How to Make a Box Joint Jig. Quick Simple and No Dado Needed.

[@foos.998]

Thanks for showing how to make a box joint with only one blade!

[@H2OMANLV]

Most videos show them cutting TWO sides. They NEVER show the ORIENTATION of the sides and which sides go where. THIS video is the most accurate depiction of cutting ALL THE SIDES!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT!!! 👌👍

[@lynmiller8236]

this method was by far the best way all the other people would say that they had the simplest way to make a finger joint jig. I found that they did to much measuring and cutting to be what they called simple. I was waiting for this method to be shown. finally a true quick method with a single blade! thank-you.

[@rukadore]

My dad had a restoration and refinishing shop. He had a great old woodworker that worked for him and did most of the restoration. It was the 80s and all of the machines had almost no safety and were overpowered so my dad didn't let me do a lot with the power tools. Of course I became very proficient at sanding. I also became proficient at finishing. Sadly my dad passed before I could get into all of those power tools and 40 years later I have managed to put a few tools together and am practicing my woodworking skills almost every day. I tell you all of this because I am picking up lots from your videos and wanted to say thanks and I appreciate what you do. Have an awesome day. BTW I plan on using these finger joints on some small keep sake boxes I will give away for Christmas.

[@MakeSomething]

Right on, thank you! I love that your woodworking has a connection to your past. It makes it so much more meaningful. Enjoy it!

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

Similar experience as you. Except for me my grandfather was really old school and didn't care as much so I was using power tools with very little supervision at way too young. But I guess thankfully because almost 40 years later I have my own business. Keep at it and maybe you can make some money at it

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

So 4 years later how's the woodworking journey going for you?

[@benjiimon]

Its the fine tuning step that makes this the BEST BOX JOINT JIG VIDEO on KZbin - So simple, yet so crucial. Thanks David

[@Brownstone31]

Probably the simplest explanation of a box joint jig I have ever seen. Nice job.

[@bobp.6337]

Thank you for a simple and straightforward video. Box joint jigs do not need to be complicated and you proved that here.

[@lobbylobbster]

Nice to see a British flag on the wall. A big thumbs up from England, U.K. !

[@nigelholland24]

Best explanation of this joint I have found so far especially showing which way round the wood goes with the marks. Thanks

[@robertrobertr1110]

6 year old video and it is still very useful and very well done. Excellent job David!

[@erik.reinert]

My favorite box-joint video. This one is a huge help, and keeps things simple. So many videos are about making the jig rather than about actually buiding the joint.

[@DokDream]

It works! This is the FIRST time I've made decent finger joints! No frills, no screw-ups. I did use 1/4" Dado for great results.

[@Mr2at]

one of the best full finger joint explanations I've seen. Many thanks

[@zmurah]

I totally dig how down and dirty this tutorial was; simple yet effective. Editing must have been a breeze and I love that. Sometimes it's the simplest video tutorials that I get the most out of. It felt like you said, "hey, come on over. I've got something cool to show you" and we were right there with you in your shop. Thanks for keeping it real Mr. Picciuto.

[@MultiFloormaster]

Wow that was probably the easiest, fastest, most informed video I've seen.

[@brianmoore3294]

Nice tutorial for folks who don't have a dado stack.

[@TheChrisGreer]

I’ve watched a lot of finger joint videos. I think this is the first one that says how to use the jig in terms of aligning the pieces. Thanks for the great video.

[@juliodavid49]

Made a joint jig today and made a drawer. Thanks for the easy to follow video.

[@MakeSomething]

Right on!

[@jonathonbrock5558]

Love this video! Recently married and in our first home in Southeast, KY. So, opening a wood working shop by spring for extra income. This video helps simplify box joint production. Thanks to you, I'll have another skill to help privide for my family!

[@leedsutd3413]

Best explanation of box joints on KZbin thank you

[@terryknight7658]

Awesome video!! I've watched several videos on how to make box joint jigs and you are the only one to show how to cut all ends to make the complete box. Thank you!!!!

[@allcleanenterpise]

watched it handful more time and took notes. Like a Wood Craft class for free I'm going to get all I need and make it happen thank you Dave. That's love to a rookie woodworker.

