Affordable Doweling Solution Or Waste Of Money? JointMate Dowel Jig Review

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In this video, I look at the effectiveness of the Milescraft Handheld Dowel Jig.
Note: The jig was not sponsored. I purchased it for myself and in the video, I discuss and show my experience with the jig.
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@Turtleback8024 2 года назад

Finally! A South African🇿🇦 DIY/Woodworking channel!👏 *subscribed*

@InspiringBusiness-MarkBullock 4 года назад

Really useful video - thank you for making it - it's refreshing to get such great objective detail on a low cost "hobbyist" tool - very well covered & explained - home run video Jean!

@michaelbartlett6351 4 года назад

I inherited one of these as part of my grandfather's woodshop. What a great instructional to stumble upon. Thank you kindly.

@davidgrinter5938 3 года назад

I've had something very similar in my shed for years and never used it, your video explained it's use really well so maybe it's about time I gave it a go !. Thanks for the easy to follow and informative video.

@TheQuaanit 3 года назад

I have had mine for about 3 years and finally opened and used it on a project. It works surprisingly well. It is accurate - provided your hand and grip is sturdy. But I am happy I bought it, and even happier that I finally used it!

@evelynmueller6523 2 года назад

Mine just arrived today! I'm looking forward to using this with my next project. Thanks for the very simple to follow demo I appreciate it, great job on the video and it's editing!

@remoc52357 4 года назад

Thank you buddy for introducing me to a new tool that looks like it will not only make my life easier but my project better.......I'm just a hobbyist so not worried about high end jointery!

@douglasadams4540 4 года назад

I have one of these but never had such a great user video. Thank you.

@HenrysHowTos Год назад

I purchased one of these here in Australia but it was a different brand, the manual that came with it was a joke! Thanks for this video, you made it look so much easier!!

@ShadowzGSD 4 года назад

i have a wolfcraft one but have never used it, mainly because i did not know how to use it properly, now thanks to you i now know how to use it and i think it will be getting a lot of use.

@dob19791030 3 года назад

This is way better than the milescraft instructional video. Very well approached. Thank you

@robvanza 4 года назад

Lekker manne! Lekker! I'm getting myself one for sure. I did see another RU-vidr using one and the review convinced me! Thanks Boet!

@christofix 4 года назад

Very nice review man. I really like the demostration you did there. You inspire me and made me think if I could make this myself with some scrapwood. It seems a nice project for one of my next videos. Thanks a lot my friend!

@glaciergrainconcepts476 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. Always wanted to purchase this jig kit but was unsure of how well it performed. Looks I buying this tool next for the shop!

@DennisMathias 4 года назад

Thanks for this. I've had one of these for a while but forgot how to use it. Now I need to. Well, you get it. Thanks!

@jacovorster4724 2 года назад

I appreciate these review videos, especially since I'm from the same locality as you. It really halps finding or reviewing the right tools for the job before procuring them.

@niellangner3668 4 года назад

Discovered your channel yesterday. I am really proud to see a young South African doing such great work and running an excellent RU-vid channel. Wel gedaan Jean. Trots op jou.

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Thanks Niel. Waardeer dit!

@roygradidge7538 3 года назад

I bought one of these recently and have had great results building furniture. Worth the money.

@newburypi 4 года назад

I've had one of these for near on 30 years. I've used it, but never found it that useful. Seems I've been doing it wrong all this time. Thanks for the very instructive video. PS: plastic seems to not be a problem. 30 years and still one piece.

@mylesterrance5924 3 года назад

you prolly dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me atm you can watch all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my gf during the lockdown =)

@bakeralec2377 3 года назад

@Myles Terrance Definitely, I have been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself :D

@billyblackie9417 2 года назад

Very good thank you so much I only do hobbies and I'm in my 60s and got a dowel jig for present but never knew how to use it so I'm going to practice today using your method and great hints thank you so much

@greatbigz 4 года назад

I like your videos a lot, this review is no exception! Thanks!

@toyotrustPR 3 года назад

Thank you for the video. I just got this jig and your video will help me use it.

