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Heavy-Duty Tenoning Jig

Item #: 29840
Straight, angled or mitered tenons - this jig cuts it!
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Overview

Safety, accuracy and repeatability are the hallmarks of this heavy-duty tenoning jig. Designed to fit any table saw with a 3/4" x 3/8" miter groove, this jig will hold your stock in precise position. The adjustable back stop will support stock from 0 degrees to 45 degrees. The width of the cut is controlled with a fine-threaded adjustment knob. Constructed of cast iron and steel.

What's included

(1) Heavy-Duty Tenoning Jig

Technical Details

  • Manufacturer Part Number: TA2801
  • Weight (lbs): 23.1000

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It was on sale when I bought it, but I wish I had paid closer attention to the reviews that said it has a flaw because it DOES. The rail that sits into the saw's miter slot is NOT aligned correctly and can't be altered to fix the problem. Boo.
David N on Sep 15, 2016
multiple positive user reviews
Jay E on Aug 3, 2016
It was on sale when I bought it, but I wish I had paid closer attention to the reviews that said it has a flaw because it DOES. The rail that sits into the saw's miter slot is NOT aligned correctly and can't be altered to fix the problem. Boo.
David N on Sep 15, 2016
Starting to make furniture and needed a tenoning jig to compliment my mortise machine.
Brian C on Sep 2, 2016
multiple positive user reviews
Jay E on Aug 3, 2016
Better reviews than other comparable tenoning jigs.
Hamilton G on Jun 23, 2016
I am starting to make furniture and having a good tenoning jig is useful.
Cyril H on May 15, 2016
Though there are numerous machines out there today for loose tenon joinery. However, the more traditional ways provide personal satisfaction.
William S on May 1, 2016
I have a very old and primitive one that I have been using for over 45 years. It has done good service but is a little slow to set up and not all that accurate. I figured it is time to step up.
Charles R on Apr 7, 2016
works fine, price is right, happy with my purchase
William S on Feb 6, 2016
Sometimes it is just not safe to make cuts on a table saw without a fixture like this. Not something you need often, but I'm glad I have it when I use it. 65 years old and still have all my fingers, fixtures like this are why.
Ron R on Jan 25, 2016
Cost is cheep. Must spend a lot of time setting up. Move guide to alternate mounting location for most saws
tony c on Jan 24, 2016
I have tried to make these with my table saw, holding the wood by hand-no way. I look forward to a precision cut that fits in the mortice.
Kimberley H on Dec 27, 2015
I was looking to build a double bridle miter joint and this tool seemed to fit the bill without having to reinvent the wheel
art supply house, i on Dec 15, 2015
For chairs and doors
John W S on Aug 21, 2015
This tenoning jig had a lot of good reviews, and I have a lot of tenons to cut.
Thomas Eugene L on Aug 19, 2015
HEAVY DUTY AND ACCURATE
I CAN FIX IT on Jun 14, 2015
ease of operation both angle and level
Wesley D on May 14, 2015
for future projects
Gregory Y on Apr 18, 2015
Hopefully a better / secure work holder.
Ralph327 on Apr 14, 2015
Starting to make furniture and needed a tenoning jig to compliment my mortise machine.
Brian C on Sep 2, 2016
Better reviews than other comparable tenoning jigs.
Hamilton G on Jun 23, 2016
Where can I buy replacement parts for this tenoning Jig? There's no name on it, and I don't think Rockler carries parts. Thanks Glenn
Glenn C on Mar 2, 2016
BEST ANSWER: It's nearly identical to my delta version
who manufactured this tenon jig?
John S on Jan 4, 2016
BEST ANSWER: No manufacture is listed on the tool nor any of the instructions. At the bottom of the instructions in small print says "Rockler Companies" copyright 2008.
what are the limitations for the thickness of wood being placed in this jig?
michael k on May 29, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The clamp assembly will accommodate 3 1/2 inches. There are two positions for the guide/miter bar: one for 3/4 stock and the second for wider stuff. I am really pleased with the jig. It is solid and beefy and the micro adjustment enables you to quickly dial into the correct thickness. It's a pleasure to use.
DaveR
what is the maximum stock size for this jig?
linton t on Jan 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I used 5/4 so far, but I think it will handle more. The measured the distance with the hand wheel all the way out and there is 3" plus. Now the length of the plate is 5" and it is 3" from center line of the hand screw to the stop. You do not get good instructions with this component but it is really heavy duty. One last thing, do not get this unless you have a big table saw. it takes up real estate on the table, and it is heavy.
Can anyone tell me if this will work on a Porter Cable table saw?
rod b on Aug 31, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The jig uses a miter slot bar for a standard 3/4" x 3/8" miter slot which is attached on the bottom with screws. The bar includes a disc for a t-slot which can be removed if you saw's slot does not have it. You can always make a bar and attached it using the existing screw wholes if you saw has a non standard miter slot.
Will it work with an old Delta saw?
Jay R on Apr 16, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Good tool should not be a problem on your saw. The tool is tricky to set up need to play around with the set up
can you place a piece of wood on the face for zero clearance miter cuts?
Jared on Apr 9, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Dear Jared,
The faceplate has 4 evenly spaced holes which a 13/64 inch drill bit slips through somewhat tightly. They are about a 3/4 inch in from the sides. This is a very heavy casting, heavier than my old Delta and I had to adjust the runner slide in width slightly to fit my Craftsman 10 inch table saw. Hope this helps. Dr. J.
I bought this HD Tenoning jig some time ago and had planned to use it on my General 350 cab/saw. I set it up today and tried it out........did not get far. Turns out the General table saw has the standard 3/4" miter gauge channel, but, it incorporates a 7/8" retaining washer that has a rabbeted edge, which makes the jig 100% useless. Looking for a solution, maybe parts availability or other. thanks
dustywood on Feb 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Dear Dustywood,

