Building the screw advance box joint jig

[@Meticularius]

5/28/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: I am so blessed just to get to see this stuff done. I never got a chance in my 71 years to see this stuff because I was always into something else. While as a mill worker, I made arched windows and doors, many curved construction pieces for prefab restaurants, etc. All our equipment was production oriented with iterations of 200 at a time. Watching you Matthias is a treat. I'm broken or severely worn in several places and 40% to 60% of the time confined to this chair stacked with pillows. I get out to the shop-garage as much as I can physically stand it. I enjoy trying my hand at some of the interesting things you do. I'm glad you are on KZbin and there are so many of your videos. I'm even buying some of your plans. Your mechanical facility of mind, intense curiosity, never-ending energy just fascinate me and I look forward to seeing what "Matthias is up to this time." You truly belong in my hall of fame of national treasures who are those people so gifted and productive as to be inspirational. Thank you for being here and most of all demonstrating the humility of the true learner.

[@BradRussellisAwesome]

The original video is my woodworking singularity. This video sparked something in me when it first came out. I had only a circular saw and a few tools then. Now I have a well outfitted garage. Watching this again today I’m just as excited and stimulated as I was by it then. Thanks for the inspiration. Your videos do more for people than you may ever know.

[@2121jwill]

Same here!! I think this was the first Matthias video and I'd say it was life changing for me.

[@MyOwnLanguage]

This dude IS awsome! Ilove the way he thinks,its like magic. I got another good youtuber for you with the same but differenttype of magical mind , his name is Uri Tuchman. Yoir welcome lol

[@matthiaswandel]

Just in case you are wondering, yes this video did have an extra 24 second "intro" on it, which I removed just before the video hit 100k views. I can trip stuff off a video before it hits 100k views. The intro was for people who follow the channel to explain why the "repeat". For people who don't follow the channel closely, it won't be that obvious that this is a repeat from early 2012.

[@ArnaldurBjarnason]

I've been watching your videos since the siren one and they are the best. No clickbait, no nonsense, just quality skillful woodwork. Haven't touched woodworking myself since primary school but you singlehandedly keep my interest afloat, much appreciated and keep it up!

[@orangeRANGE81]

There are very very few woodworking youtubers out there who are truly committed to inspire other woodworkers. You are definitely one of "them". Easily in top 3. You have more than a million subscribers now. A well deserved recognition world wide. Thank you for your dedication and contribution - Mr. Genius. Keep it up and God bless you.

[@billybobjoe198]

Top 3? No. Matthias is number 1. And there is no contest.

[@orangeRANGE81]

@@billybobjoe198 Each to his own. I like a few others as well. Simple as that.

[@billybobjoe198]

​@@orangeRANGE81 Just curious, who else might you put in the top 3?

[@orangeRANGE81]

@@billybobjoe198 Marc Spagnuolo (the Wood Whisperer) and James Hamilton (Stumpy Nubs). I learn a lot from these two. Honourable mentions in my list are: Izzy Swan Jesse de Geest (Samurai Carpenter) Jay Bates Joey Chalk (KingpostTimber) Shaun Boyd Steve Ramsey (WWMM)

[@theoldtimeywoodworker2488]

@@orangeRANGE81 Paul Sellers really deserves a place in your list.

[@Alhusam]

Absolutely this is the most sophisticated jig I've ever seen in my life. However, I hope I'm not wrong if I said that you are a masterpiece of your kind Matthias. So, keep working ⚒ and inspiring.

[@sapelesteve]

Seems like just yesterday when I watched the original version of this video. Can't believe that it has been six years. So, why did I watch this yet again, because it's always fun watching a genius wood worker do his thing, that's why!............................. :)

[@wobblysauce]

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[@joeliwest]

Couldn't agree more - keep re-editing and posting, I love it , Thanks

[@franks_diy]

True story. This guy inspired me to make a KZbin channel.

[@colrodrick8784]

I didn't ever seem to have time to watch a whole series of videos on the build, so this shorter one was really good. While you are recovering, what a great way to keep the interest in your core activity without dragging your health backwards. We all want you better. But, no pressure. Best wishes mate.

