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

[@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.

[@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]

😂😂😂

[@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!😉

[@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

[@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.

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

Super simple and effective. The Jig Queen strikes again!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha glad you liked it!

[@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

[@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!

[@jackkister2672]

I made several cutting boards out of scraps, meaning each one was different size. Your adjustable guide is just what I need. Great presentation in the video.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@fredzaspel7350]

Love your videos, Tamar. Thanks so much. I'm a 66 year old rather new woodworker and enjoy learning from you. I'd like to build this jig, and I have the same DeWalt router - if you would please share the dimensions of the pieces you cut for the fence version, that would save me a lot of trouble! Many thanks!

[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Thanks!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

No problem!

[@davemac533]

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

[@elmohead]

This channel is one of the few big channels that doesn't turn into a tool review channel. Thank you.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha you’re welcome.

[@jamespalmer8206]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Joniruchi]

This was really a game changer! And we get not only one solution but multiple. Pure genius.

[@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!

[@sgsax]

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

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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,

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@handymadness]

The adjustable jig is genius. I made the king’s fine woodworking one, but yours is so much easier.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@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.

[@JEFFREYFLOYD-wo8pj]

Thank you for explaining as you go. I couldn't believe all the videos I came across going through the motions but never speaking a word. Awesome video, I can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@flavorkingpluto]

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

[@1stebor1]

Just finished making the adjustable Jig, it works great, if I can make a suggestion for the one with the edge guide, use a template guide, you may have to cut it to size as they are about 1/2 inch long and the trim router bits are short, I have a Makita 701 and cut the bushing to just shy of 1/4 and use it with 1/4 hard board template attached with double sided tape, works great, just like having a router bit with a bearing

[@jim7smith]

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

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@TERHUNE_METHOD]

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!

[@pvillez]

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

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@T_Jonesy]

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

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@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!

[@casjasmms1]

Very good video. I made my jig from ash. I made sure all of the boards I used were square and the same thickness. Jig works really well. I used homemade knobs.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome

[@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!

[@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

[@loyddelcore1059]

That is so clever! I knew there ought to be a way to make something for various sized boards. Way to go. Thank you for this video.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Have fun!

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

Great video! I've never seen the 3rd method. Seems really simple and easy, I'll have to try it out.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Have fun with it!

[@choochoodebut3059]

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

[@mackwoodworks]

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

[@vinceagnes]

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

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@scottmorris4914]

Great video. Here is what I like about you videos like this. You first provide a simple quick way to get the job done. I don’t have to spend a lot of time building a jig to make the first cutting board. A person can get one done, then you can move onto doing it a better way, the adjustable jig with the slots. To get the rounded corners, I like your solution of placing a board in the middle and routing around it. It simple and works and a more complex solution isn’t needed. Like you said about the Shaper Origin, sometimes simpler is better.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you appreciate that I show options! Some ppl got upset when I got a domino and a sawstop bc they thought I wouldn’t keep doing this… ha

[@scottmorris4914]

@@3x3CustomTamar You have earned those options to upgrade. And honestly, if they could, they would. Keep creating content.

[@TheDIYWorkshop2020]

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!

[@puwazatza]

I just finished building this. so perfect jig! my only change would be using 2 inch oak/poplar board for the knob attached boards..due to threaded inserts, plywood can fail over time

[@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!

[@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!

[@daveweigle1623]

You are the Woodworking Goddess!! Every video is clear, informative, and includes boo-boo,s. I love your videos and your new shop is terrific.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@mrcoutts1211]

Brilliant Jigs Tamar, excellent !👏😊 The angel slot plywood one I liked the best ❤

[@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ]

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!

[@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!

[@Cairns02]

This is great....thank you!! I made the adjustable one yesterday. The only thing I'd say (this is my fault) I didnt use glue at first, and just hit the fence/spacer with brads, then came back with countersunk screws - that really torqued the fence and was making it wavy/not straight (I think because that piece is already compromised due to the 1/4" slot)...so that was bound to give me a crooked juice groove. So I removed the screws, pulled the brads out, then came back did it again with glue this time, and I clamped the fence against a straight edge while the glue dries. Undecided whether I'll add the screws or not after the glue cures...but everything is definitely nice and straight now

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Definitely something to take note of!

[@mxeknirish]

The Jig master. Love the realism on you chanel. Keep up the great work.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha thanks!

[@bartduggan9388]

I had done this project thank you so much. But I thought I would make a circular base on my router. That way I won't have to turn it. Saves a fair bit of time when I do 5 or 6 boards at the time.

[@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!

[@godisgoodwoodworks4801]

Tamar, I wanted to let you know that I made a (currently) nonadjustable version of your adjustable jig, and it worked beautifully for cutting a juice groove. I'm working on a cutting board that I have put a lot of time and effort into, so I was apprehensive to attempt a juice groove. I will modify my jig to be adjustable when I have time to do so. Thank you for posting entertaining and informative content. You are one of my favorite creators on the Tube.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Glad it was helpful!

