Mini Mortising Jig for LOOSE TENON Joinery! No Domino required! You can even use your trim router!
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For more details, check out the full written article – https://www.3x3custom.com/tutorials/mini-mortising-jig-for-loose-tenon-joinery
Router Edge Guide video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1QU7qVm7tQ
As mentioned in the video, I did not come up with the final design for this jig, Mike from TayTools did! If you like the jig and want to support his awesome idea, consider purchasing the parts through his website below!
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PARTS FOR THE JIG
Dovetail Track Nuts:
Microjig MATCHFIT™ Dovetail Nut Track Hardware (4-Pack)
Dovetail Track Hardware with Knobs:
Microjig MATCHFIT™ 1.5" Dovetail Track Hardware (4-Pack)
12" Threaded Rod:
10-32 x 12" Long Threaded Rod
Thread Locker:
Bob Smith Industries IC-LOC™ Red Thread Locker CA Glue .34 oz
1" Long 1/4-20 Flat Head Machine Screws:
https://amzn.to/3vEvnEo
1/4-20 Knobs:
1/4-20 Tri-Lobe Thumb Nuts / Knobs Female Thread with Through Hole
Dovetail Clamps:
Microjig DVC-538K2 Matchfit Dovetail Clamps Set of 2
Threaded Inserts (for optional attachment):
E-Z Knife Solid Brass Threaded Inserts
Knobs with Stud (for optional attachment):
Lot 10 each 2" Star Knobs Male Threads 2" Threaded Stud
More Affordable Knobs with Studs:
Rosette Thumbscrew Knobs with 1/4-20 Threads 1-1/2" Long Alloy Steel Stud
TO USE THE JIG
Trim Router:
https://amzn.to/3qTkhry
Guide Bushing Adapter:
https://amzn.to/30Sw6DK
Short Shank 5/8 Guide Bushing (The short shank is key here…):
https://amzn.to/30XHm1y
Metric Upcut Spiral Router Bits:
Metric M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) Upcut Two Flute Spiral Router Bits
Pre-made Loose Tenons:
https://lddy.no/w05x
Imperial Upcut Bits if you want to make your own Loose Tenons:
Solid Carbide Upcut Two Flute Spiral Router Bits
Brass Set Up Bars:
5 Piece Solid Brass Set Up Bar Gauge Block Set
TO MAKE THE JIG
Dovetail Bit from Microjig:
Microjig MB-050-0514 Matchfit Clamp 1/2" Diameter 14 Degree Router Bit
Middle of the Road Dovetail Bit (1/4" Shank):
CMT Dovetail Router Bits Carbide Tipped
Most Affordable Dovetail Bit:
1/2" Carbide Tipped Dovetail Router Bit 14 Degree
Awesome Brad Point Bits:
Fisch Imperial Brad Point Drill Bits Chrome Vandium Steel Double Flute-Individual Bits
Countersink Bit (seriously the best one I have ever used):
Viking Drill Single Flute Pilotless Chatterproof Deburring Countersink Tool 3/16"-17/32'
Marking Knife:
Mikov Thin Blade Dual Bevel Marking Knife 0.060" Thick Blade with Finger Indents Rosewood Handle
Wheel Marking Guage:
Solid Brass Easy Read Wheel Marking Cutting Gauge with 2 Extra Cutters
Calipers:
Absolute Digital Caliper 6" (150mm)
Center Finding Ruler:
iGaging 4R Bevel Center Finding Rulers
Push Blocks:
https://amzn.to/3qpWNv2
Chisels:
https://bit.ly/WoodriverChisels
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0:00 Intro
0:55 What is a Guide Bushing?
2:07 Making the Platform PART 1
5:38 Making the Fence
7:53 Making the Platform PART 2
9:49 Final Steps on the Fence
11:10 Thanks Hello Fresh!
12:51 Optional Attachment
13:33 Ready to Assemble!
14:14 Setting the OFFSET
15:58 Setting the WIDTH
18:29 Setting the DEPTH
19:35 How to use it!
23:51 Outro
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