Every shop needs one, and most of the commercially available tapering jigs fall a little short. So, the logical thing to do is build your own. This plan calls for toggle clamps to hold the stock firmly; a guide that runs in the miter slot instead of trying to hold the jig against the fence; adjustability at both ends, instead of the standard hinge; and an almost infinate number of ways to arrange the hold-downs, so irregular or large pieces can be accommodated. It will handle stock up to 2-1/2" thick, 4" wide and 31" long.

Jigs

Approx: 32" long