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[@Gamersb3stfri3nd]

To me this seems super obvious, but a ton of other channels don't ever do it. I really appreciate that you show what you are making and how its used before jumping into the actual build. A lot of channels will start building and its only half way through the video to understand the actual design

[@justgoballistic]

I built one of these about 20 years ago because I had a need for legs tapered on all 4 sides. My stop is adjustable in height and has a steel pin which fits in a hole drilled in the bottom of the leg. Works like a dream.

[@PaganWizard]

I really like this jig A LOT!!! The only thing I would do, that you did not do, is add a miter strip to the underside. You can buy one, or make your own out of a piece of scrap hardwood. This would allow you to use the jig without having to rely on lining it up perfectly to the edge of the blade using your rip fence.

[@grotekleum]

Good point, added to the parts list already

[@benblackwell44]

I agree with this miter strip suggestion and have done that on my taper jig. Make the width slightly under sized so you push the jig toward the saw blade while making the cut and pull the jig away from saw blade when retracting the jig. I borrowed this idea from someone on the web.

[@Governor_William_J_Lepetomane]

I was literally about to type the same thing. You can use a wood runner, cut with this jig and the fence combo, for one last ceremonial cut before the fence isn't needed with this jig anymore.

[@Shotsmoky]

You stole my thunder PW. 👍👍

[@charlesshepherd9132]

Great idea. Definitely added to my to do list.

[@russmartin4189]

Chris, I subscribed even though I already have far too many woodworking channels. What I like about you is you are down to earth and a regular guy. You don't even remove outtakes. That's cool. I want to see people who are real who make mistakes and are not embarrassed to show them. A lot of woodworking is about how you recover from mistakes. Oh. I will make this jig one of these days, but I think I would put some screws in the T-Track to be safe.

[@SuperZmeister]

My whole shop is a ‘catch-all’. I always know where everything I need is! Might take me forever to find the exact part I desperately need, but It makes the day go by faster. Never be ashamed of the place you make such great creations. I always enjoy your videos, keep’em coming.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for the kind words I really appreciate it

[@gandarwhite]

Dude one of the biggest reasons I love your videos above all others is they aren't overly orchestrated, it's the real you just doing your thing! And a wonderful thing it is! Keep up the great work brother!

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you so much for exactly right. I’m really glad you let me know and I’m glad to come through the videos to

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

That was going to be my comment Chuck, I'm glad the video was not edited at the end. I like the real deal, most of the time. Have a good one! :)

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks man. I love that you’re being so involved with my channel it really does mean a lot

[@aprildegele1510]

Great jig! One suggestion if I may. Mark commonly used angles on the jig so you don't have to calculate every time. I also use the "build around the track" method for laying t-track. So much easier, don't have to use the dado stack, and if you mess up the placement, you haven't plowed your base. Just adjust/recut to make the adjustments and voila! I noted you didn't put a runner on the bottom and I believe I can see why ... that it's not needed as you're referencing against the fence? Fancy shims indeed. Save those bits because they can make some really cool inlay/angled inserts.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

I have lots going on currently, not to mention building my shop in my two car garage that I haven't even started.....my table saw is still in the box, I'm at work (lunch break), and all I want to do now is race home, unbox the saw, and get to building. Thanks for the inspiration Chris! Have a good one, all the best to you and your entire family.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Awesome feeling getting a shop set up. Actually I helped my father today finished putting plywood walls in his shop that was recently spray foamed .

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

@@AGlimpseInside that is so cool! I'm looking forward to that video. Have a GREAT weekend Chris! :D

[@darodes]

Chris, I’m becoming a big fan of the channel!!! Videos like these are super helpful, and I’m always happy to see different persons’ little adaptations to jigs like these… it really helps beginners/newbies like me adapt and modify these jigs as well

[@romanjohnston]

I am actually going to make this with 1/8 hardboard as the base of each layer. I work with thicker wood a lot so reducing the height of the jig/sled as much as possable while maintaining rigidity is my goal. Will take about 3/8 off the height of the platform the wood rests on. So my 3.5" blade height will still give me just a hair over 3". Thank you for working out the rest....nice design.

[@homeinspectingwithjohnhans4250]

I appreciate how you always encourage the use of "whatever tool you've got". The best suggestion was the used of a screw to get the burs out of the interior of the T-Track.

