12 Great Tablesaw Jigs with Jim Heavey - WOOD magazine

This is a full recap of 12 great tablesaw jigs from WOOD magazine's JIm Heavey. Cross cut sled, zero clearance inserts, miter gauge extension, auxiliary rip fence, raised panel jig, tenoning jigs, spline cutting jigs and more!
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[@lindalober2163]

My husband subscribed to your magazine. He died of small cell lung cancer in 2015. I am left with his awesome woodworking shop. I see all these jigs that he has made and just today realized what an intelligent man he was. I thank you as the jigs he made I believe are from your plans. I am thinking of selling his shop in its entirety, but do not know what everything is! Thanks for sharing your talent so that i see how talented my husband was.

[@terencemerritt]

Did you ever sell the wood shop?

[@jacobeason6638]

@@terencemerritt fr I was wondering the same lol

[@WilliamNewberryTheHandyRealtor]

where is it located

[@jacobeason6638]

@@WilliamNewberryTheHandyRealtor no chance bud lol

[@ColocasiaCorm]

This post sounds kinda off…

[@sevron-rk5tz]

Thank you for not playing any annoying background music. Thank you for going straight to the point, unlike so many videos here of people just babbling and playing annoying music. Which of course makes me turn them off. You are saying what needs to be said and that is what these videos should be.

[@StirCrazyB]

Thats a guy that your crack open a beer with and gives you a lifetime’s worth of lessons before you even finish it. This was one hell of a lesson. Thanks for bringing me out of the Stone Age!

[@nonparticipant4671]

Who doesn't love this guy? Not only great information, but clear and easy to understand. I sometimes watch these videos for the entertainment value alone.

[@szuperzold]

I watched hundreds of woodworking videos, and just recently run into this. And I have to suspect that this video and jigs inspired (or copied) to many-many other jig and sled and tablesaw videos. This may be the very root of woodworking youtubers. Respect.

[@pedroarellano4266]

Click on the minute mark to go straight to the spot in the video. Wish they would have done this themselves. I knew I'd be back to this video several times. I figured it could be useful for others also. Before You Start Making Jigs 0:30 1. Assure the blade is at 90 degrees to the table 0:51 2. Assure the fence is parallel to the blade 1:20 3. Assure the miter is square 1:45 Types of materials to use Must-Have Jigs 3:36 Zero clearance insert 6:36 Miter gauge extension and precision stop 8:19 Auxillary rip fence, aka sacrificial fence 10:30 Off-feed table Nice-To-Have Jigs 13:00 Raised Panel (for cabinet doors, etc.) 16:30 Ninety-degree crosscut sled 20:50 Four-sided tapering 29:30 Tenons 34:30 Spline-cutting (for the corners of boxes and frames) 37:00, suggested one at 38:30 Thin-strip ripping (to fill the splines from the previous jig) 40:35 cove-cutting (create crown mouldings)

[@daveparker839]

They should pin this comment to the top!

[@solsdadio]

Thanks, that was appreciated.

[@30guarino]

I was looking for the table of contents guy.... Found him...Thanks!

[@gwythal.doire.4361]

Thanks Pedro for both thinking of this idea & for delivering this invaluable timesaving "tracking index list" for this incredible video.!!! You're indeed an unselfish Saviour.!!!

[@amftapper]

Thank you, now I don't have to watch this whole video to see what he is doing. aka, I don't have to watch any of this video because I already have all of these.

[@marcellemay7721]

I don't know why this channel didn't come up on my youtube feed immediately when I did a search for table saw jigs. It took watching quite a few blow hard videos to finally get some suggestions for your channel. Your videos are quick and concise, with no bloat, no obnoxious music. I just subbed. This channel is awesome.

[@thernly]

I just found this channel too! Weird.

[@neillrobertson1969]

A very professional presentation. It just goes to show that working in the building industry for 69 years you can still find and learn new ideas.

