Jointer Sled Overhang Answers! / Jointer jig update

[@TJWorksWood]

That makes total sense. I had not even thought of this but it is a good question and an even better explanation! Thanks again for investing your time to make these videos to help us aspiring woodworkers!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you for the support!

[@xXSOL1DXx]

So when you overhang it, you just eyeball it?

[@Yokocrono]

Since this explanation still didn't make sense to me, I had to make this jointer jig to figure out why he does this. The piece he cuts off that sits on top was the piece with the factory edge. The bottom piece is no longer factory-straight on either edge because both edges were cut with the table saw. In order to make sure the bottom piece is factory-straight, he first puts the factory-edge against the fence to make the other side of the board essentially factory-straight. Then he flips the board to put the new "factory edge" he just cut against the fence. The top piece (original factory edge) is then put against the fence to use as a guide so that the bottom board comes out factory-straight. You essentially need to follow the original factory edge the whole way through the video to see what he's doing. You could also have the bottom board be the factory straight edge, and overhang the bottom board to use as a guide instead of the top board.

[@phizz8694]

After watching bunch of all others jig. This one finally made sense to me. Not because You didnt explain it well but more of lack of experience on my part

[@paultoillion2468]

The main purpose of the top board is to hold the clamps and not necessarily for putting the piece you are cutting flush against it correct? So why does the top board need to be parallel with the bottom board instead of just using the straight edge of the bottom board to run against the fence? I think I'm just overthinking it a bit but I'm worried about cutting both sides of it and ending up with something not straight.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Great simple jig and those clamps are super affordable. I use one similar on my table saw to make a lot of my projects on here. Keep up the great work.👍🏼

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Ya they are super useful!

[@GregandLiz1017]

Here's the question, when you overhang the board, if you don't have the exact same overhand on both sides it won't run straight on the fence right? Do you measure exactly how far it is overhanging on both sides? I buy a piece of 4x2 which has factory edges on all sides. In that case I don't need to do that right? Thanks.

[@QuanNguyen-ye2yb]

Icould use this jig to also make angled cuts right? Using those toggle clamps to secure down the piece at whatever angle I want and some stop blocks to make repeatable cuts? Should work right?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

You could but I do also have a video on making a tapering sled. 👍

[@jasonmckennon4497]

Great videos, the original one I loved, you left in the mistake with the clamps, loved it. I make mistakes all the time.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks! We all do! Haha.

[@phaZe0]

Would it be ok to use this same sized jig for a much wider board? Say you wanted to joint a 12" wide piece. Is it ok for the wood to overhang the jig? Or do you think that would cause problems?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

It will be fine.

[@MikeVirts]

Thanks so much for the explanation. My only other questions are: why does each side of the sled get run through the saw against the fence when the cuts you originally made when ripping the 6" off the 20" were already straight? What was the reason for the overlap in the beginning? Were the initial cuts not exactly straight?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Because it's likely that when you glue up it may be off just a hair.

[@xXSOL1DXx]

What if my piece is smaller than the bottom board?

[@cheryltaylor1322]

Brandon, didn't you a long time ago make a router table which I thought I save but can not find it. Can you please help me out on the info.? Thank you, Cheryl

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I didn't. I made a router sled. But no table.

[@cheryltaylor1322]

@@WalkersWoodworks will you? Lol love watching you build

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I actually use a jessem router lift in my table saw wing.

[@billybob-wx2re]

me coming in 5 years late on the 1st video: "what in the heck?" seeing this 3 yr old video: "nice"

[@danielreynolds9631]

CAn you use a wider board that overhangs the clamping area, or would you have to make a new jig for each board width? Does that make sense, haha

[@gregchulski6241]

Keep in mind this is only a sled it’s main purpose is to eliminate a jointer, the jig is only designed to cut off a small continuous strip of material from the edge you want to cut.

[@brandoncjgrimes]

thanks the follow up video! i was confused in the first haha this makes sense

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha glad that cleared it up

[@eisted]

Can I be the 100th person to ask about the overhang? Are you eyeballing it? Or measuring it perfectly for an exactly even overhang?

[@briantolley854]

What are the clamps you're using?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Check out the original video (in description). They are linked in that video description.

[@stevenmichik1140]

Is it possibly to use a simple piece of pine that’s been surfaced 4 sides for the top board--that way you know the cut is straight! Then just proceed with the overhang, etc.

[@joshhuggins]

Yup!

[@cheryltaylor1322]

What kind of wood are u using for ur sled? Thank you

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Just 3/4" ply.

[@jonathanswoboda4499]

Is there a 3/4 inch ply that you prefer over others (e.g., birch, oak, etc)?

[@cherylelberytaylor4416]

@@jonathanswoboda4499 Hi Jonathan, I've only used birch this far, I'm a newbie.

[@jonathanswoboda4499]

Excellent..thank you for the response

[@williamellis8993]

Good video, Brandon. Thanks for the info. Bill

[@WalkersWoodworks]

For sure! Thanks for watching.

[@OvelNick]

How about using 1/4" for bottom piece? My table saw is only 8 1/4". Every inch counts.

[@nolanseverson9138]

What’s the thickest board you can clamp on this setup?

[@blahdiblah2169]

For those of you confused, I'll try to explain. I know it's a bit counter intuitive because you think that the bottom fence side edge doesn't matter for the cut and that's kind of true... HOWEVER -> when you clamp down the board to be cut, and if you're aligning the jig just shy of the blade, then think of it as a zero clearance reference point. In other words what goes over that fence side edge is what's going to be cut. This is only true if you're using it like this as zero clearance, otherwise the bottom fence side edge truly doesn't need to be parallel with the other sides.

[@glw40]

So when I make the initial cut of the 6" wide strip that will be used for the top board, do I face that freshly cut side toward the fence side (slightly overhanging) OR facing away from the fence toward the area that will be my work area for straightening boards on the completed jig? Thank you.

[@robertdennis1439]

i honestly think you just confused me more with that explanation...not being a wise guy

[@aarondsalberg]

Smart!

[@eR-qz9pm]

thx for the video ryan reynolds,,, new subscriber here👍👍👍

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's a first lol. Thanks for subbing!