52 - Miter Spline & Dovetail Key Jig

A complete set of detailed 3D plans for this project are found Here:
kingsfinewoodworking.com/coll...
Miter Spline and Dovetail Key Jig
This is the perfect jig for making beautiful spline joints in boxes. Or even dovetail keys. If you don’t have a dovetail jig and you don’t want to learn to use one, or learn to hand cut them. With this jig you can have beautiful dovetails on the edge of your jewelry boxes or keepsake boxes.
This is a very easy project. If we take away glue time, it was built in under 2 hours. It’s something that a woodworker of any skill level can accomplish, and it is one of the key jigs that I recommend to beginners, because with very little experience, you can begin to make great looking boxes.
This is a comprehensive jig that will work on both the table saw and any router table with a miter slot. There is no need to build multiple jigs for dovetails and splines, or separate jigs for boxes instead of picture frames. This one will do them all perfectly.
Things we used for this project:
Tools:
Thor’s Hammer Woodworking Mallet: kingsfinewoodworking.com/coll...
Grizzly Planer - amzn.to/3x2v20l
Grizzly Cabinet Table Saw - amzn.to/3wXwzo1
Hand Sanding Block - amzn.to/3Rnsx1F
Combination Square Set 6" & 12" - amzn.to/3kB2jfW
Microjig Grr-Ripper Table Saw Pushblock - amzn.to/3XQ7I1y
BOSCH 12 Inch Sliding Glide Miter Saw - amzn.to/3j331SU
Wood Glue Dispenser, 16 Oz Btl, Drip less - amzn.to/3D94pKz
Woodpeckers Square 8-inch x 5-inch(851) - amzn.to/401kV9k
DEWALT Bar Clamp - amzn.to/3Rgtzgd
Bessey 24" Parallel Clamp - amzn.to/3XOyl6u
Pneumatic Pin Nailer Kit - amzn.to/40kXlUQ
Rockler Wood Glue Applicator Set - amzn.to/3ws9Ctc
FastCap Thin Superglue - amzn.to/3YrQKWS
Dewalt Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger - amzn.to/3johJUr
Owl Tools Brad Point Wood Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/3WQUvUP
Countersink Bit - amzn.to/2kVk4qS
Kreg Trak and Stops Kit - amzn.to/3ZVgnkB
Kreg Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape - amzn.to/3DGNpLU
Ridgid 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander - amzn.to/3JefhdM
Ridgid Trim Router - amzn.to/3wmJOyz
Vix Bits (Self centering drill bits) - amzn.to/2zdReVc
Machinist Engineer Solid Square - amzn.to/3l22Mb2
Grizzly Bandsaw - amzn.to/3XUUobR
SUIZAN Japanese Dozuki Dovetail Hand Saw 6 Inch Pull Saw Tenon Saw - amzn.to/3iZY2Cl
Flush Trim Router Bit Set - amzn.to/3X4YCgf
1/4" Shank Dovetail Router Bit Set - amzn.to/3X5Tl7Q
Silicone Glue Applicator Set - amzn.to/3WQAk9l
Materials:
Machinist Engineer Solid Square - amzn.to/3l22Mb2
Titebond III Glue - amzn.to/3wvDDIh
5/8" Stainless Flat Phillips Wood Screws - amzn.to/3HsInng
Hot Target T-Track - amzn.to/3l73cx1
Power Tec T-Track Knob Kit - amzn.to/3Ylm35V
Minwax Finishing Wax - amzn.to/3kRHOvz
GlideCote Aerosol - amzn.to/3HUTUfx
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  • @KingsFineWoodworking
    @KingsFineWoodworking6 жыл бұрын

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  • @nathanielnesbitt4510

    @nathanielnesbitt4510

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi it by in my in

  • @terryquarton2523

    @terryquarton2523

    2 жыл бұрын

    A quick squirt of kero helps when cutting aluminum. The Air force guys use to saw slabs of aluminum, sent one wood chips bersk in horror.

  • @thomasboard2836

    @thomasboard2836

    2 жыл бұрын

    Plans

  • @KSFWG
    @KSFWG6 жыл бұрын

    A nice, versatile jig, James & company! Well done!

  • @josechavez5950
    @josechavez59504 жыл бұрын

    Awesome jig, and Awesome helpers! Love the simplicity of dove key making with this jig.

  • @latenightwoodworker3283
    @latenightwoodworker32836 жыл бұрын

    Loving multi use jig. Must build. Added to my to do list. Thanks for the plans

  • @HarlyGuy13
    @HarlyGuy135 жыл бұрын

    I’ll be making one this weekend. Thanks James!