[@SineEyed]

I thought the presentation was great as well. Regarding your thought on learning new ideas, I don't think it's possible for any one person to truly "know it all" concerning any one subject. Maybe it'll take a while, but there will always be someone to come along who's got a fresh perspective to gain some new insight into it - come up with something new. Pretty much everything we do and use is a result of improving an existing system. And some of these systems have been undergoing improvement for a long, long time. We might only reach our loftiest goals on the backs of giants, my friend.. 😊

[@vprn95]

On the tapering jig starting at 26:45 where he is turning the work piece to put the taper on the other sides add some springs on the clamping devise. The spring will keep the clamping device in the upper position when you loosen it to turn the work piece allowing you to slide the work piece into the device easily then tighten it to make your next cut. Thank you very much Mr. Heavey and this is my gift to you.

[@JonWardmusic]

This is a treasure trove. I will be coming back to this regularly. That taper jig is brilliant.

[@mattl1758]

Crosscut sled is a must have. The taper jig? Holy hell…making one today. Great idea. Thx for sharing

[@johnnylightning1491]

I knew there was a reason I was hanging on to those old toilet bowl bolts I have. Now all I have to do is find them. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@atlasshrugged9093]

Probably the best video for jigs I’ve found, immensely helpful. Thanks folks.

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

I have not seen a better woodworking video than this. Thanks for excellent presentation.

[@brgovender8879]

The best table saw jigs video I have seen. Simple and well explained. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to more videos.

[@dimik3855]

What a refreshing difference to the many clickbait, and promotional videos one sees. Professionally presented brilliant ideas with no amateur baloney. Very inspiring!

[@316woodworks9]

One of the best table saw jig videos on YT. I don't agree with every single detail but when building any of these, you can throw in your own design preferences. Bookmark this one!

[@edrogers1055]

Thank you, this is the best training show I have ever seen. The level of detail and homie kind of explaining.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Great jigs! I made my crosscut jig a lot bigger, and never regretted it. Just used it tonight to build a cabinet, and I needed that space. I'd also add some more meat on the crosspiece in the vicinity of the cut so the sled doesn't bend or break while handling it. I'll be using that cabinet to store jigs...

[@markschneider1366]

You know what gets me , is that I been watching you for a lot of years now and you still amaze me with your build ideas and I also like your humor . Thanks for all the years of entertainment and knowledge you shared !

[@Auriflamme]

They say it's a bad idea to cut corners, but Jim has a jig to cut perfect corners every time!

[@boblittle2529]

Excellent jigs. I like the straight to the point, "no BS" presentation. I'm going to be attempting to build the tenon jig pair today.

[@BRIANleeBELL]

Every time he finishes a segment he has a signature little mustache grin as if to say, "Yeah... that just happened" Love it. Loved the video. Love the magazine. I've been putting around my garage for the past few years. I need to take my stuff to the next level.

[@trevorhoward7682]

After 11 minutes of video tips I decided to subscribe. Jim Heavey is not your usual shouty, condescending knowall trying to show how knowledgeable he is, whilst bombarding me with electronic "music" or cacophonous heavy rock. Sensible and affordable ideas. So far, so good.

[@82camino96]

Jim Heavey, you have one of the most cut and dried, straight to the point instruction styles I’ve found on KZbin. It seems clear that you enjoy teaching your knowledge. I saw your router demonstration video back in 2017 and I got a lot of value from it as well. Thank you.

[@SineEyed]

Yeah, I agree. This is the first video I've seen from this channel and from Jim - the instruction/presentation given were informative and enjoyable to watch. Jim is concise with his words which I really appreciate..

[@82camino96]

For sure. Check out his router video. It was at an event of some kind.

[@andrewallen8764]

Why doesn't this guy have his own show???? He gives Norm a run for his money!! You're a wonderful teacher, Mr. Heavey. As a guy who used a table saw for the first time ever just the other day ...I so appreciate you.I can actually follow this guy Thank You, Sir.

[@richardmccann4815]

Because norm is with pbs, and pbs is corrupted.

[@joee7626]

Absolutely Genius! The jigs themselves are things I would never have thought of myself. These are going to save me hours and much headache. To add to it this is a well put together video. It's very concise and clear, it explains everything well without being condescending or going on and on. I'm defintely subscribing to the channel!

[@VROne111]

Setting up shop now and will be making all the jigs and attachments off the free plans from the inspirational maestro Jim Heavey

[@paultrafford6329]

Jim, that last cover jig, the cross adjustment brace, switch the pivot point so you have full access without having to move your arm over the adjustment arm, I can see a safety point!! Love the jigs and will be making a few of them this week, thanks!!

