The spline miter joint is a strong joint that is fairly simple to make with the right tools and attention to detail. Join me in this demonstration of how it's done. I use a jig that I built in the previous video to make the cuts. All you need is the jig, a table saw and some lumber to make this joint, it's that simple. The jig works by sliding along your fence and can be adjusted to cut the slots anywhere on your project. Check out how the jig is made. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8DsDNI6XgM&feature;=c4-overview&list;=UURWsQfRiwGqBaVP_29OrZVw -Timeline- 1. Layout the spacing - 00:54 2. Setting the fence - 01:44 3. Cutting the slots - 02:34 4. Cutting the splines - 03:55 5. Installing the splines - 04:37 6. See the end result - 05:19 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the instructions to make the jig, it's simple and can be made in only a few hours. The video can be found on my channel, a link at the end of the video or by clicking the link here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8DsDNI6XgM&feature;=c4-overview&list;=UURWsQfRiwGqBaVP_29OrZVw 1. Measure Height of fence and cut a piece that dimension by 12 inches long. Label part A. 2. Measure Width of Fence, add ¾ inch and cut a piece to that dimension by 12 inches long. Label part B 3. Part C, the vertical part of the Jig is 12 X 8 inches. Cut it to size and mark its center point on it's bottom (6 inches) 4. With a framing square, align it's corner to the center mark with it's sides at a 45 degree angle to the bottom of Part C. Use a square such as a speed square to set the angle. Label Part C. 5. Cut both parts D to 12 X 7.5 Inches ( Can be made wider to suit) Label both parts D. 6. Cut a 45 degree miter on the bottom edge of both parts D. (The 7.5 inch edge) Use a sliding miter saw, table saw, router, etc. 7. The final piece, part E needs to be cut to 12 X 4 inches. Label part E. 8. With wax paper over your fence, place part A against the right side of the fence. Place part B on top of the fence overlapping part A. Part C is place vertically against the left side of the fence against part B. With glue applied to the parts where they make contact, clamp the parts together and tack together with a nail gun. Leave long enough to dry. 4 hours or so. 9. Apply glue to both parts D where they make contact with part C. Align them on your pencil marks, use your framing square as a guide and clamp in place. Recheck their alignment and nail in place from underneath parts C. 10. Make a center point on part E at 6 inches. Align the mark where parts D meet at the table saws surface. Apply glue between the parts and clamp in place. Check their alignment with a square and nail in place. 11. Wax all surfaces of the jig that make contact with the Table saws surface and fence. Cut list Parts - Inches A -- Height of Fence by 12 inches. B -- Width of Fence plus ¾ inch by 12 inches. C- 12 X 8 D (2x) 12 X 7.5 E -- 12 X 4 Tool List Clamps Glue Nail Gun Square (Framing and Speed Square) Your all done, check to make sure it slides correctly and your ready to cut some spline miter joints. Watch part 2 of this video where I demonstrate how to use this jig to cut the joint. If you liked this video and would like to see more, send me a message or leave a comment letting me know what kind of videos you would like to see. The more subscribers I get and the more they interact, the more videos I will make. So take charge, Subscribe and enjoy the video! Thank you for watching!

• published: 21 Aug 2013
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