Make flush-trimming a breeze with this Super Cool Bandsaw Jig
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Make flush-trimming a breeze with this Super Cool Bandsaw Jig. Today I take you through the idea phase, prototyping and finalizing this amazing jig that makes the first step in flush trimming a breeze. It can also make thin rips really easy and is one of the cooler jigs I’ve made.
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Amazing Jonathan. Keep Walking & Dusting!!!! Greetings from Greece
This is amazing… my home shop is a tiny shed shop, so bandsaw and router are my primary tools. This is a game changer. Thank you!
Brilliant idea! Saves the stress/anxiety of running in to your template and ruining it. I really enjoyed watching your prototyping process too, makes me feel a bit better that I take about 5 attempts to get an idea to work!
Haven't been around in a while, but it's videos like this that made me fall in love with your channel in the first place. This jig will allow me to accomplish so much more in my limited workspace. Time to upgrade some more router bits and research bandsaws. Keep it up JKM, you're a true inspiration!
I like these and will make a set. I'm in a school with 3 bandsaws - one of them can get over that tight corner problem, it has a second slot on the other side of the blade.
And this is why I dig your channel so much. It’s such a brilliant idea. I’m sure after a bit of tweaking it’s going to be a great asset to anyones shop. Thanks for sharing
What a great idea. I can visual so many things I can do with this. You are very generous to have free plans.
I see a lot of KZhead videos that label themselves as brilliant. THIS ACTUALLY IS BRILLIANT!!! I mean who hasn't sweated bullets trying to get as close to the line as humanly possible free-handing it to minimize the amount of material the flush-trim bit will have to take off. I definitely will make one of these.
I received your bandsaw jig and it works great! Thanks for good KZhead stuff!
I use plunge router base with spiral bit and bushing to make close cut for templates. Of course it requires several passes with small depth increment, but it works well.
Very nice application. Similar to the Michael Fortune bandsaw jig in Fine Woodworking #199 for cutting template curves. His “finger” was clamped to the table instead of in the miter slot.
Nicely done video! Yes, you have make a great point: Flipping the template to the bottom of the workpiece simplifies the jig build and is obviously the stronger option. The downside is that the jig is hidden from view and following the jig will be done by memory + feel.
I don’t recall if it was rockler or woodcraft but they made this jig many years ago so it’s nothing new but it never caught on. Your status may make it something again!
so simple yet so functional! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and plans to make this. Much appreciated !
One of the coolest ideas I''ve seen lately.
You’ve done it again! Brilliant.
One of the very best clips I’ve watched ,.Anywhere any subject , no waffle , no time wasting and a pretty good project to boot. It even ovvercome the language problem as I’m a Brit ! Of to check out your web site , keep them coming.
Wow, that’s super cool! Great idea!
That’s an incredible idea. Slapping the forehead. How hasn’t anyone thought of that before. Nice work dude
Thanks bud. It really made it so easy to go to the router table. Was a big win IMHO.
Great idea for small production work!
Brilliant idea Jonathan!! Love it.
This is genius I just had to send this to Cam with Blacktail Studio. This seems a lot safer. Good Job
Brilliant idea man. Just awesome.
Awesome idea well done
Wow. Just wow. Amazing.
Sorry for all the comments, but this solution has got me all excited. here's another comment. It makes no sense for me to try and make these when you are offering a 5 pack for $9.99. I'm old, so when practical I rather spend money to save time, then spend time to save money. Plus I also get to support your channel. PS. I would have paid more than $9.99. :-)
Wow this is awesome very neat congrats on sharing this. Brilliant!
Good thinking Jon. Keep on smiling.
Great idea! I will make one! Thanks.
thank you Katz . very clever on your part.
Great idea JKM!
That's a really cool idea and presentation of the design process.
Wonderfull idea... I love that jig...THANK YOU
Ridiculously smart idea! So simple yet so effective, I’ll definitely be making one of my own
This is sheer genius! And EXACTLY what I need! Amazing. Thank you :)
I'm running down to my shop to make this jig, Thanks for the great idea.
Great idea man. Thank you
This is awesome!