[@tony.kmullinsstudio818]

This is one of the best woodworking education videos I've ever seen. 👍

[@kenord3437]

WOW!!!! I will be saving this video for future reference as I set up my saw bench. Thank you very much from Ken in Australia.

[@woodprojectswithalex2692]

I've never seen that before in the other KZbinrs products!! A lot of the woodworking jig stuff the same time with a complete explanation and how to work with them!! I have find it what I was looking for!! Thank you very much for sharing that with us.

[@martynlegg1042]

Brilliant, probably the clearest, most comprehensive presentation going! Much appreciated.

[@Forkboy69]

Jim I'm an amateur working out of my garage in Auckland, New Zealand. I have learned more off your video in 40 minutes than I have in 10 years. Thank you for making this excellent video. As we've been known to say in New Zealand parlance - Bloody Ripper!

[@miamited69]

One of the best teachers. I have done a number of his seminars at the woodworking show when it is in Tampa. Very friendly and happy to answer questions.

[@gerrys6265]

Thanks so much....no more holding off, guess work, and lots of experimental scraps. Cheers to a great Video.

[@larrydouglas2906]

Very informative and professionally presented. Properly designed fixtures and jigs save fingers. Thank you Jim.

[@nicolasbeaulieu8502]

This is the sum of years of woodworking experience. Great tricks that show you can do almost anything on a table saw! The other jig I love is the box-joint jig on the table saw :)

[@steveparkinson25]

Absolutely the best jig video ever. Will be watching this many times I'm sure.

[@realitycheck5383]

this might be...let me rephrase that.... this IS without a doubt the greatest table saw jig video EVER! what a great tutorial, explanation and demonstration. and, to top it all off, you offer FREE DOWNLOADS of all the jigs and how to build them! you have earned a subscriber today, my friends!

[@dufreebell]

Great video with ton of amazing ideas and tricks. Very useful for beginners and apprentices. Instructions are clear and concise. Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@terrybeaud9348]

WOW WOW WOW !!! Thank you so much for all your tips and jig secrets. Very professional and clear delivery of the information and demonstrations. SUGGESTION ... If i could be so bold as to make a suggestion, for your cove cutting jig, flip the angle locking swing-arm around so the tail extends over the rip fence instead so it's not in the way over the blade. Thanks :))

[@glenpaul3606]

Excellent presentation and demonstrations. The jigs are all very well done and would be very useful. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@Indydds]

Now THAT'S how to do a helpful video! For a rookie, this is wonderful information.

[@aichpvee]

Wood Magazine lowkey has some of the best videos on KZbin

[@zenbooter]

All is good with wood. The magazine is tops . Over many years I learned a great deal from it, and most of the solutions to start and finish a project were there for me as a permanent reference. Before computers. I could hardly wait for the mailman. Thanks Jim, great video.

[@richardshort4587]

Some great ideas and a brilliant video. Fast spoken right to the point no fluff love it. One suggestion if I may. The last jig for doing trim moulding. I believe it would be better to have the cross brace pivot on the side closest to the blade and the excess crossing over the fence instead of having to move you're feed hand every time to jump over it. Thanks

[@donstriplin9731]

Great informative video with easy to make jigs that can be used very safely. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@TechNed]

How fantastic! That cove-cutting is something I absolutely never would have thought could be done on a table saw.

[@dbonfond]

I think this is the most useful woodworking video I've ever watched! 🤝

[@markmitchell2794]

Been a subscriber to wood magazine for over 25 years . I have every issue so I can refresh my memory on all the projects not them . Thank you guys for your labors & tool comparisons . ....major help before my tool purchases.

[@Gig2Dave]

Great advice. Thank you for sharing on how to build Jigs with plans. Awesome

[@garyrumbaugh2917]

Best woodworking video I've ever seen. Jim is a true pro and is great with information of why he does it his way and how one can duplicate his procedures. Thank you Jim!

[@andiestwo5]

It is such a pleasure to watch your videos Jim. I always get so much out of your instructions and jaw dropping almost magic ways of working with wood. Thanks for the one of a kind hands on teaching and dedication.

[@רןויינטראוב]

One of the best Tutorial i have seen. very inspiring. i have learned so Many new TRICKS 😊. THANKS!!!

[@lukewadel3675]

Thank you very much for this great video - very well done, and very helpful!

