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Thickness Sanding Jig

… PUST COU LECTOR FENCE SUPPORT *fe"x2V2-CARRIAGEPOLT j| C4 8 ShopNotes No. 4 JIGS & ACCESSORIES fence, lb make the fence assembly, start by cutting a 3" tall …TOP VIEW SECOND: LOCATE AND DRILL HOLE FOR CARRIAGE BOLT No. 4 ShopNotes 9 JIGS & ACCESSORIES Duet Collector Once you've attached the fence assembly to…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 4
July 1992
Turning Jig

…couple of bolts, and an ordinary screwdriver. EXPLODED VIEW #ftx1'vfc"Fh WOODSCREWS Turning Jig The guys in the shop were just a bit skeptical when I first showed… point as you rotate the bolt by hand. ShopNotes No. 5 JIGS AND ACCESSORIES Using the Turning Jig MARK CENTERS ON BOTH ENPS OF BLOCK br-J rUVAJU#j V___, …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 5
September 1992
Table Saw Tenoning Jig

…. HANDLE. Finally, to make it safe and easy to push the tenoning jig, I added a Iiandle (G) cut from Vi" plywood, see Fig. 6. -----ROUTVV RQUNP-OVER WOODSCREV.' a.… tung oil.) 22 ShopNotes No. 6 FEATURE PROJECT ^H Using the ~ Tenoning Jig Setting up the tenoning jig to cut precise tenons is a simple four-step process. Step 1: …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 6
November 1992
Box Joint Jig

…"key" that positions the workpiece. C. Locking Feature. After adjusting the box joint jig, it can be locked in place with two plastic knobs. 6 ShopNotes No. …REST FLUSH i HOLE WITH SACK ■ OFFENCE 1 FIXED MATERIAL ^—*- a /"REST I-- -•- -- "l I The box joint jig is designed with a tall fence that supports a work-piece when you…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 8
March 1993
Vertical Raised Panel Jig

… (4)#8xs/4n Fh Woodscrews (4)5/ie"x3" Hanger Bolts (5) 5/w" Knobs Vertical Raised Panel Jig Every so often a product comes along that changes the way I approach a woodworking … down the featherboards, see Fig. 5a. s ShopNotes No. 9 JIGS & ACCESSORIES Using the Jig The secret to using this jig is to take a series of light passes. But…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 9
May 1993
Thicknessing Jig

…' ■ BAR _^^~ FIR5T TK»HTENp / \ JAW7HEN / / \ .-^^ LOCK HOLD-/ / \ _^~-T DOWN BAR / ^*\ Setup. To secure a workpiece in the jig, first position the adjustable jaw. Then tighten the hex bolts to move the jaw as…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 21
May 1995
Low-Speed Grinding Jig

… a grinding stone. All it takes is a few minutes to set up the grinding jig. MOUNT JIG. The jig is held in place with carriage bolts. To locate the holes for these … cut and lock the quill in place. 22 No. 31 F E A T U R E P R O J E C T Using the Jig Using the grinding jig is a lot like fishing on a lazy afternoon. You’ll get the best results…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 31
January 1997
Adjustable Taper Jig

…6833-100............$12.95 Aluminum Hold-Down The most unique thing about this taper jig is the adjustment bar. It’s just a slotted wood strip and a block with a metal … platform for the “foot” of the holddown to rest on, see Step 6. Using the Jig ——————————————————————————————— Step 1. After laying out the tapers on the end of the leg, drill a…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 33
May 1997
Picture Frame Clamping Jig

…band clamp, it makes it easy to glue up a “picture-perfect” frame. BASE. The clamping jig starts out as a base (A) made from 3/4" MDF, see Fig. 1. In addition to serving as a …grooves accept runners in the bottom of the corner blocks that let you adjust the jig for different size frames. CORNER BLOCKS. With the base complete, you can turn your …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 36
November 1997
Adjustable Planer Jig

… a pain to remove. To solve both problems, I made a simple jig. Not for the table saw like you might expect. Instead,… infeed/outfeed tables on the planer. This way, the jig won’t get pulled through the planer when making a cut. To …assembling the clamps, it only takes a minute to set up the jig, see Steps 1 and 2 below. Then just make a series of…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 38
March 1998
Edge Sanding Jig

