Throw Out Your Thin-Rip Jig. Do THIS Instead.

This is the most inexpensive, consistent and foolproof way to mill small pieces on the table saw that I've found to date.
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[@moecopiak9168]

I’m a traditionally trained cabinetmaker. I worked in the trade building furniture for almost 40 years. Retired now but still design and build in my own shop. I agree with everything you said and demonstrated in this video. A perfect example of design and developing a workable process out of necessity, with materials on hand. We’ll done.

[@als4817]

Great comment, thanks for posting !

[@enochpage1333]

And praise well said!

[@enochpage1333]

Thanks. I was considering a ripping jig on a tight budget. Now you’ve shown me the more efficient way.

[@TitanBarberMan]

😢😢

[@emrehanli]

This dude and Paul Sellers... Kings of no-nonsense woodworking content.

[@leemass5946]

Love that you are pre-shutting down all the haters in the comments. Your videos are always top notch and you come up with tons of simple solutions that we’ve all run into and had trouble figuring out a work around. Don’t let the few haters get to you.

[@VAFSH4LIF]

I'm New to the channel and my Favorite part was "You do You"! LOL

[@harveysburger]

the "I don't know what to tell you" was hilarious too hehe

[@billsk8]

I'm not sure I would consider people who are our concerned about other people's safety ''Haters''

[@oleithrucker2293]

@@billsk8 False concern . It is more about being a control freak . Damn Safety Sally !

[@hwood9783]

Haters, control freaks? At times I wonder about the mentality of some posters.

[@thedoorguycharlie]

Great solution! Love your attitude... "If you're not comfortable , don't do it. But don't tell me I can't". "If you're worried about a little sand paper on your saw blade". Love it!!!

[@jackdotzman2908]

Couldn’t agree more

[@scottkuethen5427]

I’m just beginning to dabble in my shop again after many years of being dormant. I need some thin strips for a cutting board. I’ve waited several videos on this subject. All have merit. I’ve though yours to be the best. Thank you. Do watch more of your videos to learn more. You’re a pro and a good coach. Thank you!

[@peethreeorion]

Pretty much the same as I use for cutting thin strips in my own shop. Once you've done it the first time, you can use the kerf you cut to set up your saw the next time: just slip the kerf over the blade, and bring the fence up to meet it. If you use a thicker piece for your jig (mine is a piece of 2x6) you can put different kerfs in each of the four edges, set for ripping different thicknesses of strips. Best of all, it's so easy to make that if it gets damaged (the thinnest one tends to get broken off bumping around my shop) it takes almost no time to make another.

[@oxwilder]

This is the first time I've watched you -- great video, very informative. Although the overwhelming impression I get is that you do constant battle with the comments section. I used to get the same sort of feedback from customers and I'd think to myself "Just because you don't know what I'm doing doesn't mean I don't know what I'm doing." Keep up the good work, man.

[@rodc4334]

"Just because you don't know what I'm doing doesn't mean I don't know what I'm doing." That is a great line.

[@leevieira2903]

Loved your video and I agree with all of the previous comments. Great job! I’m a first time viewer and will look forward to more!

[@warrenking1815]

Great idea, what if you want to do long prices. Ex 4 ft

[@DylansDIYWorkshop]

Also first time watching watching. And I got the same thing from this video lol

[@Siouxperman]

7:20 for those of you who want to skip ahead passing by the dry preamble. It’s basically repeated multiple times and doesn’t actually show the first cut til 7 mins in.

[@jackdotzman2908]

Sure like your “no BS” way of shutting up the critics. Really appreciate learning your way of rippin narrow strips. The tape dea over the blade is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas. You do a great job of sharing and demonstrating you concept, thank you very much. From Missouri

[@lupenielsen]

This is the first time I am seeing you and I am impressed with you as a woodworker. The zero clearance tip with the blue tape (and / or Fastcap tape), is worth the price of admission. I do a lot of delicate work in wood, and often have to find creative ways to cut small components with my tools. Last week I needed seven hundred 3/16" strips of wood, and used a similar method with a dedicated zero clearance cover, instead of the tape. The thing I did differently was to use a "micro kerf" blade, which is 1/16" thick. Having such a small kerf allows me to get a higher yield of material. I look forward to watching more of your KZbin channel. Thank you again for your valued instruction!

[@CondredgeDole]

This is awesome, and so timely. I'm in the middle of a project that requires a bazillion 1/8" strips and I've been using the "move the fence" method which is slow, annoying & imprecise. Thanks for sharing this and randomly coming up in my feed at just the right moment, lol!