@darinnetherland3466 4 года назад

Thanks for the review. I just ordered one and wasn’t sure how well it will work, but it was on sale for $10, so I thought it was worth a shot. Sounds like it will work well for a weekend warrior like me, and seems much more resistible than other basic but pricier dowel jigs like Rockler’s basic jig.

@emrfish6 4 года назад

Thats a nice little tool, will need to look into one in the future

@kenmcf 3 года назад

Nice video. I was reading the instructions....hard to follow of course...once I saw you do it, it fell into place. What a smart tool.

@19woodworks 4 года назад

Very good review! I have seen this product a lot, and I wasn’t sure about it. This might’ve finished the convincing job.

@jamesbarros950 3 года назад

Thank you, buying it from the affiliate link. Really appreciate it. Looking forward to building a custom desk this weekend =)

@siAppDesign 2 года назад

wow! thanks for the review. I just bought this product. I will use your video as a tutorial to how to use it.

@albertqss 3 года назад

Dude!!!! Great, simple and very educational video. Thank you!

@louisdeppe3868 3 года назад

Jean, excellent review. Out of stock in most places!! but found in SA, getting it tomorrow. Thanks! Deck bench project just about to start.

@TheeModerateGamer 4 года назад

You could always cut some wood filler blocks and glue it in the hollow plastic section to thicken it up- Paul Sellors did something similar with his aluminium clamps. Great video!

@williamarrowsmiith8380 3 года назад

Excellent demonstration...thanks!

@awlthatwoodcrafts8911 2 года назад

I bought one last week and tried it on some scraps of OSB yesterday. It is crazy how simple this jig makes dowel joinery. The only thing you have to measure is the depth of the drill bit. Done properly, and it doesn't take much effort to get it right, you get accurate results every time. The only caveat is you must clamp your work piece to drill the holes. With your work piece firmly clamped, use firm pressure to hold the jig in place and you will not have to worry about any movement of the jig while drilling. I was concerned about movement at first but I was surprised at how easy it was to keep the jig still. The handle is comfortable in your hand and the plastic is very stiff. It will not twist or bend. You could spend a lot more money on a Dowelmax or a Woodpeckers jig and you would get a versatile, quality product. But for the price of the JointMate, you could break 10 of them and still only spend less than half as much as you would on one of those expensive tools.

@leonardorojas1781 4 года назад

Thank you! I'll order a dozen kits!!

@chrisp2839 4 года назад

I just used this dowel jig to make a 3' x 6' table. The metal sleeves to heat up after 15+ holes and the plastic seems to melt a little but I cooled it in water and it is still fine.

@lindam.9282 4 года назад

You sold me.....I've been looking at it but I wasn't sure...now I am. Just bought it on Amazon from your link. Thanks.

@lars4050 3 года назад

Just the video I needed. Thanks a lot.

@northshorepx 4 года назад

Great tutorial mate! I might go and see if it's available here. in NZ

@yankis. 3 года назад

Exactly what I was looking for! I don't have the manual for the doweling jig and was making complicated solutions in my head haha this is way easier

@ToadalSimplicity 3 года назад

Great vid! Thanks for saving me time figuring this out and saving me $100. I’m sure some purists would say dowelmax, jessem, and the Stanley 59 are better quality/accuracy etc. But as a beginner shelling out more money for a joinery jig isn’t something I really want to do. For $20 the milescraft kit seems like kind of a steal. I’d probably pay $20 for the jointmate alone. Not to mention it’s at every home center I’ve ever been to so I can easily pick one up.

@mornewucherpfennig1336 4 года назад

Wow, I did start the sentence with 'I am curious'. By the by I am in Cape town as well. Love your workbench.

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Thanks man! I am planning a version 2 that I am very excited about.

@pleasetakemynamenow 4 года назад

Nice jig, seems simple and accurate.

@rolandgdean 3 года назад

I got one of these some time back and have used it several times. Now I know, I should have read the manual...lolirl. However, I'll for sure read it...just now. Cheers!

