A two hour drive to HD was useless because they aren't in stock. I ordered from Amazon a week ago and still not here. I made the jig today and it works perfect!! Thank you for an excellent work around!
Used this jig today, worked great! A standard 48 inch dowel made 42 plugs. I used a router to cut the groove and chose to go much deeper than in the video. Thanks for the video.
This is one of those 'Why didn't I think of that' moments. Just popping into the workshop to make my own. Well done young man. Keep those clever ideas coming.
I live in Ecuador, the wood we use here for furniture and cabinetry are not what is traditional in the USA so the available plugs do not match. Thanks for showing the incredibly simple tool and process for making plugs. I also have to make my own dowels. ...Time to click on another RUclips video to learn how to make dowels.
Hi Jer, Thank you for making and posting ALL of these videos. You are one very talented, inventive, and well educated man. I am fascinated with your work and plan to duplicate most of it when I restore a 1966 Powermatic Model 72 table saw. Great work, my friend.
You neglected to mention that the Kreg jig you used has a unique feature -- a groove on its end specifically intended to insert the plugs. Probably works better than the file.
@@MarkosHaas I disagree. I sounded more like an "actual user" of the product, as opposed to a "product tester" (Read: someone who uses the jig system and also has also read the instructions.)
Thanks. Pocket hole joinery has its place, but it's not good for everything. I normally only use it as a way to clamp a glue joint, or for temporary fastening.
Jer's Woodshop I believed pocket hole joinery to be permanent , are screws not used and left in place ? How can they be temporary ? What other purpose could the plugs be for ?
Did you miss the "or" in my previous comment? I use them as temporary joinery OR to clamp a glue joint. When used to clamp a glue joint they don't add any strength once the glue has set. The glue does all the holding. I normally don't remove after the glue has set, but it wouldn't hurt if I did. Also I could mention that they might be ok for long-term holding, just keep in mind they are extremely weak.
Jer's Woodshop NO I didn't miss OR , I am just trying to understand your reply and logic. I guess that I'll leave em permanent but I see that you could use them temporary as well . Thanks for sharing.
Nice Tip I'll be copying it. Don't know if you know but the notch on the back of the jig works for pushing in the plugs. The point fits right in there and you can tap the other end with hammer to drive it in.
Cool. You could probably add a few pieces of cardstock between the wood and the jig to get the plugs a bit shorter for less sanding, but nice way to make a bunch of those and reuse the reverse cut.
Excellent tip and video. How the hell do you manage to get over 20 thumbs down for such a cool idea is beyond me. some people must not like saying well done when it's deserved.
Jer's Woodshop fast paced means we have the time to watch it, is my guess. I think the cuts are also fun in some strange way. makes the vid exciting? you always come up with really clever ideas, though, and that's really valuable.
Thank you. I don't know what makes a good video "good". Wish I did. But I think your right with having the time to watch. If the cuts are fun? Probably, I don't really know!
Jer's Woodshop sorry if this is a bit long... I got to thinking. this'll all probably be obvious, so I apologize if I'm just repeating stuff you already know: there's generally one _main_ thing that's required for anything to be basically acceptable. some things are more complicated, or the main thing involves a lot elements, but there's still usually one main thing. a lot of people seem to lose sight of this, and I've heard of whole big companies going under because people were more concerned about (for example) their position than they were about doing the one main thing they were there to do. for videos like this, for why _I_ watch them, I want to learn something interesting. to make a video _good_ has to start with making it _acceptable._ to then make it good means making it easy to understand, entertaining, etc., which are each their own domain. Jay Bates (for example) makes things entertaining by putting the work sequences to music, and syncing the cuts to the music. your _choice of project_ has so far been a big draw, I think. you engineer solutions to things we hadn't thought about, and that's _naturally_ interesting. whatever you do, I hope you'll take a Shaker mentality to it, and let the form follow the function. in Jay Bates' case, a lot of his projects have involved masses of screws and cutting the pocket holes for them, so the video following the rhythm of the music is a way of synchronizing the form and the function where nothing is lost. similarly, in this video, you had a lot of plugs to cut, so you did little cuts to remove the extra bits we already understood. the accelerated pace of the video was fun-it seems to me-in the same way that a roller coaster is fun. if you've read all the way to the end, thank you, and I hope this is useful for you-not just rehashing the obvious.
