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Router Circle-Cutting Jig

… But a router cuts a circle with a smooth, clean edge the first time around. And with the jig you see here, using a router to make circles (or large holes) couldn’t be easier. … portions of the arm can be cut on the band & A C C E S S O R I E S OVERVIEW saw or with a jig saw and sanded smooth. Base – As you can see in Figure 2, both the base …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 73
January 2004
Add-On Tenoning Jig

…smooth tenon cheeks that result are worth the extra effort. How the Tenoning Jig Works – The tenoning jig fits in the same kerf that the fences slip into and holds the …3 shows how the braces are shaped and attached to the jig. USING THE TENONING JIG There isn’t much to using the tenoning jig. Start by removing the right fence and slipping the …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 74
March 2004
Leigh Dovetail Jig

… need to look any further than the Leigh D4 dovetail jig shown above. The Leigh jig is arguably the most versatile dovetailing jig available (check out the Closer Look on the opposite …ll need to install one of the many dovetail bits available for the jig along with a bushing. The jig is supplied with a set of bits (see margin). And they work fine …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 79
January 2005
Shelf Pin Hole Drilling Jigs

…the template able with a 32mm hole spacing and a 37mm setback. The Woodhaven jig has another great feature. You can use a plunge / router with a 3 8" O.D. guide bushing…on nose matches holes in template Drilling Technique: Using the Jig { B e f o r e A s s e m b l y . Use the fence to register the jig along the edge and then drill the holes with…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 82
July 2005
Palm Router Fluting Jig

…appeal to your projects. 36 ShopNotes No. 89 building the Fluting Jig Exploded View Details As I mentioned, this jig only has a few parts (drawing at right). The main component is the baseplate that’s made to accept a palm router (or laminate trimmer). The Jig Baseplate. After cutting the baseplate to size, I routed the slots for a pair of …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 89
September 2006
Dovetail Jig Workcenter

…, convenience, and storage. You get it all with this simple workcenter for your dovetail jig. The dovetail jig gets a lot of use in my shop. But there are a few things that can… you get started. My workcenter was sized for the Porter-Cable 4212 dovetail jig. If you have a different jig, you may need to make some adjustments to the size of the case…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 93
May 2007
New Leigh Dovetail Jig

…finger assembly for accurate joints Fast-acting cams lock workpiece securely to the jig Slide-out “cheat sheet” makes a handy reference Non-slip material on clamping …, respectively. Not a bad deal for all the capability built into the Super Jig. The Super Jigs and optional accessories are available through many woodworking stores and catalogs. For…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 98
March 2008
Adjustable Tenon Jig

…features, cutting perfect tenons is safe and hassle-free. How it Works. The tenon jig isn’t all that complicated. A front and back fence ride along the rip fence. A …a smooth, sliding fit. 40 { Narrow Fence. There’s no need to build a second jig for a narrower fence. The jig adjusts to fit them all. Each stop is simply a piece of hardwood…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 101
September 2008
Rockler Box Joint Jig

… keys match the most Mounting hardware secures jig to router table Spiral upcut bits match index keys THE JIG The Rockler jig is a relatively simple fixture. You can see how Backer sled supports workpiece Index key matches size of box joint Jig attaches to router table with easy-to-adjust hardware 1⁄ 2" 3⁄ 8" Index keys 1⁄ 4" 8 Base …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 106
July 2009
Mortising Jig

… AND ADJUSTABILITY BASE EXTENSIONS MAKES IT EASY TO SECURELY CLAMP JIG TO BENCHTOP ADJUSTABLE FENCE SUPPORTS WORKPIECE HORIZONTALLY OR VERTICALLY (INSET PHOTO…227-U) !/4" WASHER 1 TOP VIEW FRONT FENCE TOGGLE CLAMP SECURES WORKPIECE IN JIG !/4"-20 x 1!/4" KNOB (2#/4" x 5" - #/4" Ply.) J CLAMP BLOCK 44 b. CLAMP BLOCK #8 x #/4" Ph SHEET METAL…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 112
July 2010
Multipurpose Taper Jig