[@abdussalambandarkar6737]

its all about woodworking. Evrey tip is an invaluable help. Thanks a lot sir.

[@johnstevens1192]

The most clearly explained workshop i have ever seen. No time wasted explaining unnecessary steps but with everything you need to know to get a great result. Fantastic.🇦🇺

[@donwold1622]

BEST set of "small little" table saw jigs ever. Thanks!

[@stevesakotic8280]

Hello Jim. Just seen this video for the first time. Great presentation. Thank you very much.

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

Hi Jim, how are you and Mike doing theses days ? Happy NY. MY buddy - Mike ( we met you and your brother at Katy Texas wood expo years back ) I had a photo taken of Mike & I standing with YOU and your brother MIKE near the lecture rooms. You now have another subscriber or 2 for 2022 ! Let's let the sawdust fly for the new year. JwgK Houston, TX

[@rustyaxelrod]

Outstanding presentation! Just the right amount of detail. So many really skilled people try to explain every minute aspect, assuming the viewer is just getting started ( and to be fair- also to answer some of the questions that are going to pop up in the comments). You have skipped the meat and potatoes and went right to the dessert on this one, very informative and interesting. The use of toilet bolts was a tip worth the price of admission all by itself. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. 👍

[@colinbateman8233]

As a carpenter with forty plus years of experience I enjoy seeing how others do things I’ve spent a great deal of time teaching other safe work practices and how to make jigs

[@omarfonseca9862]

Great . Beautifull demostracion and easy and well explained .Thanks to share your knowledge .

[@stevesakotic8280]

Hello Jim. Really great video with simple and precise explanation.

[@ginoasci2876]

The miter gauge can be quickly squared by sliding it in the miter slot up side down and up against the rail. i love your videos because you’re knowledgeable and truthful with no background noise or music.

[@johnthompson6656]

On cove cutting jig, installing the adjustment bar the opposite direction (going over fence) will keep you from having to swap push blocks over the bar during cut.

[@fmn2628]

So cool, Since I’ve watched this first, I have built 3 of these jigs, making number 4 tomorrow

[@mrcs1974]

Absolutely amazing 👍 I'll look forward to trying to build some of these, thanks for your time in sharing them with us all. Keep safe.

[@Bilal-f5f7w]

I enjoyed watching as I'm just starting to like woodwork. ...Nice to see a good video thanks for sharing

[@lafamillecarrington]

I think I'll be coming back to rewatch this as I create all the jigs. Amazingly helpful.

[@vernonlewis620]

BEST TIPS ON JIGS I have seen THANK YOU

[@magicdaveable]

Excellent Video. Thanks for the clear explanations. In January I scored an excellent belt drive table saw with a brand new 3hp motor and new bearings everywhere. It was an opportunistic find. Very inexpensice. All cast iron with a heavy duty steel angle iron stand.

[@VitorMadeira]

Woooo!!!! This has got to be one of the BEST VIDEOS of ALL TIMES here on KZbin. Thank you and greetings from Portugal.

[@harrydavis6903]

Mr. Heavy, this is the most informative tablesaw jig tutorial that I have ever seen. Thank you, sir.

[@ryanhirschey]

Just came across this video. So glad I got a Wood magazine subscription a few months ago. Have already made some tools using their Woodshop 6 program, and will be making some of these.

[@mikenco]

Amazing video, so professional. I just use my little table saw to rip down lengths, I had no idea it could do so much more.

[@Mike_Gray68]

Great video. One suggestion with the taper jig, if you attach a runner to the bottom then you don't need to use the fence, and you will know that the edge of the jig will always be tight to the saw blade.

[@cameronbowen4430]

This is the best table saw jig video, and I've watched dozens of them! The link for the free plans didn't work for me when I tried using facebook to sign in, but I tried creating a wood magazine account instead and got the plans for free! Thanks again Jim!

[@RossDMartin]

What an excellent video on jigs. The instruction is so clear and the tips are invaluable. There are many terrific woodworking videos on KZbin; this is one of the best I’ve seen. I’ll definitely be making some of these!

