Woodworking Jigs

Workbench Tips and Tricks

March 20, 2018

8 ideas to make your bench work harder
Self-clamping stop block for crosscutting

July 4, 2017

If you try to use the rip fence as a stop block when crosscutting on the tablesaw, the trapped, unsupported cutoff can turn into a missile. The safe method is…
A smarter planer sled for flattening wide stock

June 6, 2017

My jointer is only 6 in. wide, and I often have to joint wider boards than that. To flatten those boards with my big planer, I use a sled with…
Build a Thoroughbred Shaving Horse

May 31, 2017

This simple, elegant shaving horse is a hybrid of two designs by two of Tim Manney’s mentors, Curtis Buchanan and Carl Swensson
Dovetail Jigs Tool Test Review

May 31, 2017

Models tested include the Leigh D4R Pro, Leigh Super 18, Porter-Cable 4212, Fast -Joint Precision Joinery System, Leigh RTJ400, MLCS Master Joinery Set, and Rockler Complete
Clever stop block for crosscutting on the tablesaw

May 25, 2017

In this video, FWW editor Tom McKenna shows you a magnetic stop block that is placed against the fence making safe crosscuts faster and easier
Shopmade Vacuum Clamps

May 22, 2017

Hold darned near anything using atmosphere!
3 Handy Stop Blocks

February 8, 2017

Increase the precision of crosscuts and tablesawn joinery
Cut perfect cope-and-stick joints at the router table

February 8, 2017

I make a lot of doors with cope-and-stick joints. You have to have the fence aligned with the bearing on the bit for all of the operations, and when you…
Jig trims knobs and slots them for wedges

February 8, 2017

I recently built a small Shaker side table. Inspired by Christian Becksvoort’s article “Authentic Shaker Knobs”, I made my own knobs for the drawers. I adapted his bandsaw jig for…