After spending considerable time building a gate for family ...cutting 8 mortises...I can truly appreciate this jig...Can't wait to make it...
@bitsinmyblood
6 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best, cleanest version of making mortises that I've seen.
@raspberrycrusader
7 жыл бұрын
Great, that's exactly the video I was hoping to find when I searched for an edge-guide router jig! I don't even need to look elsewhere as this is all I need to successfully build this jig 😀 Thank you for taking the time to film, edit and post this video, and know that a 42-year-old, female viewer all the way across the pond in England will be using this when routing the rails for her two new garage doors!
@CatholicWoodworker
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the simple solution here Jay. You saved me $250+ bucks with this. I was about to buy a brand-new plunge router with guide, but repurposed an old Skil router I had collecting dust using these plans. I made a slight modification and added 1/2 acrylic so that I could see better. It's not as strong as plywood but it's working well enough. Thanks again! Still love the router table with simple lift.
@yernandochipi3285
6 жыл бұрын
I spent the last 4 hours looking at DIY mortising jigs and so far you have made a simple design that i want to build. Thank you.
@billyrayyoung3221
8 жыл бұрын
Simple and to the point. No fluff just production.Thank you for helping an older person who is just getting started in woodworking get started. I have a lot of your ideas in a folder and have started making them as I have time.
@mikehennessy7014
3 жыл бұрын
I was watching this last night and immediately made it this morning (had to wait until 9 am) perfect and repeatable centered mortises. This also was a simple construction.
@MrMaacin05
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay! Just made this and it makes breadboard mortises so much easier and safer than the edge guide I was using. To center it on your workpiece I’m finding it stupid simple if I know my mortise is 3/8” off the edge to just set the router down, use a 3/8” gauge block between the upspiral bit and fence then tighten that side down. Then just have to flip it over and butt up the other fence to the workpiece. Again awesome jig love your channel!
@mariolagarde1672
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent jig Jay, simple and easy... the way I like it. I would suggest drawing a center line BEFORE you drill the router bit hole and extend it up perpendicular to the guides up to the base edges. This would make a precise reference for positioning the jig, just making a center line in the piece you are making the mortise and then align both lines.....
@alejandrogaray6684
7 жыл бұрын
That's the kind of video I like, no bullshit, just functionality
@rogerk9050
8 жыл бұрын
Another winner Jay. You could add a stop block on each side if needed as well.
@kelsozz
8 жыл бұрын
Great jig Jay. I like this and others you have made because the result is a jig with great accuracy and ease of use, yet nothing too critical in the construction. Smart design.
@phillipsynenberg7317
8 жыл бұрын
Another fine, useful, product. Necessity is the mother of invention.
@bigvegass
8 жыл бұрын
Simple and elegant solution to not double spending money on another guide. nice
@nwinburn
2 жыл бұрын
Man, I know this video is almost 7 years old, but you just saved my life - hahahaha!!!
@peterforonda6738
Жыл бұрын
I used your video to make your mortise guide. It worked great I've almost finished building a Stickley mission style loveseat..still need to glue, dowel and sand. Thank you!
@jukeman57
8 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Simple and universal. You could use it to cut dados to, just remove one rail.
@billyrayyoung3221
8 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I really want to thank you for your time spent helping others learn Sketch Up. It is really hard for some one my age with low puter skills to learn on our own.
@ramaroodle
6 жыл бұрын
Jay, I bookmarked this over a year ago as the best method I could find knowing I’d need it eventually. Needed it!! Works PERFECTLY! Thanks.
@dacutler
4 жыл бұрын
Cut a short longitudinal slot in h thread of the bolt so that, when you screw it into the undersized hole, it cuts a thread like a very crude tap.
@timb.6269
5 жыл бұрын
I like the simplicity and utility of this jig, and the video presentation is great.
@rockindel1
8 жыл бұрын
I like that the dust collection is still in use thumbs up Jay
@kenm5860
8 жыл бұрын
I find it helpful to put a center mark on the edge of the jig for quick centering on the workpiece. Great video. Thanks.
@glov961able
8 жыл бұрын
As a recent new subscriber, this video prompted me to make one of these jigs(after years of saying that I didn't need one!). It's knocked hours off my production time! Great video, great channel.
@IsaacC20
8 жыл бұрын
Just built mine and tested it on an unsurfaced 2x4. It works well but you have to take caution when using two fences on non-uniformly thick pieces. The piece will wedge against the fence and those wing nuts will come loose if you try to force it as I did. I also made the mistake of routing right to left so the router easily ran off the side of the piece. No damage was done.
@melbarky
7 жыл бұрын
hi Mr Jay I made this jig and use it in my first project (single bed for my child) it is very useful and easy to use many thanks for you and your videos
@samuele5215
7 жыл бұрын
complimenti dalla Sicilia... come sempre i tuoi progetti sono fatti molto bene; sono semplici e molto esplicativi. grazie Mille
@mrtadreamer
8 жыл бұрын
One suggestion, after the initial depth of the plunge cut is complete, flip the whole thing around without loosening the wing nuts, and repeat the plunge cut to make sure the finished mortise is centered.
