Build a basic box joint jig.
Diy box joint jig router. Cut two pieces of 1 2 ply at this length by 5. Basic box joint jigs like this one have been around for a long time. Place your fence at it s furthest position from the front of the table and add an inch to create your length. The biggest problem in making box joints has always been getting a precise fit because the line between success and failure is only a few thousandths of an inch thick.
A jig is a device that holds a piece of work and guides the tools operating on it this is going to be a box. Making box joints on the table saw requires a dado stack which isn t available in all areas. An interesting point that the box joint is stronger than the dovetail joint and does not require the custom dovetail jig. Find plans for our jig here.
This new twist on an old idea provides interchangeable faces for different size box joints. Learn how to make box joints on your router table using a jig. From the same plywood cut two more lengths with one 1 1 4 width and one 1 width. To use this jig you will need a tablesaw stackable dado set and a calipers with dial or digital readout.
The next best method is at the router table but not everyone has the space for a dedicated router table. No i m not going to dance and leap around until the end if this turns out successfully. All you need are a sharp bit and a basic plywood jig. Box joints are a cinch to make on a router table.
Cut the inverse sockets flip the first board to the other side of the peg so the reference pin is between the peg and the blade. Box joint jig for router table. Push the edges together and make the rest of the cuts. This jig allows you to quickly and strongly join boards to make strong boxes or drawers.
How to make a box joint jig. All right folks i m gonna get jiggy with it. The box joint is an alternative to the more popular dovetail joint. This tutorial video shows a simple method on making a jig out of plywood for a hand held router that attaches to the base.
Using this tool will make those cuts clean and efficient. One of the most useful jigs a woodworker can have for his table saw is a box joint jig.