Tenoning Jigs

bayouman, (Correction)

I use a Delta 34-182. A quick check on the Internet shows the 34-183 priced at just under $100 and it looks like the same as the -182 model.

Mine is well constructed. Quite heavy for its’ size which helps hold everything securely when making cuts. It has a “micro” adjustment for dialing in the tenon thickness. Other adjustments are for vertical (parallel with the saw blade) and vertical (perpendicular to the saw blade). I am very happy with this tool.

Lew

Thanks Lew. Has anyone got the latest on the Rockler jig?

I have the Delta 34-182 as well, and agree with Lew that it’s a well designed tool.

On the other hand, I’ve cut tenons quickly on my bandsaw-almost no setup necessary, and it’s become my preferred way of creating them.

Another tenon jig I saw on the Fine Woodworking website, being used by Gary Rogowski in a joinery video was homemade. It was constructed of a U-shaped slider that rode along the rip fence. There was a push block fastened to the slider at a height that allowed it to clear the table saw blade. Gary R. simply pushed the piece with the slider, while holding it against the jig by hand. Then flipped it around to cut the other tenon cheek. Pretty neat setup, and you get to spend the $100 for the Delta jig on hardwood instead!
I’m going to make one out of MDF and hardwood, and will probably sell my Delta jig.

-- Gerry