[@darrenpowell8561]

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

[@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!

[@puwazatza]

This video deserves a million likes. Thank you for sharing your tip!

[@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 😂

[@artdelgado8132]

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

[@dojifly]

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

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear ☺️

[@timdales8300]

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

[@johnpetrea]

Love your videos and ideas… A real help to a genuine novice..

[@billj5645]

Regarding method 4 using the edge guide- I think it would work better if you reversed this- put the router in a router table and manuever the board against the fence on top of the table. I liked your idea of the 2 large dowels in the edge guide. It might work even better if you could put wheels or rollers on the edge guide. However with all of this work just to get an acceptable result- most cutting boards would work better with one of your other methods. The only advantage to the edge guide is that you could more easily follow the edge of a cutting board with a complicated shape.

[@robertr4193]

Nice Jig idea once made it is quick to set up and adjustable to different sizes. It could also be used I believe to do door or draw details in cabinet projects. Nicely done.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yup! Glad you like it!

[@Lumbergh42]

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

[@scottsimpey2965]

Fantastic video Tamar! I’ve been working on an end grain cutting board that is going to a friend and I have been trying to figure out what would be the best way to make a juice groove or if I should just completely go without one partly due to the difficulty of it, or so I thought. You make it seem so easy but I guess in reality it’s not such a difficult or scary tasks when you have the right jig for it. I have just never made a juice groove on a cutting board. Thanks for sharing.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Practice on a scrap! I hope it works out for you. Good luck!

[@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!

[@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👍😊

[@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

[@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'.

[@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

[@tomgrantham9992]

Wow, greatly explained. I like your honesty. Thank you for sharing your experiences and designs. You rock girl. 👍👍👍🙂

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you so much!

[@lauramarshall6376]

Your brilliance and creativity never ceases to amaze.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️☺️☺️

[@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.

[@joebeaton1101]

Invaluable tutorial. At 76, I'm learning from you!! As I have a small shop area > Teak Project Boards are great... Less break down!!

[@maxz2433]

Hi Tamar, nice video as usual with lots of detail and context. I like your take on the sliding fence system. As you know there are a lot of similar DIY and commercial versions out there but your version is simplest and one that even a novice like myself should be able to make without investing a ton of money. I do have one comment about your second method in which you placed a rectangular template in the middle of the board. Why couldn't you make that template thinner, like 1 /4 " and use a bushing? I know that particular Dewalt base doesn't accept bushings but you could use your plunge base which also gives you a better depth control anyways for your successive passes.

[@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!

[@foxhallww311]

I know this is an old video but I am attempting my first cutting boards this year for Christmas gifts. This video is perfect. Thank you Tamara!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hope they worked out!

[@foxhallww311]

@@3x3CustomTamar yes ma’am they did. Video is dropping next week. The juice groove was absolutely perfect

[@foxhallww311]

I tagged you in the video and it will be released on New Years Eve. I also linked this video. My viewer would be most appreciative of what you do. Of course, my viewers are mostly likely already subbed to your channel because you are amazing! ;)

[@Bogie3855]

For the rounded board I use my small router table and cut the grooves from underneath against the fence.

[@eg3450]

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

[@Jbach1612]

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

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Tamar, you're looking good in your new shop! Thanks for sharing!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

It’s coming together! Thanks!

[@langnerfamily7193]

Another wonderful video! Thank you! However, you can use the Shaper Origin to design a square/rectangular (whatever dimensions you choose) right on board the device itself and using a corebox bit will give you nice rounded edges and corners. Takes seconds to create the size and placement is a breeze once you have scanned your work area. Thank you and can’t wait for future videos!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yeah… I have done it before. It’s just not my preferred method. Too much measuring involved in making the design, even on board… the other jigs just feel simpler to me. But if it’s working for you, awesome. I like my origin for other stuff.

[@jabekajabeka3188]

Used the first method with wonderful success! Thank you Tamar.

[@mewzishun]

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

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@epeiusgarage]

I like the outer jig best! Thank you

[@Bogie3855]

I have a pile of scrap plywood so this is a perfect project. Thanks. About time I made one as I have a pile of cutting boards I am hoping to sell.

[@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!

[@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…

[@mtraven23]

first of all, I found your video very helpful & well put together. I made 6 chopping blocks for xmas, gave very little thought to how to do the juice groove. I ended up building the adjustable one you showed, with a few small changes: --I slotted the fences after attaching the base. This makes the part a lot more rigid & easier to hold going through the router. --I added I small strip of plywood to the top edge of my fence to help pull it in to straight. You think your plywood was wavy? I pulled mine out of my barn, probably been there 20-30 years. -I joined all the edges. prob not required if you get good parallel rips off the table saw...I do not. I also just became proficient using the joiner, so ask excuse to practice & lock down that muscle memory.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you found it helpful! Sounds like good changes!