Comments on: A Simple Jig for Bottle Dividers or Egg-crate Joints

By: Glen Huey

Glen Huey — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:52:15 +0000

I appreciate that there are additional methods for egg-crate joints. Hoped I may hear about a few different and new methods. However, I do not have an old radial arm saw still operating in my shop, and I expect many other woodworkers have cast aside their RAS, too. Using a router is a viable option, but router-cut slots require you hit your thickness dead-on. If you happen to complete milling with parts a bit over-sized or under-sized, this jig still works.

By: jollyfarmer

jollyfarmer — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:04:42 +0000

Ditto on the Freud Box Joint Set…wonderful. regret I waited so long to purchase

By: rbowers10

rbowers10 — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:27:27 +0000

I cannot believe this is your first chance to use egg-crate joinery. There are a couple more ways to make the cuts. The first is to use the old radial arm saw. It makes it possible to very deep narrow cuts. The bottom of the cut can be squared up quickly with a file. The other way is to use a router. The depth of the cut is limitless.

By: bjohnson4889

bjohnson4889 — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:57:24 +0000

Great tip using the temporary miter gauge fence Glen. I’m about to build the file slots and “cubbies” for a drop-front secretary. I’ll definitely use your approach. To make it even easier, I plan to use my favorite new tool – the Freud Box Joint Set. With the two blades facing one way – I’ll get a perfect flat bottomed 1/4″ cut in one pass. It’s an 8″ blade, but I don’t have to get as deep a cut as you did. I’ve used this blade set numerous times for 1/4″ and 3/8″ cuts and fall in love with it again every time – even though I’ve yet to use it to cut box joints. With it’s flat topped teeth, I can cut tenon faces and shoulders, perfect narrow grooves (for raised panels and such), and narrow rabbets without ever messing with a dado set. I only wish I hadn’t held out so long to spend the money on it. It’s one of the best tool investments I’ve ever made.

By: Eric R

Eric R — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:50:29 +0000

Great idea Glen.
Thanks for the tip.
Eric
Kissimmee, Fl.