[@Shyid]

A little over a year ago I had a terrible flare up with my auto immune which prevented me from engaging in just about all of my hobbies for about 4 months. I understand the frustration you're dealing with and the best advice i have is to keep yourself busy come hell or high water. You've got the benefit of two kids and a new house so I trust you'll have an easier time with this than I did ;)

[@Don.Challenger]

In terms of build projects - building good relations with two youngsters and a wife and dispensing with one house and adopting another is quite an undertaking in itself. Good luck better health to him and you.

[@huskidawgs]

Well, Matthias, you inspired me to build this jig and does it ever do the job well! I purchased your plans for it, printed them out and found they were spot on for dimensions and information, so I recommend them highly. The jig works wonderfully. After a few experimental joints of 1/4 and 1/2 inch, I built a small box with 1/ inch finger joints, just using the width of the saw blade itself. Worked great! Now on to larger projects. One word of advice to other builders in the US: do as I did and get yourself a pocket rule and a tape measure in metric! You'll need them for future work if you follow Matthias.

[@richardhayes4420]

It's not just a genius woodworker it's also the superb videos, the plans & the ingenuity along with the humble disposition which makes this website so popular, & the best.

[@JC3GATOR]

Very nicely done! Your tight editing with a sequential step by step is much less intimidating for less experienced woodworkers like myself. I don't know how typical I am of your viewers but I now feel enabled to try to make one myself. I would love to see similar re-edits of other projects.

[@eschernut]

I appreciate the superior editing skills and the effort, but for me I liked the slower pace of the original videos. I always felt that after watching all of the parts of one of your projects, I could in principle design and build it myself if I really wanted to. This video whips by so quickly there's no time to think about why you've done things the way you have. BTW, I've bought the plans for and built your box joint jig and used it a great deal!

[@Don.Challenger]

The pause button can be your friend there and keep Notepad or some such open for note taking. Though, yep, on a mobile phone that might not be as feasible.

[@beantown_billy2405]

It's refreshing to see DIY videos use the first person, instead of "now we're gonna..." every 5 seconds

[@SirPat_Official]

You're not just a craftsman.. but also an engineer

[@scottrollo6397]

Unbelievable.....your workmanship is amazing...well done - keep going - it gives everyone someone to emulate.

[@jonpardue]

Nicely done editing! The original series was great, but all in 20 minutes is an excellent effort.

[@HalfMonty11]

I've wondered why more youtubers haven't started doing this. I'm much more likely to watch a freshened up old video than I am to take the time to go back in your video catalog and rewatch something. KZbin focuses so much on only what's been newly uploaded so re-uploading things seems to be the next step. Just like re-runs on TV, or remastered re-releases of films. Hopefully this will serve you well while your tendinitis heals.

[@longshot789]

Appreciate the recuts. I think I've been saying I'd build this damn jig for 4 years now. My how time flies!

[@bogdanchirosca]

Matthias, I wish you a lot of health and I'm waiting for new videos! You are the best!

[@MatthewWeiler1984]

Every time that I watch one of your videos I think that you're a genius. I bought the plans for your box joint jig and your bandsaws... I hope I can find time to build them. I feel like the bandsaw should be first as it's so useful for a lot of the other jigs and tools that you've built.

[@musicamex]

It is a pleasure to watch you work. Your presentation is as good as it gets. No wasted time. Brilliant!

[@angelarichardphillips4838]

How great it is to hear you using Metric measurements :) the rest of the world ditched Imperial almost 50 yrs ago!

[@darthgbc363]

Just found your channel & I've been binge watching. I like your V-Notch block. You can use the drill drill press to start a tap to get it square with the surface.

[@BDJappe]

I like how you left the bit in where you knock over the pot of glue :)

[@Bk99JzM]

Witammm!!Pomyslowe i ciekawie rozwiazanie ulepszenia stolu do pilarki,duzo pracy,duza wiedza!!Ulepszenia stanowiska w takim warsztacie zawsze pomaga!!Super!!Dobry material filmowy wiele mowi o nas samych jak i naszym warsztacie pracy!!Prima!!Okey!!

[@nbaua3454]

Man you are genius, this is so nice work done here. I like the way you are making gears. I thought someone else would have used cnc for that.

[@robertsmith3518]

This is why I bought the Incra version.. Wish my mind was as sharp as MW's . Great work !

[@martinoamello3017]

Mathias, real quickly if you're ever looking for the perfect wood to use as a spring try using crape myrtle. It's a fantastic wood for such things and in certain parts of N America, especially southern areas it's very plentiful. Many people use it to make bow and arrows and it's nearly impossible to snap apart.

