the 22nd of September as you will be celebrating your name-day I shall expect to receive cookies and sweets.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      @@Starman3539 it's the guests that bring presents and food... just saying 🤣

    • @Starman3539
      @Starman3539 Рік тому +1

      @@CasualDIY You got me on a technicality, but I shall try to remember your name day and wish you a Happy Name Day at that time. Keep up the good work.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому

      @@Starman3539 Hehe thanks

  • @patrickarchuleta9594
    @patrickarchuleta9594 11 місяців тому +1

    You going to talk us to sleep or show it wake up.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  11 місяців тому +2

      Both are equally important - theory and practice. Just showing the motion will lack of the surrounding knowledge and important tips.

  • @XxBloggs
    @XxBloggs 4 місяці тому +1

    It’s a cheap Chinese copy of the milescraft. I guess you think it’s ok to give the money to the Chinese counterfeiters.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  4 місяці тому +9

      It's from Wolfcraft lol
      Not sure if you know but more or less 70% of everything is made in China. And its everyones personal choice where it comes to buying products. If you can afford the more expensive version then go for it but what gives you the right to tell other people what they should or shouldn't buy. Specially when they can't afford the higher priced product but still want to follow their hobby and grow as a DIYer. I think your comment only shows what kind of person you are. I'm all in for the choice and enabling people to make their own educated decisions and allow them to follow their hobbies.

  • @mrb4408
    @mrb4408 Рік тому +1

    Got one just like that, had it years but never used it.

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Рік тому +1

      It's now time to dust it off 👍

    • @mrb4408
      @mrb4408 Рік тому

      @@CasualDIY I think so Sir..👍🏼👍🏼

  • @alekosiecki4094
    @alekosiecki4094 Місяць тому +1

    None of the UA-camrs show how to connect the boards from the front. Can't you?

    • @CasualDIY
      @CasualDIY  Місяць тому

      What do you mean from the front? Do you mean board faces? If so that is covered in this video starts around 09:40