How To Cut Splined Miters Without A Jig / How To Make A Spline Joint

[@carlericvonkleistiii2188]

This is probably the most useful splined miter joint video on the internet.

[@mikenugent6090]

Professional cabinet maker here where saving time means higher margins/take home. Don’t do a lot of splines so this saved me at least an hour if not more by bypassing the building and testing of a jig. You are a Rockstar!

[@otaner2545]

The smartest thing i've ever watched without a jig. hahaha, took me all day to make one.

[@FranciscoDuarte]

Super simple way to make spline joints, thank you sir!

[@mightyporky]

I like this approach because it still has maximum side contact and yet has a slight depression for excess glue.

[@Eric-469]

Are you referring to the deplete portion of the cut? As the blade is rounded it’s just slightly deeper in the middle? Just wanting to understand.

[@mightyporky]

@@Eric-469 🙂yes sir

[@Eric-469]

@@mightyporkygotcha. Thanks !!!

[@blakecarscadden4190]

One of the most useful woodworking videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you!

[@peterhaas1336]

Just made 3 picture frames using this technique. This and the spline cutting videos are fantastic. Keep up the great work . . . you're a gifted teacher and yours is one of my go-to channels for instruction!

[@adrianmack3]

Really enjoying your practical approach to solutions in the shop.

[@Kenfitzpat]

I’ve been woodworking for over 50 years. I’m by no means an expert but consider myself pretty good at what I do. Ive watched hundreds if not thousands of KZbin videos and I have to say that you are in my top 5 woodworking video channels that I enjoy watching each time you post something new. I like you clear description on how to do things and appreciate very much very much you sharing with this channel. Thanks so much. T

[@willt2100]

O U T S T A N D I N G !!! Well done, simple and easy to do. I had to try it right away, perfect 👌 Will USN Ret.

[@toddtremeer7057]

It works! I just used your idea to put splines in a picture frame measuring over 3.5 x 4+ feet. I did build a jig for the spline slot cutting so it was your layout and saw positioning explanation that that helped me.

[@darodes]

Jodi I used your trick to make picture frames for my family over Christmas and it saved me so much time not having to construct a jig that’ll only take up space in my basement. This video just showed back up in my news feed, so I thought I’d share that. Had to watch again!

[@kencoleman7762]

I really like using the saw without needing to keep up with another dedicated jig. I'm running out of space. Your videos are straightforward and comprehensive.

[@enzprintco.8625]

Literally just built a spline jig yesterday 🤦 lol. Like most of the others have said...your videos contain a lot of nifty (why didn’t I think of that) solutions to be a better woodworker. Thanks! :)

[@jimconverse5343]

The two videos that I watched of yours show your cleverness for solving a problem.Thank you.

[@rodc4334]

This works great. I saw this a year ago I think. Have used it on several projects. I like to clamp something like a 1/4" piece of plywood as the stop block (actually I have a 6 inch by 4 inch by 1/8 inch piece of white oak scrap which allows room for two clamps so is really solid). For tall tippy things like frames, I like a feather board to hold the bottom tight to the fence and a tall fence I can hold the frame against by hand, to keep it from tipping going in or coming out making sloppy slot. The idea in this video has been super helpful for me.

[@RJStockton]

I was just setting up to cut splines in a picture frame. The way I was setting up the cut didn't feel very safe, so I searched KZbin for "cutting a spline freehand." This was nearly the first video that came up. Holy crap, was it useful. I just did this and it worked perfectly. Took about 30 seconds to set up and just do. Thanks!

[@leighwright8633]

Genius Sir! Love this! Thank you!

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Just about to make a outside frame gonna do this great idea

[@azamatsmith]

This is a highly underrated video, thank you for sharing this!

[@DinhQHuy]

Brilliant. You made me realize that the little void due to the curvature of the blade within the spline is hidden and actually doesn't matter that much.

[@colinbourne7706]

You have a great manner and clarity and you do inspire me to give it a go!

[@danjiles]

Thanks for this, I have been putting off building a jig and now I know why. great tip. wish I could send a photo of how mine came out. Thanks again for a great and helpful tip.

[@johntailing5283]

Don’t know how I missed this vid a year ago - another winner, brilliant in its simplicity and opens up more opportunities for weekenders like me 👍 -Oh, and I hope your left hand found gainful employment after this!

[@harrypowers9412]

Genius is really about doing a more or less complicated operation in a simple way; not just coming up with a jig to do the job. Very intelligent method. 👍🏻

[@Andi-mv2nz]

Wonderful! I didn't want to build yet another jig. This is perfect.

[@kerrygibbs8198]

Great information from someone that can explain it clearly! Thank you!!

[@GrantOakes]

Your simple way of making a spline cut just saved me from making a jig, literally! I was going to make one this week. Thanks again for your great ideas!

[@nefariousyawn]

Genius. I've been avoiding certain projects because I didn't want to deal with making a spline jig. Thanks!

[@JimSollows]

I’ve been looking at spline jigs for picture frames I’m making but I can’t believe how easy this is! You saved me a bunch of unnecessary work!