Ingenious!!
excellent idea!!
Jonathan - very clever jig! Love it. Just ordered some bits off your page. Can’t wait to test this out!
Great tool. I also enjoyed watching the template creating process.
That jig is awesome 👍🏻👊🏻 Fantastic work my friend
Awesome, your channel just gets better and better 😁
Excellent video and a great idea
Been cobbling this concept together for years outta scrap and a clamp but never put the effort into making anything worth keeping. Thanks for doing that part!
This is a great jig
Your the man!! Thanks for this!!
Sooooo Excited for my new KM Tools 1/4” Flush Cut Bit to get here tomorrow! The bearings, coating, everything looks perfect .
Dude, genius! 🤯
Bandsaw bushing, nice!
Thought about your radius/strength issue, maybe you could use a screw hook off the end of a thicker strip of wood to allow you to project into tighter radii? Or if the idea of metal that close seems dangerous, the same approach with a few stacked/glued plastic washers?
Awesome set up. I use an L-Fence on my table saw a lot for straight line template cutting and I have a similar system to what you came up with for curve templates on my bandsaw. Nice job.
Brilliant!!
As soon as you said you’d sell this on your website I bought a pack. Video wasn’t even done yet when I had the confirmation receipt. Absolutely brilliant idea. Can’t wait to use it.
This is right up there w/ one of your best ideas/jigs. I'm always nervous when doing a bandsaw cut for a template situation and as a result I often leave too much material on the work piece. This is jig is awesome!!!
Great idea man! As always, enjoyed the video. I think one of the best things about prototyping ideas like these is it puts yourself in the problem solving mindset when accomplishing other challenges
Really nice and educational video.Interesting to watch and learn the process of prototyping. Thanks.
To use your words, “Holy Crap!” This was ingenious! I’ve been putting off cutting some wood with templates because it’s a pain having to use a jigsaw to get close to the line before using a flush-trim bit. Can’t wait to try this out.
Amazing 🤩!!!!
I almost didn’t watch this video for some reason but this is MADE for me! I am guy who hates to freehand stuff, so this really speaks to me. Especially on the bandsaw I’m very prone to go over the line by accident if I’m not super slow and this looks like it could get you really close really fast. More than the accuracy, the safety net of being prevented of going over the line is what speaks to me. ❤️👍🏻
Such a perfect idea. Faster than cutting templates on a cnc.
awesome idea!!!! safety and efficiency are always my number 1 and 2! and this is definitely something i can see myself using! heading to the store now! Can't beat that price
Very clever. I wish I'd have seen this before my last project.
Thank you for a great video!!!
Thanks Jonathan, your a bloody legend. I’m about to start my first major bandsaw project and now because of your template I can have so much more confidence of not wasting material. 🐨
Looks like a good candidate for an aluminum jig that’s just a thin arm extending from the spacers
very cool idea Jonathan ! Think I'm gonna be on your shop again soon :P
Let’s call it nine inches, I’ve said those exact same words johnathan!
Bought a set within 3 minutes of the video. L fence for the band saw. So simple it's brilliant. Game changer.
Awesome idea... especially as i have just bought my first bandsaw!! Thanks Jonathan 😊
Me, too.
It's like an L fence for the bandsaw. Very cool!
This is really cool!!!!!!! I think when I make my jigs, I'm going to try using some 1/4 inch plexiglass. If that isn't strong enough, I'll go to 1/2 inch plexiglass, but I really don't see why the 1/4 inch wouldn't work. GREAT VIDEO Jonathan!!!!
Thats a great idea. And as a result since the router bit is not taking off a lot, you won’t have the possibility for a lot of chip out.
Very smart
I just ordered a set, I hope it works with my bandsaw.
Super genius bro 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🪵
Really brilliant idea, Jonathan! Fantastic work!!! 😃 If there was a way to set the height as well, maybe screwing something... That would be fantastic! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Billiant!
If you flip the work piece over and only use one layer of the template you could do any overhang size and thickness of material. Assuming the template is greater or equal thickness to the jig.
