Build a Simple Spline Jig & Make a Spline Frame

[@anthonyperrone8332]

Jon, I make a TON of picture frames for my wife, who is also an artist, and make a lot for gifts as well. I have been wanting to try to spline the miters for awhile and this jig looks perfect for what I want to do. I really like the versatility of the jig and how you can use different width frames on it and the blade passes through only one spot rather than other jigs aren't "adjustable" if you will, and you have numerous blade paths through the jig. Awesome job! Can't wait to make this! Thanks!!!

[@barstad-9591]

The simplest spline jig yet and it can be used for frames and boxes! Thanks, Jon.

[@kengardner775]

I am 7 years late to the party! Love the way you utilize tape and keep it simple. Glue and brads is all that is needed for a jig. Putting the jig within a cross cut sled was genius.

[@redscortgt93]

I like the spline jig using the miter slots as opposed to the fence style I’ve seen. Thanks Jon!

[@sethgee970]

Love the simplicity of the jig. Probably going to build this this weekend.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Seth Gee cool thanks Seth

[@SawDustMakerRJM]

I really liked the Spline Jig. Going to keep this in mind when making one.

[@matt_williams1015]

Nice spline frames, I think the checking in the oak gives them some great character

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Matt Williams Thank Matt

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great video Jon, I learned a few different things in this one. I like your finger as a marking tool method. ; ) I also love the trick of using the cutoff as your useable piece; that's smart and I'll use it. I was in a situation the other day where I was trying to cut 1/8" strips and it was making me uneasy.

[@thetraveler3895]

April, Now its your turn. I'd love to see you build these frames too

[@JonPetersArtHome]

April Wilkerson Thanks April, I was just on your channel, love the fold work bench, think I need to make one of those.

[@TheBeerbelly007]

Have been watching your videos for about a year now, love your pride you put into everything you do. Lots of class---thanks

[@QuarterinchoffDIY]

Thank you for posting this. I've struggled with splines for boxes and the areas I've struggled in you have provided me with some thoughts on how to resolve my issues.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

great, thanks for the comment

[@hughe29]

Excellent video, you really pack in the info! For me the best tip was glueing the jig runners in place on the table saw, simple but genius! I see other KZbin vids where they measure the parallels then glue and you just know they can't be as accurate as they would be like this.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you

[@gfunk7203]

Jon, you're a complete bro and the most underrated woodworker on youtube. Great projects and great explanations and your work always turn out great, something about you're style. Does it have a name?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Gray Carlton Wow man Thanks Gary I really appreciate it, thank you

[@steveszabo7305]

Very nicely demonstrated simple jig. I love it. Thanks

[@danielallen2000]

I think I am going to make this, but make it as an insert that can pin into my cross cut sled, maybe dowels to pin it in place and keep things square. Nice video, keeps me motivated to get out and do something!

[@guitarfend]

Jon, Again well explained, clever simple design, and very elegant.

[@photog1529]

Nice, Jon. In addition to my woodworking hobby, I'm also an accomplished landscape photographer and make my own prints. Due to the cost of custom framing, I've been making my own for several years but never gave the use of splines any thought as far as my frames went...this jig will certainly be another tool in the arsenal. Thanks.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Glad to help, Thanks Mike

[@NearbyCactus]

Really elegant design!

[@timothyfagan5725]

Jon great video, I made a temporary jig awhile ago and although I don't really make frames I do make small boxes, I have a 2mm blade on my saw and at my local hardware chain they throw away the packing strips between the timber lucky me Merbau, Spotted Gum, Jarrah all hard woods of different shades, there all pretty close to 2mm sometimes a little sanding is needed to get that snug fit...... I'am impressed with your using the off cut as your work piece will definitely try that next time and will use a couple of your ideas and make a not so temporary spline jig, Tim.

[@squarelevelplumb]

I used this as a sample. Don't all of the goods or skills you have but liked the sled idea. Put one together today and yesterday . Not sure how often I will use it but thanks for posting.

[@jimgam730]

Great video Jon. Gonna have to make me one of these jigs.

[@JkCanvas]

Jon I made one of these tonight because I saw this video today. Wasn’t exactly to your dimensions but close. I used some scrap plywood I had laying around. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Fantastic! Thanks for the comment

[@JkCanvas]

I am going to post up a video of making it and then use it in another video where I put splines in a knife box for my buddy. I will leave links.