[@glencrandall7051]

I believe I have watched just about every straight edge/taper jig on you tube and this is about the best I have seen. The design is simple. Construction is straight forward. The cost of materials should be reasonable. You have specified all the materials and dimensions. And you demonstrated the construction details. (I don't understand why so many folks are asking for plans.) The only thing I can add is that before shooting your videos you should take a Valium. 😜

[@TheSapro]

Thanks for this - I made it this weekend and am looking forward to getting some usage out of it! One note is that the T-track you linked to from Rockler is 3/8" tall, not 1/2", so I have the opposite problem in that the track sits below the 1/2" ply. rather than needing to be sanded down. Also, Rockler sells a similar jig for $79, and the T-track, clamps, and their 24-pc jig & knob kit came to $70 :)

[@nw24153ns]

Your ingenuity of creating a dado without a dado stack & making wedges is way cool. PS: thanks for the help positioning drawer slides on a 9" build, it worked well!

[@stephenswindell1781]

A quick thought: if the piece you're edging hangs off your table before you run the second edge through, you will most definitely not get two parallel edges. Those edges will vary by whatever small (or large, or surface bump) is in the piece. Because you mount the piece in the sled, and the sled is flat, that first edge will be straight and square to the sled and table. However, once it's removed from the sled and run through the second time without the sled, any bow or twist or bump will vary the bottom surface's engagement with the saw table. For very short pieces which are completely on the table before starting the second cut, and you are very careful pushing them through so as not to accentuate any twist, you may end up with two parallel edges.

[@crumbocrumbo6814]

I made one beautiful design. I didnt buy the expensive t-track I made my own by cutting a rabbit in the ply wood then filed the head of a carriage bolt flat to fit the slot for hold downs I'm very pleased with how it turned out. Thank you for this vid. Subscribed.

[@Lwimmermastermetalart]

I think it’s a bit debatable whether it’s worth laminating plywood opposed to a dado or router bit to do the T track. But I’ll give you an A for creativity! Also I think a guide to go into the table slot is also a great idea. Don’t use wood though. Temp and humidity will change clearance . They sell nice pre fab adjustable slides or just use plastic like UHMW. Just an option but the fence does give you adjustability when you need it.

[@idahopete9211]

Great Job! This unit is similar to a Rockler jig, but much better. I like the tee track for the clamp board function. The Rockler unit has a slot the length of a MDF clamping board, which flexes too much to provide good clamping pressure. The double layer board with the tee track is a much stronger design and will provide good strength for clamping the wood being cut. I will be modifying my Rockler unit. I'm a big fan of your channel and procurer of your products... Keep up the good work!

[@asoggyburger479]

Love the simplicity but also the versatility that comes with your design. Awesome video! Probably going to be making one of these soon!

[@Cliffepoos]

I love this dude. I am pretty darn sure I'm going to be making one of those since I don't have room or money for a jointer. Thanks so much.

[@lynardburt5992]

I’ve seen a few of these, yours was very easy, and ingenious too. I like your way of the track inlay, and also the mod while showing us the build.

[@zafarsyed6437]

Excellent way to make high quality shims. The byproduct are some oddly shaped sticks...

[@luthiermatt]

I have looked at a lot of designs and I think this one is very good. Nice work.

[@UppsalaSal]

Liked how you made the t track grooves. Much faster than a router. The stop block is a great feature.

[@lpanebr]

It's the first time I see someone give the tip about not putting down pressure on the jigsaw! Thank you!!

[@martykanner2087]

Upside down orbital sander mount - love it!

[@martinfetter2391]

Thank you, I enjoyed your version. Im currently make one too but Im adding the ability to use it to mill wood from small tree logs.

[@jim6690]

Hi Chris. Great idea. I'm planning to build one today. A question, however. Many have asked you about putting a miter track on the bottom, and you've said that the reason you didn't do that was so that you could use the jig with larger pieces. I was wondering about a removable track guide. If you put a few threaded screw inserts into the bottom of the jig, you could use machine screws and attach or remove the track guide as needed. Do you foresee problems with that idea?

[@ajithalexjacob]

This is the best build I have seen for a taper cut. Design is simple yet thought through. Build is simple as well. You had me till shivs. 😂

[@sheilagilley3829]

I made one just like yours and I love it. I added a miter strip to mine. Thanks so much for the video.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Oh thank you so much. I really appreciate this.

