Making a Few Juice Groove Jigs - Which one is best??

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00:00 Intro
00:47 Which Router Bit to Use?
01:29 #1 - Using Scraps as a Fence
05:01 #2 - Making an Adjustable Jig
11:33 #3 - Using a Center Template
14:20 #4 - Using an Edge Guide
17:23 #5 - Shaper Origin
18:05 Green Chef
19:52 Outro

[@3x3CustomTamar]

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[@NilsLeideck]

Can you create a jig to make a cut board in a polygone form, like a leaf or any other form?

[@stoney268]

So Green Chef delivers each vegetable in a separate plastic package???? Not so green is it? lol

[@busomite]

More than any other woodworking channel you put the process of woodworking on display. Experimentation, problem solving, successes, failures, it's all on display. Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️☺️

[@jacobrichter]

And she's just such a jig-making wizard.

[@judithwebber2102]

Tamar, you are such a natural woodworking teacher. I learn so much from your videos and I have been a part time woodworker for quite some time. Keep up the great work. Joe

[@Mikemalone7873]

You made me laugh out loud! “I couldn’t let it go…”. I love watching you because you show that the magic comes from hard work and the willingness to try. Thanks again!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂😂

[@jamespalmer8206]

The juice groove jig is fantastic. The adjustability of it is so remarkably simple.

[@rayjess4532]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been struggling with how to make a juice grove in the boards I make without spending a lot of money for a production jig. Your creativity benefits those of us who do not have problem solving skills in woodworking.

[@ayeameen]

I have been watching your channel and was trying to pick up the first project for starting woodworking. This seems like the simplest one to start. I only had a circular saw before, now got a trim router, got this exact boards from Lowe’s, and made cutting boards. After applying oil and conditioner, these came out amazing! After first round of putting mineral oil, I sanded with 320 to make it smooth again.

[@jsimon179662]

I’m a 60 year old home builder/ carpenter. Many woodworking videos on here are diy at best. I’ve watched many of yours and learned a lot! I even used some plans. Thank you and keep up the good work! You’re my favorite woodworker on here.

[@williammrdeza9445]

This was excellent Tamar! I absolutely love your creative process, the fact that you typically consider multiple ways of accomplishing a task, and your outside the box approach to projects. You never disappoint! Thanks for another useful instructional video.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you like it! Always options!

[@aaudain1]

You is a good teacher step by step instruction no loud noise or music in the background anybody can learn anything from you I love the way how you explain things

[@LewHarriman]

Yeah. The "pull'm apart" for easy storage is a huge advantage of this design over other jigs. Very elegant. And I really appreciate the (now obvious) tips about measuring the distance between the bit center, the bit edge and the workpiece. So helpful! Thanks, Tamar.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@florenciaarangui3162]

Great video as always. I love the way you always come up with a witty solution and I love how you always show how some solutions dont work as you thougth they would. I am myself a woodworker by heritage, have been working for almost 2 years now and you inspire me every day. Thank you for that. Sorry for my english. Greetings full of admiration!

[@florenciaarangui3162]

Sorry id like to add im argentinian. Im working on the building of irregular mirror frames and i dont know if i can ask for it but its a nice project to work on and i would love to see you work it out. Love you!

[@newfielad1967]

I've been wanting to put juice grooves in my cutting boards but I could never find the right jig. Until now. I like that it's adjustable to the size and shape of the boards. So simple.

[@khinrichs01]

Love the jigs for juice grooves. I love how you have to keep in experimenting all the different ways you can get the same results. This stands you apart from the rest of the channels. A great differentiator. Good for you. My tried routing a juice groove in one of my cutting boards but started off going CCW and then had a groove running into the center of the cutting board. So I immediately made arrows on my jig showing the correct CW direction. All of the pieces have arrows going CW. To correct the error I made a juice reservoir from my error. This involved making a jig that would fit inside the original jig. It uses the routered slot to anchor the inside pieces and makes making the reservoir easy. Shot me a link if you want to see the photos. Keep up the exceptional good work.

[@flavorkingpluto]

Thank you! You’re always inventive, tenacious and practical.

[@mackwoodworks]

Love it! I love just going by eye/ what feels right compared to measuring everything.

[@johnmatallana8106]

Thanks a lot for the video. I was on my way to buy a plunger for my router. I have the same router as in the video but with your tutorial it helped me a bunch. Making my first cutting board. Thanks again!