[@casper1240]

I mused to use "V Nails " but this is far stronger for picture frames

[@Sailor1010]

This is WAY better than all those fancy jigs everyone else makes. Good job! Subbed 👍

[@ippusor]

This is the exact method I also came up with when I needed to do these. Works great!

[@nickprice7752]

Thank you for this... I was really stumbling over building the jig.

[@93556108]

Thanks for your brilliant notion. Such a great tip.

[@charlessullivan8861]

That is a fantastic tip! Thank you so much, and keep up the great work on your videos.

[@kennyc388]

What a great idea. Much easier than building a spline groove cutting jig. Going to give this a try on my first ever spline box. I also like using walnut dowels on my non mitered boxes.

[@kennyc388]

Tried your method on my first box using splines and it worked out great. Being educated in engineering I naturally had to use my drafting board and drew everything out to actual size and figured what my blade height would have to be for my particular situation. Plan to make computations for different blade diameters and wood thickness and then I can just look up the needed blade height, Also sprang for a nice 10 inch Freud flat grind rip blade and I really like the quality for only 50 dollars. Thanks again for the video.

[@SebastianGodoyMedel]

Each one pf your video teaches me something new. Thanks for sharing!

[@scottpolk1698]

I knew there was a way, I just hadn't taken the time to figure it out. now I don't have to!! thanks jody! you are quite the teacher!!

[@robhunt9055]

This is such a helpful video, combined with your one on spline cutting were just what I needed, no nonsense plane and easy to follow, no jigs, and messing around, I've just made 4 different sized picture frames, with accurately cut splines and cuts for them to go into Many thanks and kind regards Rob 🇳🇿

[@MrSmith-uk8hq]

You have saved me a days work making a jig. Thanks.

[@1crazynordlander]

Thanks! This video saved me a lot of time and hassle. Setup took me about five minutes and the plus is I will never have to build a jig to cut external splines in mitered joinery. I also used your internal spline along with your external spline you show on this video on my present project. I subbed.

[@jeffmoon6230]

This looks like such a simple way to make splines. Just what a new woodworker like myself needs. Thank you.

[@guytrace4444]

You have seriously saved me hours making a spline jig, love your work fella!!

[@dalejames13]

This is exactly what I've been looking for all evening haha. Thanks dude!

[@claudegodcharles1790]

very clever as usual! I like that the blade leaves a concave bottom in the slot, which lets the outside corners of the spline make contact and leave no gaps. The concave also leaves space for the glue to help drive in the spine all the way.

[@jeffreycanfora1091]

Thank you! Times 5 😅. Quick, Easy, Safe, Comprehensive, and will not only add strength but also give the look I’m trying to achieve. All without a jig!! Can hardly believe it. This is definitely why I’ve subscribed.

[@andreweaton982]

WOW what a great method. Thanks for showing it. I will have to check out more of your channel!!

[@cwlewis123]

One of the best videos I have watched!! Thank you and keep ut the great work,

[@theExcalibur2]

Thank you so much for sharing it with us! I watched all your videos - about how to cut splines, half lap joint and you got new subscriber here.

[@JustinShaedo]

simple jig requires two parts: one that rides against the fence, and a block that sits at 45deg to brace your work. With genuine respect to this awesome content creator, a jig takes less time to make than this video.

[@atekjac]

Great simple idea of cutting the miters without a jig! Thanks!

[@kencoleman7762]

I really appreciate your instructions. You are a consummate woodworking instructor. Thanks for looking beyond the obvious and arriving at a new way to perform a task.

[@Eric-469]

This is great for a quick and easy project. Thanks.

[@hansangb]

Perfect timing. I'm getting ready to make the hexagonal wine bottle holder that Woodworking Source showed. And I've never done a spline before. Easy enough, but practice makes perfect. So now I can try it out on some scrap wood to get comfortable. Between this video and the "perfect shim/kerf" video, Bob's Your Uncle!!! Thanks again.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

"Bob's your uncle" makes me smile every time I hear it. I want to use it too but of course I'm not Canadian. 😂

[@hyundaiverna]

Nice tip! Just your eyes, measurements, stop block and that's it! Thanks for sharing

[@JohnColgan.]

Another brilliant method, you are ace at making complex joints easier!

[@vicelikestinger]

This actually works. Thanks for the awesome tip, saved me a lot of time.

[@RoshDroz]

So simple. I seriously should've thought of this myself! Good tip

[@MCsCreations]

That's a really fantastic tip! Thanks a lot, dude!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@NWGR]

Mega clever dude! I'm seriously gonna start writing all these tricks in my shop notebook.

[@johnvodopija]

That sir is a very clever way of cutting splines. I have learnt another gem of knowledge from you. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺

[@trablackwell]

YES!!!! Thank you for this! I am having to add splines in a project for strength of which I had not intended to do so originally and the thought of building a jig caused me to lose motivation as I want to be done with this particular project. Thank you Thank you THANK YOU!!

