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Fast - Easy - Strong - JessEm Dowel Jig

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The proper way to use the JessEm Doweling Jig.
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@bucstart Год назад

Excellent video Matt. Nothing like minimizing the amount of measuring required for a project. I'm all for that.

@MattMadeIt123 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely!

@GabrielaERomay Год назад

I’ve watched several videos on the JessEm dowel jig and got next to nothing out of them. Your video/tutorial was excellent! So calm and informative. I kept thinking I didn’t want the JessEm because of all the clamping where other ones were self centering. I am convinced this is the one that I’m going to get. Thanks you. Excellent excellent video!!

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

Thank you so much. I'm glad the video was helpful. If you do buy this jig, please consider using the link in the description. It really helps to support the channel. Thanks again.

@Jakes2hot 3 месяца назад

I’ve been on the fence about this jig. After watching your demonstration, I’m sold! Your tutorial is the simplest yet most understandable and easiest to follow. Great job and thank you. Btw, JessEm should sponsor you 👊🏽

@MattMadeIt123 3 месяца назад

Glad the video was helpful. And I agree. What's up JessEm?! Lets make it happen!

@SteveHiemstraAKAspeg 6 месяцев назад

I was watching a video with a bunch of marking and started to reconsider the jig… However you have confirmed the effective procedure and I will proceed with my purchase. On behalf of Jessem and all Canadians we thank you for your service.

@MattMadeIt123 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad the video was helpful to you. You and all of Canada are very welcome.

@garyjillson1204 Год назад

Would like to see you do a face frame. Your demo is by far the most effective and simplest use of the jig I’ve seen.

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

I usually build face frames one piece at a time. But I know many people like to assemble the frame then install it on the cabinet. I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion.

@contestwill1556 3 месяца назад

it's very easy. for something like the end of a face frame board that is kind of narrow to line up the edge of the jig against, typically I put the alignment pin in the leftmost or rightmost hole and register that pin against a side. then same procedure on the cross member but with the alignment pin in the opposite side hole on the jig so the show faces both go against the fence of the jig

@rickhayhoe 11 месяцев назад

Excellent instruction clearly demonstrated, Matt. Good pronunciation too, appreciated by an oldster whose ears are showing their age. Please allow me to add for people outside of the US and Canada that JessEm makes a metric version of the dowelling jig too, with guide mounts and bushings available for 6, 8, 10 and 12mm dowels, with a 50mm setback corresponding to the English standard 2 inches.

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

Yes! There is a JessEm jig for everyone. Thanks.

@gatordontplay8161 6 месяцев назад

Matt, thank you for this instructional video. Much easier to understand than the other videos out there. JessEm needs to reach out to you for their instructional videos.

@MattMadeIt123 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your comment very much.

@sixpotshot 11 месяцев назад

Pretty excellent presentation! Nobody can possibly be left wanting for more! ✨

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@charlesgriffin2006 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for showing the vertical T-joint setup. Lots of videos showing the JessEm jig doing other types of joints but this is the only one that I found with what I wanted to see. I'm surprised the JessEm marketing videos didn't include it. You got a subscribe and thumbs up on this video from me.

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. Glad it was helpful.

@leroy5007 6 месяцев назад

JessEm should hire you. Thank you

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

I appreciate that. Thanks.

@cwakamatsu 18 дней назад

I just ordered this Jesse Dowel Jig. Thank you for this video!

@derekmangrum7659 Год назад

That jig is genius!! Great tutorial on a great tool.

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@mikeellis9627 6 месяцев назад

I have had the jig for a bit but was not using it properly. Thank you very much for this great video!

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ChrisHornberger Год назад

Nice! The alignment pin/slot makes 100% of the difference with literally EVERY other doweling jig.

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

Agreed. Makes drilling the holes really fast and accurate.

@ChrisHornberger Год назад

@@MattMadeIt123 Can't lie; I"m totally ordering one.

@garysobczak9931 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely the best video i have seen on alignment of the jig to get perfect results!

@MattMadeIt123 10 месяцев назад

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

@ToddHudsonAtl Месяц назад

Very very very useful video. I bought this jig and have been very confused by its proper use. Thank you for taking the time to make and post.