@DEG1985 4 года назад

Thank you very much for such an excellent video, I congratulate you very much for your great work as a woodworking teacher, I just subscribed to your youtube channel...

@cuebj 3 года назад

Peter Millard is a pro and recently showed how dowels and nails are as strong as Dominos etc and plenty good enough for hobbyist who doesn't need speed. I had same dowel jig for 45 years. It doesn't do the alignment this does - copper pins in the first set of holes to mark the next face. Meant to replace for years. Thanks for this video. Decision made!

@TheEcorristine 2 года назад

Excellent video very well explained.🤙

@jennking9595 3 года назад

I’m interested in hearing about your workshop table as well. I use to help do construction jobs like framing, siding, drywall, windows, doors, etc. during the summer for several years while working a full time nursing job before I got married. I’m recently divorced and would like to get back to being handy like I use to be. I only have myself to depend on and being able to do things on my own means I can save money. I’d like to build myself a table like yours sometime soon. Great video by the way very helpful for me. Have a great day.

@guzzoofoz 2 года назад

Great display. Thanks 🙏✌️🇦🇺

@MisterTee2010 4 года назад

Looks like it works great.

@subhrajit0993 4 года назад

Great video, I bought a mini cheap chinese version, lets see how it goes !!

@gr8bkset-524 3 года назад

Your instructions were better than Milescraft videos. I learned a couple things.

@bleore 4 года назад

Nice job doing the edge joint with a narrow board #2. It's tough to clamp when it's that narrow.

@NBGTFO 3 года назад

I just bought this and used it for the 1st time. The joint came out ok... board edges were off maybe 1/64" so not perfect (user error, not the jig's fault) but acceptable for my first time using it. I've got a small cabinet build that I plan on using dowels on for all the panel joints so hopefully I'll be able to do a better job with the rest of the joints.

@javuda Год назад

Just bought the same one a few weeks ago 😁

@scotmk 4 года назад

Thanks, very helpful, I purchased a similar one to this and it came with no instructions. 😃

@tootman001 4 года назад

great video thanks

@Captain-Buzzsaw Год назад

Excellent breakdown the instructions with mine were rubbish 👍

@errcoche 3 года назад

The options seem to be this, a very expensive Dowel Max or Jessem kit for $100 or more or Chinese knock-offs of these high end options at $40 more or less. Think I will start with this and get an idea of whether I would benefit from a high end option.

@sbuysgm 4 года назад

Baie dankie vir jou kanaal.Ek wardeur jou werk.

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Dankie Steve, ek waardeur die trugvoering.

@wingsley 4 года назад

Nice demo-video. A kit like that is a neat idea, but whoever manufactures those kits could really "build a better mouse trap" if they included a kit-within-a-kit for using a drill to make home-made dowels as well.

@AlfredoSanHer 4 года назад

I love watching US videos, the wood quality is awesome. Here two pieces arent leveled ay all. Your inch tickness ends up at least in half.

@frostbitevinnie 4 года назад

I like it!!

@dav3yb 4 года назад

I ordered one of these recently. I've been looking around at some various tools, and had considered one of the clamp over self-centering dowel jigs, but after looking at this more, I'm going to try it out. I think once you have the idea of how exactly you should use it, it will be a really good and cheap way to use dowels. Just out of curiosity, if you still use this regularly, do you buy the same kinds of dowels they ship with the jig, or have you tried just cutting down a dowel rod to size? I had considered trying the rod method, and even having some joints that actually go through the entire face of a board to have the end piece show. Although I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

@PaulAshley 3 года назад

I just got this jig and found thus video after using it. I'm a novice woodworker and found that the toughest partvifvusing the big is holding it steady on a narrow face while drilling. The video maker here made it look simple but It's not the easy. I wish that the under side was solid so a clamp could be used to hold it in place.

@patrickarchuleta9594 4 года назад

I like it. Cool

@andrericardoantunes5752 4 года назад

Boas informações!!

