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Crosscut gauge

DanM, member | April 8th, 2010

This is very handy for cutting a number of crosscuts the same length, using the rip fence safely. The block prevents kickback. It is utterly indispensable for cutting pieces for...

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Golden Mean caliper

DanM, member | April 8th, 20101 comment

The openings at each end of the caliper are in the ratio of 1:1.61, an approximation to the Golden mean which is actually equal to (1 plus the square root of 5) divided by 2, or 1618039...

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Die Grinder Table

Ninor, member | April 7th, 20101 comment

Inspired by the router table concept, the table holds the grinder while working the wood on the tabletop which provides much better control and results.

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Scraptacular Bin

bricofleur, member | February 17th, 20104 comments

I couldn't resist to share where I keep my cutoffs before they become parts of my projects. Here, even if I used few scraps, I also used a full sheet of 3/4" plywood.

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Jig for cutting repeatable, accurate slices for laminated pen turning

drstevick, member | February 6th, 2010

Last weekend, I made a laminated pen blank for the first time, and was really excited about the result. This weekend, I wanted to do something a little more complex, and realized that cutting...

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Router Dado Jig

ecocandle, member | January 31st, 2010

Today I finished a jig to allow me to route dados. It is a clever jig (from a competitors magazine), in that one puts the board for which the dado is needed, and tightens the moveable piece...

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Long Reach Drill/Driver

bricofleur, member | November 2nd, 2009

Here are two shopmade long reach drill/drivers ready to help and work hard to drill or drive in hard-to-reach tight and narrow spots.

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Workshop Tongs or Blind Nailing/Screwing Jigs

bricofleur, member | September 16th, 20091 comment

How many mistakes are made and how much time is spent taking mesurements to locate exactly where to drive nails or screws, or drill a hole from behind ? For a shelf, a bracket, a door pull, a...

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Free Plan: Workbench Clamping Jig Secures Drawers for Planing

elizh, member | September 3rd, 20097 comments

Keep your completed drawers secure for hand planing and other workbench tasks with this ingenious clamping jig.

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Adjustable Resaw Fence

Kennywho, member | August 4th, 20091 comment

One problem I've noticed with manufactured resaw fences is that they are not tall enough. Also, I've seen other designs of fences that are as tall as the saw will cut. However, the...

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No More Tipping Trim Router

bricofleur, member | July 29th, 20099 comments

Trim routers are great tools, but the base is so narrow that they have the tendancy to tip over when milling edges. While one hand holds the router itself and steers, there is not much room to grab...

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Ready-made jigs from Rockler mean you can start working on your project right away.

patrick_mccombe, member | July 17th, 2009

Tapering and box-joint jigs from Rockler set up fast.

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Splittin' Cane

epirnik, member | June 24th, 20092 comments

The fine art of bamboo fly rod building.

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Centre scribe and drilling jig

nikpalmer, member | June 8th, 2009

I really wanted the new Bridge City Tools drill jig, but it was way too expensive so i made one of my own....it's jatoba which is very hard wearing and slightly self oiling... You can see a...

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Bowfront built-in cbinet

wooddood, member | June 3rd, 20091 comment

This cabinet was built to fit into an existing closet space that had been gutted. There is a slight bowfront to the entire unit which required several curved forms to laminate the drawer fronts and...

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Like jigs? Like box joints? You're gonna love this...

Tom, member | March 25th, 200915 comments

Jig fanatic makes sophisticated rig for cutting box joints

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It's Hip to Have a Square or Two

Tom, member | March 3rd, 2009

These two small tools are critical if you want a well-equipped shop

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Volley Box

Eltee, member | March 1st, 20092 comments

Birdseye Maple, Tiger Stripe Maple and Teak Volleyball. 6 inch diameter volleyball with drawer

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Quasi-Humidor and Caddies

buzzell, member | February 26th, 2009

A walnut and tiger-maple, quasi-humidor (no humidifier/hygrometer - owner doesn't smoke...), lined with Spanish Cedar, and with wenge accents. Caddies are a variety of mixed hardwoodsnbsp...

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Crosscut Sled for the Tablesaw

USNERDOC, member | February 11th, 20092 comments

A crosscut sled will increase safety, speed and accuracy of your crosscuts on the table saw. This simple project can be built in a couple of afternoons. The plan set and SketchUp drawings are...

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