How to make castle joints on a table saw

Dusty demonstrates how to make castle joints on a table saw
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[@mrknbham]

Brother , you are the man! I love your videos. I learn so much. You make me want to quit my job and become your helper! Love your work!!!!

[@clayhicks1676]

I realize this is from several years back but my son asked for a 6’ long by 4’ wide L shaped computer/homework desk. His only other request was that it didn’t shake. 6 castle joints later and you had better not run into it because whatever body part hits it will lose. Extremely strong joint. Thanks for the education.

[@daveawb]

And another year on and I'm about to use 8 of these joints for a new worktop. I'm fairly certain it's going to be pretty solid.

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

To other KZbin video producers, this is a Goldilocks video. Not too long, not too short, not too complex, not to simple, just right. Have to try this joint out. Thanks.

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you so much!! I was hoping ti find a nice balance where it’s not over explained but not under explained 👍

[@waynetadlock9719]

@@dustylumberco You did very well. Not only explaining your equipment, but how one could replicate this technique at the novice level with a basic table saw and a little attention to detail.

[@ebutuoy6463]

So true...This is a strong, pretty joint that everyone should try just for the heck of it. The key is in the measuring and cutting. No matter what tools you use to get the job done, the age old advice to “measure twice and cut once” is imperative. In this case you might even want to “measure thrice and cut once”.... it couldn’t hurt.

[@morinbaptiste636]

I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.

[@jenmclernon9249]

This table arrived well packaged and on time. kzbin.infoUgkxn94T8Mu1iMnsLCMNOI9srXSsLkI4JXKW Like another reviewer advised, I pulled everything out and made sure everything was included (everything was!). I built it alone and it took me about an hour. The color is great and for the price the lift part works well. As others have mentioned, it’s not the smoothest opening/closing, but it works. The screws do show, but I plan to order white sticker covers if that bothers us too much. Really happy with this table! UPDATE: it’s been over a year since we got this coffee table and we still love it! It gets HEAVY use as our dining table, foot rest, and school desk. Over time, the opening and closing mechanism has gotten smoother. I added a new photo with the white screw cover stickers. They blend in perfectly and make it look a little cleaner. 100% recommend!!!

[@bldrtom]

I like your channel and your style. I find it interesting you don’t use a lot of fancy expensive layout tools, you just have so much experience to use a speed square and a pencil and achieve excellent precision. I can tell you are production aware but skilled enough to achieve precision. Doing it fast, precise and once.

[@robertpelland5649]

Thank's for using a decent camera, not to mention the clear, concise, instructions.

[@joethomas3962]

Fantastic workmanship. You've given a detailed explanation of the project unlike any I've seen in many many years! Keep up the fine work

[@dustylumberco]

Joe Thomas thank you!

[@mariecohen3052]

Even I understood 😊 thanks a lot

[@mariecohen3052]

I am looking to make a tea box that would contain tea boxes and honey pots What wood do you recommend and what type of closing or lock should I buy 🎃

[@scottdrysdale923]

Do you have any idea how satisfying it is to see these joints go together like butter? Also do you find the mechanical pencil is more precise than a carpenter’s pencil?

[@timothyanderson6301]

After watching your video, I watched several others, as I'm about to take my first stab at castle joints. Yours was by far the best and easiest to follow.

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks so much!! I’m glad to hear it!!

[@TheToolBoxWhisperer]

I'm learning a lot from you, thanks.

[@braniganblue3460]

Great job on the joints and the video. Just amazed at how all of these commenters are all experts on how they would have done it just a little better, however, I cannot find a single video from any of them showing me how they did do it better. Again, good work.

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks!! Yes it is mysterious that most people that are critical and harsh are also the ones that post no content themselves - presumably their work would all be absolutely flawless

[@johnadamski4012]

🌲🍀A quality video, showing a nice high quality fitting castle joint. I liked that you talked about the joint not being too tight so as to avoid future cracking & breakage. The round overed edges look nice, but back in the day, they didn't have powered sanders not even sandpaper (or glue), and they would have used (l know, you know this) a block plane, or more likely a chisel to break the corners, and probably pegged this joint, or used a wedged "tusk" or "through" tennon joint to hold it all together. But a thumbs👍for a concise, very informative table saw & sander video😎🍀🌲.

[@deejensen5006]

Thank you for explaining the castle joint with a table saw cutting. I just marvel at your expertise with working with wood. You truly are a Master Craftsman in wood. I too enjoy your you tube channel. Thank you for allowing us to come into your work room and share your space. Peace and safety be with you always.

[@depressionnow8290]

Thank you!!! Finally someone that speaks my language. 🙌 I find it difficult for things to make sense to me, but you did it flawlessly.

[@dustylumberco]

I’m glad it was helpful !