[@billwells8054]

Brilliant, thank you! I was proud of myself several years ago making a really nice spline jig. Of course it was for the 90 degree angles of a common rectangular box. Today I started making a hexagonal box which will require splines at the 60 degree corners. Oh no, what to do? Well, six minutes of you video solved my problem. Pretty sure I can use your method on my project. I have worked with wood since 1952 and have never seen this simple technique. Bill

[@da_ozman9599]

Very nice & simple. Beautiful splines made easy.. Every video I've seen has good practical useful info, even for a novice like me. Thank you.

[@floydindica]

Thanks for the vid. I normally use a jig for putting splines in my smaller builds but this approach is great for larger pieces that aren't well suited to balancing on a jig at 45degrees

[@Sean-qw3lw]

Genius. Just what I was looking for. Thank you

[@briantheprion]

I like the way you explain stuff: super straightforward and simple. Nice job man

[@usedcarsokinawa]

Best video. Thanks. I’m making boxes tomorrow and now I don’t need a jig!

[@jimjacobe]

Excellent! I would never thought of this. Thank you

[@doriandari]

Wow!.... i love it... thankyou... i've learned a lot of your videos.. god bless you.. greetings from México

[@martinsnibbor7691]

As a novice woodworker brilliant , I’m a new subscriber to your channel .

[@skipdeedon9939]

Great video! Great channel! I added splines to dress up a fancy cutting board a couple days ago. Worked perfectly!

[@robsandstrom9854]

Getting ready to make my first splines on a box. Was looking for how I wanted to do this. Was ready to make a spline jig, now I am rethinking if that is needed. Tanks for the insights.

[@martinstone6764]

I’m going to try it out. Thanks for the practical approach.

[@danielesilvaggi]

I just subscribed a few weeks ago and already have learned a few good tricks. Thank you and I can't wait to see more of your new tips and your old ones.

[@gordroberts53]

Brilliant, I am so glad I didn't make a jig when I thought of it a while back! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@thomaslamora1679]

so simple. so quick. so practical. so awesome!

[@andylopez6786]

Best woodworking channel

[@richragan4810]

Thanks Jody for this idea and your hard work on editing for us. Peace be with you!

[@JustinMac4192]

Just used this and it worked beautifully!

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

This is so brilliant and simple! Exactly the kind of innovation that a creative woodworking brain just lives for. Also, for some reason I find the word “spline” inherently funny, so I definitely got a huge kick out of hearing your say it over and over!

[@mixxmstrmike]

Great method! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@NormRidg]

Very clever. I have a jig I made early this year, but this is so simple. I will try it next time I need a spline.

[@geef0813]

Wow. How have I never thought of this before?? Thanks! Great tip.

[@jameseconleyjr7868]

Great method. Even better, your explanation. Well done!

[@amynoble3269]

Thanks you!! Your videos have created a lot of “so that’s why” moments for me. I like your unique spin on some basic techniques and the way you simplify your explanation that makes it easy for a beginner woodworker like me to understand. Thank you so much and look forward to more videos.

[@akbychoice]

Simple practical and a great continuation on your spline series.

[@SilentSoulCreations]

Thank you...I'll be trying this today 😁

[@melodywilson5255]

Brilliant!!!! I have procrastinated trying these because making the jig is another whole project in itself. Love this idea! Can't wait to try it

[@WelcomeFBS]

Love it man! Thanks a bunch, I made my first splines after watching your video. I really like how you don’t need to make a jig.

[@Mr_Rick]

I appreciate your approaches. I look forward to seeing more. Thanks.

[@cramericaindustries5590]

This is awesome. Thank you. Im making a keepsake box as a Christmas gift and this will add some flair.

[@khalifaalathawadi915]

it's very important to me that so easy to understand thanks

[@ajlehn2]

Love your insights into some not so simple (making a jig) projects.

[@skipanardoross6805]

This is a fantastic bit of information. I am near the point on a project where I'll be adding splines. There will be 48 in total so I may still build the jig. Maybe not; as I think about it, the fence would only have to be set 3 times so this may work just fine. Using various sized splines would make it a little trickier I guess?

[@good1dawg]

Omg yay! I didn't want to make a jig!! Thank you 💪🏼🤩👍🏼

[@damiandamian7479]

And this is how a smart person think! Thanks

[@robertpenoyer9998]

This is brilliant! It's simple and effective. Well done! Thanks.

[@andrewford80]

Nice one, that's so simple! I can't believe I've never seen anyone else do it.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

Well, this is a timely video! I just happen to have a spline jig in my shopping basket at Rockler I was going to purchase, so you just saved me $50.00! I don't know why I didn't think of this myself it's so easy and an obvious solution. I feel pretty dumb right now, lol. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!!

[@alexbaca9459]

Great jig what a great diy keep up the great work

[@Gazman299]

You're definitely a thinker, young man. This was very good. I never even considered your method, because how could it possibly work! :-)

[@ShuoHuanChang]

thanks for sharing the wisdom, great video as always.