Perfect tablesaw box joints, any size, NO DADO! Easy to make and NOW WITH PLANS!

[@GaryWilkinson-b3n]

I built this jig and have now used it to make two different sized box joints. It really takes some patience to get the setup right but as you say, once it's setup correctly, you're done. I absolutely love it. Thank you Steve for sharing your wisdom.

[@SteveMaskery]

@@GaryWilkinson-b3n Great to hear!

[@lagunafishing]

The millimetre to inches conversion was brilliant!

[@michaellovetere8033]

Thank you for inviting us into your shop...

[@skpince]

I like to hear "No dado". Wonderful.

[@dian3145]

Steve, great presentation style. Little details that show you are a natural teacher (you want this clean side, not this chipped out side). Humor (11.8mm is somewhere between 11-12mm...almost fell out of my US based chair). I bought your plans and should have it done this evening! Thanks much. After 20 box joint vids, this is the one.

[@TheDublin47]

It's Way above my level as a DIY man so I give up but your skills are brilliant and well done to you 👍

[@Steve20333]

It was nice whatching this Video , everything was old school . just wonderful !

[@ihccab]

Hi Steve. About five years ago I built a box joint jig for my table saw and dado set. I struggled with the setup every time I used it. I then built a jig for my router table and I'm not pleased with the quality of the joints it makes. I've watched a dozen, or so, videos on building box joint jigs, and yours is the one I'm building now. It is the most simple, straight forward design I've found.

[@kevinfielding7029]

Nice jig. Glad to see someone always using a guard.

[@markjohnson429]

I tried two other "simple box joint jigs" I found on KZbin, both of which seemed simple but ended up being complicated or hard to build, or at least hard to build right. That is, hard for me to build right. After giving up on the second one I went browsing KZbin videos again and came across this one. At first jt seemed complicated, especially because you were so careful and precise. But once I had watched the whole thing through I thought, "That's it?" Then I watched it again and thought, "Wow, it's really that simple." I drew it up and built it within a day, and I'll be damned if it didn't work right the very first time I used it. Of course I still need some practice but I already know it's going to work and work well. And yet it's so simple. Genius. Thanks for sharing!

[@mattwal43]

Very elegant jig! Will be making it soon.

[@andrebourque2165]

Watched it again and I loved your metric to English conversion. Quite Cheeky!

[@skippylippy547]

Excellent presentation. Thank you. I like the way you make finger joints. I'm going to build this jig!

[@SteveMaskery]

Glad it was helpful, enjoy!

[@GrantOakes]

Very cool jig to make these box joints!

[@frankcornfield5915]

First-class educational video for all but especially our cousins across the pond. Between eleven and twelve millimetres.

[@jeffcarr392]

Thanks for the metric to imperial conversion, spot on ! 👌👍😆😆😆

[@barryspiers6956]

Forgot I’d made this about 18 months ago, dug it out and made a sliding divider drawer for my workshop cabinet, worked a treat!! Many thanks again Steve

[@NMranchhand]

Well, that’s just artistry, that is.

[@simplyphil.photography164]

like the gaurd over the blade, good idea

[@davidcotter2470]

Over the years I have made a few box joint jigs including a 1/2" box joint jig and an 1/8" finger joint jig and I like making jigs. I just got a 1/4" flat top 8" diameter blade and I made the Ultimate Universal Table saw No-Dado Joint Jig. I spent my time on it a used some fairly nice wood on it. I quickly adjusted the screws and started making perfect joints. For reference it's an Infinity blade that produces perfectly flat joint bottoms. Thanks.

[@SteveMaskery]

That's great to hear, David. And thank you for referencing the blade. I know that Saxton do one, but FTG blades are not as easy to come by as they once were.

[@ecase727]

I just built one of these. There are a lot of "box joint jigs" on KZbin. Some very basic, and some very complicated with gears and threaded rod. I liked this design as it was a simple sled, with interchangeable inserts for different box joints. Using the single blade (as I rarely use box joints over 1/2") works well, and with the simple screws was surprised how easy it was to dial in the perfect fit, and complexly repeatable. If i want to do a new size for some reason, very easy to grab a scrap of 3/4 ply and make up a new insert to suite. Well worth the effort.

[@SteveMaskery]

Very pleased to hear that it fits the bill for you. 👍

[@gregoriochairez2185]

Very simple,but it works.nice jig,thanks Steve.Greetings.

[@avoidtheherd7066]

I've looked at many, many YT vids re: box joint jigs. This looks like the best one, by far. Kudos.

