J. Peter Schlebecker

J. Peter Schlebecker meandered into a woodworking career after earning an anthropology degree from Iowa State University in 1980. Four years later, he was working as a studio furniture maker. He returned to the classroom for a master’s degree in furniture design at the Rhode Island School of Design. He now lives in Camden, Maine, and teaches at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in nearby Rockport.

Mitered Edging Made Easy

July 29, 2010

Mitered Edging Made Easy
5 Essential Jigs for the Router Table

September 1, 2008

Great fixtures and fences offer better control and new possibilities
Five Essential Router-Table Jigs in Action

July 28, 2008

Watch how these easy-to-make jigs let you do more with a router table
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Featherboard

July 28, 2008

Watch how to make this substantial fixture to hold a workpiece firmly against the table
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Pattern-Routing

July 28, 2008

Watch how to make this basic but effective jig that lets you duplicate profiles quickly and precisely
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Zero-Clearance Fence

July 28, 2008

Watch how an auxiliary fence closes the gap around the router bit, so short pieces won't dip into the open space
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Miter-Angle Sled

July 28, 2008

See how a simple sled with a hinged base makes it easy to cut stopped grooves at an angle
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Veneer Trimmer

July 28, 2008

See how a pair of crowned boards makes a jig that lets you joint perfect edges on a stack of veneers
Rock-Solid Router Table

December 1, 2007

Easy to build, this workhorse can handle any routing task
Essential Push Sticks

March 13, 2007

Safety aids for the tablesaw and router keep your fingers away from moving bits and blades

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