How Do You Build A Jig For A Table Saw Box Finger Joint?
Box joints, which are also known as finger joints, are a fast and relatively easy joint to produce but they still provide a strong, reliable method of joining wood. The joint is named for its use in joining together the corners of drawers and boxes. Cut a piece of 3/4-inch plywood to a length of about 10 inches and a width of about 4 inches. The measurements do not have to be exact. The plywood can be cut to size on the table saw. Wear safety glasses when using any power tools. Set the table saw fence so that it will rip (cut a board lengthwise) a piece of hardwood to the exact width of the box joint you wish to make. Box joints can be almost any size to fit the particular project you have in mind. Crosscut the ripped hardwood into two pieces, one about 4 inches long, the other about 6 inches long. The 4-inch piece will become a finger for the jig and the other can be used as a gauge block for setting up the jig. Unplug the table saw and change over to a dado cutter which is a series o
