Roubo’s Parquetry Jigs
The 18th-century jigs of this French master belong in the contemporary shop. I’ve often heard that confession is good for the soul, so let me begin with one here. Especially…
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Ingenious Jigs
Universal Slide Jig
I’ve tried all kinds of jigs for installing drawer slides, none to my satisfaction. My jig holds the drawer slides right where I want while I install them. You can…
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Gimbal Jig
How to use a plunge router to scoop out a curved seat. OK, How do you make a concave seat? I designed a stool quite a while ago that called…
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Plane Blade Lapping Jig
Lapping the back of the plane blade can be a lot of work. My fingers have often complained very loudly, so I’ve tried many ways to hold the blade more comfortably. I’ve used a magnet, made from a holder from …
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Shop-made Mortise Jig
You don’t need fancy tools or a special machine to create a traditional joint. Reproduction furniture is my main focus in woodworking, so I think one of the most important construction joints is a mortise-and-tenon joint – and not simply …
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All-Angle Miter Gauge
Attaching a triangular jig to your miter gauge enables you to safely cut shallow angles, or any angle beyond the normal range of the miter gauge. The jig is just a 30-60-90 triangle made from 3/4″ MDF, fastened with glue …
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