ThoperSought Thanks for that explanation! It does make sense, and there is at least one thing I can take from this. I already had the principle in mind, but you put it into words that i can use as a bit of a guideline. I had heard "form following function" before, but I had never really thought of what it meant. Your comment defined that saying, and i will try to maintain that mentality. Thanks again!
That is slick, so simple to produce your own and I assume cheaper. Also, just sanding them down instead of cutting them with a flush saw then sanding eliminates a step.
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Simple but clever. Everything you do is so meticulously thought of.
A two hour drive to HD was useless because they aren't in stock. I ordered from Amazon a week ago and still not here. I made the jig today and it works perfect!! Thank you for an excellent work around!
+Kansas A
It great to hear you found this useful! Thanks!
Used this jig today, worked great! A standard 48 inch dowel made 42 plugs. I used a router to cut the groove and chose to go much deeper than in the video. Thanks for the video.
This is one of those 'Why didn't I think of that' moments. Just popping into the workshop to make my own. Well done young man. Keep those clever ideas coming.
I live in Ecuador, the wood we use here for furniture and cabinetry are not what is traditional in the USA so the available plugs do not match. Thanks for showing the incredibly simple tool and process for making plugs. I also have to make my own dowels. ...Time to click on another RUclips video to learn how to make dowels.
+kevero1
So glad you found it useful! Thanks!
You never stop inventing! Thanks for all the tips and creativity.
Fantastic! You are a clever young man. Keep it coming!
+Chem Cody
Thank you!!
Superb straight forward presentation. A very concise delivery of useful information.
Now that is why i watch your videos because you are a master of arts and crafts and designs and very handy jigs. Thank you for fantastic videos buddy.
Just started using pocket holes and that's a GREAT tip and video. Short and sweet, Thanks!
Thank you!
Thanks for that Jeremy. A very clever and simple solution - I'm making my jig up this afternoon.
Hi Jer,
Thank you for making and posting ALL of these videos. You are one very talented, inventive, and well educated man. I am fascinated with your work and plan to duplicate most of it when I restore a 1966 Powermatic Model 72 table saw. Great work, my friend.
Thank you!
Great idea, great video. I finally got around to making this jig a few months ago and just wanted to say thank you and the jig works great.
+Lyle Kobberstad Great to hear it worked for you! Thanks!
You're the go-to person for clever solutions!
Between this and the other Dowell jig, i don't know which is better, please keep uploading videos!
Thanks. I will!
Perfect idea, perfectly shown. This will be reproduced in any case. A great thank you for showing! Greetings from Bremen, Germany
You neglected to mention that the Kreg jig you used has a unique feature -- a groove on its end specifically intended to insert the plugs. Probably works better than the file.
tkarlmann not everyone knows that but you probably just educated some people.
You neglected to not sound like a know it all.
@@MarkosHaas I disagree. I sounded more like an "actual user" of the product, as opposed to a "product tester" (Read: someone who uses the jig system and also has also read the instructions.)
Great idea. Thanks for teaching us older guys a new trick.
Thanks! :)
Jeremy, Great little jig you produced! I'll be making one this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
You have a marvelous gift for brevity. Thanks for the great video.
Cool!!
I am learning joinery and knowing new things about this is intriguing thanks a lot for sharing.
Clever jig. I plug pocket holes rarely but when I do, I glue in a dowel then saw it off with a flush cut saw and sand the stub.
Very nice Jeremy and another great ideas again. Many thanks and have a wonderful buddy.
Well, Jeremy, 3 months later, I have in my spare time, made enough plugs to last me awhile. Great idea indeed. And making that jig was so easy.
That was awesome! I almost paid an arm and a leg or two for the Kreg plug kit. I won’t be now. Sharing this video. 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing this great tip. Pocket hole joinery looks like the solution for a lot of builds.
Thanks. Pocket hole joinery has its place, but it's not good for everything. I normally only use it as a way to clamp a glue joint, or for temporary fastening.
Jer's Woodshop I believed pocket hole joinery to be permanent , are screws not used and left in place ? How can they be temporary ? What other purpose could the plugs be for ?