[@michaeldoef198]

I make zero clearance inserts out of quality half ince plywood they are made for dadoes and everything

[@TheVectorious]

I watched a lot of woodworking videos and I’m always amazed that you always have a tip that I’ve never heard before. I appreciate what you do.

[@JakePlisskin12]

I don't subscribe as much as I should but I did to you. Not looking for cookies but high fives are pretty cool but I don't really do those anymore since covid happened so makes me wonder, did any dinosaurs hibernate? Can I buy an elephant and if so am I aloud to eat it. I'm a huge fan of green tape. Not frog tape but scotch green tape. It's blue tape but stronger. Seems to come off easier

[@BusyDee]

I bought some of that zero clearance tape 2 years ago and It’s seriously the BEST! I have it in my miter saw. I also just bought a thin strip jig from Amazon that I’ll PROBABLY be sending back now. Awesome information man! I always enjoy your content.

[@skippylippy547]

I love this channel! ❤ Your videos are NEVER boring! You do great work.

[@terrmaso]

Thanks for sharing your genius. It has helped me immensely with with resolving odd furniture repair conundrums. Consistent repeatable thin strips are a huge plus since most of the store bought items I repair are MDF wrapped in veneers. Or plywood wrapped in edge banding. Also glad to know I am not the only one obsessing over perfection. Keep doing what you do.

[@amohtash]

Discovered your sand paper trick last night and tried it this morning. Perfect idea. That was so smart of you thinking about it. It is so stable. It sticks to the wood as if there was suctions. I'm going to put that on most of my pads etc. Perhaps even replace the Microjig pads with it. Why not? Like your channel.

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Top tutorial! I've got one of those thin strip jigs that I made a couple of years ago. It works just fine for what I do. Your super simple alternative with a 'dod' of mdf and some sandpaper looks like the perfect solution to making repeatable thin strips on even a basic site, aka, jobsite table saw. Thanks for sharing!

[@HBSuccess]

Good vid. And there is a common use for 1/32” strips… binding and purfling on musical instruments.

[@aaronhuntington5798]

I just found your channel. I started my own cabinet making and furniture business last year. I'm always looking for good ways to do things. I've seen a few of your videos now and I have appreciated them all. Your videos have been thoughtful, clear, straightforward, practical, inventive...I'm running out of complimentary adjectives here. You're good and I appreciate you. Thanks! Enough said. ;)

[@robertbascelli6433]

Sometimes as a woodworker I tend to overthink solutions to a problem. This is as simple as it gets to solve one of those problems. The K.I.S.S. method. I like it. Thanks for simplifying a small dilemma in my workshop.

[@billywaterston7440]

Agreed; one of the better wood working channels. Thanks for all your great Ideas and practical tips - all the way from down in New Zealand!

[@Brian-tb1zs]

So glad I found your channel, I like your style, you definitely know what you are doing. We appreciate your time in making these videos. Excellent information 👍 Thanks!

[@jasonplugowsky3086]

I love how you take the trolls to task. Great videos. You are a concise and effective educator.

[@JNRII]

I love 2 things about your videos, How you clearly explain your ingenious methods, and how you address the haters ahead of time. Keep up the good work.

[@jbb5470]

Outstanding video and build! Love the attention to detail that you include, very professional all around. Great design and wonderful craftsmanship! Love your videos and skill set, keep them coming and thank you for posting!

[@Ford-ek7qe]

I'm a newbie woodworker learning how to make small gift boxes using a Dewalt jobsite saw. I need thin strips for miter keys. I just tried this and it worked great! Thanks for all your videos, they have really helped me.

[@mrleverage2006]

Thanks, I make boxes (and I always "decorate with splines") I made a jig for the tsaw to cut splines. Your method is much more productive and accurate, thanks again.

[@KLONDIKEpsychic]

Appreciate the thought, logic and explanations that go into your problem solving and solutions. I work with a homemade mini table saw and look forward to trying (and using) this method. Thanks for sharing!

[@sui24fu]

I love your videos. Especially this type where you come up with such a simple solution for every day annoyances. Keep up the good work.

[@aggieaquarist8470]

I use this method for thin rip for bent wood glue up and it works very well. The sand paper is a great idea. You can buy rolls of peel and stick sand paper intended for stair treads for this purpose. Great video!

[@petenelson8136]

Outstanding!!! I find myself saving a lot of your videos to my woodworking folder so that I can quickly reference your tips when I find I need to do something that I haven't attempted before, or I need to learn something new. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnsmall9729]

Fantastic dude. Love your simple solutions for "challenges" that have me scratching my head for hours and days!

[@MMWoodworking]

Now this is interesting. I make a product that requires a ton of 3/16 x 3/16 strips, and I have never been thrilled with my current method. This could be a game changer. Very cool idea. Cheers.