[@lewisjenkins3068]

hello from NZ, just made the jig Steve and after a bit of tweeking and deep thought its a dream. Thank you and all the best. Great channel.

[@ELCADAROSA]

Well thought out and executed, Steve! I've saved this later referencing.

[@tubulationjim]

I just made this jig - a really well explained job. As usual, I didn't listen (ask my wife) and the dual rails I made were both 0.4mm too skinny, result - misery. It didn't help that my 6 month old MDF had been in a wet shed, nor that my initial attempt at checking this came out perfectly and lulled me into a false sense of perfection, nor that I used a face board to avoid the split- out as described, but failed to use double sided tape and v thin scrap, as I had neither, and the plate of ply I used slid on the face of the jig... you get the idea. Perfection is easier if everything is dry, neat, to hand, and you have all the ingredients. I expect years of practice helps. Every error leads to a better day, just don't do what I did - do what he did! I'll remake the jig after a visit to B&Q on Wednesday.

[@ehresendez]

Just made this today! I got the tighest finger joints I've ever made! Once I figured out that bit between 11 and 12 mm, it was easy! Thanks for sharing this!

[@SteveMaskery]

Very pleased to har it.

[@MrPete1x]

Well done and thank you for showing this

[@RobertSiedentopf-nn8pn]

That is something I really like ... thank you.

[@andyboybennett]

You have changed my view of the universe. Until I saw this video I believed that in the world of box-joint jigs, "Simple" meant one size only, no variation, and "Versatile" or "Adjustable" meant incredibly complex to build and to use. I'm sorry that I can't go build one of these right now, but soon, very soon! Also, how have you been hiding your excellent channel? I thought I knew all the good woodworking channels on YT, and had grown tired of most of them, but here's a wealth of great content. Let the binge-watching begin. Thanks. It's great!

[@SteveMaskery]

Hi Andrew, glad you are enjoying it. WRT exposure, it's not through lack of trying! You would need to ask YT's algorithms that question. If you use the plans, please consider a small donation to keep the channel going. Best wishes for your woodwork.

[@andyboybennett]

@@SteveMaskery I was unsuccessful in downloading the plans. I don't understand why one needs such strong encryption for this. I think I can make the jig from what you showed on the video, though. I'll send something for the coffers.

[@SteveMaskery]

@@andyboybennett I don't understand Andrew. It's not encrypted, it's a straightforward link. Lots of others have downloaded it successfully. But I do accept that, for whatever reason, you are having problems. If you email me, I will send them to you. steveATstevemaskeryDOTcoDOTuk

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Love your humour!

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

This jig is so clever. It really is a pain to set up a dado set for one box, plus as you mentioned, it is nice to be able to use the saw for other cuts without removing the dado. I will be building this jig soon. Thanks for sharing your design.

[@SteveMaskery]

Thank you for the great feedback, much appreciated.

[@NVOLIKOS]

This is absolutely GENIUS! Why didn't I think of that all those years? Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea sir. The least I can do is to subscribe. Congratulations again!

[@jurikristjouw]

Absolutely brilliant, thanx

[@armanzd.i.y.511]

Of all the jigs out there in making a box joint, this is the best thanks Steve for sharing. love it 😍😍

[@SteveMaskery]

Thank you, as it happens, I think so, too :). And if you can make a a contribution, that would be much appreciated.

[@armanzd.i.y.511]

@@SteveMaskery No problem in the near future..thanks again, take care.

[@colinaindow674]

First class idea - thanks for taking the time to share it

[@ionut5316]

Brilliant. probably the least complicated and most efficient out there.

[@michaelsparrow9274]

"11.8mm...so if you're working in inches, that's about...between 11 and 12 millimeters." Haha! Fantastic

[@wanpengqian]

Great jig! this is what I looking for! thanks.

[@richardtullius6419]

Smashing, I’ve looked at many of these, but it’s this one I’m going to make.

[@gp85hkg]

Congratulations on your new subscriber 😊

[@thorlo1278]

Steve, your sense of humor, your ability to tell others to "get over yourself", your infectious smile, and your awesome finger joint jig, caused me to subscribe! That is a neat little jig you made. I'm from Mississippi, but, my Fisher roots come from Nottingham. So like you said, I have a Ridgid Table saw and a Freud Dado stack. If something comes up and you don't hear from me, just know I'm fighting primary liver cancer and am terminal. So stiff upper lip old man and I will make comments. Daniel Fisher.