[@donaldpowell7762]

I can't tell you how many box joint videos I've watched... This is the best, most clear explanation of what to do and how to do it!

[@TLPLC]

True !!! Very instructive video. And thank you for taking time to explain how to make it with a single blade : dado stacks are forbidden in my country (to my knowledge, no tablesaw sold in France can be equipped with dado blades). I think I am ready to build my own jig.

[@fredbehr6396]

Great video.

[@pteddie6965]

Ditto! Thanks for always giving simple, clear instructions that we "weekend" warriors can understand and follow.

[@Roger49-x71]

Ain't it the truth...wonderfully well explained. Thanks

[@36dumbdumb]

I agree Donald Powell. Easily explained.

[@davidfriedman3962]

David I just found this box joint video, much simpler and practical than what I was thinking thanks! Keep educating us. all. Again thanks.

[@michaelgmoney1]

The fact that you point out that the top needs to always face the pin makes this so easy! Thank you thank you. Made my first box/box joint today. Could not have done it without you!!!

[@williamlott7612]

Simplicity always works. Darlington, South Carolina

[@WoodworkingEngineering]

Very simple and cool. I've never understood why to build overcomplicated and overengineered machines when you can do it with a simple blade... Keep it simple superhero.

[@javidpatel344]

I’m a boogie woodworker before I was struggling making this joint but after your explanation I’ve just got my head round it thank you so much love your videos

[@davecoates1418]

Javid Patel same here actually.

[@zaagnutjejn8920]

Hello, you are the best teacher in this fingerjoint story. I looked for the Solution for the whole box, not only one side en two,. No also nr three and fout. Complete box. You gave me this information complete. Many thanks ! Now i can make iT complete. Greetings from Holland

[@hansdegroot8549]

I came to this video via a link of Badger's workshop, just today. I've seen many of your videos but this one probably not. (I didn't have a table saw that time) This video is so perfect. Thanks for sharing. I think this will be one of the first table saw jigs, as soon as I made a setup for my table saw. (it's still in the box) It took me 3 years to buy a table saw. I hope it'll be out of the box sooner than another three years.

[@billdiehl156]

Picciuto for the WIN!! David, that was probably the BEST tutorial that I've seen for a box joint jig without a dado stack! I cannot wait to be able to walk out to my shop and put this jig together. You rock, Brother!

[@jasonkarels6202]

Thank you for this video. My son wants to make a project with finger/box joints and this is perfect. As a wood shop teacher (2nd year, but I have taught Agriculture Science for 20+ years) your videos are so helpful. I like to use your videos to point how you design projects. One to show them new ideas, and two, to show how a project can take on the personality of the creator. Thanks Again!

[@MakeSomething]

Oh wow! Thank you!!!!

[@cotymcphearson2075]

I've watched video after video, and yours is the absolute best video! You're very, very good at showing and explaining things. Great teacher!!! Worked wonderfully. Thank you!

[@waltongreen5109]

Thank you for explaining it so well. I have watched many vids. None explained how to stagger the cuts from one side to the perpendicular side. The entire vid was easy to understand. I am a machinist who is taking up wood working as a hobby. I will be watching your videos. Thanks again

[@davebauerart]

Simplest and best explanation for box joints jig on the tubes.

[@tommccurnin524]

I really want to thank you for your time in making this video. You are simple, don’t waste a lot of time trying to impress me, and use real tools that most of us have. One of the better finger joint jig videos out there. One tip-most standard saw blades are 1/8th inch. Instead of cutting that finger, out of wood, consider using an old drill bit for the key. If the jig is used in a router table, a corresponding router bit (1/4”) can be used.

[@phunkissartisticcreations2316]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We've seen several videos on box joint jigs but you are the first person to explain how to cut the top and bottom of the box as well as how to space the fingers out correctly! You are so da man!

[@MikeTheMaker1]

PhunKiss Artistic Creations I second this. No ones clearly explained how to line up the joints until this video.

[@JkCanvas]

Thank you David for the easy step by directions on making the box joint jig. I made one by it is not pretty so I will make another one. Thank you for encouraging me.

