Table saw
tenoning jig
December 12th, 2024
Elevate your woodworking with the ultimate tenoning jig—a versatile tool designed for precision and simplicity. Built primarily with a table saw, this jig enables you to create flawless tenons and joints without the need for expensive equipment.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this jig adapts to your needs. Start with a fully functional base design and add advanced features over time through our multi-layered “onion project” approach. With this jig, you’ll save time, improve accuracy, and enhance your joinery workflow—all while using tools you probably already have.
ATTENTION: These plans are yours to use…they are offered as a gift from me to you. You have every right to use them to make this project for yourself, but please, do not sell or give these plans away as your own. I make absolutely no money off of these so I would appreciate those who view these plans to abide by basic copyright laws.
watch all steps in this video before starting
28:00 – 30:05
Please use the material and tool list below as a guide to finding the products locally.
Materials
- (2) 5/16″ Knobs
- 5″ U-bolt
- 3/4″ x 1 1/4″ x 5″ Plywood
- 3/4″ x 1 1/4″ x 8 3/8″ Hardwood
Tools Needed/used
- Table saw
- Table saw sled
- Drill press (optional…but highly recommended)
- 5/16″, 1/2″ Bradpoint bit
- Hacksaw
- Marking gauge (optional, but oh so nice)
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Step by step instructions
4.1. Materials
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4.2. U-bolt and inserts
We’ll need to cut a u-bolt in half for this step, which I did with a hacksaw. I also show how to drill out a 5/16 hole that one of the ends will fit into to do the clamping.
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4.3. Clamp bar
The clamp bar is a couple pieces of wood stacked and glued together. I marked where my u-bolts need to be drilled out, drilled then out at a 1/2″ and then glued both pieces together.
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Tip Jar
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