A Beautiful, Easy Woodworking Joint for Beginners

Leah demonstrates how to make a spline miter joint, which is a way of strengthening the attractive but notoriously weak miter joint.
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[@caseyhoffmantheirishhoff7083]

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[@seejanedrill]

Thank you so much. I am very honored to hear that your son enjoys our channel, especially coming from a teenager. (I have teenagers as well! 🙂👍)

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[@gmrrnracr]

I love this woman!

[@deborahschwalk2358]

I love how you explain how to do things. Easiest explaination of how to make a spline jig. A lot of other videos do a lot of "mansplaining" and I don't learn a thing. Thanks for taking the time to teach us beginning woodworkers.

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Great video. I’m glad you take the time to show us.

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[@balel1975]

Yet another great, clean, clear, and concise video. You're awesome Leah!

[@seejanedrill]

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[@seejanedrill]

Aw, Chris, that is so sweet, thank you!

[@antoniolopes8776]

For the record: Leah is officially one of my «santinhas» ("little saint", in Portuguese - a person much admired, a master who influences you in a personal way). I've learned so much with her, the techniques, of course, but especially the attitude. God bless!

[@seejanedrill]

thank you much, Antonio, that is very kind of you!

[@CrankyPantss]

I’ve seen those, but thought they were just a decorative thing. Thank you for telling us why they’re used and, also, then showing us how to make them.

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Linda...and thanks!!

[@Queenread82]

Thanks for showing the easy instructions for the spline jig!

[@davedeatherage4902]

You're such a nice Gal! Thank you for taking the time to help us DIY'S. You're beauty resonates from you're heart and smile Leah! I'm learning much repair from you!!to help myself and others in need "free" knowledge and my labor😃 many are not able to pay a contractor, myself included.PLEASE!! KEEP ON , KEEPING ON, we love you!!😊👍

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[@seejanedrill]

will do! 🙂👍

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[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@mr.dankman]

No matter what I'm feeling, after watching your videos I feel confident and inspired! I love you Leah!

[@caspianofnarnia]

Thanks for that. They always looked a little complicated, but now I've watched your video, I could do that!!!

[@seejanedrill]

you can!

[@ReallyConfusedMind]

Like that jig, simple yet works. I will make one today. Thanks much.

[@jakedevlan185]

Jane, your an amazing person. I just started a job thanks to your instructions, I've managed to keep it. Thank you I'm humbled.

[@Noone-us4br]

Best how to instruction I’ve ever seen. Thank you. I’ve learned so much from you.

[@rnmike1569]

Leah, you're a GREAT teacher!

[@lizwynaco2222]

Yep. ..I'm liking the jig. . Looks like a very handy idea. Thanks.

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@franl5585]

I make frames and will try this strengthening method. Thanks, leah!

[@littlewoodshop2821]

Good stuff Leah. Splines can also be decorative. I recently used dark walnut splines to accent my wifes old pine sewing box.

[@seejanedrill]

Little Woodshop. Nice👍

[@gnome2024]

You are a work of art yourself! Intelligent smart adorable gal!

[@Abundanthealthcoach]

So easy and looks much better

[@cdnbacon2001]

as always great video. im a tradesman and i learn something new almost every time, keep up the great work

[@seejanedrill]

thank you so much; it's always nice to hear from fellow tradesmen!

[@semco72057]

That is so nice to know and I knew it from my days in school, but have not done this type of work in decades though.

[@amirhouseingholinia2023]

Excellent. Thanks Leah

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome, Amirhousein. Nice to hear from you again!

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Your teaching us everything we need to know,,😀😀 Many thanks all the way from England 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@seejanedrill]

you are very welcome!

[@abrahamgiliana]

Thank you Leah. I think this was the best ever video I had ever seen about woodworking :)

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Abraham, and thanks very much!

[@angustimmons729]

Super, thanks! I'm about to make some frames for my artwork and this is going to help me out a lot!

[@Rpmsailor]

Thank you for your videos, I appreciate your enthesium!!!

[@toonybrain]

Hi Leah! Another good video.

[@jeffreygraham4058]

Now that's a good idea I'm going to get started on making one of those thank you for your time and awesome ideas

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Jeffrey!

[@downhill240]

Excellent video!

[@elained2448]

These look so good in contrasting woods, an much faster than doing al lap miters? Good job!

[@seejanedrill]

yes, it's a pretty quick process! Thanks, Elaine. 🙂

[@elained2448]

I meant to say this process is faster than a half lap miter joint or a mitered bridle joint. Thanks for reading the non existing letters my brain is a bit scrambled this week.

