Jigs, Fixtures, Tips & Tricks Archives - Page 2 of 69

L-fence miter joints and sled–what do you think?
May 13, 2024

I am making multiple pencil cups 5"H x 3"W x 3"L using miter/bevel joinery. I am using Matt Kenney's one runner sled on the table saw, on the side away…
How to sharpen power plane blade using jig
April 29, 2024

i work in a community tool library. We have this Bosch jig and setting guage for setting and sharpening power plane blades. We also have the attached grinder to sharpen…
Final Tapering of Table Legs
February 20, 2024

So I'm trying my hand at the "Sleek Side Table in Ash" project plan, and it's going pretty well. Ready to taper the legs with the "McLaughlin Tapering Jig." The…
MDF sharpening discs
January 29, 2024

Having recently revived my interest in green woodworking, in the form of spoon and bowl-making (and possibly some further simple carving stuff, such as chess pieces) I've been acquiring carving…
Vacuum gouge
January 15, 2024

Attached a shop vac to a piece of black pipe cut up to resemble a gouge. Chip control? Thoughts?https://youtu.be/K6yehGdMwR8?feature=shared
Finish for Mini Workbench
January 14, 2024

I made the "Latta Fun" mini work bench. I used cherry for the top. Recommendations for a finish to make it easier to clean off glue and to help sustain…
Trend Mortise and Tenon Jig Clamp Size
December 22, 2023

I've recently acquired a used Trend Mortise and Tenon Jig, it appears to have everything aside from the 4 clamps to hold the workpiece. My clamp collection is kind of…
Reuse Hinge Screw Holes
November 18, 2023

Hi, I am installing 1" Horton Brasses hinges on a 3/8 thick door on a Grandfather clock. The screw tip went through the front of the door so I have…
collets vs bearings in dovetail jig?
November 7, 2023

I am an amateur and just purchased a "General" brand "dovetailer" jig model #860. This is a cheap jig but should let me learn some basics. My question to you…
Router templates using saw line scoring method
October 30, 2023

Don't know if this is commonly known, but looking around the internet it doesn't seem that way so I thought it was worth a video. Very simple, quick and accurate…

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