Did you miss the "or" in my previous comment? I use them as temporary joinery OR to clamp a glue joint. When used to clamp a glue joint they don't add any strength once the glue has set. The glue does all the holding. I normally don't remove after the glue has set, but it wouldn't hurt if I did.
Also I could mention that they might be ok for long-term holding, just keep in mind they are extremely weak.
Jer's Woodshop NO I didn't miss OR , I am just trying to understand your reply and logic. I guess that I'll leave em permanent but I see that you could use them temporary as well . Thanks for sharing.
I agree with the last guy absolute genius and money saver!!
Clever and simple thanks from County Durham, England
Simple jig and effective, the best kind. Recently purchased 'Trend pocket hole jig'. Definitely giving this plug jig a go. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
This is so good I've left another comment.
Simple is genius.
+ishortland
Haha, thanks again then! :)
Very clever and well done! Good video and JIG.
Perfect!! This compliments my homemade Kreg jig base perfectly. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching!
Smart and cheap! Finding those things here in my town is imposible, now I can make ones. Thaks
Dude, that is pretty genius! Nice work and thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
I see that you put your thinking cap on. Great video and great solution. Thank you.
Very simple, very slick! Thank you for sharing this!
What a bloody great idea, well done
wouldn't have thought of that notch to cut the second one, thanks for the tip!
Only just come across this video. What a brilliant and clever idea. Thanks for sharing :-)
Nice jig! I've never really used pocket holes yet, but if I do, I'll keep this in mind. Thanks!
Nice Tip I'll be copying it. Don't know if you know but the notch on the back of the jig works for pushing in the plugs. The point fits right in there and you can tap the other end with hammer to drive it in.
+Ken Carlson Thanks. I knew about the plug pusher, but thought I'd show an alternate method for those who don't have that jig.
Great tip! Thank you for sharing. Clear, concise instructions.
Very cool. I just got a pocket hole jig so I can really use something like this.
Cool. You could probably add a few pieces of cardstock between the wood and the jig to get the plugs a bit shorter for less sanding, but nice way to make a bunch of those and reuse the reverse cut.
Hello from Ireland , and great idea .
It is great to see young craftsmen.
Your an A - OK kind of guy. That was a smart move, and an Awesome Tutorial and Great Video, Thanks
Wow! INGENUITY AT ITS FINEST! THANKS! GENIUS, simply GENIUS!
"LIKE" "SUBSCRIBED" GENIUS!
Smart , very simple jig and work very well, gonna make one. thx
works great!!!! One suggestion that might help is to lightly sand the dowel before using. That would help insert it into the hole.
Jerry, you're a genius!
I stuff my long dowel in the hole ;-) then I used my dremel multi-tool to cut it flush. took hardly any time. No scratches either.
Very nice :-)
Just one piece of advice: you could shorten the plugs (a little bit) to offset the thickness of the screw head.
Can’t believe I didn’t think of this! Thanks!
Very clever and so simply... ! Now I know how I can close the holes cheap.
Awesome jig!
Great job
an excellent and simple jig well done and thanks for sharing.I paid ten euros for a bag of about forty,not any more
Thanks! I know, they are expensive.
I like your logical approach for your age...keep that up and you will put Mr. Spock to shame one day.
Your a genius Jeremy!
I made this! IT'S AMAZING! Thanks for sharing.
Very clever. It took me a few second to figure out as to why you had to make two passes to the dowel.
Simple and smart--just what I like.
That was cool! Great jig Jeremy!
Thanks!
Awesome jig man. Love the idea
Thanks!
Perfect. Good job Jeremy
That's ingenious! Very impressed
Great job Jeremy!
That's really cool !,you could use different woods and make a feature out of them
Yes. Or if you make your own dowels you can use the same wood and make basically invisible plugs, whichever suits the situation.
sdm customs Psssst - try brass or aluminum rod. Shhhhhh... :)
This is genius!! Thank you for this
When I was watching this an ad for a 50 pack of plugs for $7 popped up and I couldn't help but think thats the way to go.
But, this will come in handy if you want an exact type of wood for the plug.
same here ...
Very clever idea, Kreg is way out of line on their pricing this is a good way to bite back. Good work
Excellent tip and video. How the hell do you manage to get over 20 thumbs down for such a cool idea is beyond me. some people must not like saying well done when it's deserved.