[@stevepieri3536]

Dude - as a beginner woodworker who loves the smell of sawdust, I am really digging your videos. I purchased your mobile table saw/flip miter saw work bench plans with the castle joints. It looks kind of intimidating, but what the hell. Gonna give it a try and hope for the best. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us.

[@zzyzxensis]

Looking to build a bed with castle joints, this way l was exactly the clear instruction I needed!

[@splanzza]

Would love to see those 188 “genius” faces that pushed the 👎 on such a 💎. But it takes a talent to recognize the value. Go Dusty, go ... and THANKS for sharing! 👍👍👍

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks so much👍 lots of critics these day 🤷‍♂️

[@craigmills1813]

Exactly the project I am undertaking - thank you for the easy to follow process!

[@TiffMcGiff]

I always suspected that you had a Makita track saw before you went full Festool, and this video confirms it 😂. I love Makita, great video btw, the best I’ve seen on castle joints.

[@THEJR-of5tf]

What a brilliant video. And well executed too, the explanation is spot on. My Father was a Cabinet Maker, sadly I did not inherit his skills. Thank you I have subscribed.

[@dustylumberco]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Linghunt2]

Nice video. Clear and Concise.

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks!

[@hudsonriverlee]

I am the guy who has the luck that the wood breaks . Lol. For today 23Nov20, I totally enjoyed this video. Having recently moved, I have little furniture to set up. I much prefer to make my own tables and such. This type of Joint, just looks good. I am able to set up a dato stack as well. Anyhow great video. Good audio. Good lighting. Good material .

[@dustylumberco]

thank you!

[@JinNOSify]

that looks so cool. I'm making a storage chest for my project, and this video explains how the joints are made, so well. Thanks so much.

[@dustylumberco]

👍👍👍👍

[@joelkooienga87]

I found you on TikTok and now im watching you on KZbin. Great content!! Im new to wood working so please keep on teaching!

[@dustylumberco]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@zaffman]

Thanks for explaining this joinery. I’m going to use this on my next project. Great explanations!!

[@dustylumberco]

David Zaffery you bet!! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@jerryjones7293]

Thanks for giving me another way to use my multitool.

[@dustylumberco]

😁😁😁👍👍

[@davidlangston6927]

Love this joint. I am build a workbench for my new shop and will use this for the base/legs. Great lesson and instruction. Thanks

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!!

[@williamford7966]

Thanks Dusty

[@HS-yk9he]

Great video. I love the way you explain, step by step. American English accent is the best accent in the world.

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you! My accent is Canadian though 😁

[@paul-ld9vh]

@@dustylumberco I'm originally from the southern most part of Canada (AKA, Wisconsin) and I could detect the distinct Canadian accent. About =Aboot, etc.. LOL Great video BTW!!

[@dustylumberco]

@@paul-ld9vh thanks 👍👍

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

Nicely done. Good video. Clear, concise and easy to understand. Good craftsmanship. Have fun, be safe.

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@tristanwaun19]

Very good at explaining everything definitely easily picking up what your putting down, excellent woodworking man!

[@dustylumberco]

Thank so much!!!

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Simply outstanding work it's gorgeous table . May God continue to bless you and all your work.👍👍🙏🙏

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!

[@jjbailey01]

That's a great quick castle joint. If the cross beams were narrowed where they go through the legs to leave a shoulder that registered on the outside of the legs, it would greatly increase strength and rigidity from what you have here. It only costs slightly more time and complexity.

[@ERone43]

I like all your short vids as well as longer silent vids- but it was nice to hear your thought process on this one too. Great content, thank you. PS your fancy sliding table saw has for a while had me dreaming about how I could build a slide for my 1980’s craftsman 113 hahaha…gotta dream big

[@briceman7377]

Once you had them all lined up I thought you would have clamped them together and cut them all at once. Nice joints!👍👍

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks 👍

[@JonDunnmusician]

Beautiful sliding saw

[@dustylumberco]

Yes I love it!

[@JonDunnmusician]

I just subscribed and enjoy your joinery talents! I looked into some of the sliding saws they usually start around 5k- there is Japanese woodworker who I like a lot who uses one: Ishitani- remarkable check him out

[@dustylumberco]

@@JonDunnmusician thanks I will 👍

[@garygomer9682]

I see i have changed . Now I am back . I do like all wood work projects . I do not always comment on each one but I do like this one .

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks

[@Mayonnaise69]

I really appreciate this video man. from Calgary thank you

[@markbowman3]

" use a multi tool like a pioneer" Cracked me up dude! Marking across the grain with a knife lessons the possibility of tear-out too. Nice work!

[@dustylumberco]

😁😁👍👍

[@natemartin7697]

I thought it was funny as well, but I prefer videos like this where it’s “real” instead of so edited down they look fake! By him saying that, it just shows like the rest of us, he has great ideas but he makes mistakes too! But yes def funny comment!