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

Perfect, this is great. I spent the day getting my wood planed and ready for gluing, Your juice groove plans are perfect, I will make the jig in the AM. Thanks so much,

[@osvaldooliveiradesousa9099]

Excellent work, especially the tips on ways to make the grooves, which is (was) my biggest difficulty. But now it's not anymore, especially with the central model, the grooves are rounded, without that sharp corner. Now I'm going to make my planks this way. Obviously I will continue watching and learning, a hug from Brazil

[@marcuspullan1142]

Thanks for explaining things so well, showing issues and how you try to correct them. I REALLY love watching your videos.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@dervorrichtungsbauer]

Really nice explanation. Some time ago I created a cutting board but was a little bit afraid of destroying my work in the last step the groove around therefore I only made grooves on every side. Now I could do better. Thanks👍😊

[@sgsax]

That adjustable frame looks great! Super flexible and easy to store. Thanks for sharing!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@leosjuranek3827]

Krásně mluví, usmívá se a je pohledná. Je radost sledovat její videa🥰

[@stevedockery3534]

I enjoy watching your videos. You have lots of experience, and it really shows. Very helpful and professional. I do plan on making the juice groove jig that's adjustable. Thanks, Steve

[@Earl3]

Thanks for this video, Tamar! I learn so much watching your videos!

[@BillBooz]

Tamar, thank you. 78-year old retiree who, after moving into a continuous care retirement community with a wood shop, has become obsessed with woodworking. Just bought a trim router for the shop and have learned tons from your great videos! Love it!

[@jacklawson3769]

I'm glad to see you keeping sharp out there, Bill! My parents recently retired and they've tuned out on the TV. Grandpas like you inspire grandkids.

[@BillBooz]

@@jacklawson3769, thanks. We’ll see how inspired they are when they all get cutting boards for Christmas! 😀

[@jacklawson3769]

@@BillBooz That's what I'm making too! 🤣 I'm also making some kitchen knives too. It is surprisingly fun and easy to put knife scales on a metal blank. Doesn't take too many special tools. Gentry Custom Knives made some good videos if you want to try that out. Good luck!

[@leohorishny9561]

Don’t forget key holders and dog leash holders for the doorways!😉

[@timdales8300]

BRILLIANT! You are the Jig Gal! 🥰🥰 Love the shop floor!

[@jim7smith]

Outstanding tips here, not just the juice groove, but the adjustable jig. Great!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@timlarson7228]

Stunningly informative tutorial as usual. Thank you for once again, sharing your experience with us.

[@edt765]

Was literally looking earlier today on ideas for this. This gets me going! Thanks a ton.

[@leohorishny9561]

OMG! I saw your 3rd router option tries and I thought, “I wonder if the fence you made hung down more on the side of the board…if dowels were inserted to help guide the router and follow the board edge?” !!! You deserve a lot of respect for showing work that you try but leave the normal errors off the final video posted. That is still part of these processes and still gives important information to people wanting to learn from techniques in video demonstrations. subscribed.

[@Rescue1ranger]

I don't usually write but I find your videos very informative. I made your juice groove jig and I must say that it works GREAT! Thanks for helping make my work just that much more professional. Stay safe.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome! So glad it worked out for you!

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

Super simple and effective. The Jig Queen strikes again!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha glad you liked it!

[@robertarcher5213]

Love the adjustable jig you made.

[@mikemerc74]

Thank you so much Tamar, your awesome! I'm a hobbyist working out of my garage i looked up juice groove jig. its mostly something you make and not really buy, unless your willing to spend up to $200. How ever you made and explained it so simple, I'm definitely saving my money lol. ty

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha nice

[@WiscoWoodShop]

Tamar, this is such a great video. I’ve been following you for a while. I’m always appreciative of your videos. But this one is just great. You are a teacher at heart it seems!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you like it!

[@AB-nu5we]

I always like your comparison technique videos. In addition to the great ideas (I don't have to experiment with myself ha ha.) you demonstrate, it also helps me generate related ideas for my projects. Awesome stuff. Happy weekend!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like them!

[@cliff5240]

You are a genius :) love the adjustable jig!!

[@epeiusgarage]

I like the outer jig best! Thank you

[@T_Jonesy]

Love the first method because it's so customizable. Great video.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@Balanced_Grain]

So amazing Tamar. I literally just looked up different juice groove methods this morning for some boards I just made. Thank you

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@moderntouchfurniture]

Excellent video using various methods to make the gravy groove. It really helps to see you construct the jigs and then actually create a gravy groove with each method on an actual cutting board, awesome, thank you Tamar!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barriemcdougall7151]

Made this jig, worked great, thanks

[@Jbach1612]

Super helpful video. Thanks for front loading the important, simple stuff!

