Thank you, after working my life time in steel and industrial piping I finally decided at 75 to retire and take up wood working as a total beginner and needed to miter some short table legs for a small bedside table with limited tools. Your video was just the fit for me and enjoyed your presentation.
Big thanks for the information and good presentation. A number of years ago, I used one of those two-part taper jigs, and as I was using it, I said to myself: "Dang, this seems very dangerous." But I went ahead and finished the job. Then, just the other day, I had to use it again. I had the same reservations about using it. So, I didn't. I then went online to see what options were out there. The basic idea you have is reasonably common, but your presentation was very easy to follow. Plus, I had all the parts already - I didn't have to buy one thing (except for a 4' T-bar that I was saving for another project, but that's another story). I did make two changes from your approach: 1) I did not drill two holes and remove everything in between as you did for the top angle piece. I did that on my router table in three passes of different heights. In addition, I placed the groove for the T-bar by the same technique (start about four inches in, and run along to the other four inches in). Much easier. The second variation I did was to add a miter guide. I felt that relying upon the fence is problematic because the fence can be off a tad here or a tad there. After a while, the edge has drifted around to become meaningless as a guide. Using a miter guide completely limits this drift. Again thanks!
Fantastic video. This requires more hardware than other builds but doesn’t require a router table. I don’t have a router table , making those other builds very difficult. Thank you
awesome vid, I've been wanting to make a jig like this, and with your easy-to-follow great explanation and directions, I think a beginner like me can do this. Thanks again
Everything I like about a diy video. Powerful saws. Useful voiceovers. Super fast marking and movements. I always feel like anything is possible after a good DIY!! Ha. Nicely done.
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That idea is simple but very good! I was planing to make one for my shop, can i use your idea, of course i will mention you in my video when i make this!
@@WalkersWoodworks Thanks man, i will make it in a few weeks and i will mention your channel in my video. maybe my viewers will come over to your channel and watch your videos too
If I have a smaller table saw like the DeWalt with the 8 and 1/4-in blade does the length change and/or the width? Also do the other dimensions change as far as the slotted grooves you cut for the fence?
Thanks for the video, if i may i have 1 suggestion, since you are cutting dado (groove) in the center of the narrower board, you could flip the board 180° and make 2 cuts before adjusting the table saw fence until the cuts "meet" in the center
I assume this will work with four sided tapers like on table legs. What if you were to use 2x2 for the adjustable part? Should not make any difference and better for table legs.
I would shorten the T-track an inch or so to ensure you don't clip it with the table saw blade. I have a sawstop too, and I wouldn't want to accidentally trigger it.
From a safety perspective, believe you should have had a guard on your grinder. Liked the unit, but would add a track on the bottom to slide on saw miter slot, i.e. no need to use saw fence.
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Thank you, after working my life time in steel and industrial piping I finally decided at 75 to retire and take up wood working as a total beginner and needed to miter some short table legs for a small bedside table with limited tools. Your video was just the fit for me and enjoyed your presentation.
This seems like a superior approach to make a jointing jig too, just square the settings. Great work!
True! It could definitely be used for that. Thanks for watching!
Big thanks for the information and good presentation. A number of years ago, I used one of those two-part taper jigs, and as I was using it, I said to myself: "Dang, this seems very dangerous." But I went ahead and finished the job. Then, just the other day, I had to use it again. I had the same reservations about using it. So, I didn't. I then went online to see what options were out there. The basic idea you have is reasonably common, but your presentation was very easy to follow. Plus, I had all the parts already - I didn't have to buy one thing (except for a 4' T-bar that I was saving for another project, but that's another story). I did make two changes from your approach: 1) I did not drill two holes and remove everything in between as you did for the top angle piece. I did that on my router table in three passes of different heights. In addition, I placed the groove for the T-bar by the same technique (start about four inches in, and run along to the other four inches in). Much easier. The second variation I did was to add a miter guide. I felt that relying upon the fence is problematic because the fence can be off a tad here or a tad there. After a while, the edge has drifted around to become meaningless as a guide. Using a miter guide completely limits this drift. Again thanks!
Fantastic video. This requires more hardware than other builds but doesn’t require a router table. I don’t have a router table , making those other builds very difficult. Thank you
Thanks. Made it and it’s very satisfying the cut and accuracy of it.