[@randyroth6115]

Awesome project. Very simple instructions for those of us not to swift on the uptake lol. Great content. I'm looking forward to view more.

[@ชาญวิทย์โพธิ์คํา-ฌ1ฐ]

Greeting from Thailand thanks for vdo its really really useful and more comfortable. It’s appreciated if u have dimensions of this jig such as wood thickness, long and wide of wooden so I can do easier thanks very much

[@Valkyrie1911]

This is pretty slick. I'm just getting into woodworking and this is going to be the first thing I build when I get my tablesaw.

[@5zwoodworks]

Good job showing the first one. It shows that things don't go as planned but we learn from it which is what woodworking is all about.

[@vinnyreid5442]

Great job Chris. Looks so simple to make the way you explain it all. Thanks for the great idea!

[@technopreneurialminds]

I love the jig. I made mine from the Milescraft Dovetail jig. By the way, I love Makita tools as well.

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Really like how you built and made slight tweeks to make it even better. Thank you!

[@douglasmontydonally1681]

Awesome job I have been looking for jig like this and will be building one thanks

[@ladykenja2700]

- Chris, thanx 4 sharing. You make it seem simple & "do-able." Always appreciate an artisan at his craft.

[@SpecificLove7]

Great looking jig. That will be really handy.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Yes sir It sure will thanks buddy

[@sharirobinett3999]

I'm SO excited for this. Thank you for sharing. It's exactly what I need and such a great design. Can't wait to attempt my own!

[@AGlimpseInside]

Awesome. Shoot me a message on Instagram when you finish it I’d like to see it

[@Amael090756]

thx… great .. and your happiness doing your project is so much more great 🎉

[@jam5158]

Going to give this a try. Only issue I see is that handle is now limiting the width of stock you can use on it.

[@WoodworkerGuy]

Great video. My jig is similar. I am going to add the stop block tho. Well done Sir!

[@nicholasguymer3471]

Thanks Chris. I love this idea. Time to make another jig 😂 love to know how you work so fast, like a ferret on speed!

[@davereade8939]

Great video and build. I've watched several tapering jig videos and decided on your build. Thanks, man!

[@jlansdale536]

Dude this was great! I just made a tapering jig using the slot method with carriage bolts and it came out really sloppy. This was perfect!

[@djtblizzle]

Man!!! Your shop and your work are CLEAN!!! Goals bro. Goals!

[@holdemNE1]

I have a Craftsman Jointer that I don't like using. I've been planning on making a straight edge jig for a while now. Although mine will be closer to 6 feet long, I will still use some of your ideas for sure. Thanks for posting.

[@Gizmoimages]

I was really looking forward to you sanding the handle, LOL. Truth is I had no idea what you were talking about. I'm probably the guy that would have just sanded away without a thought, LOL.

[@stevehorner3153]

Great video, I picked up the material I would need and took less than 2 hrs to complete, works fantastic. Thanks again, keep up the great videos.

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

This is a great jig! Jig videos are just about my favorite videos for woodworking :-)

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you Jason I appreciate it

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

@@AGlimpseInside Absolutely! First video I've seen of your channel. Subscribed :)

[@billymacmakes]

Great looking jig Chris! Love its versatility. Even if you have a jointer, these are great when you have a special piece of wood that is wider than your jointer and you don't want to rip it to mill it up.

[@katekelly691]

Nice job! Saving this for my husband.

[@AT-AT-AT-AT]

I immediately pointed to the wedges. :D great project. thanks for sharing

[@bobmeeks96]

I like your method of layering to create the dado slot.

[@MashMonster69]

Nice jig. I'll probably make something similar for my radial arm saw soon. 1 idea about the handle you made. The action you are doing is similar to pushing a hand plane, so make your handle like a plane tote, lean it more forward (about 55 or 60 degrees from horizontal) and it'll be more ergonomic.

[@chrismoore9997]

Great end to a great video. Thanks! It was soo good I watched it twice.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

I agree Chris, the "real man" comes through. Chris really comes across as a genuine and sincer guy. Have a good one!

[@sportstertaco]

Definitely going to build your version of that jig. Super easy!!