[@normandrodrigue3148]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@UnsupervisedProduction]

Well done mate! Whenever i make a box i shall always think of you! Thanks!

[@julianclothier4830]

I've spent a few hours making this jig Steve. Thank you for sharing. I'm a learner down in New Zealand and wondering why my joints seem to be rather loose. Cheers for now.

[@stevewhiteside3102]

Finally got round to making my version of this great box joint jig and thanks to you for sharing this how to build. Box making here we come... 😀

[@PikachuG5]

Just a few days ago, I thought to myself, "There has to be a way to make a box joint jig that would cut more than one size of joint. One of these days, I'll sit down and think about how to make one." I just stumbled across this video, and found you've done the thinking for me. Thank you for saving me a few brain cells : )

[@kenea3226]

of all the ones I've seen this is the simplest to make. Brilliant.

[@willtube61]

Genius! Going to build this.

[@myopinion6328]

Great video

[@davidreams]

Wonderfully thought out jig. Well done sir.

[@davidnoakes4836]

I love this idea, brilliant 🤩

[@SanFelipesg]

Thank you Steve, I just build this today and is working great.

[@richardplester]

Fantastic jig idea, thank you so much for sharing sir🙏

[@erichanson5139]

well done sir thanks for sharing your skillful knowledge and experience.

[@dmartin1650]

Excellent jig.. thanks Steve .

[@cadaveramatore]

Thank you so much, you are the best.

[@Ayman-se2jt]

I have seen bunch of videos for finger joint but this one is the best of them all So easy yet so neat and accurate Thumbs up

[@paulbabcock9606]

Wonder idea. I like it.

[@kennethsharrock2239]

A great simple jig really well explained thanks for sharing Please keep the videos coming 😊

[@pecosimplu7070]

That blade guard is something... verry clever. I wacht manny videos but never see one till now. l'll make this jig soon. Thanks for free plans. Best regards.

[@SteveMaskery]

Detasils of the blade guard and kickstop are on Workshop Essentials Volume 8, Tablesaw Safety

[@Mikael1948]

Amazing smart solution! I am impressed!

[@luisurbina5115]

Outstanding! Making one tomorrow!

[@arthurcrosby5755]

Nice one Steve! Thanks for sharing and being such a nice guy! 👍

[@davidharvey5672]

Excellent job Steve, thanks for sharing

[@IkeBrider]

Cracking jig! I am all over it!

[@jon_byler]

made a version of this to fit on my table saw sled... Brilliant, thanks! I need to probably make the whole thing slightly wider, in order to compensate for wider boards, but for now, it's working well.

[@Steve-ht3ry]

Steve greeting from Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA). Great presentation, going out to make one now!

[@Andy-te6jj]

that's a brilliant idea! I like the way you explain every step very entertaining

[@Woodgate425]

Hi Steve. Of all the box jigs I’ve seen, this has got to be the best. Brilliant!

[@tttm99]

I came up with this design and built it in Lego (of all things) for a quick test. Glad to see it in action. Screws for micro carriage adjustment... fantastic. 👍

[@pecosimplu7070]

Thanks 👍👏 I appreciate very much your detailed explantations

[@bishophiroshimatwinky3581]

"So, if you work in inches, 11.8 millimetres is somewhere between 11 and 12 millimetres!" I had to laugh, Steve; but I'm starting a copy of your brilliant jig right away!

[@SteveMaskery]

Apart from my mate Dave, you are the only person who has commented on the joke! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Allbbrz]

@@SteveMaskery Well... i caught that but thought of it as "just an honest mistake" ;-)

[@sanjacobo84]

I had to rewatch that part! Brilliant! Loved the jig

[@PhiKappaTauZetaBeta]

Lol, caught it on my first time through, and knew someone had to have commented on it. I do work in inches, but it's still funny.

[@anthonyshaw7251]

Got to say I laughed at that, & saw you smirk Steve, I’m subscribed on one video, great project, awesome teacher👍👌

[@chrisbellis4762]

Dear Steve, I am really not a very good woodworker, but I can not tell you how much I enjoy playing about with wood, and during lock down it was my, and I am sure so many others, salvation. I have really enjoyed all your videos, but this one is something special. Your videos do not just happen, but must be the result of many long hours of preparing and then you top it all with a free plan! Thank you for your generosity Kindest Regards Chris

[@TaiChiPlay]

Just what I was looking for. I've been thinking how to do this for the last several days and here it is! Outstanding implementation. And three safety features are a very nice add.