[@christopherking2999]

The most valuable video I have seen to date. Simple, elegant and practical. Nice.

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you!!!

[@davidhester9716]

This is the clearest video on box joints I have seen, and I have watched many. Great job!

[@H2OMANLV]

And this is the first video ive ever seen where the person explains the DIRECTION of the pieces to be cut. GREAT TUTORIAL!!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I think that is the most simple jig I’ve seen for box joints. This makes me want to try this.

[@johnford7847]

I don't have a dado stack; my saw can't accommodate one either so I won't be buying one. Yours is the first video showing how to make finger joints w/o a stack in a fashion I think I can easily do. Thank you.

[@fuzzzattoni6905]

Just wanted to say i finally got my shop teacher to show one of your vids in class and everyone loved it. Now were ganna do bandsaw boxes as a class project

[@MakeSomething]

Whoa! That's so cool! Thanks!

[@DoItProjects]

That a big ‘ol win right there! This shop teacher (me) says kudos!

[@jakobrkerr]

@@MakeSomething I'm a shop teacher and I learn from your videos every day.

[@connorfienen8332]

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[@jeanginomiele7690]

Thank you!!! I had tremendous success making box joints for the first time, thanks to you and this video. Much appreciated! You explain the nuances in a way no one else does. Thanks for making a straight-to-the-point, but with all the real-life practical details video. Thumbs-up and subscribed!

[@RichardMartin]

This is the first time I’ve ever seen someone explain thoroughly how to make and use one of these jigs. Really, really helpful,thanks very much David.

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Richard Martin I second this ^

[@derekdodson5623]

Thanks, Dave. I recently bought a cheap dado stack. I’ll be using this jig..

[@zygrot]

I've been doing these but there is a lot here that I can use to make them much better and way faster. Fantastic.

[@mikecrook8434]

Great demo! Great information! You've simplified making a box-joint jig about as much as it can be simplified.

[@JoshSouthard]

I've always struggled with box joints, but this video helped so much. Marking the tops and then face the pin, SO helpful!~

[@H2OMANLV]

Same!! I tried and tried for years and always gave up. I even bought a dado stack and it never worked.....UNTIL I found this video. Now, I'll NEVER go back to miter joints again!!

[@kenyonlivingston6899]

Love the simplicity of this, not a complicated machine that you have 500 parts to put together just to cut a joint

[@CentralVillageMX]

Very concise video. Short and to the point with great information. Thanks

[@matthall2860]

Dude love it! Almost same step by step as your router box joint video.

[@goldminemechanic]

Built this jig, made box joints for the first time, worked perfectly. Thank you sir!

[@tonyaddy7825]

Aww Dude!! David you save me from going loony!!! the marks on top always facing the pin..... Sweet!! thank you for sharing . Keep up the great work!!

[@Brendan945]

I have seen people like Jimmy do similar jigs but i have never seen anyone break it down like that to seem so simple. Nice job.

[@prayertool]

One of the best and most instructive videos I have seen in a while. Thank you so much.

[@joepilot7512]

Best video showing the whole process! Thanks!

[@bigviper64]

This is nice!…great video and I like that you give the option for both types of blades..

[@elviawilus7366]

Fantastic!! Thank you sir for making this video so easy to understand, I have been watching other videos but until now I couldn’t get the idea.

[@chuckf3109]

Your editing is on point in this video. Love that there's no fat left in the video.

[@kevinyoungblut]

Great video. I love box joints and they are so simple in theory. This jig should really help.

[@glummer12345]

Tanks a lot. Your jig make my life easier. Simple and useful. I’m filling so good.Tank you. You’re the man!

[@Godzilla2k69]

I watched your video about six times. It's excellent.

[@rattraycustomcarpentry7653]

I love the Roy and Norm Caricatures in the background!!!

[@davidbowden8362]

Short and to the point. The way it should be.

[@edwardbrouillette2848]

This is great! I've been wanting to make a box joint jig for a while now but, haven't invested the time to do so. This is such a clever solution. I'll definitely adding this to my existing sled. Thanks David!

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT tutorial David. This really shows that if you are starting out you don't have to buy fancy tools/jigs etc. I think if you start out with something like your jig, you learn the basics that make you a better wood worker in the future. Thanks again! !! !!!

