Members Slaymoar Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I am thinking about building my 2x12 using finger joints like this:Any tips on getting it done decently? I'm thinking about using a router and jig.Any input would be great, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 You can do it with a typical dovetail jig and a router. Even a cheaper blind dovetail jig will suffice. Or, you could build a box joint jig for a table saw or router table quickly and inexpensively. Depends on which tools you have and which ones are more comfortable for you to use. [EDIT:] Forgot to mention clamps, so get some of those. I recommend cutting out some square corners and using those to maintain alignment and 90 degree angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 A good dovetail jig will get you there....but they ain't cheap. Using a table saw with a dado blade would work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pepi Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 You guys that can do this stuff is just amazing. I'm a jack of all trades but woodworking is not in my trades LOLI do {censored}ty woodworking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slaymoar Posted November 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Originally Posted by MahaloVision You can do it with a typical dovetail jig and a router. Even a cheaper blind dovetail jig will suffice. Or, you could build a box joint jig for a table saw or router table quickly and inexpensively. Depends on which tools you have and which ones are more comfortable for you to use. [EDIT:] Forgot to mention clamps, so get some of those. I recommend cutting out some square corners and using those to maintain alignment and 90 degree angles. Originally Posted by HottKarl A good dovetail jig will get you there....but they ain't cheap. Using a table saw with a dado blade would work too. Hmm.. you guys both mention the dovetail jig, not sure how I would go about that.. Originally Posted by Pepi You guys that can do this stuff is just amazing. I'm a jack of all trades but woodworking is not in my trades LOLI do {censored}ty woodworking That's pretty good, nothing fancy but its a clean finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pepi Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks! Probably won't fall apart in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hmm.. you guys both mention the dovetail jig, not sure how I would go about that.. Here's an example: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Miter Gauge Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I've done a whole bunch of them. My method was to use a router and a vertical routing table (I used a stand alone unit made by shopsmith). One tip that I learned the hard way is that if you are using woods with a high sap content (like a lot of exotics) you'll want to glue them pretty quickly because they may not fit together very well afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zozobra Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Finger joints can be a pain in the ass with ply as sometimes the laminates can fracture then your piece is {censored}ed. Screw pocket joints are pretty damn good in my experience and they're perfectly robust and much easier and less risky than finger joints. You can buy a quality Kreg jig for this purpose for next to {censored} all money. Most cabs are built with butt joints or dowelled but joints anyway. Finger joints do look cooler though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 having done a simple finger jointed head chassis with my brother in law, I can safely say that unless you're tooled up and experienced, it's a pita. I'd much rather just buy a premade cab or pay a pro to make it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smedley Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Biscuits work well too. Just glue, then clamp. Pocket screws are a good idea too. I never thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Miter Gauge Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 using dowels is pretty easy and they create a strong joint too. The cost is minimal too, the jig is cheap and you probably already have a drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cap'n'crunch Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I made my own jig similar to this one on youtube: I have since moved on to halfblind dovetails like on this cabinet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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