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Making a Box Joint Jig: Video Series

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See how to make a finger joint jig for making box joints in this free woodworking video series.

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  1. A finger joint jig is a table saw setup that cuts slots in wood that form box joints. Find out more about finger joint jigs in this free woodworking video.

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  2. Measuring for a finger joint jig is the right way to make a box joint jig. Learn how to make the measurements and marks for making a finger joint jig for your table saw in this free woodworking video.

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  3. Marking the wood stock for a box joint jig should be done before making cuts with the router. Learn how to mark the stock for router cuts in order to make a finger joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  4. The slot for box joint jig bolts should be straight and flat. See how to create a stop for the router on a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  5. A router is a convenient power tool for cutting slots in a box joint jig. See how to set up a router for half inch cuts in this free woodworking video.

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  6. A woodworking router is a convenient power tool for cutting slots in a box joint jig. See how to make half inch router cuts in wood to make a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  7. A woodworking router can be used to make a box joint jig. See how to make quarter inch router cuts in wood to make a finger joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  8. A woodworking router can cut rough places in wood. See how to smooth a router cut with sand paper when making a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  9. Dado blades on a table saw can be used to cut box joint jigs. See how to set up dado blades to make a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  10. Carriage bolts hold a box joint jig in place. See how to correctly place carriage bolts when making a finger joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  11. Dado blades should be set at a the appropriate height according to your need. See how to set dado blade depth to make a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  12. An old box joint jig can be used to check the measurement See how to make a test cut on a box joint jig to make sure the dado is set at the proper height - free woodworking video.

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  13. See how to make a test cut on a box joint jig to make sure the dado is set at the proper height - free woodworking video.

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  14. The second cut is the most important part of making a finger joint jig. See how to make the second for a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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  15. Watch how to test a box joint jig to see if it cuts properly in this free woodworking video.

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  16. A box joint jig allows you to cut fingers joints for carpentry projects. See how to set up a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

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Box joints not only add strength to a box, but they add a special beauty to the carpentry. A table saw box joint jig is often used to make box joints for a finger joint box. Making a box joint jig is easy with power tools such as the table saw and woodworking router. Learn how to make a box joint jig for your table saw in this free woodworking series featuring carpenter Michael McGeary. Michael will show you how to make a box joint jig or finger joint jig using a table saw and router. He will demonstrate how to make measurements to make a box joint jig, how to use a router, how to make cuts with a router, how to set the height of dado blades, and how to set up a box joint jig.

 
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Michael McGeary Michael is a musician, artist, and woodworker in Austin, TX. He has been designing and building furniture for 25 years. He received his training in restoration at the nationally acclaimed Restorationshop in Austin.dkdk

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