[@johnernest2779]

Very nice leah 🔨 🔧 thanks 😊

[@kathm6131]

Nice. Bookmark this one. Thx!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome! 🙂

[@evan5232]

how do you measure/ cut the spline to fit? thanks for the great work, Leah.

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From someone who consumes all his media off of KZbin (which means 100+ regular subs in my feed) - Next to Alec Steele, you're my favorite narrator ^_^ Sometimes i noticed i haven't heard one bit of what you said as i just listen to it like an instrumental solo xD

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@jofloresz]

Hey Leah I made a Spline jig like yours no not as pretty as yours I used scrap wood but it came out great!I can't wait to use it My first jig in my shop! I just love it!

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Jo 👍

[@HAMRADIOJOE4178]

GREAT VIDEO LEAH..........

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wow, that was an impressive video!

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You all ways have great advice...thank you..😎😎😎😎

[@jorrba3934]

Great video. Thank you.

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I have been binge watching your videos since I found the channel. I have a request, could you do a how to hang a door video? Would love to be able to do that.

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Very informative,TFS📐🔨📏

[@seejanedrill]

🙂👍

[@hilals9090]

Good video. Thanks

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome!

[@laceytrowbridge319]

Thanks!

[@magicrobharv]

Great spline jig video.

[@seejanedrill]

🙂 thank you

[@BradsWorkbench]

If u don’t want to do a spline. Apply a coating of glue to both pieces end grain. Allow to soak up glue and get tacky to touch. Then add more glue to both pieces and clamp 👍🏼 still not as strong as a spline but better than just gluing up the joint

[@cwu34]

nice, saved for future.

[@aaudain1]

Awesome well done 👏✔👍😀

[@philippatrick9003]

awesome tip. Thank you

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@JustKrush27]

You are awesome!!!!

[@RodWeaverSpareTalk]

This is very informative. I have one question, though. How do you make the actual spline piece? Or can they be bought in packs? Or are these made with a miter saw from a separate piece of wood?

[@XYZ-ez3oe]

Thank you 🙏🏼 nice 👍

[@rambleskdog2428]

Yup I'm a beginner and I was wondering about what glue you use. Thanks for the info!

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@danburchett8654]

Hi Jane, great video I use this to build my frames. But I noticed you used a flat blade as I do. Might be a good idea to mention to use a flat tooth blade so it does not discourage the beginners. Thanks for all the tips

[@kugmyster]

I love joints.....

[@amichke]

Leah, LOVE your videos! You should consider an alternative career as Voice Over talent!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Michael!

[@danimojoe8563]

Beautiful work sis, but I only have a straight saw blade and it’s hard to find a 45 degree angled blade

[@timcaron9049]

I love the video Leah. Great job. Be safe, Tim

[@seejanedrill]

thank you very much, Tim!

[@jimmyreuben6919]

Hi Leah, I don't have a table saw only a circular saw or skilsaw. Any tips on how to make that joint with what I have. Thanks.

[@bobrichardson3854]

Great video. Did you use a dado blade on your table saw. Please state blade type you used. Thank you.

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[@Bageera63]

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[@toprod9493]

That's a whole new video. Lol.

[@andrewschannel3635]

Hello Leah, Is it possible to put the sline inside the mitre instead of on the outside?

[@stevenprince9907]

Hi Leah i love your videos! They are brilliant. The mire joint was good, ive never seen that way done. Problem is l don't have a bench saw like what you have. So that idea is no good for me unless theres another way round it.

[@mrsfriday8856]

Cool!

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@timj5367]

Awesome video, how about a video using cookies and wood glue...😁 love your vids...

[@seejanedrill]

Hey Tim, have you seen our video on using a biscuit cutter? You might like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SqXqSCh76cbs0

[@kathydeitering4232]

How thick should a spline be? Thank you for your very informative videos.

[@seejanedrill]

Hi Kathy, it should be approximately 1/3 the the thickness of your stock. For example if your stock is 3/4" thick, your spline should be 1/4" thick or less.

[@benbarker8154]

Do the three pieces of wood need to be the same type of wood? Do these type of joints do well in the weather? I am concerned about if swelling and shrinking would break the joint.

[@kevinmassey8459]

Hi there What would be the best way to make this spline mitre joint with out a table saw

[@For_Cruyff_Sake]

Would this spline joint work for window trim or just stick to glue and brad nails? ThNks in advance

[@smitz001]

Is it possible to use a router to get this joint, and is it possible to modify this jig to work with a router table?

[@aussie_pinoyoutdoor_advent9609]

First time here 😃

[@seejanedrill]

welcome!

