Incra LS Positioner (Step-By-Step Instructional Video)

[@garageuniversity]

I learned the importance of using the spring clamp on the sled while positioning the workpieces against the fence for cutting dovetails. It's also very important to tap the workpieces down lightly with a mallet to make sure they are seated down firmly onto the table. Any tiny variance in the height of the workpieces will affect the fit upon assembly.

[@darencunningham2568]

I just bought the combo to use with my table saw and router set up. LOVE IT!!! So accurate and a joy to work with. THANKS INCRA!!

[@doncook6705]

Thank you for posting this. My fence is coming today (I ordered "The Works" 2 months ago and have everything except the fence I've been waiting a while for). The videos they have on KZbin are very old and really don't talk about set-up, and the user reviews/unboxing videos aren't super helpful so this is great. Plus it's going to be great to have this available so I can watch on my phone in the woodshop instead of having to go somewhere and put a DVD in.

[@MarkAllan]

Don Cook I know right. Incra should update their videos from 2005. They are not HD and who uses DVD anymore. I was in the same position before I got mine so thought I’d get this online to help others.

[@RobertMSmith1]

@@MarkAllan This video in the box of goodies, I took an old laptop to the shop and watch it on it , I have had my Incra toys since March 2019 and have had a blast making sawdust and a few wine and other boxes . Dovetails boxes are on the agenda this week so I hope it is a easy as it appears . Good luck !

[@mikemassie8966]

That would be nice to see in HD Mark. Still a great video here, but please do an update!

[@reaper060670]

I was thinking about getting this piece of precision engineering for my router table but the price was massive for me.. After watching this I think I will be getting it in the near future. I am still waiting to set my workshop up so I need time to get this but I will be buying this smashing looking piece of kit so yes thanks to this brilliantly made video I will be investing in the piece of kit from INCRA in the near future..

[@MigKrueger]

Thanks for posting! I just inherited this jig and was clueless until I watched this video.

[@rrrrkoop2776]

I have a suggestion for many who are short of funds for fine equipment like this, choose a few crafty pieces of knick knacks or furniture pieces that you can reproduce and sell them using the money only for a specified piece of equipment. or and don't be offended, take a part time job at a wendy's or someplace for a few weekends or evenings, just enough to set aside the money again for fine equipment. a few hundred here or there is easy to come up with if you are able to give a few hours a week to some salable items or a part time job. Christmas is coming and cutting boards often sell easy. just some suggestions,.

[@738polarbear]

Great video . I have never been disappointed in ANY Incra product starting with even their slot rules.All 100% QUALITY stuff.

[@mattjohnson9743]

Mr Polar bear how long did shipping take. I just ordered one last night. Thanks

[@9i995]

Thank you for posting this instructional video.

[@marlinlarson8628]

Thanks: I recently purchased LS system and your instructions are a great value to me.

[@ShanonBopbeepbd]

Been using INCRA ultra for 29 years then decided to upgrade to LS positioner, a few surprises, the hairline curser is not right, it’s like somebody dribbled the paint on, it’s not a perfectly straight line, making all but one of the slots useless. Another surprise was pulling out the template strips get stuck, if you don’t have a nice fingernail to lift the strip over the steel plate, you can easily damage the strip! That can be easily filed down but the hairline curser may should exchange, still gets 5 stars from me!

[@harleywood9588]

These are very good set of instructions. Why was 2 3/4 width used instead of 2 5/8 which is a multiple of 7/8 for DOVJ.

[@art19533]

Hi, is the center router plate lower than the table? I see a small gap between the plate and the fence. I just assembled my combo #3 "the works" It doesn't say anywhere if the fence glides along the table or if it should be raised a hair above the table. Thanks

[@davidwilliams3643]

Would like to see a video with longer pieces (drawer components) used so we can get some tips on handling larger pieces. This jig is better than the traditional router dovetail jig ... and can be used for more than making small art boxes....

[@thelwood]

Thank you for the thorough video!

[@janetwisecarver7804]

Do you have any porch and stairs tutorials? I need to be able to move mine, it can not be permanently attached to my home. Ty hope to hear from you soon

[@d6c10k4]

How are you allowing for the radius left by the cutter when cutting the blind dovetail slots? In traditional dovetail jigs the pins are rounded to fit the radius in the blind dovetail slots.

[@ajm5636]

D6c10K that’s what the dovetail rabbet is for

[@timhillcountrytxwoodworker4402]

I love my older Ultra but I must admit, as sophisticated as teh Incr DT Jig is, the right angle fence leaves a lot to be desired, especially for those that only use it periodically. The fence is ok, but the method for securing the stock to the right angle fence is pretty archaic and can easily lead to mistakes with the cut. Does anyone know of a better way to secure the stock vs screw clamps?

[@douglashaner6802]

Looks like a great video. Unfortunately I don't own nor can I afford this system. That said I bought an older version at an estate sale, a Incra Jig Pro, Mighty Mike and 28 inch fence. Are these 2 different systems similar other than minor differences and lengths?

[@jtb4]

Would there be an issue with using INCRA LS through dovetails on 1/2 or 5/8ths Baltic Birch plywood since the thickness is a little less than 0.5 and 0.75? I plan on making drawer sides + fronts for some built in dressers.