[@markforeman91]

Jim one very very important setting to check is to make sure the blade is parallel to the groves cut in the table saw top. I bought a brand new Grizzly table saw and could not figure out why this saw wasn't cutting square cross cuts and seemed to be binding. It turned out the blade was over 1/8" out of parallel to the groves in the top and that is just from the front of the blade to the back of the blade. It was so bad I didn't have enough adjustment to correct it. It was also years later that I found this out and had no warranty and had to take it apart and get the pieces machined to correct the problem. It is an advanced setting but one that can and should be checked when even you get a new saw.

[@southsoundhomepros861]

So glad I came across this, great instructions and jigs!

[@justanotherperson7604]

great video, only change I would make is on the cove jig: The brace for the arm that gives the angle to the fence should be swapped allowing the "extra over hang" to be placed over the saws actual fence. this would allow for the piece of material going over the saw blade to ALWAYS be supported by both hands at all times. (Right now you need to move your hand off then over and back to the board. this can cause several unsafe conditions.) just my thought. AWESOME JIGS... THANKS

[@rexswindlehurst3074]

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[@68HC060]

Exactly what I was going to suggest!

[@RBBoucher1]

This has to be one of my most favorite videos! I expect to be making every one of those jigs soon. Many thanks for sharing.

[@ReneMartinez-kl5lg]

thank you for sharing, you are a very wise wood worker, we have so much to learn, thank you.

[@jaydee9953]

Adjustable 3-1 work support using a track!! Grand ! that for details & TIPS. thx JEDI master!

[@johnallingham3640]

this is the best informative jig tutorial I have seen . THANKS

[@mari.s752]

Loved the video but one thing that you did not mention which has been a persistent issue with several wood workers I've known is blade/table alignment. It is generally not a difficult adjustment but can wreak havock on everything you try to cut as long as the blade is out of square with the table including but not limited to excessive kick backs and blade warpage.

[@lalitakanojia8125]

EXILLENT video. Thanks for your efforts and work. GOD bless you .

[@yteldpmx]

Extraordinary and professional video, thank you. Congratulations for being so clear in all and each of your explanations and tips. Jim, you deserve a Star in the Wood of Fame.

[@RickSaffery]

This is the best clip on table saw jigs! Your split between must-haves and nice-to-haves is terrific! Thing is, that distinction is rendered obsolete by the compelling content in the video. Why do I make this assertion? This video is so incredibly instructive, I'm convinced all of them are necessary and I'm inspired to build every jig expertly demonstrated. Thank you!

[@nguyenhoangjimmy123]

Great video and learn so much things that I could do with a table saw if I have the correct jigs. Thanks for posting and keeping your video posted.

[@JusBidniss]

I feel like a kid on Christmas morning! What a pile of presents! I will be making several of these, if not all, especially that cove-cutting jig. I've been locked into the idea of clamping a fence at an angle to the table top, but this is much nicer. I may put the swing arm's pivot on the angled arm, so I don't have to work around the end of it, and just let it stick out over the fence where it's not in the way of anything. But a super jig, AND a super collection of jigs! Thanks!

[@StephenWillard1]

This gives me a new appreciation for wood-working nerds. The taper jig is great.

[@madirishchef]

Great to see another Heavey on the webs.

[@johncarter9067]

My next project, Jim this was a great video, you're so easy to listen to and all the jigs I would use just brilliant

[@martinsnibbor7691]

Love your channel , i have become an amateur hobbyist during this quarantine and woodworking has kept me sane.

[@bobd.]

When selecting clear sheeting for guards and windows, be sure to get the shatterproof material. The other stuff that will shatter when struck by an object can send shards flying all over your shop, and maybe strike you or someone nearby. So play it safe.

[@LosoIAm]

Very informative video - many thanks! When I saw the four-sided tappered jig, I thought: "Wow 16 cuts to make for a four-legged table; that would be incredibly tedious and hard to do without this jig!" Sure enough, Mr Harvey mentioned it later on. I still don't understand the plastic stopper on the top of the jig, though (as I can't really see it). What is even more interesting are the terms used: shoulders, cheeks (for tenons). These terms are very easy to remember! The last jig (cove-cutting) is also very interesting - it might come in handy once in a while. Once again, thank you for a great video.

[@richardmangi9367]

Great video. I have almost every Magazine since day one. Really like your publications.

[@johnshort1536]

Excellent video, well explained. Love that taper jig, very useful. Thanks, keep em coming.