Good idea. I am also finding my new laser to be invaluable in the workshop. So easy to make extremely accurate jigs. Though a 4" lens would probably allow you to cut the wood on the laser.
Sometimes I think you are the Einstein of the woodworking world.
Genius
Dude, you're a freaking genius. That's why I follow you lol. Where was this at last night. I was routing some pieces for with a curve to them and the router kept kicking back cuz I had to much material I guess. But this would have helped in the bandsaw portion of the process. Ill be buying a set or two.
In the background the table saw multi-function sled is sitting there - suggestion for a future jig video project...a mini-version of the multi-function sled adapted for the bandsaw with various thing that can attach to do cool stuff like tapers, V-block for round stuff, rip logs, crosscut, circles? arcs? Can it all be done with one sled?
Very cool idea and I really appreciate you sharing your thought process, including the problems. I had a thought on the tighter radius issue but it's hard to put in words, but I'll try. Make the nose a circle, like 1 inch or less but in 3 layers. First layer has a half inch beam back to the body. Layers 2 and 3 are just the circle with an 1/8 inch W by 1/4 inch D in them. Use a 1/8 inch by 1/2" tall rib that is glued into the slot in the circles and across the bridge to the body. Under this template you can do your stack method with the other templates or just take an off cut off the same size stock you are cutting with a washer on top
Smart idea with utilizing the free space above the top surface of the top piece to add the beam for rigidity
You just know the Woodpecker's guys are geeking out on this, coming up with their next One Time Tool. But theirs will be billet aluminum, anodized red, 450 positions, 4 different scales, 8 stops, and 4 micro-adjusters. AND.... just dysfunctional enough so you have to buy their small, medium, and large version at $249.99 a piece with $75 in shipping. (plus $12 per RackIt).
that's a great idea! I always end up flush-trimming WAY too much material cause I'm afraid of hitting my templates
Great idea I'm going to order me some soune
Love the idea. I get the thought of making it reversable for more options and the flat side for more stock cut off room. Why not combine both and every piece has a flat side and a unique guide/offset? One of the could also be just the part behind the blade, allowing for tighter curves. Obviously not foolproof as the others, but at that point but still provides a point of leverage and support as you guide. Think I will try some this weekend!
Nice video of the prototyping process. I've been using very similar trimming jigs(albeit much beefier)for the best part of 10 years now,roughing out rifle stocks blanks A few things to note, this type of jig is harsh on the bandsaw blades as the radius tightens. Also if the workpiece allows you to over hang its ends with an extended template it will make a much cleaner cut as it enters and exits the work piece.
Fking hell. What a heck of an idea Jonathan! Well done!
Absolutely brilliant as always! A couple small mods and it can be a game changer. I’m going to make (or buy) and use it to cut 1/8” strips for wood bending. Using a table saw to cut 1/8” is sketchy so this will allow me to crank out thin strips or use for edge banding. Keep up the great work and enjoyed your guest appearance on Bourbon Moth. Hysterical 🤣😂😆
Cool
Boo Ya, super great cutting guide.
That is amazing!!! How about 3D printing these with a thinner tip for tighter curves?
Do the opposite place template on the bottom under your piece. And make a "guide bushing" around the blade like on a router. I guess as part of an insert Th
Really cool. If you put the template on the bottom you would never have to adjust it for thickness, but you wouldn’t be able to see what you were doing and it might be unstable. Just a thought I had while watching the video.
I think the straight thin cut side could use more area for the work piece to slide against. The profile side could use smaller radii. The jig out of aluminum or steel would prob work better with a smaller radius profile side. Awesome idea and I can see how useful it could be.
Cut the top plate/guide very narrow and reinforce it with metal. That would give it strength and rigidity while leaving the guide end MDF. I think that the thickness does not matter much if it allows for the right height above the table for the workpiece. Just adding a 1/2 inch wide 1/4 inch thick piece of steel to the top would work. Glue the steel bar between the tightening knobs with the end just shorter than the guide leaving 1/2 inch or less of just MDF at the end. I think that would help with tighter curves. Removing the trailing guide as well may help.
you can also turn the lower jig pieces sideways for more clearance so you don't have to cut them down.