Last evening during the seminar, a question was raised about the Leigh Super Jig that Bryan couldn’t answer. (I know, I’m as shocked as you!)

If you were there, you know that the box joint template is adjusted back and forth to cut evenly spaced pins and slots. Once the template is adjusted, a small pin holds it in place on the jig. The questioner wanted to know if the pin would limit the width of the workpiece that the jig would hold.

If you look at the photo at left, you’ll see a portion of the 24″ template and all of the 18″ template. (The pin I’m talking about is at the top right of the 18″ template.) A series of precisely spaced holes, that are a little hard to see in the photo, allow you to position the jig for routing the pins and then reposition it for the slots. Obviously the pin sticking up will limit the travel of the router as you cut your box joints on a wide board. According to Matt at Leigh Industries, the pin would be in the way at one end as you’re routing and so that is why duplicate pin holes are provided at the opposite end of the jig, as you can see in the photo.

Hope that answers the question fully

We continue to sell the Woodsmith Box Joint Jig in great quantities the Woodsmith Store. The jig has been around for years and frankly, I can’t think of an easier or more efficient way to cut box joints. Bryan Nelson will demonstrate just how easy the jig is to use during this week’s seminar, starting at 6:30pm. But, as the title of this seminar indicates, he’ll also demonstrate an all new method for cutting box joints — with the Leigh Super Jig and a brand-new finger joint template accessory that has just recently been released for sale.

The secret to using this jig (for both dovetails and box joints) is the patented E-bush system. You can get a little idea how it works by watching this quick video on the Leigh website:

Windows Version

Quicktime Version

Note: The template shown in the photo above is normally used for cutting dovetails. As you can see, it can also be used for cutting box joints (using the E-bush), but at 5/16″ and 5/8″, which are kind of odd-sized box joints. The jig Bryan uses tonight was not available for a photograph when this seminar was planned.

Don’t want to buy a fancy jig for box joints? Then you can easily build your own with plans for a box joint jig that I’m offering this week as a Bonus Download: Box Joint Jig

I’ve gotten more calls about this seminar than any in the last several weeks. Hopefully, that means we’ll have a lot of new people at the seminar at the Woodsmith Store in Clive, IA.

I guess there are a lot of folks out there who are wanting to learn more about scroll saw techniques and I can see why. I’ve spent lots of time with my 11-year old grandson on the scroll saw. It’s one of the easiest tools to learn (although it takes some time to master it as well as Linda Anderson has). And, because it’s relatively safe, I feel comfortable letting my grandson use it on his own.

I’m including four great articles in this week’s Bonus Download. You can get them by clicking here: Scroll Saw Tips & Techniques

One more thing, Galen Vetterick attended  this seminar on Thursday and suggested we post a link to the Olson website. They have blade selection section with more information about the blades that Linda was using. Thanks Galen.

The jig you see in the photo above is a prototype of the jig that Creative Director, Ten Kralicek came up with for this week’s seminar. His final version (as a designer, Ted claims there is never a final version!) is fully adjustable for practically any table saw fence and is made from MDF and hardwood. Ted will use the jig to cut lap joints, saddle joints and splined miter joints — all in under an hour.

The jig straddles your rip fence and tiny adjustments must be made to make perfect cuts, so this week I’m offering a micro-adjustment jig that is designed for a router table. I couldn’t find one designed specifically for a table saw, but I think this one can be modified easily to work on the table saw. I’d skip the clamp and add a couple of rare earth magnets to the base. You can find the plans for the jig here: Micro-Adjuster

Randy Maxey will demonstrate the surprisingly easy-to-use WorkSharp Sharpening System at tonight’s seminar starting at 6:30pm at the Woodsmith Store in Clive, IA. But don’t despair, he hasn’t tossed out his plate glass and sandpaper quite yet. He’ll also compare his inexpensive technique for sharpening by hand to the “machine.”

There are no Online Bonus downloads for this week’s seminar.

Bryan Nelson, Managing Editor, ShopNotes Magazine

This seminar approaches box joints from a whole new perspective. Not only will Bryan demonstrate how to cut them with the “tried and true” Woodsmith Box Joint Jig, but he’ll also be demonstrating a brand new product from Leigh: the 18″ Super Jig with their E Bush for fine adjustments. The jig allows you to cut perfect box joints that fit using a hand-held router.

If you’re interested in seeing a podcast presentation of past Woodsmith Woodworking Seminars, visit WoodworkingONLINE.com.

Linda Anderson, Sales Associate, Woodsmith Store

When we got back the surveys after wrapping up another season of seminars last spring, there were quite a few people who mentioned Linda as a person who should teach a seminar on her specialty — the scroll saw. Since this is a subject we’ve always wanted to highlight, we jumped at the chance to put her front and center. She has a lot of great tips for making scroll sawing fun and easy to do.

If you’re interested in seeing a podcast presentation of past Woodsmith Woodworking Seminars, visit WoodworkingONLINE.com.

Ted Kralicek, Creative Designer, Woodsmith, ShopNotes, and Workbench Magazines

Traditional joinery techniques don’t have to be time-consuming. Ted demonstrates three of his favorites — and he’ll finish in about an hour, leaving time for all your questions.

If you’re interested in seeing a podcast presentation of past Woodsmith Woodworking Seminars, visit WoodworkingONLINE.com.

Randy Maxey, Assistant Editor, Woodsmith & ShopNotes Magazines

Randy is back to demonstrate the surprisingly easy-to-use WorkSharp Sharpening System. But don’t despair, he hasn’t tossed out his plate glass and sandpaper quite yet. He’ll also compare his inexpensive technique for sharpening by hand to the “machine.”

If you’re interested in seeing a podcast presentation of past Woodsmith Woodworking Seminars, visit WoodworkingONLINE.com.