  • @timmax4817
    @timmax48175 жыл бұрын

    I like how you take lots of care setting up your shots and their in Focus! Very professionally done! Great Projects! THANKS!

  • @jasonrobinson9524
    @jasonrobinson95245 жыл бұрын

    I can't thank you guys enough for awesome and informative videos like this. We are all thankful for the significant time you must spend to provide us with such great content!

  • @jeffmeyers6837
    @jeffmeyers68376 жыл бұрын

    Love the dovetail splines looks amazing. Also I love the music at the end of your videos!

  • @davidharvey5672
    @davidharvey56725 жыл бұрын

    I really like the dovetail idea. Thank you for a really interesting tutorial

  • @jessjulian9458
    @jessjulian94586 жыл бұрын

    You guy's are great. I also love that your daughter works in the shop with you. That's as good as it gets. Thanks for sharing your talents and experience.

  • @tnChampagne
    @tnChampagne6 жыл бұрын

    Those dovetail splines are really pretty. Great video. I love that the jig can function on the table saw or router table.

  • @JgHaverty
    @JgHaverty5 жыл бұрын

    That dovetail jig is INCREDIBLE. Very very nice.

  • @samuelroberts334
    @samuelroberts3346 жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool!!! Love that maple!!!

  • @billfleming1409
    @billfleming14095 жыл бұрын

    I am very pleased to see your daughter helping! My daughter used to do the same thing with me . She now remodels bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Ocassionally she will call asking my advice but mostly she calls telling me what her latest job was! Love it!

  • @loisrozak8583
    @loisrozak85833 жыл бұрын

    Astounding Love the Maple with Dovetails

  • @garyhorton6652
    @garyhorton66525 жыл бұрын

    This was a very enjoyable watch. Thank you!

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark6 жыл бұрын

    GREAT jig. I'm glad you left in the "short" splines and then rounded the corners to make the project work. We all make those little mistakes and this goes to show that most of the time thee are solutions. Thanks

  • @bpccmath251calculusiihitch4
    @bpccmath251calculusiihitch45 жыл бұрын

    The Pacific coast maple box with mahogany spines is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @jasonpiper1177
    @jasonpiper11775 жыл бұрын

    You and your family are awesome James...just straight up talented, down to earth people unselfishly sharing their amazing bank of knowledge to build their brand name...I wish I'd come across your channel ages ago....the world is a richer place with people like you in it.

  • @lauramarshall6376
    @lauramarshall63762 жыл бұрын

    This looks like an incredibly useful jig. Thank you. I love seeing your daughter helping you. Love her hair!

  • @melissas7570
    @melissas75702 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so helpful! I wish I had found them earlier as I start my woodworking education journey! And I just LOVE that you have taught your girls and get they are so involved!

  • @donsullivan8389
    @donsullivan83895 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact you don’t try and hide your mistakes. It make me trust you and want to watch and learn more. Awesome channel

  • @TheFlyingKiwiNZ
    @TheFlyingKiwiNZ4 жыл бұрын

    Even your jigs are articles of beauty, let alone the boxes and frames you make with them!

  • @TheFiddlinRy
    @TheFiddlinRy4 жыл бұрын

    I just made this jig for myself and I am very happy with the out come I’m getting. I appreciate the way you take time to elaborate on small details. As a beginner woodworker it really helps.

  • @silvergrizzly316
    @silvergrizzly3166 жыл бұрын

    One thing I don't get James watching your videos is, Bored!! LOL!!! Your perfection cuts with your projects is mind boggling to me. I know it's just a jig and you say anybody can make but it would probably take me a year to make just that. 😂😂😂,, once again GREAT VIDEO my friend and I just love seeing the family helping you out with everything you do, take care and God Bless!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @syedsayeedurrahmanzaini4221
    @syedsayeedurrahmanzaini42214 жыл бұрын

    Very versatile and very simple jig indeed. Thanks for sharing.

  • @gregmelang6853
    @gregmelang68535 жыл бұрын

    Thanks James, really enjoy your videos.

  • @GeeksWoodShop
    @GeeksWoodShop6 жыл бұрын

    You are rocking it James & co. Love seeing the growth on your channel and as always, another incredibly valuable video.

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Tyson.