[@AGlimpseInside]

What’s up Shane. Hope you’re doing well my friend good to hear from

[@mishellekochel4510]

So very much on my list of wants and needs! Thanks again for the step by step Chris!!! In my SAVED folder!!

[@pdubs7069]

You are an absolute pleasure to watch!! Everything you make is totally fkn awesome!!

[@peggyraun-linde6336]

Love the “makeshift dado.” So much easier than routing! Love the stop block attached to t track- GENIUS! And good tip on jigsaw and not pressing down hard; that might be my issue!

[@AGlimpseInside]

Glad you liked it Peggy Thanks for the feedback

[@hollandcustomwoodworking5932]

Great looking jig! I lost it when you talked about sanding that handle off camera 😂😂

[@UTtanker]

Best one of these jigs that I've seen - and I've been looking for months!!

[@a.dejesus792]

Great jig. I will be making one for my shop.

[@jamiemundy2724]

Use a machine screw to debur you cuts on most metals because it magnetizes to the machine screw

[@edwardfenwick1881]

Nice idea the only thing different I would do is add a bottom rail first to fit the slot of the saw table then run the base thru the saw to size it and finish the jig. Doing this you would not have to line up the jig to the saw blade. Just pop it in and go.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Definitely a great idea reason I didn’t put it in that’s because sometimes I get a hold of wider pieces that I want to reference on the fence and putting this track on their limits me to the width of a board that this thing can handle

[@edwardfenwick1881]

@@AGlimpseInside Makes sense

[@mefirst4266]

DAMN MAN !!! HOW DID YOU THINK OF THIS. I WAS SO CLOSE TO MAKING ONE OF THESE BUT MY MIND IS SHALLOW I GUESS. SO I WILL JUST FOLLOW FROM NOW ON.

[@gilbertboyer9936]

Very nice video. Clear, precise, friendly and well explained. I will be following your videos.

[@ChinJazz]

Hey Chris, nice meeting you over at Rockler last weekend! I think it was last weekend? With my guitar building, I look to make mini versions for my jigs which of course your videos help guide me in scaling down. One day, a CNC will help repeat my hand carved neck and body contours, but getting ahead of myself (lol)... Cheers!

[@AGlimpseInside]

What’s up brother. Absolutely great conversation in the store. Thanks for reaching out here. Hope you’re doing well man

[@eerokartiala5957]

Hi, great job. I try to connect to the link for the plans, but could not find them in the link.

[@jimmycampos]

Love the content man! Super new to wood working and am just pretty much learning as I go and can appreciate all the knowledge all I can get. I can’t help but notice all these jigs people make, that there is no emphasis on making sure the jig is square from the beginning? Are y’all just that good? lol or am I missing something?? Please help!

[@robertdennis1439]

so my question(s) is this... after using the layering method to form the dado slots is the total thickness of the jig 1 inch?... couldn't you start with 3/4" plywood and use multiple passes with your table saw with the blade set to 1/2 depth to create your dado groove? this would probably also enable you to skip sanding down the top of the T track (although yes i do agree the silver and blue looks cool.... thanks!

[@ericeinsmann5559]

Hey Chris, I built one of these awhile ago and it works great! But now.. I think I can make a slight modification and use it as saw mill for my bandsaw.. If I make a video about it, would you like to see it? I would give you credit for the original design of course .. Thanks!

[@jimanderson4495]

Thanks Chris. Great tips. I already have a similar tapering jig, but will install that push handle I love that idea. Good Luck Buddy. All the Best from Bucks Cty, PA

[@AGlimpseInside]

Awesome. Thank you so much for the feedback and I hope you’re doing well brother

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Curious why you didn’t use the rail in the saw top instead of using the fence.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Great question. It limits the thickness of the piece I can flush cut. Let’s just say I have a 14 inch piece I want to trim the edge off of. I can still do that with this jig with no runner. Funny because I actually cut one and was about to install it. When I realized it would limit the width of cut

[@PerrynBecky]

I just saved this video. I've been wanting to make a jig similar to this, but for panels for a lighthouse project I want to make.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Very cool thank you brother best of luck with that project sounds interesting

[@appalachianmountaindesigns7713]

Great video Chris, I was talking to the wife about a jointer, bandsaw, drum sander today. That I needed to buy. Lol, I can build this for now. Thanks for sharing. Chris-"Appalachian Mountain Designs "

[@jamesstanley7919]

Great Video Bro... best thing I learned is that I don't have to cut dado's to use t-racks.

