Advanced Thin Strip Jig 

I have to say - This thin strip jog is by far the best one out there. Functional and I really, really love the use of exotic woods. You have a gift for how you tie everything together.

This is an excellent example of the type of thin strip jig that allows you to accurately reset the rip fence every cut. I usually don't prefer that type, since most saws I've had have been on the cheap side, and the rip fences were somewhat of an adventure to get them parallel to the blade each time they're moved (cheap fence mechanisms, inaccurate T-clamps, etc.). My own preference is a crosscut sled with a stop to the right of the cut line for the width of the strip, but the disadvantage for longer strips is you need a humongously deep sled. I have seen jigs that rub the rip fence and duplicate this type of cut, usually a simple board with an adjustable 'nub' that pushes the stock (like the 'heel' of a 'shoe' type push stick), then you just set the fence once to put the zero-clearance left edge of the board the desired distance from the blade, slide the board and the nub pushes the stock, making identical strips cut after cut. The disadvantage of these is safety, as you have to properly support the left end of the stock so as to not bind against the blade and cause a kickback. I would love to see your take on this type of thin strip jig, if you're interested? You have a unique eye for design. I'm a recent subscriber, and am enjoying going through your videos as I have time. Great stuff!

You have the same passion about your shop making your tools and shop an important place to find inspiration! Thank you for sharing !

This is brilliant. That tiny metal ruler is just a special touch. Thanks my friend for sharing.

That is seriously over-engineered, I love it!

Let me be clear here, 😂😂😂, not sure if I understood the jig properly, or if I reached that level, or the simple fact I may never need it. But wow wow wow, I loved how it looked, to the point where I may actually do it just to admire it on my table. Well done mate, the pride of making it outcomes its usefulness. 👍👍👍

That jig is a work of art...the knob itself is quite a turner ! I think the miter slot bar is quite short and would prefer one longer than the jig is wide. Maybe your bar has no play in it but I know mine would. I also would stick some cheap digital callipers instead of that rough scale to be able to zero out and measure in metric or imperial depending on my preference of the day. Cool build though !

That's not just a great jig, you also put in the extra effort to make it beautiful! I agree with you that I rather use nice an beautiful tools/equipment to any task. Good work my friend! 👍

This is one of the nicest Rube Goldberg creations that I have seen.

the beauty of this jig is beyond my imagination.

I only just discovered your channel this evening, and I'm already hooked! Your videos are blowing my mind!!!

As with all your other videos, great job. Now you know why I subscribed to your channel. You make great jigs and items that really help with your woodworking. I can't afford some of the woods you use, like Padauk, ebony or even walnut, but I will just have to use what I can get. Mainly, pine and oak. :D

Man you are an absolute woodworking wizard!

I need to make myself a thin strip ripping jig. I've checked out quite a few on the tube, and I like the spin you put on yours. I may have to borrow this idea. Great video.

WOW...going from Homer Simpson to Michelangelo...beautiful jig in the end.

Does anyone else feel like they just watched one of those asmr sensory videos? This was perfect, very satisfying and inspiring. If only I had a bigger garage... Awesome.

I need to make one. I made a bearing type but this is genius. Might be safer to epoxy spring to wood, or run another drill bit across coils to lock spring to base, just in case decides to spoioongg loose into spinning blade.

Making a spline jig. Adds splines. Me: *nods*

Awesome job. Looks like you really had fun to raise it beyond the level of just a jig. It would do also pretty well on a shelf as an exhibit.👍

Nice Jig, uncommonly close to my designs. Have been cutting thin wood and making splined joints and hinges for over 30 years. Nice to see someone else doing the same. By the way, "pah-duke" is also known as Vermilion!

I love the items you make. Especially the knobs. I've seen some of how you make them on one of your videos, but do you have plans or videos on how to make the really nice ones? Great work.

Wow. You have produced something that it is incredibly functional and also aesthetically pleasing. A fabulous wee project. Thanks for sharing. Subbed! 👍

Just came across your channel and this video. It was useful and somewhat satisfying to watch you go from problem to solution then beautifully refined final jig. Thanks for sharing 👍

Rob, your channel should be called 'The Ingenuity Store' or maybe 'The Thinking Fountain' or perhaps 'Where They Get Their Ideas'. All this braininess distributed for free, and in such super little vids. I really like the individual and characteristic style all your jigs have - nice to have that signature look! Very best mate!

Beautifully done on the final product. Nothing wrong with functional and pretty.

Great video. Love how you covered the process of iteration/prototyping. : ) Mahalo for sharing!

Iv'e subbed because you managed to make a really beautifull & complicated simple jig.

Gotta love a guy who makes his jigs functional AND pretty. Nice job!

Very creative solution! And then you went the extra mile to make it a Corvette. Nice work!

That jig looks and works great! Another jig I need to build! You have alot of great ideas!

I simply make very thin push blocks and find it to be no problem at all to make thin strips between my fence and saw blade. I have no trouble at all making 1/8 inch thick strips. Your jig is nice but you still have to dial in a precise measurement each time which is nearly impossible.

The final jig is beautiful but you still have to move the fence. For a long time I was building small boats and needed to cut lots of thin strips as much as ten feet long. I built a wooden fence that clamped to the actual fence, added a couple of kickback fingers and I could cut thin strips all day long always the same thickness.

This is such a great jig. Good job!

I've got an Incra TS-LS system, so don't need a jig like this, but now I want to make a cool looking one like that just to have! Nice work.

That's nice it's more like peace of art then a jig, good job!

Nice jig, I like it. I might just go make one this morning.

Absolutely beautiful jig! Oh, and it’s functional too.