  • @urusvati7777

    @urusvati7777

    6 жыл бұрын

    Geeks Wood Shop ili

  • @stevengents6825
    @stevengents68252 жыл бұрын

    Best spline jig video on utube

  • @ahmadismail2754
    @ahmadismail27542 жыл бұрын

    Great work as always! I particularly enjoy watching the interactions with your daughters, what a wonderful way to spend quality time with them, God bless.

  • @johngunning2123
    @johngunning21234 жыл бұрын

    Great job! I'm going to have a go at one of these jigs for sure.

  • @elizabethmorton3998
    @elizabethmorton39986 жыл бұрын

    Loved this! You made it look so easy. I especially LOVE your daughter learning from and working with you ❤️❤️

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Elizabeth, Thank you!

  • @johningle8439
    @johningle84394 жыл бұрын

    Love the fact that you are including your daughter in your woodworking. Also nice that she has a keen interest. You go girl.

  • @benjaminh5243
    @benjaminh52436 жыл бұрын

    James, you are a true talent and inspiration. I love these videos and appreciate that you take the time to do them. Will buy plans and get to work

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are very kind. Thank you!

  • @billedis5482
    @billedis54826 жыл бұрын

    WOW James, another awesome video. I will definitely be making one of these soon. Bill

  • @Papa_D
    @Papa_D6 жыл бұрын

    Another great video James but who would expect anything less. Always enjoy every minute of your video's and I never fast forward or jump ahead because I enjoy your teaching that much ! You are a phenomenal woodworker and your family is following a great teacher. They are very lucky to have a father like you James ! I really mean what I say. :-)

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. That is very kind!

  • @joerecio7647

    @joerecio7647

    4 жыл бұрын

    James, shouldn’t your beautiful daughter have those bracelets on the left wrist off? Looked like they came very close to the saw blade. Just a concerned great grand & grandfather that loves all his grandkids. I do like your videos. Good job.

  • @TreeOfLifeWoodworking
    @TreeOfLifeWoodworking6 жыл бұрын

    holy crap those dovetail key splines are BEAUTIFUL

  • @piratepoppy5548
    @piratepoppy55483 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I love the way you show what went right and also what didn’t go according to plan.

  • @supercheekykiwi
    @supercheekykiwi6 жыл бұрын

    Best video I've seen of this type of job. Will be making it.

  • @howardtrott1289
    @howardtrott12895 жыл бұрын

    dovetail keys look easy to make and are very effective against the birch ply! Well done to you and your daughter!

  • @TankGunner84
    @TankGunner845 жыл бұрын

    I love that your daughter is in the shop with you! My 9 year old son is finally starting to show an interest and I’m loving it!

  • @johndiego3105
    @johndiego31054 жыл бұрын

    I really like the chamfering on the corners. It add a nice touch to an excellent end product.

  • @garytucker6485
    @garytucker64852 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite channels on KZread. Always takes the time to explain the details. Another great video. Thx for sharing

  • @WoodWorkTherapy
    @WoodWorkTherapy4 жыл бұрын

    I am building this. This is an awsome jig concept! I have plans to do some boxes and picture frames for Christmas, and this jig will help immensely! Thank you for the awsome build idea! :)

  • @michaelbedell6523
    @michaelbedell65232 жыл бұрын

    Proud of your daughter assisting and learning, great presentation

  • @smithsoncreationshandcraft5770
    @smithsoncreationshandcraft57706 жыл бұрын

    Definitely going to have to get the plans from you when I start trying boxes. Great product and video James 👍

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Shaun!

  • @kmac6248
    @kmac62484 жыл бұрын

    James, just rediscovered your projects. Really must say, I am very, very impressed. You, and your apprentice make the whole procedure look so easy. You are a really gifted woodworker. But, what makes the whole thing work for me is the way you describe every stage of the task you are carrying out so fluidly and politely. it's as if nothing fazes you or is too much trouble. My friend, you could be a successful teacher. Please keep them projects coming

  • @mayvalauzon5060
    @mayvalauzon5060 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic,great way to accent any box

  • @bmwz4magic
    @bmwz4magic6 жыл бұрын

    What a coincidence ! I made this jig this afternoon 😁 great job James i love your work 👍🏻

  • @weston0614
    @weston06145 жыл бұрын

    Janes you are an excellent teacher. You and your girls make woodworking look easy and fun. Thank you for the excellent videos!

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @TheSNIPERmac
    @TheSNIPERmac4 жыл бұрын

    Hi James. I have been watching your channel now for a few weeks and can honestly say I'm hooked, this video with the jig is amazing and the results are perfection. You most asuredly have a fan here, please keep up the great work..