[@ajm5636]

I have the incra and precise thickness is only needed for through dovetails (and even then the thickness needs to match the depth of cut not an exact 1/2 or 3/4)

[@jackofeet1000]

Pretty glorious stuff

[@Otterbrookdesign]

Thanks for posting this! I was given...... thats right GIVEN a TS/LS systems for table saw AND Router table by a very generous man I did work for about 5 years ago! I had no idea what I had! Do you know where I can find the video for the Table saw fence as well?

[@woodperfect]

Where can l get the drawings to make dove tails and finger joints etc? Can l buy those drawings somewhere love to make them but get confused but drawing you should would help me l think.

[@reh.4919]

Any idea why you can't raise the cutter instead of thickness planing your stock? @ 48:48

[@PhillipsTravels]

The angles will be wrong and you'd have a gapped joint

[@johnvanderhoof1248]

The tightness of the joint is controlled by the height of the cutter. Heighten to tighten; lower to loosen.

[@mrxmry3264]

17:35 thats what i think dovetails should look like - pins and tails about the same size. when the sizes are wildly different, the joint just looks weird.

[@vi683a]

Like watching a beautiful movie!

[@Balenza345]

Can't see how this could be as accurate as a good dovetail jig.

[@mrniusi11]

Because it's way more repeatable

[@bcflys]

I love this video. I've had the LS now for few years but am just now wanting some dove tails. The APPROX stock witdh is listed on the templates. So if the recommended stock is 1/2 and I want to use 5/8ths will that work out ok? Or will I ruin the ends of my boards? Of course I could set it all up and experiment, but figured I'd toss it out there for some free quick advice. Thanks Incra.

[@garageuniversity]

If your stock is thicker than the recommendation your half blinds will be just fine but the dovetails won't look as nice or symmetrical. Minutes ago I just finished some half blinds using 1/2" stock instead of the recommended 3/8. They're fine-ish.

[@detroittrickster3327]

how does this pair up against the leigh Jig ?

[@dougprentice1363]

I have the old t s. System. But it works the same way as the new l.s. system. I bought the DVD. I wish I saw this first. I wasted money. My dissapointment is, this does not go through the fine tune adjustments needed to get the results. This is more of an promotion video, on how neat this is.

[@dougprentice1363]

I'd like to see a video of someone that bought this system. I can't find any.

[@thomashughes8838]

@@dougprentice1363 Guy Dunlap does videos of using his LS positioner. it was his video that convinced me to pull the trigger

[@markchurch629]

Thomas Hughes yes but he never bought it!

[@woodbutcherjc]

You're very correct.

[@frankkirschner]

I just ordered the Incra LS17 Super System. Do you know where I can find the extensive manual you show somewhere on-line? I have only found the 16 page assembly manual. Thanks.

[@738polarbear]

simply type in Incra LS Super System FULL MANUAL

[@tomatengarage5608]

Hi Mark, I would also like to thank you for this Video. I was looking for quite some time after this INCRA-DVD. I think this is the last bit I needed to order an LS-Positioner for myself...! A shame that INCRA (as a company) is so lazy with advertising their Positioners. I know, there are some Clips out there, but I am sure they would sell much more when they spend more attention to get customers attracted by some good & up-to-date-Video´s. So thanks for sharing this one with us! Best greetings from Germany. Michael

[@DonDeTango]

Hi Michael, sehe ich ganz genauso! Die Firma macht wirklich tolle, wenn auch nicht ganz billige Produkte. Leider erkennt man die ganzen Vorzüge und Funktionen nicht so ohne weiteres. Habe jetzt auch erst einen Teil (über 15Min) von dem Video gesehen, aber es ist absolut super!!! Einzig, echt schade das es nicht auch noch in deutsch zu sehen ist. Weißt Du ob man in Deutschland in irgendeinem Geschäft eine ähnlich Vorführung, Erklärung des Systems bekommen kann? Ich bin jedenfalls schon jetzt erstaunt was alles damit geht und denke das ich mir da sicher mal was von kaufen werde. Aber erst nachdem ich hier jetzt diesen Einblick bekommen habe! In sofern ist es eigentlich sogar von unseren Handlern unverständlich, das sie nicht mehr Einblick in das System geben. Würde ihnen ja selber mit Sicherheit mehr Verkäufe ermöglichen!! Feine Werkzeuge hat das Video sogar zum kaufen im Angebot... (Sollten das lieber mal online stellen, oder noch besser in Deutsch übersetzen. Oder auch in Deutsch nochmal nach drehen! Wäre bestimmt die beste Investition die sie tun könnten.)

[@MegaMusicka]

Skills knowledge technically. 100% leaning here. No need schools

[@mohamedaminebeldjouhri7059]

Incra is the best

[@natelarge]

This is great now if I just had the loose change to purchase one of those nice fences.

[@torowazup1]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼🍎😎 Thank you

[@Cambodiataxiservice]

very good

[@teosinghsyiem9426]

which clamp size are you using?

[@chucku.farley3927]

Is that the Charles in charge theam

[@dsugarcanezone1213]

Nice

[@howardaappel194]

Mark, we miss you. I hope everything is okay and you are just taking a break.

[@colinperkins7564]

#UnintentionalASMR!!

[@wlliewanttobe2982]

I'm a cheap old bastard I do it the hard way. Way to much money I am sure

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

This is way overpriced. Bottom line