Thank you!
The thumbs down-you know as well as I...
that's very clever.
also, nice editing! really enjoyed this video
Thank you!
People seem to like a fast paced video. Thanks for your feedback!
Jer's Woodshop
fast paced means we have the time to watch it, is my guess. I think the cuts are also fun in some strange way. makes the vid exciting?
you always come up with really clever ideas, though, and that's really valuable.
Thank you.
I don't know what makes a good video "good". Wish I did. But I think your right with having the time to watch. If the cuts are fun? Probably, I don't really know!
Jer's Woodshop
sorry if this is a bit long... I got to thinking.
this'll all probably be obvious, so I apologize if I'm just repeating stuff you already know:
there's generally one _main_ thing that's required for anything to be basically acceptable. some things are more complicated, or the main thing involves a lot elements, but there's still usually one main thing.
a lot of people seem to lose sight of this, and I've heard of whole big companies going under because people were more concerned about (for example) their position than they were about doing the one main thing they were there to do.
for videos like this, for why _I_ watch them, I want to learn something interesting.
to make a video _good_ has to start with making it _acceptable._
to then make it good means making it easy to understand, entertaining, etc., which are each their own domain. Jay Bates (for example) makes things entertaining by putting the work sequences to music, and syncing the cuts to the music.
your _choice of project_ has so far been a big draw, I think. you engineer solutions to things we hadn't thought about, and that's _naturally_ interesting.
whatever you do, I hope you'll take a Shaker mentality to it, and let the form follow the function. in Jay Bates' case, a lot of his projects have involved masses of screws and cutting the pocket holes for them, so the video following the rhythm of the music is a way of synchronizing the form and the function where nothing is lost.
similarly, in this video, you had a lot of plugs to cut, so you did little cuts to remove the extra bits we already understood. the accelerated pace of the video was fun-it seems to me-in the same way that a roller coaster is fun.
if you've read all the way to the end, thank you, and I hope this is useful for you-not just rehashing the obvious.
ThoperSought Thanks for that explanation! It does make sense, and there is at least one thing I can take from this. I already had the principle in mind, but you put it into words that i can use as a bit of a guideline. I had heard "form following function" before, but I had never really thought of what it meant. Your comment defined that saying, and i will try to maintain that mentality. Thanks again!
Awesome idea. Simple and effective.
Cool idea! Gonna have to make me one of those! Thanks for sharing!
+AnkleBiter Woodworks Thanks!
Muchas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos , reciba saludos desde la península de yucatan
You are a good woodworker!!!
*woodworker
Thanks ;)
+Jeremy Schmidt
Excuse me, I fix them
Pretty great solution. Now I can buy some fancy hardwood dowels and show off my pocket holes instead of trying to hide them.
Thank you!
You just saved me money. Thank you.
Great idea and very ingenious!
Thanks!
That is slick, so simple to produce your own and I assume cheaper. Also, just sanding them down instead of cutting them with a flush saw then sanding eliminates a step.
Thanks. It is MUCH cheaper than buying them! Not to mention you can turn your own dowel from any type of wood that's not available pre made from Kreg.
Thank you sir! Made it and it works great!
Very clever. Good stuff.
Muy bueno Jer, gracias por compartir!
I have the same Kreg jig and doesn't it have a space on the bottom to help with pressing the plug into the hole?
Genius! Love it! Good job!
Thanks!
Wow you just saved me money. Thanks
:)
Your 1/16th" jig set over the edge is also a good idea.
always clever Jer
Very clever solution! Thanks a lot for sharing!
Thank you!
Love this! Thanks for the quick tool tip!
Very nice! Great idea!
very simple. very effective. thanks for sharing!
+l200jjk Thanks!
Awesome jig, tnx for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching!
Smart and do-able!!
Great work.
+cognitor900
Thanks!
SON, your a dam genius.
Awesome tip man!!! Thank you for share!!
Thank you!
Finish is nice. Красиво. Дерево соединить деревом - чисто ро-русски. Наши Кижи!
Tree connect tree - purely in Russian. It is our Kizhi! Like.
Nicely done!
So simple, so awesome. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! ;)