@JoeOfAllTrades100 11 месяцев назад

Excellent tutorial. I've got this jig and after watching and learning from you realize I've been doing way to much marking and measuring. Thanks for showing me a better way!

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome. Glad the video was helpful.

@Zozee3K 4 месяца назад

I couldn't agree more with comments that refer to this video as being incredibly helpful, detailed etc. This video helped me soooo much. Thanks! Any chance of you making a video that can show us how to make dowels on a 45 degree?

@MattMadeIt123 3 месяца назад

That's tough with this jig on its own. The best way to drill dowels at 45° with this jig is to mount it in JessEm's Workstation.

@selsyn73 10 месяцев назад

Matt, this video saved me so much time with learning my new Jessum jig. Thanks for helping!

@MattMadeIt123 10 месяцев назад

I'm glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching.

@G.I.JeffsWorkbench 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Matt. I’m ready to use this jig for the first time. Your video gave me the confidence to know that I’m using it correctly. The instructions were ok, but your video was the magic. Thank you!

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Glad I could help!

@Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic 7 месяцев назад

Nice work Mike. I have this Jig and it's great to see someone like yourself provide easy to understand, practical examples using it. Thank you sir.

@MattMadeIt123 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ChrisHornberger Год назад

If I had discovered the JessEm dowel jig earlier, I might not have bought the Domino; literally every other dowel jig I found and tried sucked, or was too purposefully designed only for edges. This is so sweet.

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

I agree. The Domino has its place, but this jig is much more affordable and does pretty much the same thing. Just in a little different way.

@stormbytes 9 месяцев назад

Outstanding demo! Watched this just as JessEm's stainless steel dowel jig set was on sale (early Black Friday). Clearly shows how to use the jig in most applications. Would have liked to see how to build a face frame using the jig. Maybe a future video? Thanks a bunch and happy TG!

@MattMadeIt123 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. I just ordered the SS Season Professional Kit. I will be doing a video on it when it arrives in a few weeks. Stay tuned for that, and thanks for watching.

@G.I.JeffsWorkbench Год назад

Thanks Matt for showing how easy to use (& accurate this jig is). I particularly appreciate your emphasis on not needing to measure. Using this jig efficiently can make a noticeable difference in production time, without sacrificing accuracy. Big thumbs up from a new subscriber.

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

Thanks. Much appreciated.

@montelott8570 11 месяцев назад

I bought a jessem and find it excellent, my go to jig for joinery.

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

Great to hear!

@Woojo01 4 месяца назад

This is absolutely without a doubt a great instructional video. I just got my Jessum jig and needed to learn how to use it. Thanks for making this video! 👏🎬

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@gregghernandez2714 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Matt! I just ordered one of these babies that I will be using to make a very minimal, album cabinet for my collection of LPs. It has to be sturdy because when you have a bunch of LPs plus a stereo on the top shelf, it has to be pretty strong. I can picture how I will do the shelving. I will probably cut a MDF template for the top shelves so that the shelves fit perfectly when used on each side. Excellent video, thanks!

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

Sounds like a cool project. I'm sure the jig will work great for you. Thanks for watching.

@mariolombardi3864 Месяц назад

Great demo! Thanks

@wavehaven1 4 месяца назад

Very Cool Vid. I went to using smaller Bamboo dowels, they're just as strong as larger pine dowels only smaller diameter. Bamboo is a very hard wood...or (actually) grass. Using several in line is hard to break the laminated wood. And that way I dont drill out too much wood near the doweling...leaving more original wood around the dowel holes. This jig makes it very easy to do. Just different technique that's all folks.

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing this. I was not aware of bamboo dowels. The dowels I use are maple, so they're pretty tough. But I will definitely look into bamboo dowels. Thanks again.

@mikericciardi2845 2 месяца назад

Thanks for informative video. I was on the fence about whether to buy the Jessem

@jorbinsnoted3579 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely loved the video. I have one myself and it is my go to jig for about everything. I really liked how you brought up the point of reference faces. Paying attention to reference faces is a must. This way you can direct error in wood thicknes towards a direction it does not matter or less noticeable. Like the bottom side of a panel or the inside of a frame. I would love to see YOU make more videos and uses for the jig or a complete projects done with the jig. Maybe some training videos. You explain things extremely well and you are detailed but not overly complex. Keep up the good work.

