Make flush-trimming a breeze with this Super Cool Bandsaw Jig

Saw the woodpeckers version first and need to DIY one for work. Great, simple setup. Thanks.

Ordered two sets but the jigs do not work with a Ricon band saw. The jigs need to be larger with longer slots to work.For me jig good idea but will not work in my case.

A word of warning about using this type of jig, if the bandsaw blade drifts off line from the template and the width of the offcut widens the tension creted inside the tooth section of the guide will snap your blade! this happened to me first time out cutting a quarter inch strip of a 3/4 inch panel … the drift was only about 3/16" before its snapped my new and expensive 1/2" blade!!

Amazing Jonathan. Keep Walking & Dusting!!!! Greetings from Greece

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.

so simple yet so functional! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and plans to make this. Much appreciated !

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.

The issue shown in the timeline at about 10 mins, the inability to complete the curve... Why not redesign the "point or tip" of the guide? Instead of the pyramid design, use like an "i" (for lack of a better way to describe it), this would allow a tighter curve. The guide might need to be stronger material than MDF but would give you more intricate use. Just a thought, I'm sure there are tons of us armchair quarterbacks out here...Jack

Great tool. I also enjoyed watching the template creating process.

Ha, it’s basically an “L” fence!

thank you Katz . very clever on your part.

If you install the air assist from Cloudray on your laser, the edges won't look like shit

I’m curious about the necessity to use a T-track slider in addition to the T-track bolts. I assume that using the bolts alone is insufficient to hold the jig firmly. Am I correct? I purchased this jig from you but the slots are not long enough for my saw, so I need to lengthen them an inch or so (no big deal). I would appreciate your response. Ralph Smith, Savannah, GA.

Please send a link for the bandsaw templet trim. I can’t find it

What a great idea. I can visual so many things I can do with this. You are very generous to have free plans.

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?

Yes it's cool, but it has one key limitation. Because it mounts to the miter track which is on the right hand side of the blade, you're limited to skinnier parts passing between the blade and the saw frame. People with smaller saws will soon find themselves bumping into the frame. I suggest an add-on modification to be able to clamp a stack to the left of the blade too. Wouldn't take much and would give users more flexibility, especially for the 10" crowd.

Wonderfull idea... I love that jig...THANK YOU

Woodpecker just announced a similar tool for $200.00. Made me do a quick search and found this. Great

This is genius I just had to send this to Cam with Blacktail Studio. This seems a lot safer. Good Job

A million times better than the overpriced Woodpeckers version

Looks like woodpeckers just ripped off your idea!

Really nice and educational video.Interesting to watch and learn the process of prototyping. Thanks.

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!!!!

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

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

Just curious if you had tried only one of these and placed the template down vs the work piece? If your templates are always 1/4”, wouldn’t you be able to only need one size 1/4” flush trim plate? In my head that might be able to over come the tight bend issue. I could be wrong but it would seem a little simpler to me

Awesome idea Jonathan, so with this jig you would need a 1/4 bandsaw blade?

awesome idea, but what if it were designed such that it attached to the guard and down to offset the cut. Then you wouldn't have anything on the table to restrict the size of items you can template?

Excellent video and a great idea

Brilliant!!

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. :-)

Ingenious!!

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!!!

Thank you for a great 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.

Jonathan:
Great idea. Unfortunately, it doesn't / won't work on my Laguna bandsaw.
On my saw, the distance from the blade to the center of the miter slot is 6 3/4 inches. Given the dimensions of the jig, the ends of the jig at maximum extension are 1 inch short of the blade. I re-watched your informative video and checked the product on-line. I didn't find any warning about required minimum distance between the miter slot and the blade. (But I may have missed it.)
Suggestions: 1) put a warning in the information on the product on your website about the minimum distance issue. and/or
2) make and sell a set of templates that will work for bandsaws that have blade-to-miter slot distances greater than 5 inches.
I don't have a CNC gizmo. I will be trying to figure out how I can salvage this purchase. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Great channel. I love your videos.
Cordially,
Thomas

Jonathan - very clever jig! Love it. Just ordered some bits off your page. Can’t wait to test this out!

Needs more work… the tight curve limitation can be solved . I’d make the business end about half the current width and with a much sharper angled “snout” - maybe out of acrylic or aluminum so it stays strong . The butt end can stay wide enough for the two knobs

lmao... "tighter than an inch" *points to camera


wai minute... what that mean?

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.

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.

Great idea. Is there a way to just turn the spacer blocks 180 degrees instead of cutting them off?

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.

i want a video on using japanese plane. and how to make it. this is going to be a challenge for you.