A Classic Woodworking Joint That's Often Forgotten
A Classic Woodworking Joint That's Often Forgotten
Leah demonstrates how to use a dowel jig to create a basic dowel joint. This classic woodworking joint is a perfect one for beginner woodworkers to learn!
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Did you ever do a video on how to make your own dowel jig Leah?
Came across this video trying to get more info on the dowling jig you used in this video to figure out if this was a decent jig. It seems like it’s a very basic but well manufactured product. I’m going to check it out today at the local Rockler store. You did a great job and explaining how to use this jig and I now have a better understanding of how they work.
A sir or a lady?
This woman is awesome. Always so positive and encouraging and the videos are great.
Jigs save a ton of time and anguish. I spent close to $200 on some jigs to make plantation style shutters. I must have drilled a thousand holes by the time it was over. A bit expensive, but they came out great, with the only screw ups being operator error. I saved about $8 grand by not paying a commercial outfit make them .
An alternative to measuring out the centers between dowel holes for a flat piece of wood is using dowel hole pins. Cheap as chips on Amazon etc.
What about centering points – the metal tips that insert into a dowel hole and then you tap into wood? No measuring required and the points are dead on!
Simple & Good Info.
Wonderful
Leah, have you tried Milescraft DowelJigKit? Part Number 13090003. It doesn’t look as precise as the Rockler jigs that you showed, but it looks more versatile. Here is a video of it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QALncuFuEgk
I haven’t tried it, but it is only $20 for the whole kit, it seems like a good deal.
My father was a carpenter. This is great to watch! Brings back memories
I’m really enjoying your videos, and can feel my confidence rising, please keep it up, you are brilliant
At first, I thought Jane was a John. She is indeed, a very good teacher. I like her videos a great deal. Thanks Leah ! ! !
Nicely done
Another amazing video
Leah, I love your channel. You’re a very good teacher. You explain things in detail and that’s what sets you apart from the rest
Love you, hope your doing well, you have taught all of us so much
It’s all about the tools! Great video.
Hello Leah, I am from Argentina, sorry if i missed it but, how do you vary the place of the hole accordng to different thickness of woods, thanks a lot for your videos.
I’m teaching myself how to build stuff and fix stuff. I love your videos and your great teaching skills. You’re awesome. God bless you.
Excellent vid. Very thorough and informative
Your videos are great !
I like using a dowel center set to avoid the need for measuring when not doweling on the edge. Built a basic 2×4 bench using only dowels last summer. Big 1" dowels.
Love every one of your videos, Leah. You make things easy to understand.
How would this jig work on joining 4×4’s? Is it possible? For example, I want to make a work bench using 4×4’s as the table top. I am practicing to be a traditional style woodworker so I’d rather stay away from power tools.
My new fav YouTube channel. Your knowledge, your kindness, your supportive attitude. I always learn something. <3
Wow.
The Rockler jig is no longer sold on Amazon, but ‘Milescraft’ makes a more versatile option: https://www.milescraft.com/product/doweljigkit/
This is a brilliant channel. Thank you.
Your videos are so awesome! thank you
Thank you Leah, I’m about to check it out right now! Also, would you then measure the length of each side after getting the angle?
Hi Leah, I really love your work specially the way you explain. I am going to start furniture business soon but the problem is most of the tools and jigs are not available here in Pakistan or too much expensive, is there any possiblity that you or some other guy could send 2nd hand tools/jigs to me? I will pay in advance. But plz remember I have a very very limited budget so I need inexpensive tools. Plz advice
Damn!!! I love your enthusiasm, delivery and your knowledge is deep and you EASILY share it.
Thank YouTube Jane. Please, turn off The mic when drill Woods.
Leah, you are my hero! Off I go to fix my cutting board
The jig seems to only work with a certain thickness of timber.. any thicker or thinner and the holes would be off centre.
Forgotten joint? That is almost only joint in Ikea like cheap furniture ?!
Thanks lots for what you do! Learning to make my life easier with your methods and tips! God bless!
Because of you I am setting up a home woodshop!
My favourite joint, nice video.
After several uses, does the drill bit enlarge the guide hole in the jig?
I love it when you say right on the money lol
I love this lady such a great teacher!!! ❤️
Great! Thanks!
I love Leah’s videos, by far my favorite resource for learning how to maintain my 100 year old house, but I’m not a big fan of dowel joints except for lining up the boards for edge glued panels. (which is what she was showing here, so maybe she agrees with me?) A screw, a tennon, a domino, a biscuit, a bolt all seem to hold up better with time. I think the dowel joints just don’t have enough surface area for the glue to stick to. Also I know Leah likes to keep things simple but dowel centers might be worth mentioning. They are inexpensive and prevent having to measure when you don’t have a edge to reference a dowel jig.
You never disappoint me
Is this device more effective or more accurate than using dowel centers?
For an edge to flat dowel joint, dowel pins can make it more accurate than trying to measure the distance between your pins. Dowel pins are cheap and really easy to use.
You can use dowel centre transfer plugs as opposed to measuring up, send the jig holes in, pop the centre plugs in, press your piece against the other, and you are good to go. Saves time.
You can also use some lipstick on the edge of the dowel and it will mark your location dots. But guys don’t take your wife’s lipstick get the cheap stuff from dollar tree and keep a couple in your shop they come in handy. I just bought this jig have not used it yet but will be playing with it soon I like yours it looks easy this one is a little intimidating. Milescraft 13090003 Dowel Jig Kit ,Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop But it was cheap I ordered it from home depot but next time i will get stuff from walmart it’s faster and cheaper.
Great video. When I build cabinets or shelves I use this joint in combination with lap joints. No expensive pocket hole jigs no screws. Glue it up and clamp it. If you can find ash or oak dowels grab them.
Tip:
Place nail polish on the tips of the dowel rod to mark your spot where you cannot use the jig.