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Roubo’s Parquetry Jigs

Ingenious Jigs, Jigs and Fixtures, Parquetry, Roubo, Techniques, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

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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Universal Slide Jig

AW138, Ingenious Jigs, Jigs and Fixtures, June 2020 #253, Slider, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

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

AW152, Curves, Gimbal Jig, Ingenious Jigs, Jigs and Fixtures, Plunge Router, Projects, Techniques, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

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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Table Saw MegaSled

Jigs and Fixtures, October 2017 #234, Projects, Shop Projects, Sled, Stumpy Nubs, Table Saw, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Make accurate and safe crosscuts with ease – and set the stage for clever accessories Most power-tool woodworkers have at least one table saw sled. And while a sled can make your work safer and more accurate, a well-thought-out sled …
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Shop-made Mortise Jig

December 2008, Ingenious Jigs, Jig Journal, Jigs and Fixtures, Mortise, Mortise and Tenon Joinery, Mortise Mill, Mortising Jig, Projects, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

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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Scoop a Chair Seat on the Table Saw

August 2013 #205, Chairmaking, Chairs, Jig Design, Jigs and Fixtures, Projects, Seating, Table Saw, Techniques, Windsor chairs, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

A table saw and a simple jig make a time-consuming task quick and easy. Woodworkers use all sorts of techniques to scoop out their chair seats. Many commonly resort to hacking out the waste with traditional tools such as …
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