…on rough lumber. There’s another option, too. You can buy a taper jig. After designing this jig, I came across a new jig from Rockler that shares some of the same features. Just take …lumber. Refer to sources on page 51 to find out how to purchase this jig. The jig is made from melaminecovered 1⁄2" MDF and features an adjustable fence with aluminum …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 114
November 2010
Router Table Dovetail Key Jig

…TRACK 2%/8 !/4 FRONT BED #/8 !/8 a. 1!/8 C L BACKER b. #6 x #/8" Fh WOODSCREW REAR BED 38 ShopNotes No. 116 The Jig. The jig is just a pair of angled bed assemblies that support both sides of … VIEW F ROUTER TABLE MITER TRACK ShopNotes.com 39 Using the Jig Once you have the jig completed, cutting the slots for the keys, like the ones…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 116
March 2011
Versatile Finger Joint Jig

…face of the main block (Figure 2a). E END VIEW !/4"-20 SQUARE NUT USING THE JIG Putting the jig to use is fairly straightforward. But before adding 3 ALTERNATE OFFSET OF THE KEYS …. With one side of the joint complete, remove the workpiece and unclamp the jig. Rotate the jig 180°, and clamp it along the edge of the workbench so the opposite …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 124
July 2012
All New Leigh Dovetail Jig

…steep nor long. With a little practice it may just become your new favorite jig. { Box Joints & Dovetails. Three different sizes of joints and two different spacings are … that are spaced closer e7 e-Bush together than what’s possible with the standard jig accessories. These joints require the use of additional bits, a smaller collet reducer, and …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 125
September 2012
5 Must-Have Shop Jigs

…accurate cuts and repeatable performance from your tools with the help of a few simple jigs. MITER GAUGE FENCE Most woodworkers use a miter gauge when making crosscuts at the …shop-made edge guide makes using a circular saw more accurate. The opposite edge of the jig doubles as a router guide. ShopNotes.com { Band Saw Pivot Block. This guide block …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 126
November 2012
Tenoning Jig

… TO PAGE 51 NOTE: SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION MEANS YOU CAN BUILD THIS JIG IN A WEEKEND Materials & Hardware A B C D E F G H I J Base (1) Runner (1) Sliding Plate (1) Face (1) Braces (2) Block (1) Support (1) …the best results take a look at the box below. Using the Jig Using the tenoning jig is pretty straightforward. Before putting it on the saw, I …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 126
November 2012
Box Joints with a Dovetail Jig

…128 8 making through dovetails. Be sure to check the owner’s manual for your dovetail jig to see what equipment is required. Because the combination of the template, guide … from my tools and accessories. Considering the results (margin photo below), my dovetail jig just became a lot more useful. ROUTING THE JOINTS Taking the time to prepare…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 128
March 2013
Woodhaven Box Joint Jig

…know to set it up. It took me about 30 minutes to assemble the jig before cutting joinery. Router support Aluminum stop assembly Aluminum Ultra Track MDF subfence …joints on larger projects, I can’t think of a better solution. For large boxes, the $120 jig is well-designed and worth the investment. { Easy Joinery. With a little patience, you can…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 135
May 2014
Pocket Hole Jig Workstation

…Fh Woodscrews • (6) #8 x 11⁄4" Fh Woodscrews • (1) 24" Kreg Mini-Trak • (1) Kreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig ShopNotes.com 15 1 a. CASE BACK !/8 FIGURE !/4"-20 THREADED INSERT (12" x 9!/2" - …RAD. 3!/2 1!/4 C L !/2 !/4"-DIA. !/4 1(/16 HANDLE SIDE VIEW !/4" ROUNDOVERS 45° CHAMFER { Using the Jig. The sliding insert adjusts to fully support the …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 137
September 2014
Hinge Mortising Jig

… NOTE: NOTCH APPEARS IN LOWER STOP AFrERFlRSTCUT 4 ShopNotes No. 4 JIGS & ACCESSORIES V2 "-thick plywood that supports the guides, see …r^^O^vT ^N^ ^x>x > LOWER -*< ^?>N STOP X. X^ u Step 1: Adjust the Width. First, clamp jig over layout lines. Loosen screws in lower …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 4
July 1992