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

I'm always looking for new video ideas. Thanks for the suggestions.

@jackloganbill605 4 месяца назад

Excellent instructions, thank you for sharing...

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

You are welcome!

@mattmenard5646 9 месяцев назад

Best video on RU-vid about this jig!

@MattMadeIt123 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.

@vct1040 10 месяцев назад

Excellent informative video! It would be nice to see how it might be used to make a mitered edge joint.

@MattMadeIt123 9 месяцев назад

A buddy of mine was asking about another type of joint also. Think I'll have to make another video demonstrating some other joints.

@kirk561 4 месяца назад

THANKS! I wondered what that grove in the middle of the jig was for!

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Glad I could help!

@marchuvfulz 4 месяца назад

Great little video.

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much!

@danielromero6115 4 месяца назад

I've been watching a lot videos of the new Jessem stainless steel dowelling jig and they show that you can make a lot of different joints (mostly edge joints actually) but no butt joints (or T joints), since this new jig is thinner than the old Jessem version (and pretty much from the other brands of dowelling jigs in the market) I would love to see how this new jig can make t-joints accurately .

@MattMadeIt123 3 месяца назад

That's probably the most asked question I get about the SS jig. And for good reason. I will address this joint in an upcoming video. Stay tuned.

@coachrr 6 месяцев назад

First time seeing a video from you, very well done and explained!. Thanks.

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@jjesus3054 Год назад

Very well explained, thank You!

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

@RightHandShot 10 месяцев назад

Best JessEm jig video, thanks for sharing.

@MattMadeIt123 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching.

@MasterQuack14 Год назад

Great video! I like the jig, I just wish the back side of the fence wasn't curved. Makes clamping a pain!

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

I think that's done for strength and rigidity, but yeah, I can see that getting in the way. I usually don't clamp the jig, so it hasn't been an issue for me. Thanks for watching.

@michaelsummer7082 9 месяцев назад

Hey Matt, or use the stainless jig to build a couple table tops a month. The only thing I would I have is you should be referencing off the top of the boards so it forces any inconsistencies and thickness however, minor to the bottom. leaves you with a little bit less work to do.

@MattMadeIt123 9 месяцев назад

Just ordered the SS kit. Should be here in a couple weeks. I'll do a video on it and try your suggestion. Thanks.

@bradsmith1046 6 месяцев назад

Awesome video Matt! Wish I had seen it 5 years ago when I first got my jig

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

I've received many comments/emails saying the same thing. JessEm really should provide better instructions/instructional videos.

@SawdustmakerLori 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for doing this video! It was very informative and useful.

@MattMadeIt123 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@davidbriers8926 11 месяцев назад

Very clearly explained .

@kirk561 4 месяца назад

The only thing I missed is how you put the example "shelf" into the jig. Thanks for showing how you don't have to measure!

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

For the shelf, just drill holes the same as you would for a panel glue up. Depending on your project, their placement may or may not matter.

@heinrichschmitt5936 5 месяцев назад

Wasn't sure if this was what I wanted but watching this its exactly what Iwas looking for thanks for the video was done great 👍

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Thank you. Glad you liked it!

@MerchantsOfMisery 5 месяцев назад

Very effective presentation. Thanks for sharing this-- huge time saver.

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@user-ev5ks7ee7w 9 месяцев назад

Great tips made look super easy very informative

@MattMadeIt123 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

@karthiksc47 8 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot, much appreciated

@NWGR Год назад

Great job showing off how easy the jessem jig is to use. Like I said, I have a dowelmax and love it, but the more content I see on the jessem, the more impressed I am by it. I can see myself ending up with a jessem jig if they throw it on sale black friday... edit: I forgot to ask, have you had any issues with things lining up with just holding the jig in place? It looks like it has a matte coating, which I know is more slip resistant.

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

Thanks for the comment. I haven't had any problems with alignment. I do clamp the material, as you saw in the video. But as for the jig, just hold everything tight and drill away.

@jorbinsnoted3579 11 месяцев назад

Thinner material in width is where you may want to clamp it where there is not much material against the jig fence and holding it can get awkward. Also clamp it if you are new to the jig to get a feel for it. For the most part you are going to use the center slot for alignment and the jig will stay pretty stable. Keep in mind the jig can lift if you drill too fast or with too much torque. Play around with it a bit first and see what works best for you. It is an amazing jig.