[@nurdtertle]

Hey Leah, what do you suggest for a miter joint when making a shadow box type frame (it's actually a dice box)? I'm using pine and the pieces are 3/4" thick and approx 2" wide (tall). The dimensions of the box are only going to be about 9"X 7". I was just planning on glue and my nail gun, but after watching this i thought there might be a better way. I'm not savvy enough yet to use dove tail joints at this point. I'm also planning on routing out the bottom inside of the box so i can drop in a 1/4" mdf backing. Any thoughts on the corners?

[@seejanedrill]

It doesn't have to be a single spline, you can use two or three splines in the same miter joint. You'll have a strong joint and it will resemble a finger joint. Hope this helps.

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Dear liah, There is special pencil sharpeners specially for carpenter’s pencils

[@darksider7791]

How do you do this if I don't have a table saw?

[@tommythebiker3081]

With an handsaw and/or a round file, kept at a 45 deg angle. Kinda long and boring, but it's the cheapest way AFAIK.

[@jorrba3934]

The best way to do this is buy a table saw, or wait till Christmas, 👍

[@johnblackburn7673]

Biscuit jointer works

[@dekurvajo]

@@johnblackburn7673 a bit complicated because the bisquit jointer does not designed for corners, but yeah, its possible.

[@abitibiwood]

You can do that with a fine tooth back saw. But it needs some practice to cut straight.

[@503dcccccccccccc]

What is your background? Are you were you an instructor for an apprenticeship? Union?

[@amysinger2201]

could you do this with a router? what bit would you use?

[@seejanedrill]

yes

[@nr3rful]

Well, I usually agree with you on everything. You give very interesting information. However, on this one, I don't think "beginners" would have a table saw. Speaking for myself, I could never make a joint like that and never will because I'm a beginner and always will be the "around the house carpenter". Which means I will never own a table saw for minor projects.

[@dekurvajo]

@@gl15col yeah actually i had this problem once, when i had to reinforce a miter joint, and i had no table saw with the right jig to do it nicely. I decided to use dowels from that side which are not visible.

[@b.lonewolf417]

Well, to be fair, some beginners *DO* go all out with their equipment purchases. You can be a beginner with lots of tools or very experienced but with fewer tools. To that end, I can see how this might be just right for a beginner who happened to own the required tools -- or have easy access to them.

[@rebeccal786]

Great video but you didn't tell us how you attached the wood pieces for the miter jig. Glue? Nails? Screws? You don't have to show us the actual work but maybe you can add some voice over saying what you used for fasteners. Thanks. Love your videos!

[@RadioactiveOwl1]

do you get much tear out doing it like that?

[@womblestacker7993]

👍👍👍

[@mantis7419]

Where did the spline (insert) come from? Did you make that or can they be purchased?

[@tommythebiker3081]

You can easily build it. Let's assume that you have a 1" wide spline slot. Cut a 1" thick piece of wood in order to obtain a perfect square. Draw a line from one corner to the opposite one, in order to split the square into two identical triangles. Then, cut along the line. That's it!

[@mantis7419]

@@tommythebiker3081 thanks

[@seejanedrill]

Mantis, yes, you make it, and Tommy the Biker, thanks for describing the process!

[@mantis7419]

@@seejanedrill being an older woman I didn't have much experience growing up. You've helped me so much. Thank you

[@samsyam9484]

😍

[@billmorash3322]

How many beginner woodworkers have a table saw?

[@jonpulicicchio5000]

If u plan in advance most do. One of the first tools you buy.

[@coleveltran]

I can say that the other guys who were talking about Woody Hyezmar’s Woodworking Bible are right, you can go'ogle his book to see the plans and projects he is giving away are any good I guess.

[@darrenm8172]

I'd love to beef up my joints too 🚬🚬🚬 hehehe

[@traceymeek1238]

Glue resists shear (sliding) stress but fails in tension (pulling) stress. The addition of a spline means you have to exceed the glue's shear strength to get the joint to break. Joint biscuits work on the same glue shear strength principal. I doubt end-grain vs. long grain had much to do with it at all.

[@seejanedrill]

Hi Tracey, actually, the gluing the long-grain sides together, vs the end-grain sides, is a fundamental principle of gluing.

[@montyhaslem8917]

For sure, although I was able to get a hold of it a few weeks ago, I just checked and his plans can still be downloaded at no cost. I just happened to go'ogle Woody Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible and got it before he decided to sell it or something lol, have a good one!

[@carmelinarosinski8953]

I recommend Woodprix to every beginner and not only.

[@vongacoc]

dear Leah! you only show us a half lesson. you don't teach how to make the spline to finish the spline miter joint. Could you show us?

[@gmrrnracr]

Sherlock Holmes Read the comment section! Someone else asked the question and a person named Tommy the Biker answered!

[@julietarossi4716]

your hands are just shaky or are you ill? just wondering nice videos

[@lisap4]

Thanks!