[@MadWilly66]

Very cool jig design and especially very cool frames. I like the extra details you put into your work - it does make all the difference. Thanks for sharing!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Chris Williams Thanks Chris

[@eugenion5340]

very nice.. i love the one with cracks in it.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Spline are one of the best ways to strengthen frames, and even if I don't use one decoratively, I often make a spline on the bottom of the canvas frame for strength open on open side. I have a dado set just for this purpose. Its so much easier to keep equal width cuts so that my splines will all fit perfectly.

[@The613katie]

Like the pics with white back round keep up the good work

[@JimCoogan_CoogansWorkshop]

Really great video Jon. The jig was simple which is even better and the boxes turned out great. I keep meaning to make one of these instead of building a temporary jig on te fly. Thanks.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Jim Coogan Thanks Jim

[@carolriley8472]

Love this jig!

[@BruceAUlrich]

The things you build are amazing...and this is no exception. Good job!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you Bruce

[@johnvodopija]

Great jig and very nice timber frames. Thank you for sharing 👍😎🇦🇺

[@karlackdamack4238]

I know this video is a little older but I just found it. I will be building one of these jigs for sure. As always thanks for sharing your knowledge, skills and experience out here. Awesome looking picture frames!

[@MichaelCoghill88]

Frames look great! Thanks for your videos

[@whitneysandlin4341]

Always Always love your job.Thank you so much for all your work.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Whitney

[@SteveZodiac777]

A really useful jig and some very nice frames - thanks!

[@McBridePhotoDesign]

Another great video, Jon!

[@watcherdude1330]

Great video as always. Your skill set is amazing, I wish I could measure with my fingers and run a line down a board like you do always fun for me to watch. BUT the BEST part of this video was when you talked about your son. Very nice to see and hear a proud Dad talking about his children 👍for that alone.😀

[@tsuchang1]

Very Nice Jon. Thanks for that. I'd like to make some now.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

stephen dickinson Thanks Stephen , there a fun project.

[@TobyKennedy]

This was a lovely little build Jon - really clear and well explained. Thank you for taking the time.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you Toby

[@harrykline3998]

Nice video Jon. Very easy to follow and simplistic without sacrificing results. Well done.

[@AnthonyDeCesare4]

I know this video is 3 years old, but you build well and your videos are extremely well explained

[@budbirkenseer5277]

Jon, Very nice video, and one of the simplest builds of a spline jig, I've seen. That will be on my list of builds, and the thick frames are super cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffoldham668]

great video,,i have got the same miter saw and love it

[@dean3471]

I liked the the way you used the masking tape on the sides of the frames to put it together with.

[@thetraveler3895]

Awesome job. This is something Im gonna have to do. Thanks for the video

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Shane Cole Thanks Shane, its a fun project

[@tubalcain1]

Awesome jig and frames Jon!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Danny Herrera thanks Danny

[@taffynz90]

I love watching you make frames , you make it look so easy. Great video yet again. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!

[@garryr]

Very cool Jon. I really like how the oak with natural cracks turned out. I have some cracked oak from old heavy equipment pallets and have been thinking about what to do with them....now I have some ideas.

[@dimitardimitrov9781]

Awesome work. Thanks!

[@homebrewwoodproducts8650]

Good stuff Jon. Saved to build the jig when I get my shop set up. Thanks for sharing

[@kevinlatham3434]

Proud dad.. Love it!

[@darinradtke654]

thanks for the tip on the jig creation - i've always wanted to make a sled for my table saw

[@steveszabo7305]

Easy to follow video. Great idea. Thank You.

[@BillHantzopoulos]

As always, nicely done Jon! It's so easy to learn from your videos. I really appreciate that. Thanks.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Bill Hantzopoulos Thanks Bill

[@PeteRaine972]

Frames look great Jon! Definitely going to build that jig soon!

[@sjbl1962]

As usual, beautiful project, masterful video. I'll have to add this to my project to do list. Thanks Jon.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Scott L Thank you Scott, I really appreciate it

[@namehere1159]

Awesome video, first I've seen of yours and will no doubteldy be watching more. Simple, to the point and enjoyable. I just started getting my shop together and this will be the first jig that I make. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikeallan9574]

I'm impressed with how good your miters are using the compound miter saw. I have trouble getting that kind of accuracy.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Mike

[@jonmoreland1446]

great jig ..really liking your show ...keep it up

[@jamesopell]

Superb video, I also make custom frames and have used the same approach and jig on the router table with dovetail splines....Thank you so very much for sharing your techniques.