[@eg3450]

Wow, your detailed and clear explanation is appreciated!!❤

[@artdelgado8132]

I love the jig! Nice work, and thank you for sharing your ideas

[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Thanks for the plan. Worked like a charm. ❤

[@SawdustmakerLori]

This video was SO helpful Tamar......thank you! I've made plenty of cutting boards but never thought of such a simple, yet great jig to make the juice grooves. Thanks also for explaining how to use the fence to determine direction of cut for inside and outside jig cuts. I always have to stop and think about this but your explanation is so easy to remember. For some reason it "clicks" in my brain! Happy holidays to you and your family!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad it was helpful!

[@scottdicker7051]

I really appreciate this video. I have been making cutting boards without the groove--I’m too chicken. It’s groove time, thanks to you

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

I am so glad I found your channel! Love the content. I am just starting my juice grove journey! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alsaffarstudios]

Well done, very creative Jig. Thanks for sharing this video with us. 🙏🏼

[@projectgaming3364]

Honestly brilliant jig again. I subscribed because your content and delivery method is amazing. Keep it going 👏

[@darrenpowell8561]

I really like how you explain things. So many videos don't take the time to explain

[@davemac533]

Excellent I have been struggling with a jig for cutting board grooves Thanks

[@thorritz8520]

Great video. I really appreciate the multiple ways to approach adding the drain lines to cutting boards. U offered a ton of options to consider. Ur the best!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you appreciate the options!

[@DonsWoodies]

Agree. This is one of the best things about your videos, giving multiple approaches to the same problem. Of course, the solutions and the videos are top notch in themselves.

[@vinceagnes]

You are the master of the jigs and fixtures! Loved your video, lots of great tips. Thanks.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@richardt2905]

Thanks for a very informative and practical video. Sure appreciate your effort and delivery.

[@donalddparker]

Thanks for keeping it honest and showing when ideas sometimes don't work out. Keep it up - love your channel!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@karenkarenv7532]

So creative! And a great instructor. Thanks! Love your jigs.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked them!

[@dbcriss21]

Excellent directions. Everything well said.

[@grumpyguard]

Great video. Thank you for showing simple templets that don't require a lot of storage space and are easy for the hobbyist to make.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@J-D248]

Perfect timing! I was literally thinking last night about how to make such a jig since I just destroyed a board I had made (It was a test board LOL). This is awesome cause I haven't found a video like yours with such a well thought out jig. Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you like it!

[@jeremyskidmore389]

I tried this with my trim router edge guide and it was awful. Absolutely wrecked my piece I was testing on. Thank God it was a scrap. I wound up free handing very slowly on a slow speed setting with refrence marks on my base plate. Also using my finger as a slide guide. Not the smartest thing I know but worked very well and the boards came out beautifully. But I love that 4 piece take down jig.. definitely going to build something similar for my set up! Love your content!

[@pshep123]

Great vid, as always. I have the same trim router and literally 15 minutes before this post I bought a completely circular base for it. Takes the worry out of possibly using the not-so-circular side of the base. Was $13 on Amazon, total no-brainer.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hahah yeah. This was my first time using this new router. Definitely going to need to pick that up 😂

[@dennisoshea4906]

I have watched a lot of your video's and I must say I enjoy them very much. I have been a woodworker for over 50 years had my own business for many years. Your videos are enjoyable to watch and easy to understand not only for the novice but also for the journeyman. Not since the New Yankee Workshop have I enjoyed watching someone Keep up the good work well done

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Wow, thank you!

[@frankmuscarello6526]

Great design !!! Ty so much for inspiration.

[@pvillez]

Exceptionally well explained. The tips on router technique are priceless for beginners and like. Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mewzishun]

I really like the adjustable one. Thank you so much!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@GeometryBuild]

Cute knobs! I didn’t had any, so used a small bolt, wing nut and locking nut - worked great for my needs.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Great!

[@Lumbergh42]

I was wondering how to make adjustable rectangular guides... brilliant! Thank you!

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Great jig!! Going to try and build one. Thank you

[@aaudain1]

Always a pleasure glad to have you back to see that you explain a very important jig thanks for sharing

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@SWA-Projects]

I like how you’re problem solving things even when giving up 😂 You got me dragged into thinking as well. This might work. I don’t know if this has already been mentioned, but to make that curved cut work you could use the first jig to your advantage by somehow placing inverted curved pieces inside the jig that matches the corners of the board. But that limits to only that specific curve. Even better, you could make the two-point (adjustable) dowel idea integrated into your jigs corners. That eliminates the curve’s limitations. Nice video! Thanks for sharing ideas, failures and successes with us 👍

[@fredmunson8952]

I love your adjustable jig.

