Build a Box Joint Jig – Table Saw Plans That Actually Work

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Box Joint Appearance

Interlocking fingers visible on corners. Strong decorative joint. Similar to dovetails without angles. Machine cut efficiently.

Jig Requirements

Indexing pin spaces fingers. Dado blade cuts fingers. Precise setup essential. Test cuts refine fit.

Building the Jig

Fence with indexing key. Key matches dado width exactly. Adjustable for fine-tuning. Mark reference positions.

Cutting Sequence

First cut against fence. Index from first cut. Alternate pieces offset. Test fit before glue-up.

David Chen

David Chen

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David Chen is a professional woodworker and furniture maker with over 15 years of experience in fine joinery and custom cabinetry. He trained under master craftsmen in traditional Japanese and European woodworking techniques and operates a small workshop in the Pacific Northwest. David holds certifications from the Furniture Society and regularly teaches woodworking classes at local community colleges. His work has been featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine and Popular Woodworking.

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