Showing 61 through 80 out of 207 articles containing "jig"
The Super FMT Jig
… precision-milled, aluminum components. But the Guides fit into recess in top of jig Jig base designed for joint accuracy and repeatability price (over $900) was a barrier to a… square setup Workpiece mounts to clamp plate Accessories help with setup and routing joinery Jig mounts to wood base for clamping to benchtop Sight ensures easy setup and …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 110
March 2010
Band Saw Circle-Cutting Jig
…DIA. HOLE !/4" WASHER !/4"-20 THROUGH KNOB STOP BAR 26 Using the Circle-Cutting Jig Setting up the jig and using it is pretty simple. The photos step you through the process.…and get ready to make the cut. While holding the workpiece steady, slide the jig forward, Perfect Circles. After cutting the workpiece to shape, a little sanding is all it…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 113
September 2010
Doweling Jig
…to create a basic mortise (inset photo at right), this jig more than passes the test. GENERAL JIGS Although the next two jigs are from the same manufacturer, I included both of …the accessories that come with it and extras you can purchase. VERITAS DOWELING JIG The next doweling jig I took a look at is made by Veritas (upper right photo). Like …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 116
March 2011
Band Saw Template Jig
… find an easy way to release the magnets without damaging the jig. Exploded View Details OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 4"W x 7"D x 6"H BLADE RIDES IN NOTCH …KNOB LOCKS GUIDE IN POSITION BASE PROVIDES SOLID FOUNDATION FOR JIG STEEL RODS ALLOW EASY GUIDE ADJUSTMENT • (2) 1/ "-dia. x 6" Steel Rods 2 • (1) 1/ "-20 x 13/4" Carriage Bolt 4 • (1) 1/ " Washer …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 116
March 2011
Router Molding Jig
…Details OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 24"L x 91⁄4"W x 33⁄4"H (w/o ROUTER) NOTE: TO USE THE JIG, TURN TO PAGE 36 JIG WORKS BEST WITH A PLUNGE ROUTER CLAMP PADS SECURE GUIDE BARS…BOX ON OPPOSITE PAGE FOR DRILLING HOLES 1 3!/4"-DIA. easy-to-build Jig C L %/16"-18 T-NUT C L The jig consists of three main components. There’s a platform that supports the …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 122
March 2012
Dowel-Making Jigs
JIGS & Accessories shop-made Custom Dowels Create precise round stock from any wood species you want … CUTTER Adjustable blade Fast and Easy Dowels. s. Create round stock easily. Just clamp mp the jig in your bench and drive the he blank with a hand-held drill. ill. Hex wrench…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 124
July 2012
Secrets for Top-Notch Jigs & Fixtures
…. One of the secrets of better woodworking is the ability to build jigs to assist with difficult tasks. Jigs not only speed up repetitive jobs, but they help attain a level… can be made more easily or more accurately by using a shop-made jig. In just about every jig I build there’s one versatile piece of hardware I turn to — T-track (margin photo). …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 130
July 2013
Better Jigs & Fixtures
…Choosing the right plastic for shop projects boils down to form, function, and safety. When a jig or project calls for plastic, the tendency is to run to the home center …router table plates and miter slot runners. UHMW. Another plastic that’s suitable for runners on jigs is ShopNotes No. 134 { UHMW. Soft UHMW is kind to bits and blades (main …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 134
March 2014
Loose Tenon Router Jig
… an accurate way to control the router. The solution is to make a jig. I’ve made mortising jigs (or templates) that have ranged from quick one-offs to complex adjustable gadgets. … all worked. What I dislike is the setup. 12 • ShopNotes / No. 139 Loose Tenon Jig The jig needs to be clamped in the correct location on the workpiece (which is also …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 139
January 2023
Jigs and Accessories
… the 1 Fh WOOPSCR EW / MITER GAUGE W x 3" CARRIAGE POLT W WING NUT ShopNotcs No. 1 JIGS AND ACCESSORIES miter gauge, see Fig. 3. Then slide the clamp over so… ahead and press the work-piece down (to prevent chattering). No. 1 ShopNotes JIGS AND ACCESSORIES Table Saw Jointing Converting your fable saw into a jointer isn't…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 1
