Mortises by Router 3 Ways
Machined mortises are quick to cut and accurate. My old friend from college is a physicist who launches rockets into the sky for a living; let me just say that…
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Jigs and Fixtures
Ripping Thin Pieces
While making Shaker boxes, I built a jig to accurately rip 1/16″ thick strips without getting my hands too close to the blade. In fact, I can leave the guard…
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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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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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Table Saw MegaSled
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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