…sander in place and move the workpiece instead. That’s the idea of the edge sanding jig shown above. The belt sander is secured to a mounting platform with two quickrelease hold-… I began by making the mounting platform. In addition to providing a way to clamp the jig to a bench, it’s made up of a number of custom-fit blocks that support the …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 53
September 2000
Scroll-Bending Jig

…help you keep them looking identical. Setup – To set up the bending jig, begin by clamping the jig securely to the top of your workbench. Then insert the two …the wheel, making sure to keep the edge flat against the base of the jig (Figure 3). ——————————————————————————————— J-Hook. To create this J-hook, we bent a piece of 3/ " x 1" steel bar 16 …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 69
May 2003
Hinge Mortising Jig

… but there are a few benefits to using one with this hinge mortising jig. For starters, the jig can be smaller since it doesn’t have to support a large router… FIGURE 7 8 a. 10 ShopNotes No. 74 Get Great Results with the Hinge Mortising Jig U sing the mortising jig is almost foolproof. The photo sequence below shows you just about …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 74
March 2004
Router Dado Jig

…3/4" Threaded Rod * (1) 1/4" x 5/8" Steel Rod * (2) #8 x 1-1/4" Fh Woodscrews Fence Assemblies 1 FIGURE The heart of the dado jig is the pair of fence assemblies shown above in Figure 1.…cutouts let you easily set the router 2 3 4 a. in place on the jig without the bit contacting the workpiece. End Assemblies - With the …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 76
July 2004
Router Circle Jig

… Then complete the shaping of the plate. 35 securing the work & Using the Jig Although the jig is complete at this point, there’s a little more work to do before using… And that’s to find a way to securely hold the workpiece and jig while routing a hole. Securing the Workpiece & Jig. Depending on the size of your project, there are a couple …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 83
September 2005
Jig Saw Secrets for Flawless Cuts

… or cutting curves in hardwood, I turn off the orbital action. > Orbital Action. If your jig saw has an orbital action feature, the first step to smooth, splinter-free cuts … start cutting. But there’s more to trying to turn the corner. Like a car smooth jig saw cuts than setup. Here skidding around a corner, this are a few techniques that will …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 86
March 2006
Jig Saw Upgrades

…page 51. 12 ShopNotes No. 95 > Standard. The irregular (or scarred) surface of a jig saw base can result in a marred workpiece. > Snap-On. Smooth out the irregularities with… accessories will go a long way toward getting better results with your jig saw. < EasyCoper. The EasyCoper jig holds your saw at the proper angle to cope crown molding.…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 95
September 2007
Must-Have Jig & Fixture Knobs

…right knobs for your shop-made projects can make all the difference. must-have Jig & Fixture Knobs } Torque. Wing knobs allow you to apply plenty of torque for a lot…and clean up the threads. { Insert. Knobs with threaded inserts allow you to install jig parts and accessories to T-track using flange bolts. I’ve since discovered an easier solution…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 105
May 2009
Table Saw Dovetail Jig

… 7#/8 BLADE COVER !/4" x !/4" DADO (3!/2" x 4" - #/4 Ply.) 2!/2 G BRACE NOTE: PIVOT AND INDEX HOLES IN FENCE AND JIG BASE ARE !/4"-DIA. } Index Holes. Use the layout lines to … and drill the index holes in the base of the jig. 1!/2 C L 1!/2 D BRACE a. FENCE FACE INDEXING KNOB b. (3!/2" x 26" - #/4 Ply.) !/4"-20 x 1!/2" CARRIAGE BOLT …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 108
November 2009
Saw Blade Filing Jig

…teeth per inch (TPI). This provides a good 18 ShopNotes No. 109 NOTE: JIG FACE handle, and a square nut. Essentially, these parts ensure that a single … PINCH BAR !/4 PIN FACE BLADE SUPPORT 2 FIGURE a. GUIDE PLATFORM (2!&/32" x 4&/16") JIG FACE TRAVELER #8 x 1!/2" Fh WOODSCREW BACK VIEW !/8 %/8 &/16 !#/16 &/16 TRAVELER &/16 PLATFORM …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 109
January 2010