[@george9461]

Like your style. Great job.

[@richarddominguez7817]

Thank you for Box Joint video... the best one I've come across. I used your design and integrated it into my table saw sled. Works great and is simple enough that it will be used. Kudos!

[@trickster11300]

Just found your video. Great to see a craftsman in a workshop and not a would be star working in an operating theatre. Very helpful and a great accurate jig. Thanks for sharing and I will be building one.

[@SteveCohenPhilly]

Hi Steve, Love the video. I am new to wood working. (very new) I got in my head that I want to make box joints. I have watched several videos on making box joint jigs. Your design is a perfect blending of simplicity, precision, and eloquence. with special attention paid to safety. It has it all. And with a little tenacity, I feel it is within my skill set and can be made mostly with the tools I own, save a caliper.

[@SteveMaskery]

I'm very pleased that you have found it helpful. Good luck!

[@SteveCohenPhilly]

Well it has been a month, but I created my version of your jig. I had to make a few alterations because I don't have a router table, a v router bit or a drill press. And I understand metric but all my measuring devises are in inches and fractions. I'm on the other side of the pond. I did not get the same results with my box jig that you did. But for my first one, it is surprisingly good. My box joints are not as tight and have some gaps. But with a little bit of a tweak and and new blade for my table saw, I am sure in no time, It will improve. I want to thank you again.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

I really like your approach to this box joint jig, just as the Snekker Show stated previously I like that it can finely tuned.😁🛫

[@SteveMaskery]

Yes, adjustability is the key to precision, in my book.

[@colinwilson210]

"It's a jig, not a dining table, get over yourself" - classic line worthy of a like and subscribe all by itself

[@SteveMaskery]

Thank you, glad you liked it :)

[@daturadj001]

Exelente! saludos desde Argentina!

[@nelsonmeza444]

Simple, sencillo y sin pretenciones....excelente amigo.

[@SteveMaskery]

Gracias!

[@neilmenage2549]

Absolutely brilliant! After many unsuccessful attempts using a router, I made your jig. And got a perfect result first time. Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@SteveMaskery]

Delighted to hear it, Neil. Please tell your woody friends, post it on Facebook or wherever you socialise and send me a generous donation :)👍

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Beautiful job. Love the jig.

[@b3arwithm3]

This the best design I have seen and I have been looking for a long time 😂 it is also a bonus it's so simple to make one

[@SteveMaskery]

Thank you. Please Share, and if you download the plans, please consider making a voluntary donation, it helps keep the channel alive.

[@simonzero3815]

So simple yet so lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@RJ-bn5uw]

Absolutely Imperial ! I'll be searching your channel for more tech tips , good on ya M8 .

[@nicandkathy]

great idea, will be making one asap!! thankyou

[@timhunter452]

I look forward to making this. I had not realised you were back on KZbin until this video popped up, now I have subscribed and have lots to catch up on. Nice to see you back. Tim

[@whoisathome]

Hi Steve. Thank you for sharing this well thought out jig. It is truly universal for multiple sizes of finger joints - and not a single piece of red aluminum in sight! Smashing! Cheers / Peter.

[@jcwoodworx-corneeldutoit3419]

Well done, Steve! Nice to see another type design apart from the "key in the template at the back" design.

[@jvmiller1995]

that is a pretty simple Idea. Great job.

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

"It's a jig not a dining table" lolll, this gets me every time 🤣

[@eolz7311]

A great idea. Thanks.

[@Dustins_Woodworking]

I recently made this jig. Love it! I love how you can dial in the fit and can easily switch sizes or make a new size if you need to. Thanks so much for the video!

[@SteveMaskery]

I'm really pleased that you like this enough to make it up. Thank you. Please share it with your woodie pals so that others can find it, too.

[@Thyme2sea]

Instant subscription!

[@robb2869]

Brilliant as always Steve, like a lot of people watching this I've made various box joint jigs I've seen on youtube but this one is the cats whiskers for sure and will be my build today! Love the micro adjust with the lateral travel, what a great idea! Love the mils joke for our American friends :o))

[@guytrace4444]

Bloody awesome!!!!!

[@simonpaterson4846]

Thanks Steve. I've tried to build other box joint jigs in the past and the results are never quite perfect. The best thing about this is how easy it is to micro-adjust not only the width of the slot but also the start point for the first slot, meaning you can get the top edges of the 2 work pieces perfectly flush, as well as being able to tune the snugness of the fit to your own personal preference. Brilliant.