Showing 181 through 200 out of 207 articles containing "jig"
Making Wood Hinges
…barrel diameters of 3⁄ ", 1⁄ ", 5⁄ ", and 3⁄ ". 8 2 8 4 Thumb screw and clamp pad secure hinge pieces in jig Bit 10 ShopNotes No. 117 A simple solution for drilling the centered holes for the pin is the HingeCrafter from Incra. The jig is precision-made from extruded aluminum and has four sections. Each section is …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 117
May 2011
Readers’ Tips
… CLEARANCE PLATFORM (8" x 30!/2") 1!/2"-RAD. plywood parts: a wall bracket, a folding support, and the jig platform. The platform is attached to the wall bracket with a hinge …PIN SCREWS MOUNT STATION TO WALL BACK 1 6 T-NUTS ARE POSITIONED TO FIT DOVETAIL JIG HINGE BLOCK 11 WALL BRACKET SUPPORT WALL BRACKET (8" x 24") SUPPORT (24" x 24") TOP …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 118
July 2011
Tips for your Shop
…not worry about drift. Ian Ross Smith Falls, Ontario 6 ShopNotes No. 120 Square Assembly Jig Clamping up frames and small boxes can be a chore. Just holding things together …of the assembly on all four sides. To prevent glue from sticking to the jig, I covered the paper with a clear, plastic laminate. Bill Wells Olympia, Washington Glue Bottle …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 120
November 2011
Readers' Tips
… and the added strength you get from dovetail keys on mitered boxes. But every jig I’ve seen to make them requires a router table. That’s why I decided to make my own jig to use with a handheld router. The jig starts with two identically shaped sides made from 1⁄2" plywood. Each side …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 121
January 2012
Readers' Tips
…joinery on quite a few projects. To help make using my dovetail jig easier, I looked to the Dovetail Jig Workcenter from ShopNotes No. 93. It works great for my Porter-… TO ALIGN WITH SLOTS IN DRILL PRESS TABLE (3" x 10!/2") SIDE 6 ShopNotes No. 122 Chamfer Jig I use dowels in a number of projects around my shop. For a clean appearance, and to…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 122
March 2012
Shop Short Cuts
… than drilling the holes by hand, I built this simple drill press jig to ensure consistent results. Jig Assembly. The jig is made up of a plywood base that clamps to the … DRILL PRESS OFF, ROTATE CHUCK BY HAND TO INSTALL INSERT WASHER WORKPIECE CLAMPED TO JIG THREADED INSERT ALIGN WORKPIECE WITH BIT CLEAT { Threaded Insert. A cut-off bolt with a …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 122
March 2012
Readers' Tips
…easier. With it, you can hold each workpiece using F-style bar clamps. I made the clamping jig starting with the base. It’s extra-long so you can clamp it to the workbench…. The spacer creates a slot for a bar clamp to slip between the supports. To use the jig, start by placing the horizontal workpiece on the lower “step” of the uprights. Then clamp…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 125
September 2012
Precision Flush Trimming
… and reliable. For that, I often turn to my router and a specialized jig. Simple Jig. The reason for the jig is shown in the drawing at right. A standard baseplate will catch on any protruding edging. The stepped design of this jig solves that problem. A portion of the base is elevated to provide clearance to …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 125
September 2012
Shop Short Cuts
…the fence, center it with the bit, and drill the notch. 1!/2" FORSTNER BIT router jig Handle Pattern NOTE: SAND HANDLE FOR COMFORT AFTER ASSEMBLY !/4" HARDBOARD CHEEKS #/4" PLYWOOD HANDLE C L … ON CHEEKS BEFORE GLUING TO HANDLE C L { Shop-Made Handle. The handle for the router jig on page 8 is easy to make. Use the pattern to cut the parts …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 125
September 2012
4-in-1 Box-Building Sled
… of the mounting bar. Setting Up the Jig. Preparing the box joint jig for use is pretty straightforward. All you …x 11⁄ - 14 G Mounting Bar (1) 4 2 H Backing Insert (1) 1 x 51⁄4 - 1⁄4 Hdbd. 1⁄ x 1⁄ - 11⁄ I Key (1) 4 4 2 SLOT-CUTTING JIG J Slot Jig Base (1) 63⁄4 x 14 - 3⁄4 Ply. K Back (1) 6 x 14 - 3⁄4 Ply. 3⁄ x 14 - 3⁄ Ply. L Top Plate (1) 12 4 4 3⁄…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 125
September 2012