@dgs8235 7 месяцев назад

I'm in the market for a doweling jig. I have watched several videos on the Jessem 8350 and the Dowelmax jig. Both appear to be high quality, highly rated and very accurate doweling jigs. However, based on your excellent videos (I am now a subscriber), I am leaning towards purchasing the Jessem since it seems like there is less measuring, less clamping, and no spacers needed. You also stated that Jessem is a better value and is made in Canada (whereas I learned that the Dowelmax is made in China). However, Jessem recently introduced a stainless steel doweling jig with a 45 degree accessory and I was wondering if you have seen that jig. It adjusts in increments of 1/16 inch and has a centering mark on the drill block to aid with centering on wood. Seems like the new stainless steel model may be the way to go over the 8350 model? Am I missing anything Matt before I place my order?

@MattMadeIt123 7 месяцев назад

Funny you should mention that. I just took delivery of the new SS jig and I have the 45° attachment. So far, I've only had a chance to look at it. I will be using it and filming a video on it next week. Video should be posted the week after. First impressions are that it's very high quality, like all JessEm products. Fit and finish are great. My initial impression is it will be a winner over the original jig, but as of now, that's just a guess. One thing to note is that the SS jig does not come with the 45° piece or bits/stop collars. They must be purchased separately. Sorry that's all the info I have at the moment, but stay tuned for the video.

@dgs8235 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Matt for the prompt reply. I really look forward to seeing your SS jig video demo/review!

@mikericciardi2845 2 месяца назад

Sorry, i accidently hit send before i was done typing my comment. I was on the fence about whether to get the JessEm doweling jig or the DowelMax. After watching this video, i ordered the JessEm kit. Can you please tell me which dowels work best with this jig? I am also curious if you have remmendations about what dowel lengths work best with the different diameter dowels. Thanks again for the great content. I am just starting to get into woodworking, and i think your videos are really informative.

@badrinath6059 11 месяцев назад

Excellent sir, very useful video for new commers

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@ljgault Год назад

Thanks for the video. The JessEm looks to be easier to use than the Dowlmax and since you get all three sizes in a kit it's cheaper.

@MattMadeIt123 Год назад

The only thing this jig struggles with that the Dowelmax can do is miters. But like you said, to get a Dowelmax with 3 guide sizes is quite expensive. Add on the miter system and the price just goes up. JessEm now has a stainless steel jig that has a miter attachment. Might be worth a look.

@ljgault Год назад

Thanks for the info, I just ordered the stainless kit.@@MattMadeIt123

@James_T_Kirk_1701 Год назад

The dowelmax actually works the same way. There is a side with a check mark. You use that to always reference off of and you almost never have to measure. Measuring is for machine work. Woodworking has taught me to just use references and reality to be more precise.

@mrmoto7682 7 месяцев назад

Very informative. Thank you. I bought the JessEm because the kit was such a great value-$199 on Amazon last year for the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2. Once you get used to its way, it’s fairly quick.

@rickkern5785 9 месяцев назад

A nice 2" square block of wood to use to mark the offset would be easy to make.

@MattMadeIt123 9 месяцев назад

Yup. If you're repeating the same operation a lot, a simple jig is your friend.

@01asamarra 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video. Thank you for the clear explanation. Let’s say you already had holes pre-drilled for dowels on a larger board and wanted to use the jig to transfer those dowel locations onto the edge of an adjacent board, to create a butt joint (essentially the opposite of what you demonstrated). Do you know if that is possible?

@MattMadeIt123 7 месяцев назад

It's possible, but getting the boards to align perfectly would be a challenge. I would plug the existing holes with dowels, cut them flush, and then just make new holes in both pieces.

@GizmosShop 5 месяцев назад

So awesome, had to subscribe

@MattMadeIt123 4 месяца назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@patde9502 11 месяцев назад

Outstanding video tutorial! Thanks Matt!

@MattMadeIt123 11 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@bobmartin6055 7 месяцев назад

Very helpful!!

@MattMadeIt123 6 месяцев назад

Glad you think so!

@Douggg1000 10 месяцев назад

Great video.

@MattMadeIt123 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!!