Awesome!!!
awesome vid, I've been wanting to make a jig like this, and with your easy-to-follow great explanation and directions, I think a beginner like me can do this. Thanks again
Good video, nice build. Nice to see someone more local to me. I'm down in Rocklin.
This is a great tutorial. Thanks for your videos, they've helped me a lot as I'm slowly learning the craft!
That's awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!
I'll be making this this weekend!
Awesome!
Nice video and I like the hold downs. Simple and useful!
Thanks Jesse! I am definitely happy with this one!
You make very nice videos!
Thank you
Nice tapering jig Brandon! Thanks for sharing the video with us.👌👍😎JP
Thanks for watching!
Your very welcome Brandon! 😎
Everything I like about a diy video. Powerful saws. Useful voiceovers. Super fast marking and movements. I always feel like anything is possible after a good DIY!! Ha. Nicely done.
Haha thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.
Going to have to make one of these! Great build!
Thanks man! It's definitely useful!
Made one. Thanks.
Nice, clear explanations!
Thank you for watching!
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great video!
Thank you
Could you also use this jig for straightening a board I.e. joiner sled jig?
You could. I have a video on how I make,jointer sleds too. 👍
That idea is simple but very good! I was planing to make one for my shop, can i use your idea, of course i will mention you in my video when i make this!
Ya man, go for it.
@@WalkersWoodworks Thanks man, i will make it in a few weeks and i will mention your channel in my video. maybe my viewers will come over to your channel and watch your videos too
That works. Thanks!
If I have a smaller table saw like the DeWalt with the 8 and 1/4-in blade does the length change and/or the width? Also do the other dimensions change as far as the slotted grooves you cut for the fence?
I don't see why they would.
Exellent!
- Thanx 4 sharing. VERY helpful. You made it seem "do-able."
This looks simple but effective! 👍🏻
Is there a reason you chose not to use a mitre slot and instead use the fence?
Lazy mostly lol
Nice job! I'm going do what you did and just add a runner. 🙂
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The 5-star handle you've recommended in your parts list. Is that meant to be the quick release version?
Echt gut ! Vielen Dank :-)
Thanks for the video, if i may i have 1 suggestion, since you are cutting dado (groove) in the center of the narrower board, you could flip the board 180° and make 2 cuts before adjusting the table saw fence until the cuts "meet" in the center
When did you upgrade from the 36-725 to the Sawstop?
About 3 months ago or so.
@@WalkersWoodworks Awesome! Trying to convince my wife my fingers are worth it =)
Hi Fella, Does the t track not limit you to certain degree cuts or am I missing something
Yea I mean it's for tapers so usually it's not an extreme angle.
Thanks hope you don’t think I’m being pedantic.just curious.
Make sure your watching those strings from your sweatshirt when your leaning over the table saw
Yea I usually tuck them in.
Would you suggest adding a piece to run down the miter slot?
Great video! I need to make one of these. Probably a stupid question but why didn’t you use the cross cut sled to do the dado cuts?
I cant remember haha.
I assume this will work with four sided tapers like on table legs. What if you were to use 2x2 for the adjustable part? Should not make any difference and better for table legs.
Yea I don't see why it wouldn't. 🤷♂️
The Rockler jig also seems to have an angle guide. I am making this because I don't have the money for the Rockler. But an angle guide would be nice
I would shorten the T-track an inch or so to ensure you don't clip it with the table saw blade. I have a sawstop too, and I wouldn't want to accidentally trigger it.
That's why I inset it a little lol.
@@WalkersWoodworks I had my sawstop triggered by static electricity from about 1-2 inches away.
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From a safety perspective, believe you should have had a guard on your grinder. Liked the unit, but would add a track on the bottom to slide on saw miter slot, i.e. no need to use saw fence.
However not having the track makes it where you can move the fence over and cut wider stock. 👍
@@WalkersWoodworks Good point, thanks. Dale
I copied your Tapering Jig... but not rockler's materials used, and used a 1x8x12 inches solid wood board
Whatever works!
For a few dollars more you can get the tapering jig from Rockler.com. it's only $60
Right now yes. It's on sale. It's normally $99
and the total cost is double that buying the tool itself.