[@coreyleavell6921]

One thing these tiny strips are used for is the patterned ring around the sound hole of a classical guitar. They carefully assemble them into a bundle of repeating color sequences. They glue it, then take a slice of the bundle. Now you have like 50 of them all the same. Depends how long the strips are.

[@johnpreston9064]

Built a dedicated push stick with the sandpaper just like you showed and what a game changer. Cut 1/8” 24” long for 100 pieces without a hiccup. When I tried to do a dozen or so with a standard lip the strips would get hung up and couple came back at me. I’m sticking to your idea. Thanks a million for this!

[@JasonHollinger]

I like your down-to-earth approach, very refreshing and no bullshit.

[@Belg1970]

Been using this method for thin rips for a very long time. I use a pushblock that has a notch cut into it to push the cut material forward not relying just on the sandpaper(which I don't use).

[@coppulor6500]

even better! thank you!

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

Wish I had seen this before I bought a thin rip jig. Thanks for posting.

[@richardlug6139]

My thoughts exactly, but I think the thin rip jig still might be better if you are cutting strips out of a long piece of stock when you are after long strips and the thickness does not have to be exactly the same.

[@devojohnston420]

Love it! You saved me! Been doing exactly that last night, thin strips. Couldn’t find a safe way to make it happen until I saw your video. Thank you!

[@BfreeBob]

Your tips are consistently the most practical and useful that I have found.

[@Wyman642]

Great idea. I suppose there is nothing ineffective about using a wider MDF (maybe 2 inches wide) with a more stable (and yes safer) handle, and creating a sort of mini-gripper with sandpaper.

[@paulnye1899]

Great video. I love learning something new after all these years in woodworking. Thanks

[@willyzook]

Perfect solution! Thank you very much!

[@dougc78]

Very simple and effective, thanks for sharing.

[@petersmith6578]

Thank you. Simple and effective. Kumiko and stringing strips go woo hoooo!

[@weekendwarrior9570]

Excellent video and process. thanks for sharing.

[@kiwdwks]

Great video. An awesome way to safely achieve thin/small/accurate pieces! Thanks.

[@lyric.kayden]

Great job and great video!!!! You have a great a demeanor and patience which a lot of people lack these days.

[@charliegarvin775]

No BS, straight talk, logical solutions with good rational. I like it.

[@prpman99]

Love it. I'm a HO train fan and like to build some of my own buildings, etc. Small thin wood strips come in real handy. So yes having small square strips are needed. I've subscribed.

[@davidwaynehurd]

Agreed.

[@dfu1685]

You Sir are an experienced academic who is able to preempt the negative commentary of the NANCYS who want to bash your brilliant and gracious instruction. Thank you for delivering such precise instruction for executing this otherwise impossible task!

[@shaanakeller9011]

You just completely made my day. I am a beginner woodworker and am making things like noodleboards and wood strip art and was having a heck of a time making the thin pieces I wanted. Cutting off thing strips initially off a big board is no biggie, but once you get down to that last inch or so, yeah... dicey and I like my fingers. This is a great and easy solution and I'm going to try it! Thanks so much!

[@michaelkiely4816]

I use a lot of 1/8” strips when I make oriental lamps. Just tried your method and I’m really pleased with the results. Thank you 👍

[@lincolndickerson1293]

Thanks for sharing this woodworking tactic. I really appreciate it.

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

What a great video. It's simple solutions that work well that make us smile. Thanks for showing us that we don't always need expensive jigs to produce things that we may not need often.

[@kenneth1767]

Brilliant. Exactly what I needed to know for cutting those thin strips for miniature canvas frames. Thank you.

[@Stepwel4two]

Cheers; that is spot on, will be applying your technique this week.

[@evans_workshop]

Great tip Jodi! Thanks much for posting it. I am definitely going to try it out!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I like your style! Great unrehearsed/real time video format with thorough explanation from experience both in the world of woodworking AND the world of KZbin. Saw your thumbnail and checked out this video looking for a better way to rip 1/8" thick x 5/8" wide strips... I'm pondering if/how it works to cut those thin strips 5' long though. What are the longest strips you've made with this method? Not sure what I'll end up doing but thank you for this useful method! Best, Matt

[@geoffedwards189]

Great tip and demonstration. Many thanks.

[@Nigel-pj8gg]

Well done. A great tip. Congratulations.

[@KarenH-hr9rv]

Thank you for using the riving knife. I see so many people on youtube not using guards or riving knives in their demos. Good to see someone using good techniques.

[@bobthegeeknc]

Wonderful wood working skill shown. Awesome. And a lighter viewpoint makes it very listenable Thx Bob

[@zs2mat]

Thanks for an excellent lesson.