@MK-lh3xd 10 месяцев назад

Curious to know. Instead of buying dowel jigs, why not buy a palm router (which probably costs the same as one of these jigs or a good drill) which is great at mortising, and just use the good old mortise and tenon joinery?

@MattMadeIt123 10 месяцев назад

Two ways to accomplish the same thing. I find this jig fast, easy, accurate, and strong, so it's what I use.

@jeanginomiele7690 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@MattMadeIt123 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@andre1987eph 8 месяцев назад

You missed the two awesome, inexpensive jigs out of china the RU-vid channel Hooked on Wood (Episodes 27, 42, and 49) tested and recommends. one is a long bar (40 cm?) of machined aluminum for cabinets and the other similar to this Jessem. They do different things. There is a third he recommends for furniture.

@MattMadeIt123 7 месяцев назад

I wish I could test everything. If someone wants to send me these jigs, I would be happy to test them against the JessEm jig.

@bartonlyons889 8 месяцев назад

The hole and maybe the endgrain of the dowel creates a place for moisture and fungus to form. I've done it many times and rots every time. I've always used Titbond III glue. Maybe if you used an epoxy you might have better success.

@MattMadeIt123 8 месяцев назад

That hasn't been my experience. I have pieces with dowel joinery that are over 10 years old and are still as solid as the day they were built. I once saw a 100 year old workbench assembled with dowels and mortise and tenons. It was still in use. Dowels aren't much different than dominos or other loose tenon joints. They seem to hold up just fine. I'm not sure why you're having problems with them, but so far, I've seen nothing to cause me any concern.

@funnyharleyman 7 месяцев назад

New to woodworking, what size dowels are those? Also, is the body of the jig metal or plastic? Thanks, Garry

@MattMadeIt123 6 месяцев назад

I used 1/4" dowels in this video. The jig body is machined aluminum.

@willdebiec828 7 месяцев назад

Is there any way to use the Jessem Jig to dowel a table leg cut at an an angle to a horizontal board.

@MattMadeIt123 7 месяцев назад

So you want to attach a skirt board to an angled table leg? Usually, when building this style of table, the top of the leg is left square, and the taper starts a few inches below the skirt board. But if you wanted the leg to taper the whole length, the skirt board would need to be cut to length at a matching angle.(Sorry, just making sure I understand what you're doing.) My first thought is to make everything square, drill your dowel holes a little deeper than normal, then cut your angles and tapers. I'm going to make a video demonstrating different/challenging dowel joints. I'll add this one to the list.

@willdebiec828 7 месяцев назад

So drill the dowel holes first, then cut the angle. I’m going to try this technique. Thank you!

@willdebiec828 7 месяцев назад

Thanks…why didn’t I think of that.

@willdebiec828 6 месяцев назад

How do you dowel a table leg cut on a 10 degree angle to the table apron that is cut at 90 degrees? How do you line up the two sets of holes so that align correctly?

@willdebiec828 6 месяцев назад

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@MattMadeIt123 6 месяцев назад

That would just take some careful measuring and layout. I'm making a video of different dowel joints. I'll add this one to the list. BTW- This is probably why most of the time, there is a square section of leg at the top before the taper starts. Easier to join 2 square pieces.

@tobydavidson4289 4 месяца назад

Where did you get the 2 and a half inches for the last joint you did?

@MattMadeIt123 3 месяца назад

2 1/2 inches is far enough away so you can align to the dowels and have the fence tight to the top of the piece of wood.

@alanrichardson7244 8 месяцев назад

That doesn’t mean that the holes are centred

@MattMadeIt123 8 месяцев назад

Maybe you should rewatch the video. Starting about here 2:15.

@bartonlyons889 8 месяцев назад

Believe me, your panel will rot out at the dowel locations.

@MattMadeIt123 8 месяцев назад

You think so? Please explain.

@zubalea 10 месяцев назад

Well done Matt. I have a question. On the last example, you put the piece at 2 in and 1/2 from the edge. I assume you picked 1/2" longer than the jig so it wouldn't touch the reference piece. That way you are sure that the jig is tight on the edge of the piece where the holes will be made. Is that correct?

@MattMadeIt123 10 месяцев назад

Exactly. It's not an exact measurement. You want it far enough away so the jig is tight to the edge. But close enough so the alignment slot can reference with the dowels.