jigs and fixtures
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Plywood Tail Hook Enhances Crosscut Sled Safety
This reader has engineered a hook mechanism out of scrap plywood to add a bit of safety for crosscutting on his table saw.
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Abrasive Cleaner Holder
Get your disc sander clean and keep your hands safe with this reader’s super simple and handy PVC holder.
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VIDEO: How to Cut Circles with a Router Jig
You can easily cut perfect circles for your next woodworking project, using a router attached to a circle cutting jig.
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PROJECT: DIY Table Saw Tenoning Jig
Cut crisp, clean tenons quickly and safely with this helpful shop jig. Suitable for any table saw, this jig can be built out of plywood, scraps and easy-to-find hardware.
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PROJECT: Multi-sleeve Rolling Pin
When our author’s lathe broke down during this project, he was undeterred. The jig that he came up with as a workaround is one of the more fascinating projects we’ve featured in our pages!
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Making a Simple Arc-drawing Jig
You could bend a batten to help draw an arc, or you can put together this user’s quick, simple and adjustable jig.
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Adhesive Tube Dispenser with a Twist
This reader took the dowel scraps laying around his shop to create a handy roller for his adhesive tubes.
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How to Rip Thin Strips with a Table Saw Jig
This reader built his own saddle-type jig to help him cut thin strips on his table saw.
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VIDEO: Using a Simple Jig to Hand Cut Dovetail Joints
In this video, Chris Marshall demonstrates how a simple jig makes it easier to cut the pins and tails with a hand saw.
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Exercising Your Joints
I got an email from a friend this morning asking me what I thought about Festool’s Domino joinery system. I…
