How to make a Straight Edge Cutting Jig 

I think using the track really limited the board width you can joint, good solution for the boards you needed to do, but running along the fence would be a lot more versatile

One of the best, easiest and simple jigs I have seen in awhile. As a beginner woodworker, this is what I needed to help with the table saw and the circular saw as well. Great job keeping it simple!

I don't make mine to fit into my table saw's track, I make mine to ride against the fence. That I can straight the edge of wider boards as well. Nice video, thanks.

By using a runner in your table saw track, you have severely limited the width of board that you can joint with that jig.

Two minutes and 50 seconds. Totally clear, no waste of time. I will look at more of your videos.

Thanks for this. I have a pile of wood I need to square up and this is what I need to get started.

Good, clean, well presented way to do. Thanks for the minimalistic approach and that includes the music as well.

Simplified, clear and excellent job all the best bro

Very straightforward and easy to follow steps for a cool idea. I look forward to seeing more of your content.

This jig comes in handy. Cheap and easy. Nice Job

Thanks for the Tips Just got about 200 board feet of Alder delivered and ordered some of these clamps. They came within 3 days, 500lb. Capacity. Will definitely help me mill down faster on the Shopsmith

Thanks for posting. As a beginner, this is easy enough for me.

Out of alot of strait cut vid ...this one is very cool, from a practical garage wood worker. I'm gonna do this and keep it around...better than having tape sticking everywhere.

Great idea. I look forward to trying this ASAP!!

A very useful and simple jig will be making one within the next couple of days Thanks for sharing the video keep them coming my best wishes

Great jig I’m building tomorrow. I like this small one and am building a longer version as well. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I just happened to have 2 Bessey self locking consisten pressure clamps to mount and to manual versions as you had. Great work sir.

that solves the wonky fence problem very good. thank you

Another useful gadget to add to the growing pile : )

Just found this and I like it because it uses the miter slot which keeps the sled square to the blade.

I make one of those long time ago, works perfect, to fix any bad wood.

Tried it - works like a charm.

Great little project. I could see it being useful on overly crooked boards too. Even if you had a jointer it would take about a million passes to take out an extreme crown. Nice music too haha!

Really sweet system! I'm definitely building this one:) Thanks for the great idea and clear instructions! Joe

Awesome projects! Not have a Joiner is frustrating this will help. I'll have to get out there and build one.

I don't know why I haven't made one of these yet. Nice work.

Simple and effective....perfect. that is for taking the time to share. New sub here.

What do you guys think of this jig? Is there a better way to get a straight edge?

Love the idea of using the track! Thank you for making this easy!

I plan to make one with a t track cut into the top,with track clamps. Great video.

Really sweet system, clear instructions too! I'm definitely building this one :) Joe

Nice job. Will be having a go at this one. Ron.

Great jig, however, I have a question... how long of a board could you use for. If I wanted to get a straight edge on a 6-7 foot board would you simply build a longer jig?? Thanks

I watched this video then went out and made it using your instructions. Issues - You didn't give measurements for the widths etc other than the mitre track runner so I had to guess. (I am not a wood worker just someone interested in doing things in my retirement) One thing I thought of and may try is to rout a slot where you screw on the top piece and use a couple of T bolts so that the top piece can be moved forwards and backwards for different widths of timber. I am in Australia and I really enjoy woodworking videos. By the way, a practice cut on the jig and it worked beautifully. Calipers showed parallel edges. Thanks.

simple is the best.

I have some toggle clamps I just got from Amazon. They came with absolutely no instructions! So I consulted the tube. Do you know this is the ONLY video I've found that shows how to install them!?! Thank you so much!!

so i have a ? that looks great if u are using flat stock but what if it's angled or something that u put in your steam box and bent and need to cut it in half. thanks again for the great vid. cheers.

I like that idea Thanks

Great information And straight to the point video. One question. Don't you think that it would be better, to drill the holes first before its glued ?? It would seem there would be a chip buildup between the two pieces. Just wondering.

my fence sucks so this will help out a ton!

Shouldn't the cut piece be on the outside of blade. Between blade and fence looks like a prime position for kick-back ..if the piece gets turned toward blade.. The jig is a good idea. thanks

Nice job. Quick and easy!

I like it. Looks like something I could use.

Solid video. Easy to follow. Thanks, man.

I've got eight foot rough cut pieces of oak that need to be straightened. If they are cut along the fence I always have a bow in the cut. If I try to jointer the edge the bow doesn't go away. It's a pain especially when I'm trying to get straight pieces for glueing. I've re-calibrated the fence to the blade and still this is an issue. This is why I went to youtube. I've got about a thousand board feed of Cherry I milled last summer drying. When it's dry I am going to make flooring with some of it to go in the bedroom. The issue will always be the same. I'm going to make this system over the next few days and see if it helps. It'll have to be a long system though for the long boards

Simple . easy and effective. Thankyou.