January 1992
Circular Saw Cut-Off Jig
… saw with the portability of a circular saw, I made a simple cut-off jig, see the photos above. This jig solves one of the biggest problems of using a circu- lar saw — getting …: FENCE GUIDES BASE OF SAW MS x Yz~ Fh WOOPSCKEW 4 Shop Notes No. 16 JIGS & ACCESSORIES the one that creates the reference edge, it's wider than the distance …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 16
July 1994
Plunge Router Mortising Jig
…more information on setting up and using the jig, refer to page 20. 14 ShopNotes No. 64 F E A T U R E P R O J E C T OVERALL DIMENSIONS:…) No. 64 ShopNotes 15 F E A T U R E P R O J E C T Base ———————————————————————————————————————— Despite its versatility, this mortising jig isn’t really all that complicated to build. It’s built almost…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 64
July 2002
Top-Notch Pocket Hole Jig
… in place by using a clamp that operated from the back of the pocket hole jig. That wasn’t a problem with a narrow workpiece. But trying to clamp a large cabinet side or …the main photo and the photo at left. These accessories (one comes with the Kreg Jig K3 Master System) accomplish two things. First, they support long or wide workpieces perfectly …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 100
July 2008
Table Saw Small Parts Jig
… ripping very narrow strips. 2 (!/8" rgh. x 2" - #/4") SPLITTER C a. B BLADE INSERT BLADE AND POSITION JIG PLATFORM FIRST: LOWER { Micro cross cutting... In this photo caption frame … THIRD: LOWER BLADE AND PULL BACK BLADE INSERT 2!/4" BEVELED EDGES NOTE: CLAMP JIG IN PLACE DURING USE RAISE BLADE TO LENGTHEN KERF TO ABOUT 7!/2" FOURTH…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 105
May 2009
Locking Rabbet Jig
…x 28") A BASE #8 x 1!/2" Fh WOODSCREW (#/4" x 16" - #/8") RUNNER D blade was 9" from the left end of the jig, as shown in Figure 1. This provides adequate space for locating and installing … of the tall fence for cutting grooves. For plans to build this jig for a left-tilt saw, go to: ShopNotes.com 2 FIGURE 3 FRONT FENCE REAR FENCE FIGURE …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 113
September 2010
Mortising Jig Upgrades
…acrylic milk paint. Orange is my favorite color. Design An accurate, reliable working jig begins with the A precision slot accepts a guide bushing to keep top. Adjustable… the workpiece for accurate work. ShopNotes.com • 7 Covering the face of the jig with plastic laminate creates a durable, smooth surface. T-tracks open up wide accessory …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 143
December 2023
Shop Solutions
… LOWER BIT UNTIL IT TOUCHES BOTTOM OF HOLE 28 ShopNotes No. 6 TIPS & TECHNIQUES Cut-Off Jig for Circular Saw ^^1 Making a square cut on the end of a board with a circular saw can…up against the edge of a workpiece when making a cut. The only trick to making the jig is to leave a little "waste" on the right side of the base when you …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 6
November 1992
Shop Solutions
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Shop Solutions Dowel Cutting Jig ■ Here's a simple jig that makes cutting dowels easy. It's just a block with grooves that are sized to accept '/V, %", … to set the length of the dowels, see Fig. 2. To cut dowels, first clamp the jig to your radial arm saw. Then set the stop strip to the dowel length you…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 7
January 1993
Router Jointer
…On a power jointer the workpiece is pushed over a stationary cutterhead. But with this jig, the workpiece is stationary and the cutter (a router bit) moves across the…spacing between the rails. This ensures that the »S x *+* Fh ■ WOOPSCREW 4 ShopNotes No. 8 JIGS & ACCESSORIES carriage will slide without binding and yet not have any side…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 8
March 1993
Shop Solutions
… during glue-up. To get around this, I built a simple jig that provides an accurate reference when gluing up panels, see photo. The jig consists of a plywood base and two cleats, see Drawing… cleats are screwed to base so they're 90° to each other. To use the jig, start by placjng each clamp directly over (and parallel to) the rails of the frame…Read More