[@dustylumberco]

@@natemartin7697 thank you!

[@markarita3]

He said like an old pioneer after he said "a chisel and a hammer".

[@markbowman3]

Hey I'm not knocking the guy. I just found that funny!

[@Markomyt1]

Love that cross cur guide. Thanks for sharing!

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!

[@mastermno5]

Been looking into this joint, thanks for the video!

[@dustylumberco]

Keith Long you bet!! 😀

[@ersingokay2670]

Very good detailed work, thank you for taking the time to put this video together and share it with the interested audience. Awesome job

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Very cool, and well explained. Trying this now. Thanks for posting

[@dustylumberco]

Joe Balch thank you!

[@JEBavido]

I've gained an interest in woodworking lately and have been looking at a lot of videos, just trying to get an idea what I'm getting myself into. I've never heard before that it's possible to get a joint too tight, and what will happen if I do. What a valuable piece of information!

[@dustylumberco]

Hello! Yes you can definitely get a joint too tight and it will cause your wood to break and crack

[@RamonHernandez-pi3dra]

Nobody should be laughing. We are here to learn. Thank you very much S.A. Tx

[@guyh.4553]

Once again, thank you for reminding me to use my oscillating tool! Option 4: Use a Dado Stack on the table saw... thanks for the video!

[@dustylumberco]

👍👍👍

[@tuomollo]

In Europe, dado stacks are almost impossible to use.

[@dc4046]

Great video!

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks!

[@jamessharier7529]

Really nice table joinery, next summer I might give this a try

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!

[@valveman12]

That looks great! Very unique...

[@marknunya3035]

Nice work

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@chetnash5991]

Simple and beautiful. Thank you!

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!

[@philgoulding5219]

Thanks for the great video! I have the perfect application for the castle joint. Been wanting to try this.

[@dustylumberco]

Awesome!!! Thank you!

[@ronswoodshack3855]

Wow!! I think I can do that! Thank you sir!!!

[@dustylumberco]

😁😁👍

[@154Jamesp]

Great vid. Thanks! I'm going to try these joints on a bed frame my wife wants.

[@dustylumberco]

James Pelosi awesome!! Thank you!

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

One of the things that I learned from making a bed frame many years ago is that if you don't constantly keep thinking about the ability to disassemble it, you will find out that you have a bed in a room that cannot be moved into a new room (or a new house) withing taking a saw to it and destroying the bed. When I started the project, I had *intentions* for it to be something that could be disassembled, but somewhere along the way in the expediency of getting it done, that kind of got pushed to the side. If I was doing it again, I would probably use a design that used wedges that could be knocked into place to lock the components together. As in everything else in life, there are always compromises...

[@paulriggall8370]

Nice tip with the multitool 👍. Excellent quality video mate thanks a lot. 🙏

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@dcalihou1998]

Beautiful. Really great explanation. Thank you. This will be a joint I will be attempting. It looks challenging.

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!

[@dwdw4499]

Excellent Video you've created!! I absolutely thrive on the unwavering, "Detail" your explanation with exactly what to do. How I wish more woodworking videos of others would not leave out those small details leaving myself with questions. You Nailed this! with No questions within your video. Well Done!!! I've subscribed because of that. Cheers, and Thank you. You make an excellent teacher!!

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!!

[@matthewhegstrom8478]

I just came across you’re channel, I’m a contractor/wordsmith hobbiest, love the shop, good work!

[@dustylumberco]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Very nice joints and build.

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@TheDonweld]

Thank you very much I appreciate all your help

[@arthurboddie5261]

I used the same joints for the base of my workbench. Solid! Never knew what they were called, I just conceptualized them intuitively.

[@dustylumberco]

That’s awesome 👍

[@enricomagat4938]

wow..a kind of video that help me a lot. thank you sir.

[@dustylumberco]

I’m glad to hear it!

[@rickkern5785]

Awesome explanation and demo. I was thinking of using a dowel in instead of the screw to solidify the joint

[@maxfedor1]

Vintage Radial Arm Saw ( delta or dewalt pre 1960) with dado would be great addition for your shop. No blind ploughing like you have with table saw

[@dustylumberco]

Yes I do plan on getting one one of these days

[@williamfry6087]

Nice comments on the final fit up. Thanks

[@dustylumberco]

thank you!

[@toddavis8603]

Good castle joint X 4!!

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks!

[@jasonkoontz4095]

Simple incredible joint! Can't wait to use it on something lol great explanation as well

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks so much!

[@Mojarra1]

Thanks for the lecture amigo

[@dustylumberco]

👍👍

[@ChannelWalking]

Excellent, your explanation is very understandable .. maybe one day of this I will do it and I will send you a photo of the work! keep it up .. your channel is fantastic!