@maxximumb 4 года назад

At first I was thinking it was just another gimmick. Once I saw how well it worked for the second half of the joint I realised it could be a really useful tool. Even better was the price. I think I'll be asking Santa for one as my wife never knows what to get me for Christmas. Thanks for sharing this handy tool with us. Just out of interest, inside the moulded body of there might be some writing embossed into the plastic like FRP ABS or PC, PE, PP etc. If it just has the plastic type without FRP or GRP then it could be prone to breaking. The addition of the Fibre Reinforcing or Glass-fibre Reinforcing makes the plastic a lot more durable.

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Thanks for the info. I'll look into it!

@clintscreations9466 4 года назад

Please do a review of the pocket hole jig that they make. Dankie Boet

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

I'll see what I can do my man.

@keene226 2 года назад

For the face joint how do you know how far to overlap the pieces to.drill the mating piece?

@cloudless8464 4 года назад

That was a great review, thx. I see you have very nice and small workshop I was wondering if you could explain about that table including table saw and some hole somewhere. Can you explain about it since I’m thinking to use one of my bedrooms to the workshop.

@jennking9595 3 года назад

@RiaanOliver 4 года назад

I’ve got the exact same dowel jig and have found it worked really well on soft woods. But using it on hardwood was not fun the jig vibrates especially in end grain.

@fg6418 4 года назад

Have you found a better jig yet?

@RiaanOliver 4 года назад

Fabiola Garay I’ve not really been looking, but there are a few good Dowling jigs on banggood, I know sounds crazy but true.

@fg6418 4 года назад

Riaan Oliver thanks for the tip ! 😊👍🏻

@darinnetherland3466 4 года назад

Sounds like you need to just ease up and let your drill do it’s job and/or get better drill bits. If it’s the hits in this kit, I bet that’s the problem.

@YesiPleb 3 года назад

I bought a Wolfcraft dowel jig and it's exactly the same principle as that one but with my kit I didn't get wood glue nor the centre marking plugs. I love it - I've made several bird boxes using dowels and I even made a router table using my dowel jig.

@tonymcgirr2912 4 года назад

When do you use the dowel pin centres that are supplied in the kit?I have the same kit and I still haven’t figured out what they’re for?🤔🤔🤔

@jamies8973 Год назад

It's been 3 years since you made this video, can you make a new video as a follow-up based on your usage and a review of the durability?

@jellyg.8961 4 года назад

Thanks for the video! Very useful. I own a similar jig that I bought from a China site, difference being it's all yellow and the alignment fence is a little different. I'm a novice woodworker and joinery is an area that I want to learn more, I already use pocket holes a lot but would like to use other methods. I've challenged myself in making a small table with the "mid century style" that is hot right now without using any screws, just glue and joinery. Definitely the dowel jig will be the way to go.

@kle2217 2 года назад

Can you do a 45 degree bevel or miter dowel joint with this jig?

@j.dacosta331 Год назад

I have one similar to yours but the drill bits are warped damages the guides what do I do

@Xman11ish 4 года назад

Are the bushings durable?

@RowanIanSeamus 4 года назад

I have this exact thing, and the self centering and aligning works great but my dowel consistently come out a little askew. I don't recommend if you want straight joints.

@MrXavierdomingo 4 года назад

It is one of the best channels of DiY... but please improve sound record...

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Thanks! I am working on better sound options.

@shawnr771 4 года назад

@@WoodshopJunkies CMU block walls dont really lend to good sound.

@mikeygee4564 3 года назад

@@WoodshopJunkies wireless lapel mics are a great option and very affordable these days

@daybreakchannel5698 4 года назад

Where in South Africa can I buy one.

@kylieb4836 3 года назад

Ooooh, I’ve bought the exact package - the miles craft Joint mate jig kit ! I think it’s fantastic and a great price ! Thanks for the vid - I learn more from watching others, than reading the manual !

@Luqman899 4 года назад

anyone know how to get the drill bit collar straight? i can't for the life of me get it straight when tightening the little set screw.

@robvanza 4 года назад

I see Adendorfff's a duel purpose one for R495 from Tork Craft for both doweing and pocket holes! I going to check that out, want to make sure it's not "inferior" quality! Lol!

