Thanks for the very thorough explanation and demonstration. I want to make a nice box for my Stanley No 45 plane and thought finger joints would be perfect. I saw this jig in the Phoenix Rockler store yesterday but was unsure of its quality & usability. Now it looks like I will be headed back to Rocker today! Thanks again.
I've had this jig for a while and never had any luck using it. I think I've just been not setting the box parts up right so they don't fit well. Time to try it again. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks! We used a drillpress and a forstner bit. Clamp your lid piece to a block of wood with an angle cut. Make sure you put a stop in place on the drillpress for how deep you want the forstner bit to cut into your lid. Be mindful that the bit's point doesn't cut into your workpiece. Make sure to do this in test pieces first before using your actual project piece. Hope this helps!
I cut a groove on the inside of three of the box sides. Then cut rabbets along the edges and one end of the lid to create tongues that slide in the grooves. The fourth side of the box is trimmed down to allow the lid to slide in.
Thanks for your question. Sorry for the delayed response. We've been in the process of moving locations and just opened our doors back up. We plan to produce a video that will take you from start to finish in making a box, including the lid. Stay tuned!
Vince says this: I cut a groove on the inside of three of the box sides. Then cut rabbets along the edges and one end of the lid to create tongues that slide in the grooves. The fourth side of the box is trimmed down to allow the lid to slide in.
I appreciate the full disclosure. it made me feel less of an idiot for not being able to get it right after the first adjustment I made.
I just got this Jig, thanks for video on How to use it.
Our pleasure! Good luck!
Thanks for the very thorough explanation and demonstration. I want to make a nice box for my Stanley No 45 plane and thought finger joints would be perfect. I saw this jig in the Phoenix Rockler store yesterday but was unsure of its quality & usability. Now it looks like I will be headed back to Rocker today! Thanks again.
this is one of the best videos ive seen n the router jig ways. thanks and i will sub.
This is terrific to hear! Thank you for the compliment! And hope you works for you!
thanks for this, just learning
I've had this jig for a while and never had any luck using it. I think I've just been not setting the box parts up right so they don't fit well. Time to try it again. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you! Hope you had better luck!
Can you cut alternative spacing. ie: 1/4 pin and 3/4 tail.
No. The box joint jig is designed to cut 1/4”, 3/8” or 1/2”box joints (pins and slots) depending on the router bit and indexing key being used.
nice work buddy. How did you cut the finger notch on the top of the box ?
Thanks! We used a drillpress and a forstner bit. Clamp your lid piece to a block of wood with an angle cut. Make sure you put a stop in place on the drillpress for how deep you want the forstner bit to cut into your lid. Be mindful that the bit's point doesn't cut into your workpiece. Make sure to do this in test pieces first before using your actual project piece. Hope this helps!
Have you made a video that completes making the box?
Not yet, but that's on our list for a future video!
Good Video, Info.
Thank you! We hope it inspires you to build a box or more.
Hi, Nice video. Could you tell me the method you use for making the sliding lids? Thank you
I cut a groove on the inside of three of the box sides. Then cut rabbets along the edges and one end of the lid to create tongues that slide in the grooves. The fourth side of the box is trimmed down to allow the lid to slide in.
How do you it the finger pull on the lid?
Your box joint how wide are your pieces
In this particulare video, the side pieces are 3 5/8 inches wide. But you can use any size pieces depending on height of box you would like to build.
How did you make the sliding lid?
Thanks for your question. Sorry for the delayed response. We've been in the process of moving locations and just opened our doors back up. We plan to produce a video that will take you from start to finish in making a box, including the lid. Stay tuned!
Vince says this: I cut a groove on the inside of three of the box sides. Then cut rabbets along the edges and one end of the lid to create tongues that slide in the grooves. The fourth side of the box is trimmed down to allow the lid to slide in.
Not a bad jig but for the price it should have a micro adjust screw. If I need to tap it left or right to adjust it I may as well just build my own.
drill a 1” hole in that melamine so you can use the height adjustable tool to raise and lower the bit without removing the whole jig
Yep, that's a great idea!
He already said that in the video! You're suggesting something he's already suggested!
Where can you buy one?
thewoodsmithstore.com/product/rockler-router-table-box-joint-jig/
what he forgot to tell you was what you had to do using a saw stop table saw,,its more involved than what he says,,,
Rocklers customer service is the worst. I will never support that shady company ever again.
Great video. What a repetitive, loud and annoying music. Is it music to your ears?
What are talking about?