I had a similar problem with my Sears Craftsman table saw and I think I removed some washer, thinned out the the piece that fits in the channel on my belt sander as it only needed a slight trimming and it runs through the channel fine. I have not yet used it but I know it works on my table now. Hope that this helps. Dr. J
I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE AN OWNERS MANUAL FOR MY DELTA TENONING JIG MODEL 34-183 ?
wendell h on Sep 12, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The 'Instructions' (7 pages, equivalent to an owner's manual) and a 'Tech Bulletin' (2 pages, and basically a revision to the 'Instructions) are both available for download at Rockler's web page devoted to this unit, [http://www.rockler.com/heavy-duty-tenoning-jig].

The hotlinks are at the bottom of the page, under: 'TECHNICAL DOWNLOADS'.

The same unit, with only cosmetic differences, is sold by several other domestic woodworking tool suppliers. Slightly different, but useful User's guides / owner's manuals are available for download at some of their sites.

You can also find helpful discussions about setup an use of the unit at some of the woodworking message boards, e.g. Sawmill Creek.

Best Regards,

Rich
I have an old Craftsman table saw and it looks like this tenoning jig will not work because the distance between the blade and the runner bar is less than 4"? The only place this is mentioned is in the instruction guide. Also the picture on the front of the instruction guide is reversed?
Robert C on Jul 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I don't know about the 4 inch distance problem. I did have to sand the runner bar a very tiny amount to get it to fit the groove. I have used it once or twice and don't remember any problem. I last used it over a year ago. I thought that it was a nice heavy, easy to use attachment for my Craftsman table saw. Dr. J.
Can anyone tell me what is the precise dimension (width and depth) of the bar guide? I'm hoping this jig is compatible with a Shopsmith Mark V table saw which has a 23/32 (wide) miter bar. Thanks!
GarySchoe on Apr 27, 2016
BEST ANSWER: the bar guide on the one that I have measures .370 in depth and .747 in on the bar, .864 in on the wheels at the end of the bar.
Hope this helps.
Purchased the tenoning jig and did the setup per the included manual, the revised online manual, and the tech bulletin. The main work support plate is toed to the right, not paralel to the sawblade. The setscrews previously included are not there and the tech bulletin says this adjustment "is no longer necessary due to a redesign of the jig." In my case, the adjustment is still necessary. Based on a test cut, the plate toes to the right, about .015 in 3". Anybody know how to correct this?
rfjoinery on May 6, 2016