That jig is almost too pretty to use! Great idea and build! I have a thought on getting your scale zeroed out exactly if someone is building one of these...leave your end longer than it needs to be and zero out your scale on the marker, unlock the jig but keep it snug in the miter slot so it doesn't have any side to side play, slide the jig up the miter slot and cut the end of the jig off. Then you know it is truly zeroed out.

peace of art. thanks for sharing

Wow Rob a handy beauty of a tool you made again!!!!💪

Awesome jig man!!! Very similar to one that i made. Mine has a hinge as well, but no springs :)

EXCEPTIONAL idea! ( AND craftsmanship in the end result!) - your workmanship rivals that of a fine antique Chris Craft speedster! May I suggest in future jigs of any type that you use ALL BRASS hardware/fasteners whenever possible : saves ruining a $$$ carbide tipped saw blade - should you ever miscalculate & have a blade strike! : another great jig material is using nylon cutting boards - although not as rich looking as quality woods, they are inert to dampness, splitting, & decay!!. Next time you wish to glue up on your saw table, simply give table a generous swiping of paraffin wax before gluing (wax will act as a mold-release compound, to keep glue from sticking to table)...

Love this project, my friend! Great job. I am always afraid to cut against the fence. Thanks for sharing.

I have watched several vids on this channel. That thing he does with the mitre cuts and the tape to make squares is genius. I will use this a lot in future.

That's really cool. One idea for a modification is that you could possibly drill a hole in the back of the jig so you can use the back of the caliper rod to set the distance.

Great video and one pretty jig!

Great work on the jigs Rob! Thanks for sharing the video with us.👌👍😎JP

Great innovative how to video, top woodworker.

That’s the best thin strip jig I’ve seen yet.

G’day Rob, the more I’m viewing the video the more I see the creative thoughts behind its design, its function is accurate & the application looks to be user friendly mate 🎥🎥🔨🔨👍👍👍🍻, ps thank you for the mention buddy, very much appreciated

I really like this jig ! I am going up to the shop right now to start one. Thanks. I also think it’s beautiful.

Great idea and great work!

Dude that is an absolute ripper* of a Corvette you've made there. I see what the spring is for - wasn't quite sure what you were up to when I saw this on Instagram but good thinking. You're a real problem solver man - hey wondering if you can help me with a problem I have - these guys I know - they're not really "friends" .. but they keep telling me I owe them money .....

thats purdy! I need to get some paduk!

There are better thin strip jig designs, but the box joint ebony hinge is worth the whole video.

Cool jig. It is rather nice to look at well. Gonna save this to my make list!! Thanks for sharing.. Safety first :)

Great jig both functionally and in its beauty. Wonder if you could make it even better with a magnet and release system to hold the spring loaded part in place while you adjust the fence and then release it for the cut.

I was wondering about the usage of hot glue.... But the final design and mix of colors is very nice and the work seems to be easyer for thin stripes. Generating a solution from the other side

That is just a work of art. Very nice indeed.

Nice jig! Thin strips have more uses than just splines (as I am sure you know as you from my video)

This is awesome those springs are such a great idea thanks post the R and D

Cool jig, Rob! Thanks for sharing! Billy

Question: Did you make a video on your spline cutting jig? If so, would you mind providing a link to it? Thanx

At the 10:00 mark, you cut very small stock (maybe 1/4 x 1/2) into two pieces. When I make these cuts I get kickback. How do you avoid it?

Now that is a really clever & great looking jig! Nice work.............. :)

What a great video. You have earned another subscriber.

A work of art and a stunning concept

Corvette? Pickup truck? What? I like my pickup, thankyewverymuch.

That, sir, is beautiful.

Ingenious! You have become a good to channel sir. Thanks for sharing!

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Awesome Jig! I added this to my projects list :)

MY INCRA FENCE DOES THAT PERFECT. I USE THE SCRAP SIDE ALL THE TIME. DEAD ON..

Really nice jig! Thank you for sharing...

The MK 1 version was a clunky mess, but hey it needs to be a concept thats proven to work. The MK2 is a thing of absolute beauty, its not a jig, its an art form.

Prefinal nog looked great already. Final one a piece of art

That's a beauty!

Nice craftsmanship and beautiful jig. However if you want strong splines, they should not be cut along the grain, but across the grain; of course that is more difficult and you would need bigger pieces of wood to cut them.

a work of art!

You’re an artist

I'll be the guy in the pickup truck driving over the corvette seriously though nice jig !;-)

Very smart idea

Really nice solution to this! Love that you built that second one. Really beautiful. Hat is off! :-)

Bit of overkill for a simple jig in my opinion, but have to say it looks classy and a keeper

A spring loaded thin rip jig. Cool :)

What a lovely well made useful jig, I need to lift my game.

I like your final Jig; but you aware you can make Saw-Blade-Width splines with a MUCH easier method? Use your cross-cut sled, and a stop block the height of your spline material. Run spline material up to stop block, placing material VERTICALLY. Adjust blade height to JUST material thickness. Make cut. Now, place material's newly cut edge against stop block, FLAT. Now cut your spline. Resulting spline will EXACTLY equal your saw blade's width. You're welcome.

I don’t understand the use of this jig. What would be different if the jig wasn’t there?

This is really a great job and thank you for sharing!

Love the knob

Nice job

For the scale I would cut a piece measure it then glue the ruler with the indicator at that distance on the scale without moving the jig.

You, sir, are a genius!

Awesome jig. Good my friend.

I like the ideal, going to give it a try.

This is a great jig. I am going to make one for myself. I make small parts all the time and this is a lot safer. Thanks for putting it out. Do you happen to have any drawings for the final version you could share?

To prevent splitting! With that many small peaces, and no splits?! I would have had splits if I have made it all from Steel.

Nice job!

Nice work. Good idear.