@miguelpriettomd8632
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I could not find an edge guide for my Ryobi plunge router. This jig solves my problem; clear and simple. Muchas Gracias
@ragtie6177
8 жыл бұрын
I've seen other videos for bills on this style of jig before. I gotta say you did a great job with it. super clear, informative and easy to understand instructions. I like the way you always seem to break it down with a lot of / explanations just clear cut to the point and very entertaining good job J
@ArcticFlies56
5 жыл бұрын
Jay, this is a very simple and cost effective answer to routing recesses and straight lines. Thanks.
@RobertDeCambra
8 жыл бұрын
The Awesome thing about Jay's videos is the editing... you go JAY!
@TheDevilsBigToe
8 жыл бұрын
As always, another good vid Jay. What I like is how you always explain things well for us less experienced.
@SawDustMakerRJM
8 жыл бұрын
You could put some clamps on each end of the work piece to act as stop blocks to have a more uniform cut.
@jimclack2214
8 жыл бұрын
One other point you may have made is to set stop blocks to ensure the desired length of your mortise. A great idea which I know I will incorporate into my shop.
@peterforonda6738
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Simple but functional. Thank you. Just what I need.
@asbrand
8 жыл бұрын
Another option for the base instead of plywood is hardboard. That's what I used on mine, and it works great. And tends to be rather "slick" so it slides really easily. A little paste wax on the oak runners helps also.
@geoffroberts4342
8 жыл бұрын
Necessity is the mother of invention! well done man!
@ktjwilliams
8 жыл бұрын
They make a very useful accessory in the shop... I made a similar yrs back
@tedpuckett2862
5 жыл бұрын
This is the most versatile diy jig ive seen. Nice job with the vid.
@taneleiskop
8 жыл бұрын
great stuff! very simple and easy to build in any shop. you could easily use any clamp as stop block to set the length on the mortise.
@NickedBlade
8 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! Now you need a comparable jig to set the mortise length to achieve the ultimate repeatability!
@OldTownie92
8 жыл бұрын
Love this type of jig. I'm going to build one using plexiglass for the base. Thx Jay!
@Andys12169
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome little jig Jay, will have to build one too.
@terrybooth6082
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent and just what I need to setup for my next project, simply explained, congrats too on keeping a very clean shop.
@BrainFizz
8 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Many people overlook this method of attaching any kind of jig to their own specific router. Useful for various routing applications.
@MichaelLawing
8 жыл бұрын
Though it might be overkill, it looks like a nice way to do doweling with a proper alignment and vertical hole.
@IH1940HAY
7 жыл бұрын
You could put a mark on each side of the jig in line with the center of the bit, this could be used to aid in lining up to the center of the bit, possibly more accurate than eyeballing the bit in the work.
@stefanwolf88
8 жыл бұрын
Cool video - the final sound effects with the photos were awesome.
@robertopineda9710
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent accesory for little projects in house
@DANN3TT
8 жыл бұрын
Best all round skills on KZitem.
@hunterdogztc
8 жыл бұрын
Love the build Jay. BTW.................the expertise with which you put together your videos is getting better and better all the time. The time you spend in post production shows. Thanks for posting.
@woodstoney
8 жыл бұрын
Very handy jig! Simple & effective! Thanks!
@JeremyMcMahan
8 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I need for a pair of bookcases I'm planning to build soon. Thanks!
@AncoraImparoPiper
Жыл бұрын
Perfect. Just what I've been looking for.
@lordtony8276
8 жыл бұрын
Masterful Speed Racer reference there.
@616HIMHIM
8 жыл бұрын
Just made one this afternoon, works amazingly.
@laishmorse4668
8 жыл бұрын
Great jig and very easy to make. Thank you.
@keithdean9112
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you , great router jig simple to make and use perfect for mortice holes .
@jamesgreensfww
8 жыл бұрын
Turned out great Jay, can't wait to see the video where you use it
@BRUCELAN168
4 жыл бұрын
The best of best! Always my 1st pick. Bravo👍👏💖Thanks for your sharing!
@turbocobra
8 жыл бұрын
Good video jay! Loved the stinger transition effects. Seamed like your fixture worked well and left a clean mortise
@JustMakeIt
8 жыл бұрын
So simple, yet so handy. Nice jig!
@ianpym3953
8 жыл бұрын
it would be a great Jig for fitting door hinges and locks also.
@AaronVozzolo
8 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen this type of video from you in awhile...love when you make jigs and devices! I have been meaning to make one of these...Very useful and as usual you have motivated me to get making!
@davidheizer5887
8 жыл бұрын
very nice I will make one looking forward to your next project
@CMRWoodworks
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent jig, Jay.