@clintscreations9466 4 года назад

Robert it is useless The steel guides are made from mild steel and wear out very quick Its the only Tork craft product i have ever used that I don't like

@robvanza 4 года назад

@@clintscreations9466 Thanks, you saved me a trip in to town!

@jimwatchyyc 3 года назад

I have one...it’s low quality. The bushings have lots of laxity, the plastic case interior is made from flimsy plastic, the fence screws had sharp points from the mould they were made from, other.

@maddog1918 4 года назад

love the videos but gotta do something about the echo bouncing off the brick. maybe some foam board or rugs or something

@mikeygee4564 3 года назад

Wireless lapel mic

@postbeast21 4 года назад

Bro, great video...but invest in a microphone!

@Ka2kie 4 года назад

im just confused on how to use the corner joint

@MaxKleynhans 4 года назад

Meneer, waar kan mens so oukie in die Kaap koop? (van jou nommerplaat neem ek aan jy is in die Nurbs). Ekt n kreg jig wat amazing werk!

@jacquesvrensburg 4 года назад

Hardware Centre in Maintland het. Weet nie van Brights nie www.hardwarecentre.co.za/product/milescraft-13591309-metric-doweljigkit/

@larryvergon6740 4 года назад

How does the jig compensate for the 3 sizes of dowels it works with? I assume the 'end' holes (are they drill bushings that you use in the center hole for different sizes?) on the top have something to do with it, but using a dowel in the first part to align the fixture for the mating part dowel holes would require some kind of compensation for the different diameters of the dowels.

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

For the most part the process stays the same for all dowel sizes. The only difference comes when centering and drilling the first set of holes. For 10mm dowels you use the 10mm bushing located in the center of the jig (like I did in the video). To center the 10mm bushing you use the centering posts located across from one another. For 6 and 8mm doweling you would use the 6 and 8mm bushings located along each side of the jig. To center those bushing you would use the centering posts along the corresponding side. at 1:01 I briefly show the difference. Later in the process you would use the corresponding dowel alignment slot in the same way. Hope this is helpful.

@larryvergon6740 4 года назад

Thanks for the explanation. I knew there was a solution, I just couldn't figure it out.

@TheTeamuscle 4 года назад

Need to review the 8mm and 6mm as thy dont drill in the middle

@xenodaemon 4 года назад

Use the two pins on the same side as the hole ( turn the jig to the side ) that will center the other sizes

@bharatrattan1845 3 года назад

bharat rattan .....thank you for this extremely useful illustration

@lesegomodutwane5915 4 года назад

Where can I find the kit in SA. I can only see a unit

@louisdeppe3868 3 года назад

Just watched the video. Found Milescraft Kit at Hardware Centre Randburg and Cape Town. Collecting mine tomorrow.

@helderlage 4 года назад

the metric kit is alway the duble price :D... pay more to be out of the empire world ;)... nice channel... very good

@pierrelena6961 4 года назад

Wolfcraft is selling excatly the same jig in Europe

@christofix 4 года назад

Wolfcraft has indeed really great stuff. I have clamps of wolfcraft and i think i use them for almost 10 years now. Really good quality!

@patrickarchuleta9594 4 года назад

What is affordable.

@mornewucherpfennig1336 4 года назад

I am curious, why don’t you ever say that you are from South Africa?

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Haha, I often do when people ask. I don't really mention it in the videos because I don't know how it is relevant. In my first shop update video I also explained that I am from CPT, South Africa.

@pointer2null 4 года назад

You can't tell from the accent?! Also what difference does it make? Ok - at least they use metric unlike the US lol

@shawnr771 4 года назад

@@WoodshopJunkies It is not relevant. I do not care where you are from your videos are outstanding and for the hard to hear parts there is closed captioning.

@tr80303 2 года назад

great content but your accent is really hard to understand

@peterhaan9068 4 года назад

Gotta ask, what in the world prompted your disclaimer? The only thing not covered is birth defects! It's a sad day when you have to lawyer up for a YT video!

@shawnr771 4 года назад

Making sure you dont need a lawyer is a good reason. I never like giving money to lawyers.