[@guseletov]

Thank you for sharing. Nice approach!

[@everettdegrasse8478]

Very good ideas! I make models and use thin strips all the time. Thanks for sharing.

[@LauraMelnik]

Clever. Those micro strips that you don’t know what people would do with them, I use them in model building.

[@johncbrownmd]

Very nice and nicely explained. Thanks

[@leonardnoel888]

Just perfect and very useful. Thank you very much as you helped me to resolve my immediate problem. Great.

[@daver7013]

Brilliantly simple. Thank you.

[@JohnDoe-ls2ww]

This is going to be very helpful. Thank you

[@dahljerald2934]

honestly, this is really an excellent video. Your practical approach is great. Blue tape...who'd a thunk. The sandpaper, a stroke of genius. Great video Pal, please keep it up.

[@debralegge8513]

Great tip, well explained and demonstrated.

[@josephlieberman3027]

indeed nice technique well presented, thank you for sharing.

[@willb1157]

WOW. AMAZE! I can’t believe you put your han….actually I am very much impressed. Also with how smooth your table saw is. Beautiful. I use that fastcap tape stuff. I Love it. Well, i have plenty of use for thin rips, and I am so happy I found your channel. Thank you. Spot on old chap. Colour me damn impressed!

[@natxosailor]

Very useful for modelism, thanks!

[@secondsun24]

Great woodworking. Very simple, easy, repeatable solution for a taxing problem. No fancy jigs or tools required. Well done and thank you!

[@secondsun24]

Oh, yeah. And I love your comments like "don't tell me what I can't do", etc. Everyone's got their own comfort level, it's a free country, and all that. 😀

[@swbccs]

Your video is a very impressive presentation. You explained everything very well. Thank you!

[@yesididthattoo]

"If you even tell me, I swear" 🤣🤣🤣 I love it!!! Thank you for all the tips you share. I really appreciate them.

[@AvroBus]

Great idea. I'll be using this technique from now on .

[@ugsoldun7871]

Brilliant. I especially love the zero clearance idea.

[@collapse99]

Great video and terrific method. I will use this. I'm also going to look up zero clearance tape. Thank you!

[@mimo98]

Very useful video. Great and practical ideas as always. Thank you

[@bwasman8409]

I like things that make sense and WORK! Thanks!

[@djdrocco]

Great tutorial, and great idea. It wouldn't take much time to add some geometry to the push block that would hook it onto the fence. I know I'd be worried about accidentally applying imperfect pressure and flipping the push block sideways.

[@robertberry6655]

Great job of explaining.

[@BentonLandry]

Great to see you explain this and how it's a great way. I stumbled upon this method recently. I don't quite have the smoothest flat wide side on my push block but it works pretty well. I will have to upgrade my push block lol love the sandpaper on it...relieves my anxiety about whether I am pushing down hard enough on the work piece lol

[@Txcolt]

Thanks for sharing this. Great video. Very timely for me. Starting a new project that requires thin strips. I will be using your method.

[@JimEichenberg]

I just used this technique, and it worked flawlessly. I only had the cajones to do 1/8th, but the strips came out perfect. Thank you, I've learned a lot from you.

[@mrrobotanger]

This is a great idea!! Thank you!

[@JohnColgan.]

Always great utility hints & great ideas to make better cuts

[@leifwn7341]

Good idea. Nice presentation. Thank you!

[@potteryjoe]

appreciate the honesty with the way you work.

[@randmayfield5695]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@johnm5408]

This works great. Thanks for the idea

[@Mick.G]

What an excellent video this is very helpful and I can be more confident in my own workshop.

[@TWC6724]

Awesome technique. Thanks brother 👍

[@smalcat]

Great technique, I will be sure to try it the first time I need thin strips! But what reall hooked me was the refreshing attitude towards woodworking.

[@butchshootingidiot8721]

I came across this video on 12/28/23 and you have just saved me a lot of time. I build doll houses and I cut a big bunch of thin strips to use as lap siding also i cut cedar strips to use as shingles for the roof. I probably cut tree to four hundred or more per house. I used to cut them just using the rip fence and that gets awful scary ay times. With your method I will feel a whole lot safer than before. After watching your video, the first thing I did was give it a big thumbs up and subscribed to your channel. Thanks again for all your help and keep up the good work. I look forward to watching a lot more of your videos here in central Missouri.

[@gtweak7]

Stumbled upon your channel - I know I will stay for the way you explain things and ideas. Cheers.

[@adkchip1]

I hardly ever make comments on videos. This time I must. Your presentation was fantastic. Fantastic results with ordinary materials. Love your style!