[@dustylumberco]

NEO32 awesome!! Thank you!

[@SOLT_Mark]

Nice joint. Thanks

[@dustylumberco]

SO LT 😀😀👍👍thanks!

[@natemartin7697]

Because of this video, I am adding ya, subscribing and will share your video for others to follow! This is amazing! I had never seen this type joint. My workbench is sturdy, I used 2x4 and 4x4s to make it. But it has a tad bit of wobble. Now as soon as my shop is ready and Xmas is over, I’m rebuilding it with these joints! They look super duper sturdy! I look forward to more videos and ideas! Thank you!

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you! Yes it’s nice sturdy joint 👍👍

[@pnwRC.]

AWESOME video! Thanks for sharing your technique.

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@acornhomestead3575]

I love your table saw set up! 😍😍😍

[@dustylumberco]

Me too!!!

[@pauldejesus9644]

great video thx for posting

[@OzSawdustMakers]

Thanks mate, I stumbled across this video while looking for something else but I have always wanted to try this joint in a table. Your video, and the way you made it, meant it was really easy to follow along and now i'm *almost* confident I can try it myself. Anyway, you've got a new subscriber, cheers mate!

[@dustylumberco]

Oz Sawdust Makers thanks so much! I’m glad it was helpful 👍

[@arvismac]

Wow that joinery made me sub!

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@speedviper47]

There are a number of ways to remove the material. He's just showing you how to make the joint! Quit being so picky guys! Thanks for the tutorial. I love this joint and want to make a kitchen table that is right sized for my needs. I yet to find a table the size I want, so making it will be a much better way to go and it will be fun to do!

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!! Good luck with your table build 👍👍👍

[@libork8106]

Well done ...

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks!

[@anthonyromano8565]

Seems like with a little modification it would make a good portable knock down bench of some kind for the job site.

[@ronlutz2879]

Very helpful video, thanks.

[@dustylumberco]

Ron Lutz thank you!

[@olachus]

To find the highest top point of your blade, always look for the arbor. You can use peek through the top opening (where the blade comes out through the top) and see the arbor and you can use a square to help you aim a straight line of view from the arbor up. Now imagine a vertical line (dictated by the square) from the arbor's center to the blade's top. That's your highest point on the blade. And if you align a tooth with that edge of the square, you will have the true height of the blade. Also, there are all kind of calipers specially made for blade height measurement. But I always use the arbore center and the top tooth methode. P.S.: You need to buy a clip-microphone that you can attach to your hat or t-shirt. The sound is not so good.

[@cedarskydesigns]

Thanks for the knowledge. Great work!

[@Brosephyung1]

Hey you did a great job breaking down your work for us. I would have to build a table saw sled to do this the way you did it. You've got a table saw sled build video?

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you! I don’t have a sled build video sorry

[@davehorn1422]

Great video, thank you

[@dustylumberco]

👍👍

[@marcelo_rcosta]

Top.. Top.. Top... Vou copiar! 👍👊

[@boatdetective]

Interesting joint. You might mention the application of certain joints- ferinstance, this joint is an option if you want to use big, blocky legs.

[@luckydadfla1]

It's beautiful bud

[@bobjones8864]

Very well explained,thanks

[@dustylumberco]

You are welcome

[@benjaminholm5968]

Man you work is unreal. Love it. Im just starting wood working im gonna make myself a small work bench using this method for the legs. You talk fast

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you! I am a fast talker 😁

[@villijs33321]

Finally see a shop that's normal. with dust, little bit mess here and there not like those "profesionals" giving advice from shops what looking like no one works there

[@dustylumberco]

Definitely a lot of sawdust around my shop!

[@ceonach]

Great stuff. Thank you.

[@dustylumberco]

👍👍👍

[@Hidden1067]

Dusty, 2 words....Thank You

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!

[@jonathanbailey5896]

Thank you for your video very instructive

[@raymondpetracca6208]

Really Nice Thank You!!😊

[@dustylumberco]

Raymond Petracca 👍👍🙏

[@69yenko65]

I think this would be a great idea for a bed frame, strong as hell and wouldn't squeak!

[@dustylumberco]

👍👍👍

[@timhepworth7867]

First time I’ve seen one of your videos. Really enjoyed it !

[@dustylumberco]

Thanks so much!

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

Same here, I understood it right from the start, nice.

[@dustylumberco]

@@grantw.whitwam9948 thank you!

[@patrickpeterman4890]

THANK,S FOR THE GREAT VIDEO; LEARNED ALOT; PATRICK.P

[@dustylumberco]

👍👍👍🙏

[@lewisclark5694]

Thank you

[@ryananthony4840]

These look awesome!

[@craigb.4624]

Enjoyed the video, thanks!

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!