Readers' Tips
… VIDEO DIRECTOR/EDITOR Mark Hayes, Jr. VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST Cameron Downing Sandpaper Jig I use a rubber sanding block and palm sander for final sanding of project parts… little more than guesswork. To make this a foolproof task, I built the cutting jig you see here. It consists of NOTE: ALL PARTS (11#/4" x 4!/4") ARE !/4" HARDBOARD GUIDE …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 127
January 2013
Shop Short Cuts
…'T INTERFERE WITH ROUTER FENCE FIGURES 2 AND 3 BELOW FOR ROUTING STEPS NOTE: SEE NOTE: JIG PARTS ARE MADE FROM !/2"-THICK HARDWOOD smooth, flat-bottomed mortises. As shown in Figure…the round corners of the mortise left by the router bit (Figure 2a). 2 JIG NOTE: ROUTER REMOVED FOR CLARITY 3 !/2"-DIA. DADO CLEAN-OUT BIT NOTE: ROUTER REMOVED…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 128
March 2013
Dead-On Box Joints
… a router table. A very infornformative DVD and detailed instruction ruction booklet come with the jig. I highly recommend takommend ing the time to watch the DVD. It shows how … the pins the correct distance from the blade. This feature alone makes the jig worth the price. There’s no measuring involved, and repeated test cuts aren’t necessary. …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 130
July 2013
Readers' Tips
…L DIAMOND DRESSING TIP 1!/8 NOTE: DIAMOND TIP IS FROM AMAZON.COM #B00AUB83UI ALUMINUM ANGLE Wheel Dressing Jig The wheels on my grinder get used for a number of tasks around the shop…, especially when sharpening tools. To keep my wheels in top shape I made the jig you see here. It utilizes a single-point diamond dressing tip to true up a wheel…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 130
July 2013
Easy Pocket Hole Joinery
… the 1980s, Kreg Tool has been steadily improving the pocket hole jig. Their new K5 jig continues that trend with some great new upgrades. Spring-loaded pin Stop… a good investment. { Adjustable Stop. The workpiece stop snaps into keyhole slots in the jig’s base. 2 3 { Setting the Pressure. While holding the clamp against the workpiece, lift the…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 132
November 2013
Raised Panels with a Dado Blade
… a way to do it at the table saw with just a dado blade and a simple jig. Start with a Jig. There’s an old table saw trick that’s been around for years — cutting coves by…TOP VIEW WORKPIECE SET DISTANCE FOR A SNUG FIT IN GROOVE IN DOOR FRAME FACE OF JIG THIS DISTANCE SETS SHAPE OF COVE CLAMP BAR REMOVED FOR CLARITY NOTE: { Raised Panel. …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 133
January 2014
Readers’ Tips
… is adjusted at half the distance. 6 ShopNotes No. 134 U-Bolt Clamps Vertical Drilling Jig Clamping a long piece on the drill press to drill the end can be a challenge…that scraps of composite decking material are ideal for making miter slot runners for jigs. They remain stable and slide easily. { A white dot painted on the ground side of …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 134
March 2014
Ultimate Shooting Board
… block serves as a guide for your hack saw to get a square cut. The holding jig also provides a convenient way to drill and tap the threaded through hole. Drill a 7⁄32"-… yet. Cut, Drill & Tap ½ SAW KERF { Cutting. A block of wood can be made into a jig for holding the steel rod while cutting and drilling. ShopNotes.com { Punch, Then Drill. A …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 134
March 2014
Readers’ Tips
…to remove the sled to make mitered cuts, I came up with this simple jig. The miter jig clamps to the crosscut sled #/4" CHAMFERS FENCE (12" x 1#/4") to make accurate 45° cuts… table saw rip fence to make mitered cuts. NOTE: USE CLAMPS TO ATTACH JIG TO CROSSCUT SLED #8 x #/4" Fh WOODSCREW NOTE: BASE IS MADE FROM !/4" HARDBOARD. CLAMP SUPPORT IS …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 135
May 2014
Readers’ Tips
… cuts in order to get the precision required for a mortise. This versatile jig allows me to adjust the length and location of ADJUSTERS (3" x 10#/4") PLATFORM (5" x 20") #/8" x 2!/2" SLOT…is selected as the top tip, you’ll also receive a Kreg K5 Jig. Printed in U.S.A. ShopNotes.com 5 NOTE: Clean up corners with a chisel Mortise Cutting Stops…Read More