[@Don.Challenger]

Repackaged and recut - very good exposition. You probably have a few more projects that would be refreshed with similar treatment.

[@xianshengxu998]

I've made this jig, and I'm still enjoying watching you make it. This one I made is too heavy. I'm going to make another lightweight one.I'm glad to see your video.

[@designerstuart]

God I miss the old style vids! Thanks for tons of great content!

[@thirdopinion8708]

Can you please show how this jig is used? I appreciate your attention to detail and the double/triple fail safe features you are showing while you build this jig. Actually anything you build!

[@joeliwest]

Couldn't agree more with Sapele Steve- keep re-editing and posting, I love it , Thanks

[@ladams00]

Beautifully condensed, Matthias 😊

[@toodlican]

That was some cool smooth work. Wow. You're a master of crafts

[@dunedad6738]

A long time ago a craftsman I looked up to as a mentor told me "You can tell a true craftsman by the jigs he builds" .... Craftsman level 100. Enough said.

[@valdirdadasilvaalves]

Impressive work Matthias.

[@coxsj]

Hey Mattias, it seems you give a lot of thought to what videos to make and how to ensure an appropriate reward to you as a creator, despite YT's changing rules. Thanks for sharing those thoughts in several of your videos. My strong sense is you know what you're doing and have great instincts. Keep on doing what you're doing and as always, thanks for making and sharing!!

[@Don.Challenger]

Matthias, since you have some slack time in your project management constellation maybe you could consider a foray tangent or diversion into model railroading.

[@coxsj]

Whoa, that is a one way path, beware!! ;-)

[@jbb5470]

Nice condensed update Matthias! Thanks for posting

[@rootvalue]

Thank you for the captions Matthias! I already bought this jig long ago but still appreciate it. :)

[@johnmontague69]

Brilliant video Where can we see a demonstration of it working and the benefits of the box?

[@matthiaswandel]

see links at end of video

[@johnmontague69]

@@matthiaswandel ok. I'll go there now ☺ Thank you

[@Don.Challenger]

I think it's one of his own most used jigs and features in quite a few of his project build videos where the table saws are used. On his website this page at the bottom for many examples - woodgears.ca/box_joint/jig.html

[@randallstuart7973]

I still like the 40min version a bit better. It seems less rushed. But appreciate the efferts on updated version.

[@Otto-W]

It would be interesting to have a series where you help novices build using your plans.

[@martindiazberrio337]

Donde puedo conseguir los planos

[@bigray2859]

Your projects are of such high quality! It makes the stuff that I make look like I did them with a dull hatchet while sleep deprived :-). How about a video on sharpening hatchets?

[@josephmartinez3851]

You should have edited out the long sleeve shirt to reduce safety comments... Lol I still love your videos... I remember watching this with my dad and he was like man's that dude is a genius... And I still agree...

[@joelwatts9042]

Built one of these. Best box joint jig ever. Thanks Matthias.

[@hipjazzbone]

Absolutely! I just finished mine a few months ago. Setup is ridiculously fast, adjustments for different cuts are ridiculously fast, and you can always fine-tune how tight your joint is by going an extra tooth or two for thicker stock.

[@allencummings7564]

:O ..... it's practical and ergonomic ...

[@Don.Challenger]

Allen Cummings that's telling him and a great act too.

[@Don.Challenger]

Vlad G., I still think this jig is great but to be fair I will go and review John Heisz's version. And I liked your "clown-shoes" line.

[@woodsprout]

@@vladg5216 ~ If you don't like that it has gears, then you don't understand the value of the gears, when it comes to fine-adjusting finger width. The gears are purely practical.

[@MarionMakarewicz]

Yeah, the old video and the bandsaw builds inspired countless KZbin channels. It's nice to have the short version, but the old one was great. I would say that you are the number one "influencer" in making for me. You were a KZbin gateway drug. I hope you are not in too much pain from tendinitis. I'm still undecided about which one to build, John Heisz's, Stumpy Nubs or yours. Need a good table saw first. And wouldn't it be great to have a mortising machine instead of drilling those holes?

[@bigbadjohn10]

The master at work. Get better soon.

[@Ghostad92]

Great video. I want to try this.Do you have a cut list for a queen size bed ?

