How to Make a Tapering Jig

[@shanesmaineshop]

I keep making one time use ones, I think it is time to build an adjustable one. thanks for sharing.

[@kortt]

Great idea. I like that it uses the fence instead of the miter slots..makes it universal!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks! The more people the design can benefit, the better.

[@SantiagoBarbero]

I like you keep it simple, but super efficient!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Santiago!

[@devildogdad100]

Thanks for a simple way to do this. Sometimes people like to over engineer these things. This one is simple enough for a beginning woodworker like me. Great job- thanks.

[@MidwestManMountain]

I'm glad you found value in this build! Simple is my style for jigs. Happy building!

[@craigburghardt8604]

Thanks my good man. Long tapers on shelves are my bane. Walls are not ever very square so to be able to taper long pieces will save me a lot of stress. Right now I use my miter fence and that is not so good when you have a 48 inch piece that needs a taper from 8" to 7 5/8" over that run. I have taken to marking, cutting as close as possible but not over the line and sanding the difference.

[@BronkBuilt]

Easy to create with scrap wood and little time. Much better than spending $20+ on one. Well done how to!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks buddy! Nothing like a good scrap wood project :)

[@BruceChastain]

nice job! I didn't even know about this jig. and yeah I really like that locking mech you made there.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Bruce! I'm having fun playing around with simple locks and clamps.

[@cathypetch4613]

Love the simple style. I'm going to make one this week. Cheers.

[@jimcook1410]

I’m impressed, gonna make one immediately, exactly what I need. Thanks

[@jasonlohrer6051]

Great jig and video, I'm heading to my shop right now to make one!!!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Jason! Happy woodworking!

[@fredeissa-zadeh8044]

Awesome! Very simple and practical to get the job done!

[@SDMPoahway]

I bought a tapering jig from rockler but have misplaced it. So... I'm watching this video to build one. Hope it comes out right. I need to taper a couple of 2x6s for a murphy desk. Thanks for the tutorial..

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Very nice video, very easy to watch and enjoy, you have a new subscriber.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks! Glad to have you here, Paul.

[@thomaskelly1228]

Best blade heght answer I have ever heard. Remember always count your fingers before and after each cut!!!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Ha, I'm glad you like it!

[@leerobinson186]

Thank you very much for that. This video just saved me over a $100.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Awesome, Lee! And on top of saving lots of money you'll now have the satisfaction of having made the jig yourself. Happy woodworking :)

[@EMWoodworking]

Nice simple jig. 👍🏽👊🏽

[@1405p]

Great video, simple and well thought

[@guyswartwout8173]

Great. Anyone who introduces himself by waving is my kind of guy.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Guy!

[@rinofriio97]

Thats a real work of art my freind. You really know your trade... Thank you so much..

[@StreetKingz4Life]

Thanks a lot mate,lol by far the simplest on here for me cheers,woohoooooo!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching :)

[@meloisey5544]

This is a good jig. I made it, but noticed the back end of the swinging fence tended to bend inward near the end of the cut. I then moved the cross piece to the back of the jig (behind the handle), which gives the fence more support. Question, how did you attach the stop block? Is it just glued on? Many thanks.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Sounds like you made a smart modification - good work! As for the stop block, I've got it glued on, yes. When there are enough cuts through it in time I just cut it off and clue on a new sacrificial piece :)

[@OutlawNewsNow]

Simple and it looks very functional TY

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks for watching!

[@efrencarrillo1420]

my question is about lengthwise can make in any length or can I just make as my table saw is

[@MidwestManMountain]

It depends how you build it. I don't feel comfortable making cuts with this that are any longer than the length of my rip fence.

[@jeffoldham3466]

great,,going to make me one,,,what scroll saw do you have

[@MidwestManMountain]

Wonderful! That is a very old Black & Decker scroll saw. Happy woodworking :)

[@amishpope]

Very nice! I like its simplicity.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Tim!

[@martinoamello3017]

Your goofy look in the intro got me to watch. Ha! I've been digging through about 40 different designs for taper jigs. I kind of like the simplicity of this, however I'm not in love with not having the piece cut secure. Seems like you should be able to clamp down from the edge of the piece being cut with another piece made similar to the one clamp you do have. I might do that myself and share later if I do. It's just a thought for now. Keep up the goofiness. It sells.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Sounds good! Glad you appreciate my style :)

[@thgase]

That's all find and dandy, but how do you build one to cut an angle on all four sides? I've been trying to figure that out forever!