[@369dusty]

Always innovative !! I shake my head and think...so ' simple ' ! The ' so difficult ' part is coming up with the design ! A + again David !

[@HENJAM48]

Man... So simple and YOU are such a good Teacher!

[@boephco]

Most complete & clear tutorial, nice job!

[@danielhastings3167]

Excellent video! I watched it several times and then built my own jig. It works great. This has stepped up my wood working game. Thanks for sharing.

[@MacEdner]

Simplest explanation ever seen! Thanks!

[@trueleyes]

What a Quick and Simple jig. at the spur of the moment when needed this jig is so simple to make and to fit the job at hand be it rare in design.GREAT VIDEO

[@garrettschubert]

Man I have watched tons of these videos. FINALLY!!!! Someone has explained it throughly. This was awesome. This video made it so easy to understand. Thanks Dave!!!

[@joeyDHARMA83]

you nailed it bro. seen more than a few box joint jig vids, a lot of which have "easy" or "simple". This seems pretty fool proof as long as you have material, a table saw and a mitre guage.

[@watermain48]

Thanks for posting this. You made it look a lot easier to make than some others. Appreciated the tip about the saw blade.

[@hardnox6655]

Thanks David. Great demo video. Simple and easy.

[@NWGR]

Nicely done. I like to make the key a bit longer so I can do more than a single piece at once.

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

The Clearest,Easy to understand B/J vid I have seen yet, GREAT JOB!

[@allcleanenterpise]

I like your channel and I'm going to have to watch that video a handful of times to be able to make that jig and have some fun.

[@BryGy]

I have always liked the look of box joints and have wanted to build one of Mathias Wandel's or Jon Heiz's box joint jigs. But I since I have a crappy little table saw, I will start with a simple jig like this. Thanks for breaking down the steps to making one like this into such an easy to follow guide.

[@dangerboy808]

Mathias is a genius

[@smerdoninbrawley]

Very simple and elegant jig.

[@Indominus71id]

Thank you for giving me an easy explanation on how to build this jig

[@radar2119]

Those are going to be some tough drawers. Awesome video!

[@gilpit581]

Excellent and straight forward.

[@bigdale85]

I've been putting off making one of these for a year... Your video made me do it, get out of my head!

[@ADadAndHisKids]

As many have said, best box joint jig video, clear and concise thanks David

[@valocalrep]

I plan to make one of these soon and this is Just what the doctor ordered Thanks David

[@jkunderwood3291]

You can also stack two blades for a budget dado. Great video David.

[@realtalk1368]

Thank you sir… finally made one thx to your tutorial.

[@DaddyBooneDon]

It's always good to have more fingers when you're woodworking

[@DeltonNelson]

Looks like a very straightforward easy to follow process. I just watched your video on how to do it with a router and I think I'm going to try that first. I missed out on buying a Porter-Cable dovetail jig so now I'm going to make box joints using your method. Thank you so much David I love the videos!

[@stumptownwoodworks]

Made so much sense, I like it. Would love to see one for a single blade but ending up with a groove wider than the blade. Working on sketching some stuff out and it seems possible. Have a flat grind blade and would love to do a larger finger without setting up the dado if only doing one box for example.

[@11111972cjb]

Thank you for talking it through as it helps me understand much better than some of these other vids I've seen. Subbed and liked. Best regards, Chris from Downunder.

[@goodcitizen3780]

Now that was a handy dandy video! Thank you sir! I'll be using these this week! Super ultra excellent

[@Shizenfism]

Very cool; thanks for showing some problems you could run into and ironing out the kinks. Using the same setup with a thin kerf blade, you can cut some pretty nice teeth for combs as well.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

Clearly not a new idea, but this is certainly one of the best explanations and demonstrations I've seen.

[@spicyhot1695]

I like this video so much that I had subscribe. Simple and easy to understand. Thanks for sharing

[@thetwogardens6048]

Out of all the vids I have looked at this is the best presentation so far. And explained in easy terms . Thankyou !

[@mrkrause3]

Thanks for taking the time to share! Great job!