[@VEOE9]

Nice editing Matthias. :) I still like your longer videos and the parted ones too. Even so, it was good to watch the compilation! Thank you for all the amazing videos!

[@BobStCyr]

Wow that is one very cool and very well done jig -kudos

[@danflurry]

I enjoyed the remix. My impression is that you just edited out all the dependent clauses. I’m beginning to make a small workshop in my basement and would appreciate some wisdom from you on workshop logistics, especially for a cramped space. A video explaining the best places to arrange things on a workbench is what I’m thinking. Keep up the great work and I hope to see some more new builds in a year or so!

[@michaelcoceski5442]

Hey who's the young man doing the build in this video???

[@joshuac1364]

Michael Coceski that’s Matthias’ younger brother Matt

[@ignilc]

Hey... who deleted my comment :(

[@rutgerhoutdijk3547]

I removed your comment for no reason

[@terryhilder3315]

rutger houtdijk i replied to your comment for no reason

[@jkrigelman]

Rick Moranis.

[@blaknyte]

Alright Matthias, where's the Arduino and stepper motors. Come on man that was 2012 for Gods sake. Keep up with the times! Seriously tho, I think that would be a perfect project for you to tackle. Should be right up your alley.

[@matthiaswandel]

That was 2012. Now is 2018. And in 2028, this jig will still work just like it does now. Which is more than you can say for a lot of electronics!

[@blaknyte]

@@matthiaswandel Well I mean if you think you can't do it - that's cool ;)

[@briancarter1597]

You are sitting next to your computer with a video of you at your computer on screen with a video of you at your computer on that screen. Wandel-ception. Very nice work sir. I think anyone with a table saw could use this.

[@ralph5450]

Great idea. I just ordered a 1 to 1 house plan.😁

[@FrontierlessCraftsman]

I know your not the biggest fan but while you're recouping you could design plans for a wooden cnc, I know I'm not the only one that would buy plans!

[@Anonymouspock]

Well, and that's the question, right? What is the best material for a CNC? There's the Mostly Printed CNC where it's basically a bunch of pipe, printed parts and hardware.

[@terry2346]

I would love to see that also and would definitely buy the plans as I know it would be slanted to us woodworkers!

[@hypnolobster]

I've built two of these and yet I'm still watching this.

[@glenndewald6341]

I don't remember a problem with the original, but I like the new 20 minute version.

[@Vitaly_Nezhinsky]

Matthias, can you make machines out of wood? The moisture will cause the tree to expand and spin. Then all sizes will be distorted.

[@matthiaswandel]

The key is to understand wood movement.

[@Vitaly_Nezhinsky]

@@matthiaswandel I don’t have the same experience as you and I find it difficult to understand the movement of the tree. This is the first time I hear such an expression - "tree movement". I don't even know how it is. I will study on the Internet.

[@AmericanBadger]

Wow! Slick build. 👍

[@gordonhenderson1965]

Matthias, dude, how come so many of your recent build vids don't have captions enabled? I'm not asking for much I'm just deaf and would like to know what it is you're saying! Thanks!

[@aliasks6559]

a lot of the newer videos are actually recut older ones. Like this one, the original is in 4 parts, he cut it to fit in one. He has arm problems right now so he cant really lift/build stuff and hes taking a break till his arm heals. Maybe thats why? If anything, these "new" videos have a lot of material cut out so you really aren´t missing anything if you have seen the older videos.

[@michaelslee4336]

How many of you thought that Wandel managed to do another build at first? Nah, I wasn’t fooled!

[@Don.Challenger]

Not too many - we know he is recuperating from his injury so is restricted in possible build projects and is now doing less taxing physical work like talks and this reedit from his back list.

[@euaprendizdemarceneiro1170]

e muita inteligência e criatividade parabéns !

[@davidsilverback5722]

Hi Matthias, Would this jig work on a DeWalt job site saw?

[@rericksen]

fantastic project

[@myopinion69420]

You may want to go see a physiotherapist if you have not already, best decision I made when my tendinitis flared up, my doctor wanted me to go to physio and also get a Cortisone injection. i could not afford to do both at the time, so i chose to go to physio even though it ended up costing more than the Cortisone. but the Cortisone is only a temporary fix, and with the right exercises, i have kept it at bay for over a year now and have managed to renovate the bathroom while working full time as a programmer.

