Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
The table saw gives us the cleanest cuts, thanks to the kerf of the blade and the sharpness of its carbide teeth.
It’s unmatched for ripping and crosscutting, but it does have limits—like the arc of the blade.
Let’s say I want to cut 3 inches in and pull the board out. No matter what, I’m left with an arc. Table saw sleds can help by standing the stock upright for straighter cuts, but they’re bulky, and positioning the stock sideways isn’t easy.
That’s where a tenoning jig comes in. It allows us to cut with the stock standing upright, regardless of the width.
To build it, we’ll start with a base that slides with a cradle. To lock it at different stops, we’ll add a knob to the top. A fence will attach to the cradle to clamp the stock securely, and a stop block will fit on the back of the fence to support the stock.
I’ve made a full project build for this jig. It’s an onion project with multiple layers. In the first half of the video, I’ll show you how to build a fully functional jig that’s ready to use. In the second half, we’ll add extra features to enhance it.
Watch the Ultimate Tenoning Jig here → youtu.be/Ht77t0R7f88
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Les N.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
Make Things
#MakeThings #mtbitesize
The table saw gives us the cleanest cuts, thanks to the kerf of the blade and the sharpness of its carbide teeth.
It’s unmatched for ripping and crosscutting, but it does have limits—like the arc of the blade.
Let’s say I want to cut 3 inches in and pull the board out. No matter what, I’m left with an arc. Table saw sleds can help by standing the stock upright for straighter cuts, but they’re bulky, and positioning the stock sideways isn’t easy.
That’s where a tenoning jig comes in. It allows us to cut with the stock standing upright, regardless of the width.
To build it, we’ll start with a base that slides with a cradle. To lock it at different stops, we’ll add a knob to the top. A fence will attach to the cradle to clamp the stock securely, and a stop block will fit on the back of the fence to support the stock.
I’ve made a full project build for this jig. It’s an onion project with multiple layers. In the first half of the video, I’ll show you how to build a fully functional jig that’s ready to use. In the second half, we’ll add extra features to enhance it.
Watch the Ultimate Tenoning Jig here → youtu.be/Ht77t0R7f88
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Les N.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
Make Things
#MakeThings #mtbitesize