@brandy8093
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Clear and to the point. plenty of detail
@MattLaneWoodshop
8 жыл бұрын
Man, that guy is fast with a hack saw!!!
@JayBates
8 жыл бұрын
+Lane Bros WoodShop Yeah, he said something about being a racer or something?
@Samtagri
8 жыл бұрын
+Jay Bates why not just use an angle grinder. Or even a dremel wit a metal disc. I have one and it is pretty fast for this type of jobs.
@dfw_motorrad1329
8 жыл бұрын
Neat alternate use for this jig would be as a dado spacer if you're cutting a bunch of dados in a piece of plywood for shelves. Just make the bottom edge guide the width of the dado and set it to the spacing.
@greenberetwoodworks6458
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video Jay. Not only is the content great, I really enjoy the sound bites you insert as well...lol!
@danokode1194
6 жыл бұрын
This pure awesomeness, lots of love from Kenya.
@TheShavingWoodWorkshop
8 жыл бұрын
These are great router jigs and really useful for a lot of different applications. Great jig Jay
@GetHandsDirty
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent and good looking jig! Love the music part when you're cutting the bolts!
@tsuchang1
8 жыл бұрын
I like that. I really like your editing Jay. You come up with some fun special effects.
@rickmorrow657
6 жыл бұрын
built it in 15 minutes works awesome
@idowuoyewole7720
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips. I’ve been trying to figure out how to build a jig for grooves to stile and rails using a router.
@tooljunkie555
8 жыл бұрын
thats a nice router jay,& i like thats it fits any router. i just got a Craftsman plunge the other day just for mortises i have a guide but not dble sided.thanks for sharing that
@marcoagarza
8 жыл бұрын
Easy, cheap, very useful = PERFECT
@ArcticFlies56
8 жыл бұрын
Very cool jig. Great idea. Best regards, Richard
@1fly2fly24
4 ай бұрын
Working on the exact type of router base and making mine wide enough to use for making v groove siding.
@teedawg2112
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome thx Jay. Making one straight away. Great addition to the shop
@catchemalive
5 жыл бұрын
Gonna try making me one!!! Thanks Jay and I like how neat and organized your shop is!!
@moyperezwoodshop1722
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay. Easy to make but a very useful jig
@AAli-xy9vj
8 жыл бұрын
hi Jay, I built this today and it rocked! Thanks!
@bigguix
8 жыл бұрын
pretty coool i'll make one of these for sure. But i dont know why but i'd rotate my base 90 degrees so i could push/pull the router instead of going sideways. i'm more stable and have more force that way. gj nice video !
@JayBates
8 жыл бұрын
+Guillaume Breton You won't be able to see your start/stop edge as easily.
@mikegreenebass
8 жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what i need to make. Thanks Jay
@frankingram3382
8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful Jay, thanks for sharing that tip. That music at the end....I'm still looking over my shoulder. lol God Bless
@ScrapwoodCity
8 жыл бұрын
Really useful jig! Awesome video production as always! Thanks for sharing!
@JayBates
8 жыл бұрын
+Scrap wood City Thank you for watching.
@DesignBuildExecute
8 жыл бұрын
Great design, Jay! I need to build one of these for my DeWalt.
@PetrikNZ
7 жыл бұрын
I need to create a slot in a two metre plank, with only about 15cm uncut at either end. I was trying to figure out how a first time router user as me was going to achieve that. This jig should do the job I hope.
@phil.pinsky
8 жыл бұрын
Great video Jay. I'm definitely going to build this as soon as I get a plunge router. Still using the ol' fixed base. Phil
@veronica5896
8 жыл бұрын
Great solution, really like that you can use it universally on any router =) Thanks for sharing =)
@mr.b.w.3146
7 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I'm gonna make one of those, thanx for instructive vid clip.
@BenBrandt22
8 жыл бұрын
Simple and effective, nice work Jay.
@GregVirgoe
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Jay, thought you would have squared it up before tightening down. It needs some way of setting it up to track parallel to your piece of wood. The 4 bolt setup can make it travel on an angle.
@JayBates
7 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter if it travels on an angle.
@GregVirgoe
7 жыл бұрын
Jay Bates, I see now, as long as the two clamps are tight to the stock the router will stay centred. Thanks for reply 👍🏼
@surfshop7552
6 жыл бұрын
Nice Jig...Perspex would work great as the base too...to see where to route.
@ExpatPhil
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay, another jig for the arsenal!! :)
@rick91443
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay; good video, easy(for me) to follow along and looks like a practical jig to have in the shop...cheers...rr
@storxusmc
8 жыл бұрын
instead of making one with adjustable guides, since you typically use the same size wood, you could make the flat wood section smaller and just make a couple lined up for specific thickness wood, then all you would have to do is attach the router whichever plate size you need with the 3 screws and then you have a fixed unit for accuracy
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