DIY 2x2 Dowel Jig

See all of the details on how to make your own 2x2 dowel jig here, including the tools and materials list https://bit.ly/3b8RUjB

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Shoe Rack Tower https://bit.ly/3ChWKXA
Pilot Holes – Chose the Right Bit http://bit.ly/2TK9KhG

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:33 Why I made this custom 2x2 dowel jig
00:49 Suggested wood to use to make the dowel jig
01:39 Accurately mark and cut the dowel jig pieces
02:27 Why to practice hole punches on scrap wood first
02:50 Mark lines for center of jig for spacer hole
03:29 Securely mount block to drill press using multiple clamps
04:27 Drill the spacer hole
05:05 Mark wood blocks to be joined
05:42 Choose appropriate screws for your wood type
06:06 Choose correct pilot hole bit
06:27 Drill pilot holes and countersink for block screws on drill press
06:55 Clamp dowel jig blocks together
07:35 Trick for screwing into hardwood – use candle wax
08:22 Insert screws into dowel jig blocks
09:02 Seamless spacer type and info
09:18 Safety warning for removing spacer seam
09:50 Clamp the spacer so it can’t move
10:12 Use 3-in-1 machine oil on the bit, not WD-40
10:35 Set torque on drill properly and carefully drill
11:30 Rough up outside of spacer with sandpaper
11:57 Type of epoxy to use for gluing the steel spacer to the wood block
13:06 Use a C-clamp to press fit the steal spacer into the wood block
14:13 How long to let the epoxy cure before using the jig
14:25 Finished 2x2 dowel jig