[@AGlimpseInside]

IKR!!!

[@Art_911]

Thanks, what a great jig. The best one I've seen so far. Do you have "plans" or a cut list for this?

[@davidmallett1110]

love the simplicity of this jig, will be making on for myself

[@mitchblackmore5230]

Really cool jig that looks very simple to make. Can I ask a major noob woodworker question? When you are gluing up pieces and you shoot a few nails in to hold them together, what nails are you using?

[@AGlimpseInside]

18 gauge Brad nails. Typically whatever length you need to accommodate the thickness of what your nailing.

[@mitchblackmore5230]

@@AGlimpseInside Ok, thank you very much for the reply. I'm just getting started and I want to get everything right from the start that I can.

[@mitchblackmore5230]

@@AGlimpseInside Ok thanks.

[@joemechanic2751]

Love your energy. Nice little shop, resembles mine when its clean. Subcribed.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you so much, Joe

[@lesliecruzado2793]

Love it! I'm actually gonna build one. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnchan6191]

Wow, gr8 table saw gig. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

[@lauramarshall6376]

Love this. Question that has nothing to do with the actual build. What dog clamps are those and where do I get some? I've looked, but haven't found them. Thanks. Keep up the great work.

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

I've actually been looking into a jig/sled like this for a little while since I'm actually going to sell my jointer. I had an accident with it a couple years ago and I'm just not comfortable with a jointer anymore. Great vid.

[@grotekleum]

I know what you mean, pretty sure my blood pressure goes up as my hand transverses those spinning blades - even if the wood is thick.

[@IRBOSNM8]

Thank you. Great video.... keep them coming. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos.

[@AGlimpseInside]

That’s great to hear thank you for letting me know

[@colinmartin9797]

I recently got a thicknesser and wanted something to joint with (don't have the space for a jointer in my garage) and this looks great, but I had a question before I start on it - my table saw is a portable metabo HTP, which is really nice, but being portable, the fence is relatively light duty. Would it make sense to mount this to a piece of wood to run in the miter slot on the saw vs referencing the fence, or is there a use-case for this sled that would make it worth not having said miter track?

[@scottm124]

defiantly one of the best tapering jigs I've seen

[@brianscott3021]

Great have you thought about using it with the miter slot so you don’t have to mess with the fence when you use it

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

Learning to appreciate videos, Sir! Good job!

[@victomeyezr]

10:19 why not put the walnut on the edge the pieces are going to his against?

[@johnsmccullough9431]

Chris my name is John may I suggest a slight modification to your project that little stop block that you have at the end there if you were to drill a hole in the end of it and put in a sharp pointed screw which you can manufacture yourself you take your your legs stock for the next on the bottom of your leg to find the center of it take a center punch or whatever and tap a little hole in it for lack of the correct word can you set that on the on the that pointy little and now you can do a a four-legged trim before or a 3 sided taper play do you like your design with the rails let me know if this works out for you bye for now

[@johnsmccullough9431]

John again I did not originate that point in screw hi dear

[@johnsmccullough9431]

I have a slight handicap I have to use a speech to text program and sometimes it gets really weird

[@AGlimpseInside]

All good John. Not bad idea. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the insight.

[@Matt_224]

Definitely saving this to my shop projects list.

[@markparker9092]

Wish you had the digital plans available

[@titol34]

Excellent video bro . I really appeciate what you built . many thanks just keep on :-)

[@stevemossmakes2306]

Chris, great project. I have an attachment idea for ya. You can only cut tapers on 2 sides of your stock. If you make a new cleat/foot that includes a nail facing toward the stock, and put a small dimple centered in the bottom of the leg, the leg will pivot around that nail, and you can get taper on 4 sides. Easier than figuring where to put each cut off to get the perfect taper.

[@notlisted1493]

Adding a piece of wood to the bottom that tracks in the miter slot would be the final improvement:)

[@scottmorris4914]

What about putting a slide under the jig for the miter slot, then you don’t have to worry about the jig getting cut by the blade. And you don’t need the fence.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Lotta questions about this. The slot limits how wide the board can go through the blade that you might want to trim. By using the fence as a reference I can still put a piece that might be 14 or 15 inches wide and still turn off the edge