[@larryoatka3403]

Cut 2 adjacent sides (1and 2). Double angle, secure piece. Cut 2 adjacent sides 3 and 4)

[@ronaldmead7643]

How big a angle can you gut with this. I need one for 30 degrees

[@rogertaylor8615]

Nice job

[@donweir928]

So I do not have a jig saw and not really thinking about using one for small projects such as toys. Just want to be able to cut out things like the handle you made.When I buy one what is your recommendation?

[@MidwestManMountain]

Well, I can tell you that I love my Hitachi cordless jig saw. Works great. I also love my ancient Black & Decker scroll saw. It's older than most of my wife's students, and it still works great. If I had to buy a new one today though I would find one with a wider and deeper base, and a better blade switching system. Haven't played around with any other scroll saws other than mine though, so I couldn't honestly steer you in any particular direction. Happy tool buying!

[@bonenfant96]

This is nice and all but, what happens when you want to taper table legs on the 4 faces ?

[@donweir928]

I am in the process of making this jig, like you said easy, but you must have the correct tools.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Don Weir that's right!

[@ambercrombie789]

I have a couple of 84" pcs. of brick mold to taper. This is what I've been looking for. Thx.

[@Niceman66]

Hi, Great video! How would this jig apply to cutting longer pieces? Would you make the jig longer than the fence?

[@MidwestManMountain]

Hi Leon, thanks for watching! To answer your question, I would recommend that you make the jig as long as you need to feel comfortable with the cut. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable cutting anything much longer than 24" with this setup. If you're trying to cut something beyond that in length, you might consider cutting it with a bandsaw or jigsaw. Happy woodworking!

[@Niceman66]

Hi, thanks for the tip. The piece I ended up cutting wass 51 inches in length. Since its a finish piece I ended up cutting it by hand with a little patience. I rather play it safe and it worked well. Thanks again.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Great job!

[@amirhouseingholinia2023]

How do you set it up and use it to get the proper angle? Do you have a video for that? Thanks

[@MidwestManMountain]

No video for that--it's pretty intuitive, and I show an example near the end of the video. You just slide the cutting side to the angle that you're looking to cut, put the board up to it, and run it against your fence. Happy building!

[@paulthompson5833]

Amirhousein Hazratifar u

[@markv9890]

Nice video. Very simple and practical. Have you had any issues with the nail on the clamp coming loose? Thank you for posting...

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Marc! No, I haven't had any issues with anything coming loose since this jig has been built. It seems to have been a practical solution!

[@The__Outlaw]

I enjoyed your entire video it's a great design, your background music was very pleasant, and your commercial was nicely done, I got the information, it was the perfect length, and the slow motion dust bomb , went nicely with the product you were advertising.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Josey - those comments are very thoughtful!

[@cygnus108]

just what I'm looking for....thanks for posting

[@MidwestManMountain]

Great! You are very welcome.

[@gigimartinez9853]

I'll make one . Thank you! I forgot to say that I like your voice.,🙂

[@shonuffisthemaster]

cool jig thanks!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks for watching! Hope the jig works for you.

[@pferoxtheskeeterguy]

Nice jig, looks like it will last for years.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Jim!

[@robertmallen7696]

Are we making a handle or tape for Jack? Would you like to hear yourself talk?

[@saltanatkusherova61]

отличная работа!!!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Благодарим вас!

[@davehernandez4177]

Fantastic!!!

[@guyh.4553]

Midwest Man Mountain? Isn't that an oxymoron? Ha ha ha! Love your comment "...how much of your finger do you want to take off?" I had to laugh! Why did you use a nail for the pivot arm? Love your K.I.S.S. principal approach and describing how you did it. Thanks!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks for watching, Guy! Glad you got a laugh out of it :)

[@LeosTueftelei]

Nice work ! 👍

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks Leo!

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Awesome bro very nicely done good job :)

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks TJ!

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

No problem my friend good one and easy :)

[@shantelfullerton9865]

The project like this step by step is described on the Stodoys website and many more plans you can find on that website.

[@johnpiano5226]

Norm made a jig like this many years ago as well as i from his rendition

[@alchemista2]

Cool but I wouldn't call it "incredibly simple" to make

[@donweir928]

I meant yo say scroll saw!!!!

[@bonenfant96]

This is nice and all but, what happens when you want to taper table legs on the 4 faces ?

[@bonenfant96]

This is nice and all but, what happens when you want to taper table legs on the 4 faces ?