You did very good friend

simple, like it. Will make.

I well be building this one , great video and I've subscribed .

good jig ,I can see it getting a lot of use ,nice one !

well done mate!

This is now on my list, thanks!

Nice vid man!

Great looking tool! Countersink the runner screws, otherwise you might have a disaster.

The problem with the design its not adjustable for various widths of stock. It might work with a 4" wide piece as shown but you would need to add a sliding plate for wider pieces. Good idea though. Check out my video on straightening wood!!

the hexagonal pieces that go on a the bolt are nuts.

Using the miter slot just adds an unnecessary step. Just use the fence. Also allows you to joint wider boards.

I really like this video it was really instructional. Only suggestion i have is maybe a different sound track. The one used seemed inappropriate lol. But good video otherwise.

Hi there. Great video man. Super easy to follow, clear and concise, I like the style, look and feel and lighting. Video quality super cool and nice! Content: Great jig and and I most certainly can see how it can be super useful. Question: the jig you made is smaller in length. I am wondering what are your suggestions for a longer jig? I've tried using ideas from others where they need the "factory edge" to ride along the fence, but i find that has not always yielded great results for me. Using the track seems to be better at yielding consistent straight cuts. What is your take on this? (i.e. track style vs. edge along the fence approach) Do you think your style could work for a longer jig to cut longer boards? Like I said, i loved the video, the music was sweet, your voice and style is soothing and truly enjoyable, the lighting, vid footage and content all get an A++++ Keep up the good work and keep on making videos. I truly enjoy and learn lots from them. I subscribed. :-)

Wow! That was easy. Thanks!

how would you make sure the both sides are parallel? just eye ball one than place the freshly cut side on the straight make shift joiner?

CAUTION the link in the description shows a POWERTEC 20305 Vertical Quick-Release Toggle Clamp where the clamps used in the video appear to be POWERTEC 20301 Horizontal Quick-Release Toggle Clamp, . I for one bought the wrong clamps from Amazon.

just what I needed thanks

Cool, I'll put this one in my To Do list after I finish up with Hyezmar's project (He's giving away his book right now)

Nice, I will use this. Subscribed

muto bom, excelente, parabéns

Perfect! Just the info I needed, THANKS🤓🤓🤓👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Nice and simple..

great job!

Nice for lil boards under 15” but how bout a 1 1/2” walnut 16” wide by 7’ long with crappy edges to true up?

I don't watch videos on how to make unless they show me what is being made upfront.

Isnt this the same exact thing Steve Ramsey had in his video with the same topic?

You don't explain how to attach the top board, with the clamps, squarely. You just seem to bolt it on. How are you squaring it to the saw guide rail on the bottom of the jig?

Awsome . I'm do one.. or maybe two..

How does it work if you have a longer piece of wood, say 8'?

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this :)

I have the same table saw. Any tips for getting and keeping the fence square and true to the blade?

Great idea!!!

great jig,,,going to build me one

I think I need a table saw 👍 😊

I just bought a table saw and want to make this jig. But, I'm honestly confused. I squared up my table saw fence to the 10" blade that I'm currently using with a combination square. What is the difference with using this jig and using a squared up fence to simply shaving off the end of a rough cut board? How does this jig help, if the fence is also already square to the blade. (Sorry, I'm new to woodworking and I have a lot of questions, lol)

Woodglut is a good solution for every woodworker.

How did you get the board on top to be parallel with your baseboard?

This may sound very ignorant, but what I never understood from any of these videos is why can't we just use the table saw fence? Why the need for such a jig?

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Where did you get the toggle clamps?

Simple and easy to follow. Nice job! subbed :)

Does the jig have to be longer than the piece of wood you're cutting?

Will this work for longer boards?

On the Stodoys website you can count on professional help with problems and technical support.

In my first work I always used Woodglut plans.

Can in use MDF.for.the sled

dude drilling into 3/4 on marble counter tops... 0:56!!! AHHHH

This is a really helpful video thanks...the background music is a bit distracting your commentary really doesn't need it.

I can't believe what I just watched.

what size of toggle clamps are you using

If you want you can learn from woodprix scripts how to make it yourself.

dont understand the pre gistine gap of 2" ? , video went so quick couldnt see new woodworker here, know you may not get this?

How to do it for 10 feet lumbers?

I did it with Woodglut.

Sorry, man, but the comments anbout it not being width adjustable are right. Steve Ramsey's (and other's) design is better, AND easier to build.