Thoughts on the Incra I-Box Box Joint Jig

[Robert Engel]

I bought one because of one project, but don't use it that often. Once you get the technique down its a good device, but honestly, not really necessary if you are capable of making your own.

The setup didn't go like the directions indicate, at least for me.

One thing I figured out was to start by setting the pins about .005 wider than the blade. Then its a matter of dialing in the pin-to-blade distance.

[J. Greg Jones]

I saw a photo of the I-Box with a 90 deg small plastic fitting (like the D.C elbows but smaller) to plug in a shop vac for dust collection. I have the I-Box and would like to add this. Anybody know where I can buy the fitting?

Can't help you with the DC fitting, but you may want to ask your question in a new thread. Seems like all the replies since you first posted yesterday are responding to the original post from 2017.

[Nick Decker]

Ha! I thought the pictures of that box posted earlier looked familiar.

[JimT Thompson]

Finally got around to making boxes and investing in the iBox jig. Read all the forums and watched the videos. Takes practice. Some key tips: treat it gently and precisely. Don’t over-tighten any of the screws. Be systematic. If the fingers are too wide or narrow after cutting a practice pair, gently adjust the finger width with the silver screw. Cut another pair. My first setup had fingers wider than the cut. Adjusted 2/2000 at a time and could see the fit improving each step. That was the penny-dropping bit for me. Took a few practice pairs but got it dialled in perfectly. This thing is not for those who rush. Very satisfying when I got it dialled in.

[Bill Sutherland]

I love mine. Have to get back making some more boxes so havent used it for some time.