[@fordgt55]

I love those teak project boards I have about 20 of them in my shop. I bought them awhile back when they were still $37. I have made kitchen sets, salt and pepper grinders, art pieces. They really are beautiful and work so well.

[@mikewilander3729]

Hi Fordgr55 and Tamar. I bought some of these teak boards for some Xmas gifts. How good is the glue up? Have either of you found the boards coming apart with use?

[@fordgt55]

I have done a lot of work with them, I haven’t had any glue failures.

[@francoisblanchet4875]

love your channel very informative i made one of these this morning and love it thanks

[@josearenas6865]

What a great idea, muchas gracias from Chile.

[@andrewbrown8148]

That's a great jig, Tamar~! I'll definitely be adding one of those to my jig collection. Thanks for sharing~!

[@AmidiviousWoodworking]

Your juice groove jig is a great solution. I liked the template one as well. It really does give a different look to the board.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yeah. 2 different looks!

[@TheDIYWorkshop111]

Love the fact that you are showing all the mistakes you've done. Saves a lot of effort and time by learning from others' mistakes. Greetings from Romania!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yonash9418]

The first time i see good solution (on youtube)... for that kind of job... no nonsense idea... very good job!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

I laughed so HARD and literally out loud when you came back talking about “I couldn’t let it go”…. Relatable… That’s me AF 😂😂 specifically with projects in the workshop Loved this! More holiday projects please, Tamar 😂😊

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂😂 literally came back the next day and filmed that and reshot my whole ending…

[@paulone-off7286]

One thing for sure Tamar, you certainly know how to knock up a jig. I finally bought a trim router and used the 6 in 1 router jig the other day, great piece of kit thank you.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you like it!

[@vinceearl4240]

Just started my first cutting board as an exercise to get better with my hand plane. This was perfectly timed!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha nice

[@user-dz6uj3bc4d]

So good to share with us the successful and the unsuccessful parts of your efforts. The best part is the disassembly of the jig for storage. Well done Tamar

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@rcosworth7887]

As always, really instructive video!

[@davidwhite9192]

thank you for making a video like this. While I could have probably figured out something, it was much better to watch and see all the comparisons on the different styles of making the juice curve. Love your videos and I love the router table. I made one like yours, bought the plans. was great!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

That’s awesome to hear! Glad the router table plans worked out for you!

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

The first juice groove I ever did, I did it with an edge guide and stop blocks. Wasn't easy, but worked. That adjustable jig is the bee's knees, I'll be building one of those soon. 😎

[@3x3CustomTamar]

👍👍

[@joncayer3555]

You know, I have been searching for an easy way to cut a juice groove. Other online videos are way to involved. Your first method is superb. Thanks for posting this!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samp-w7439]

Perfect timing! I've been puzzling over how to make a juice groove for a week now!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Nice! Good luck!

[@LarsHenning]

Your videos are so damn useful. Always something practical that I've been wanting to do myself. I like how you start with the one off approach before the more elaborate 'production' approach. It really shows mastery of deciding 'right tool for the job'.

[@choochoodebut3059]

I saw this on Pinterest and AM SO GLAD THERE IS A VIDEO ,THANK YOU 3X3.

[@matthewloeffler5846]

Really clever jig. Thanks for putting this out.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HBSuccess]

Hey Tamar good vid as always. I think for grooving around curved shapes of any kind you're better off with a stationary shaper or router table set-up of some kind and move the workpiece instead of the tool. We had to produce a bunch of exterior corbels that had multiple grooves around their shape - Don't laugh - we wound up turning a radial arm saw into an overhead router by turning the head and installing a chuck - then running the workpieces against a couple of pins like on your one jig. The biggest problem was the slow RPM of the saw motor compared to a router - did a lot of burning. But this stuff was all paint grade so it worked out fine.

[@MakerCuisine]

Wonderful jigs, definitely going to make this

[@hebierob]

Love your channel and how you teach!!

[@brenchuckswood3826]

I like the adjustable jig. Smart!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@wetcat2469]

I like your new shop and arrangement. Your approach to doing what you do like you do when you do it, has always been to me an honest work style and produces a good video that i can follow and enjoy watching 😊

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@dojifly]

Tamara, your the greatest. Love your vids, entertaining, inspiring and educational. You have become my favorite KZbin channel.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear ☺️

[@baddocs2121]

I just found this channel, very helpful and really enjoyed the content. Used the information make great juice grooves on a couple of large cutting boards

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome!