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This month I’m making boxes. Lots of them. In my book, doing the same task over and over means dusting off an old jig or building a new one. Jiggery time.
The corners of my boxes are mitered, and I’ll strengthen the joints with biscuits. Biscuits also prevent the joints from slipping when I use a band clamp to glue the pieces together.
This jig makes cutting biscuit slots a breeze. It’s sloped at 45 degrees, so the mitered edge of the workpiece sits at 90 degrees to the plate joiner.
The jig is made from MDF, glued and screwed together. A wood strip along the front edge automatically aligns the workpiece.
I’ll be using #20 biscuits, which require a pretty deep slot. To cut that deep into 3/4″ stock, I have to locate the slot near the inside edge of the miter. Placing a piece of plywood under the plate joiner positions the slot in just the right place.
What are you working on this month?
I could not down load pictures. Is the problem on your end or mine. It says to try again later.
Love the simplicity and usefulness of this jig! Thanks Tom!
Nice tip and I will use it.
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great idea ,I must have one thanks for the tip