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This jig is one heavy hoss!...
This jig is one heavy hoss! Practiced with it and works great once you figure it out. The directions are no help, very confusing. Some parts aren't labeled correctly and the photos images appear backwards? Maufacturer needs to review and revise. Other than that, I'm looking forward to putting it to work.
December 30, 2010
Got this jig for Christmas. Had...
Got this jig for Christmas. Had a little trouble initially setting it up, till my wife pointed out the directions might help. From that point on, no problems. The precision is excellent, and the repeatability is awesome, which equates to a huge time savings on almost any project. Not to mention a near perfect fit every time. Yea I'm excited! Would reccomend this product to anyone. Just read the directions.
January 3, 2011
When first received the jig I...
When first received the jig I did the usual cleaning and waxed the machined surfaces. I found the lagging miter wheel did not fit into the miter slot but a thin washer under it simply solve the problem and allowed the jig to fit nice and tight. I did not get any scratching as mentioned in other reviews, possibly due to the waxing, and all the adjustments linned up without incident. Ir is nice and sturdy an smooth to use.
July 18, 2010
Purchased this jig a couple of...
Purchased this jig a couple of years ago and have used it with great success. One this to keep in mind if you have a Craftsman Saw, you may need to adjust the runner bar. I found a couple passes on the belt sander worked just fine. The runner is just a little bit wide for the Craftsman. Be careful you don't want to take off too much.
September 1, 2011
good and bad..
I was impressed with the mass and overall quality for the price of this tool and despite the rather dark, photocopied manual it was pretty simple putting together and getting everything square. What was really disappointing is the poorly machined / finished base that put a deep score and scratched my 12" cabinet saw adjacent to the miter slot.
November 8, 2013
This Tenoning Jig is a real...
This Tenoning Jig is a real time-saver. It works well, and I look forward to many years of enjoying this handy addition to my woodworking shop. I rate the jig as excellent, but the instructions as poor. You need to already know enough about this tool to assemble it yourself, because the instructions are worse than useless. Check the diagram to make sure you have the parts, then throw the instruction manual to the side, and you will be fine. My guess is that there was a great deal lost in translation, or that the writer had no knowledge of the jig in particular, or woodworking in general. But, again, an excellent Tenoning Jig.
January 2, 2012
A Good Buy For DIY'ers
If you own a Delta Cabinet Saw you may find you'll need to make a slight adjustment to the jig's guide bar. The front slot disc goes in fine but the back one was too tight. This lead me to see that the bottom plate of the jig may not be machined as flat as the top of my saw. The fix is to remove the guide bar from the jig and apply a very thin fender washer or even better some shim stock for micro adjustment under the bottom plate and over the screws to where the guide bar meets the bottom plate. Reassemble and it should be fine. Be sure to clean both surfaces and wax the saw top and jig bottom plate. Otherwise a pretty good purchase for us non-production shop woodworkers. Now I can get to work on my Shaker cabinet doors.
January 30, 2016
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
I found this jig on Rockler's...
I found this jig on Rockler's web site. I read most of the reviews, and it sounded like the jig I wanted. I also took into account the not so good reviews some of the people gave. Being made out of Cast iron and locking rail into the miter groove on the table saw was a plus. I got it yesterday and I checked it over for smoothness on the bottom side that runs on the table saw. It was fine. All I had to do was move the miter guide. I set it up for the cuts I needed. I had about 20 pieces of wood that needed a tenon on both ends, waiting for this jig to arrive. I started in and before I was ready to finish I was done with all my tenons. This was so easy to use and to do the same cut over and over, sliding the jig back a forth was a breeze. I can't say enough about this jig. Well worth the price to me. Built to out last me too. I may not push this jig to it's limits or use all of it's functions, but for what I needed it's the top of the line to me. Also some complaints were about the instructions. I went to youtube and watched a video that was pretty much the same jig there and got all the info I needed for mine. Anyway great addition to my improving workshop.
February 14, 2013
I had been making tenons using...
I had been making tenons using other methods and became quite frustrated with the results. This jig along with my table saw made perfect tenons. I no longer had to spend time reshaping tenons to fit the mortises. If you're building long lasting furniture this jig is a must.
June 25, 2009
After considering building my own tenoning...
After considering building my own tenoning jig, I saw this in the Rockler on-line catalog, liked the affordable price, and decided to buy it. I've had it only a few weeks, but thus far it has been excellent. The set-up directions were a little bit confusing, but once I got things figured out, the jig has held its adjustment and produced reliable and accurate cuts. It's also easy to use. So far, this seems like a great value.
March 2, 2008

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