[@northcanuck4631]

Just curious. How many people out there got the plans and actually built one. I did.

[@joebachman9279]

Is there a link to where to buy the blueprints for the screw advance box joint jig?

[@anthonyjonmorris3763]

Mathias, this is such an awesome build where can i get the plans would love to build one,

[@simoncameron4355]

Putting the sheet rock on my garage, I can't wait, this will be one of my first builds!

[@morphorod]

I love how Matthias says Screw Advance. It sounds like he’s saying Screwdvance. For the longest time I couldn’t quite understand what he was saying.

[@Airwr3ck]

Someone get this guy a TV show

[@runedyrting8476]

Been there, done that but nice to see it again.

[@scottlouis7785]

I enjoyed the oridinal & evan made one just from the video, worked great, maybe it will inspire others

[@mohamedelatriby3974]

You are very talented

[@hansbeens3625]

Hallo Matthias, I would like very much to make this jig, but I was wondering, as I live in The Netherlands it might be hard to find a threaded rod in inches as it seems to me you use that. We probably only have threades rods in metric sizes with 1,5 mm (M10) or 1,75 mm (M12) thread. I have a sawblade (with the right teeth for making finger joints) that has a curve of 3mm. Do I have to make adjustments in the gears?

[@matthiaswandel]

It would be better to use a metric threaded rod. Better than inches! More bout that in the plans. And the spacing table calculator also works with metric.

[@mrskwrl]

You are legendary. I love this content.

[@hdwoodshop]

Mattias you need to tap into the jig making you used to do. Farm videos are ok but this is why 1m subs are interested in your work. You have a great skill.

[@Don.Challenger]

Matthias has done sold the farm, so expect many fewer of those.

[@muhammadisrar7052]

Tell the radial aram saw for wood

[@maxmad8972]

Verry good video! Times ago i build this and the gears - great!

[@abbasyusuf2039]

We need sketchup woodworking tutorials Matthias

[@natalieisagirlnow]

you can make them. you don't have tendonitis

[@mikemenz4831]

Abbas Yusuf - Search You Tube for “ Jay Bates SketchUp” he has 40 videos for woodworking.

[@abbasyusuf2039]

@@natalieisagirlnow i don't think tendonitis prevents him from using a computer. It would be a nice way of him growing his audience. He us a master at what he does, so i cant even try to think that i can do what he does. Im just saying this in good faith as sketchup woodworking Tutorials are quite rare and he might benefit greatly from this as a substitute.

[@bigbadjohn10]

Mathias has already done a 7 series of videos on sketchup. Check his play lists.

[@Timshowtomake]

I watch this 0.5 x speed because like the long version ;-)

[@terryhilder3315]

Tims howtomake if you watch in 0.25 x speed it makes it sound like Matthias is drunk lol

[@Timshowtomake]

@@terryhilder3315 HAHAHA lol

[@kwaaaa]

@@terryhilder3315 LOL

[@rolloralla3460]

You are a genius! Good job.

[@wi11y1960]

You should revise some of this build using the pantarouter,

[@cloudsculptor1]

Is there a. video of it being used ?

[@matthiaswandel]

many

[@djAnakin]

Just got a good grizzly table saw. This is on my list to build.

[@CharlesReiche]

The hardest part of the whole operation was planing down the hardwood for the face of the carriage box, on my next one, I will glue on the 3/4" stock I got from the box store and then trim the thickness on the table saw. This was a fun build.

[@vaseamocan337]

mi and rumania ! I'm happy with your posts

[@manonet1606]

Bom dia amigo como fasso pra conseguir esse progeto desse equipamento

[@RagnarVonLodbrok]

2:40 not using the pantorouter?

[@MyuFoxable]

What does it do?

[@h37s3m]

Wow it's already been 6 yrs?

[@seda14us]

Thanks Mattias... you are a very good Mester...100%

[@roshanmutum8387]

I would like to buy the steps of building gig.

[@chazmazzing995]

The Divinci of woodworking !

[@tiagobkoppe]

what is that meant for?

[@tmuka]

I liked the originals, and I still like the remix! very concise, thanks!

[@OdairLucasLucas]

Muito bom parabéns Um dia eu vou conseguir chegar bem próximo do mestre um grande abraço mestre Mathias.