[@TommyGWorkshop]

Those frames look great! Very nice jig build.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

NKWB Thanks

[@MrMaritoJavier]

I love your videos. Always learn something.

[@SantiagoBarbero]

Great, excelent idea and thanks for sharing. Greetings from Argentina.

[@dennisharris5947]

Thanks Jon. This is diffinitly the design i was looking for. The splines are a great feature for this project .I'm really forward to building this . Keep up the great work.

[@dennisdownes9319]

Jon, Nice "save" with the oak piece. The checks look cool!

[@bobtompkins825]

I made this jig. Its a great setup! Thanks for sharing!

[@aserta]

Considering that the two sides of the jig are never going to be used (to be read, occupied with material) you could add two screws on either side that would act as end stops for the frame. One on each side for the two cuts. Awesome jig!

[@flix4u]

Jig, Frame’s & JP all 👍🏼👍🏼

[@BoRanson]

Very nice presentation and project. Great channel.

[@patrickdieperink9839]

I really like your work! It is so nice and clean. Also your explanation is very good!

[@adanpedreroguzman4863]

JON gracias a todo tus videos e aprendiodo mucho muchas felicidades

[@BushPilotB]

Great frames!

[@tomstiff8068]

Wonderful talent you have. Love all your videos. Your website is in my favorites.

[@projekt6_official]

Nice project - now I need to finish my jig... Beautiful frames as well :)

[@luizgoncalves4778]

Very good my friend, thanks . My name is Luiz , Im from Rio de Janeiro city, Brasil. God bless you !!!

[@jimduhaime9]

Excellent. Will try.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

👍I’m using it today in a project that will be on KZbin in about a week

[@tombennett1673]

another awesome video, thanks

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Tom

[@robinmarwick1982]

Thanks Jon great video...

[@FilmFactry]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@metals2546]

Love your work, and never stop being an artist.

[@ivanildodantas1998]

que Deus te abençoe grandemente meu bom amigo! estou aprendendo muito com suas aulas.tenha uma boa noite.

[@andremetras]

Very informative awesome video!!

[@joedimitrijevich7326]

Thanks for the great video Jon!

[@sergiyprozenko]

нравится качественная работа! Круто.

[@gonesideways6621]

Great spline jig made a copy of yours today, building a display case mostly frames put together tried half lap miters wasn't pleased with results .

[@stuffsethmakes]

Beautiful frames, and thanks for the jig ideas! 👍🏼

[@d1027j]

I like it and wanted the plans. Looked on your website and could not find a search area. Anyway thanks. Its a great idea.

[@nyinfamous2k2]

all those thumbs up, you can see why. quality work, great videos , thanks. always learn alot from your videos.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

nyinfamous2k2 Thanks man

[@theanimalmuppet]

Thanks very much for sharing!

[@chas717]

Love the jig, I need one now! Subscribed!

[@hasmukhvpatel4539]

very well done,i learned great things from your video,wood working is very good Art,you have great ideas for easy and safe work,Thank you from Canada. i just start as hobby last year.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Hasmukh V Patel thank you

[@CodeFoxAus]

You certainly have a talent for tutorial videos. Worth the wait after you mentioned it in your Q&A the other day. What did you end up treating the bottom with to make it slide easier? Just bee wax? The finished frames looked awesome too. Thanks for posting.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

CodeFoxAus thank you, butchers wax

[@frehleycomet]

Awesome as always. Thanks for sharing

[@OficinadeMadeira]

Hello Jon, I love your video, always watch here in Brazil and learn a lot, big hug!

[@anthonyperrone8332]

By the way, keep up the good work! I love your channel and all your project are amazing!

[@GrahamOrm]

Jon! You just gave me a whole long list f extras to add to my workshop to do list! Nice job ;-) Nice vid. Have a good weekend yourself.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

***** Thanks Graham

[@The_man_himself_67]

I can never get a perfect fitting spline into the slot. You made that look too easy. Thanks.

[@KH4438]

Nice and thank-you

[@sebastianocano3289]

Great design, i like the safety, your hands are far away from the blade! great video Jon!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Sebastian ocaño Thanks Sabastion

[@MrGmach75]

Well it just so happens this is my first time to your channel and you have a new subscriber. Great video, easy to understand and a great little jig. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Love the frames too! Thanks Jon.

[@Allbbrz]

Nice.... and yup, this video was for demonstration purpose... Tip: if you cut the splines in rough triangles and stagger then on the strip, you will save a lot of that valuable (expensive) walnut.

[@mikecapers832]

I think you win nicest guy on youtube.