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Step 3Build the Jig
Tools:
Pencil
Tape Measure
Miter Saw (This could be replaced with a hand saw easily)
Drill
Dowel Kit (If you have a drill press, you don't need this)
Nice Sharp 3/8" drill bit
3/32" counter sink drill bit (for screw pilot hole drilling)
4" C-Clamps (Or just bar clamps)
Materials:
1"x2"x1' Red Oak
Scrap pieces of wood
1 1/4" Drywall Screws
I have learned from my brother that if you spend some time making a good jig it will save you time (and frustration) in the long run. I am sure there could be a better way to do this, as I am still learning how to do jig's, but you get the idea. You could skip this step and just do everything by hand, but it will be slower and less consistent.
Before creating the jig I first cut all the 1"x6" shelf boards down so they would be the same size on both length and width. This is not 100% necessary, I just wanted to try and be more accurate. Then working with these measurements I created the jig.
At this point I just followed my sketch. I cut two pieces of scrap that would run along the long edges of the board. Then I cut two crossing pieces that would attach the two edge pieces. One of the crossing pieces will hold the oak piece while the other is for fitting over the end of the board.
Then I took the Dowel Kit and drilled out the two guide holes that will help me consistently drill the holes in the 1"x6" board. The reason that I use the dowel kit is to make sure I get a perpendicular hole. If you have a drill press, just use that.
To attach this all together I clamped down the three pieces that form a "U" shape that will fit around the end of the 1"x6" board. Then pre-drilled a pilot hole for the two screws (if you don't the wood will split, especially the head without the counter sink). Then screwed them together.
Then I attached the oak piece to the other crossing piece. Then attach that crossing piece to the "U" shape.
Pencil
Tape Measure
Miter Saw (This could be replaced with a hand saw easily)
Drill
Dowel Kit (If you have a drill press, you don't need this)
Nice Sharp 3/8" drill bit
3/32" counter sink drill bit (for screw pilot hole drilling)
4" C-Clamps (Or just bar clamps)
Materials:
1"x2"x1' Red Oak
Scrap pieces of wood
1 1/4" Drywall Screws
I have learned from my brother that if you spend some time making a good jig it will save you time (and frustration) in the long run. I am sure there could be a better way to do this, as I am still learning how to do jig's, but you get the idea. You could skip this step and just do everything by hand, but it will be slower and less consistent.
Before creating the jig I first cut all the 1"x6" shelf boards down so they would be the same size on both length and width. This is not 100% necessary, I just wanted to try and be more accurate. Then working with these measurements I created the jig.
At this point I just followed my sketch. I cut two pieces of scrap that would run along the long edges of the board. Then I cut two crossing pieces that would attach the two edge pieces. One of the crossing pieces will hold the oak piece while the other is for fitting over the end of the board.
Then I took the Dowel Kit and drilled out the two guide holes that will help me consistently drill the holes in the 1"x6" board. The reason that I use the dowel kit is to make sure I get a perpendicular hole. If you have a drill press, just use that.
To attach this all together I clamped down the three pieces that form a "U" shape that will fit around the end of the 1"x6" board. Then pre-drilled a pilot hole for the two screws (if you don't the wood will split, especially the head without the counter sink). Then screwed them together.
Then I attached the oak piece to the other crossing piece. Then attach that crossing piece to the "U" shape.
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