  • @johnvanderhoof1248
    @johnvanderhoof12485 жыл бұрын

    James I've watched many of your videos and enjoyed them all. I bought the download plans as well as purchased the T track through your Amazon link. I know this will come in handy for the boxes and picture frames I plan to make.

  • @mattmeyers1288
    @mattmeyers12884 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Definitely building this!

  • @user-ti5df1jg7t
    @user-ti5df1jg7t4 жыл бұрын

    Вы просто замечательная семья столяров!👍.молодцы! Удачи Вам всем. С удовольствием смотрю все Ваши видео. Спасибо Вам за Ваш канал

  • @PatNetherlander
    @PatNetherlander6 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Nice rig! I think I will build one myself. I like the boxes one can make with it! Very versatile!

  • @JoseLuis-ie2tk
    @JoseLuis-ie2tk4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent your explanation, a miter guide like yours, I was looking for ... I think I already found it, I see that you have a lovely helper by your side. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. GOD bless you in each of your projects and works, receive a cordial greeting from Cochabamba, Republic of Bolivia.

  • @keithhaycraft3765
    @keithhaycraft37653 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this instructional video. It is simply & thoroughly explained & looks very useful.

  • @coolinken
    @coolinken Жыл бұрын

    That was a great, very informative video. Thanks!

  • @chipshot442
    @chipshot4426 жыл бұрын

    Great job James!!! Well I already build your table saw sled and now I will have to build this great jig. I just loved it. Great job, keep them coming. Thanks, Al from Maryland

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @toolsconsumables7055
    @toolsconsumables70556 жыл бұрын

    Dear James, Upon witnessing your work yet again; I am at a loss for words. It seems I've said it all before. What I can possibly add perhaps is seeing your daughters taking an active role in the process must be a delight for any parent. Although this is only meant to be a jig, it's manufactured wit the same dedication & care as if it were the boxes themselves. Well mon ami, congratulation once again. Kind regards.

  • @smithsoncreationshandcraft5770
    @smithsoncreationshandcraft57706 жыл бұрын

    Haha I think after watching this video 40 plus times and have all the materials to make it i way excited to make it. Thank you James for such a cool jig!! I can’t wait to build it and start making some awesome looking boxes.

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are ready buddy!

  • @bradmcnamar5679
    @bradmcnamar56793 жыл бұрын

    Superb video! I love the simplicity and elegance combined in this video

  • @koalafan1576
    @koalafan15762 жыл бұрын

    I built one do these and it works marvelously. Thanks so much.

  • @jean-louistraulle1266
    @jean-louistraulle12664 жыл бұрын

    j'adore les assemblages bien le chariot pour la scie de table et la défonceuse un travail sublime je prends le plaisir de voir vos vidéo

  • @lanasimm
    @lanasimm2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this! I bought the plans and am working on making this jig!

  • @Gebsy4
    @Gebsy46 жыл бұрын

    As always a great video. thankyou!

  • @NZErehwon
    @NZErehwon6 жыл бұрын

    Very nice tutorial James & family

  • @befmx31
    @befmx315 жыл бұрын

    I really like this jig. There are a lot of these out there but I really like this one.

  • @BeerCityWoodworks
    @BeerCityWoodworks3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Not only will I be making a variant of this jig, but I'll have to put a miter slot in my homemade router table. Thanks for the video.

  • @tkarlmann
    @tkarlmann4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely excellent video & project!

  • @user-ti5df1jg7t
    @user-ti5df1jg7t4 жыл бұрын

    Интересно смотреть Ваши видео,с удовольствием наблюдаю ,как Вы дружно что то делаете!👍 Удачи Вам,а главное здоровья.✊

  • @tonyb6194
    @tonyb61946 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work as per usual.

  • @mikeshoops
    @mikeshoops6 ай бұрын

    Thank you. 2 things when I built mine. The forty-five was set with a drafting square and during test fit on the second side, it was noticeably off…not much-0.4 degrees. Able to zero with my table saw Incra HD miter gauge. Second, made sacrificial zero clearance plates to cover both saw and router table cuts using 1/4” hardboard top on the back side with a 30 degree dovetailed slot. I kept the two sides of the slot 1/4 inch off the bottom for dust clearance. But the 3 1/2 inch sacrificial plate bottoms out on the opposite side. Works very well. Thank you for the best instructions I found. PS: I also used a knob to hold a Rockler miter gauge bar on the back side. Use it all the time.

  • @mountainviews5025
    @mountainviews50255 жыл бұрын

    Now I see dovetail nicely done girls and dad lol James thumbs up my friends

  • @68shiloh
    @68shiloh6 жыл бұрын

    James another great video.

  • @Phil-cl5dl
    @Phil-cl5dl6 жыл бұрын

    Well done team....another really useful jig.

  • @bobcoleman9845
    @bobcoleman98455 жыл бұрын

    Best spline jig video i’ve Seen so far

  • @kbbb4227
    @kbbb42272 жыл бұрын

    Man, you have allllll the tools, great stuff, thank you.

  • @jimsmith4374
    @jimsmith43742 жыл бұрын

    Great video sir! Appreciate it.

  • @johnmav8309
    @johnmav83094 жыл бұрын

    Really thank you! I just needed that knowledge.

  • @mountainviews5025
    @mountainviews50255 жыл бұрын

    Again thanks James thumbs up

  • @telstraoranamall7680
    @telstraoranamall76805 жыл бұрын

    Very clever and interesting love your attitude to woodworking

  • @JkCanvas
    @JkCanvas5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing me this jig. Cannot wait to build it and use it to make Christmas presents.

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @smithsoncreationshandcraft5770
    @smithsoncreationshandcraft57706 жыл бұрын

    Lol I can’t stop watching this video!! I can’t wait to build this jig!!!

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    We need to make you one Shaun!

  • @garyhome7101
    @garyhome7101 Жыл бұрын

    I made one of these 3 or 4 years ago and used the life out of it. I just built another one! This is one of the most handy (only) jigs in my shop for dealing with miter joints!

  • @Colinmac1
    @Colinmac16 жыл бұрын

    Looks great will try and make it my self when I Finnish my workshop

  • @erosandrei2002
    @erosandrei20024 жыл бұрын

    Great jig! Thanks!

  • @richardwiley5933
    @richardwiley59336 жыл бұрын

    Excellent instructional video! Thanks for posting.

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @hassanal-mosawi6049
    @hassanal-mosawi60495 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing how & sharing that

  • @BenNawrath
    @BenNawrath4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, and kudos for getting your daughter involved! I batched out a bunch of frames a while back (I just used a delta tenon jig with a 45 deg block), but the wood I was using was super splintery. So since I used the blue tape clamp method, I just left the tape on when I cut the spline slots. Then it occurred to me to leave it on when I glued in the splines. I pulled the tape off after the glue started to set but wasn't solid. Virtually ZERO cleanup... The nice thing about the factory tenon jig is the adjustability, but it really doesn't work for the router table. So I think I'll make one like yours next time I want to do boxes!

  • @sselidor
    @sselidor4 жыл бұрын

    Okay, I have been watching this guy for about three months now and I have to say ; this guy has the best daughter in the world. Man, I wish when I have a daughter she would be beside me all the time working with me. Most daughters would be hangout with friends not working with their Dad. Man, this guy is lucky!!!!!

  • @darvaish4552
    @darvaish45524 жыл бұрын

    thanks a tonne, i am new to wood work and i have learnt a lot from you, you are good at teaching. specially this project will make my boxes so beautiful and high end. i am very pleased.

  • @leandersmith6184
    @leandersmith61844 жыл бұрын

    Great job, good explanation, and I will make one myself, keep it up

  • @ForestTaber
    @ForestTaber6 жыл бұрын

    Bravo and brava! I always enjoy your videos and it's lovely to see your family working alongside you to create these fantastic projects. One thing I thought I'd mention (and I'm sure you're probably already aware of it) is how the type of blade used in the table saw will affect the end cut. It looked like you were using a blade with a ATBR configuration given your "dados" for the picture frame splines weren't totally flat and had a characteristic "bat-ear" profile. Opting for a flat toothed blade will alleviate those (minuscule!) gaps and produce a flat and square dado. Anyway, great stuff as always!

  • @marioeastwood8228
    @marioeastwood82284 жыл бұрын

    Good job and you have a great family

  • @Pantor1643
    @Pantor16436 жыл бұрын

    Great Instructional video James. Happy Easter! Keep it up.

  • @GrahamOrm
    @GrahamOrm6 жыл бұрын

    Lovely job my friend.Glad you pointed out about your daughter at the chop saw (with the green nails).

  • @KingsFineWoodworking

    @KingsFineWoodworking

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ajducey1868
    @ajducey18682 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!!

  • @howardtrott1289
    @howardtrott12895 жыл бұрын

    lovely bright green nail polish my friend

  • @jimanderson4495
    @jimanderson4495 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks James 😊