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Pocket Hole jigs
March 5, 2009

As promised in one of the other threads, here is my approach to PH joinery. Not only do I not spend loadsamoney on a jig, this method produces a better…
iDubby
March 5, 2009

(i = imitation. Some sage called it the sincerest form of flattery.) Attached are pictures of an imitation Dubby loosely based on pictures posted by Tom77 to Forestgirl and a…
Router cut tenons – need jig suggestions
February 27, 2009

I am looking for a good, adjustable jig suitable for cutting tenons on long, relatively heavy boards. Right now, I'm building a bed out of cherry that is 1.5x8x80" long,…
commercial tail vise
February 23, 2009

Has anyone seen a commercially available kit for a tailvise or a tailvise that can be retrofitted to an existing workbench. Buying the screw and building one seems quite complicated.…
Jointech SmartMiter
February 18, 2009

Anyone use a Jointech SmartMiter? I have it calibrated as instructed. The sled does not contact the blade, but the end of the fence does, especially at -50 degrees. Greg…
Dubby Question
February 16, 2009

Tom, I liked the pictures of the Dubby you sent to Forestgirl. I am going to build a copy for the other side of the blade. Question: Does the slot…
Older “Dubby” w/ wooden backstop….
February 14, 2009

Does anyone out there have the older model Dubby crosscut sled, the one with a wooden backstop?? I dug one out of the rafters today, have had it a long…
Horizontal Drill Press I came up with
February 9, 2009

Horizontal Drill Press I came up with for drilling the two china dolls canopy beds side rails. Sorry.... I had fun doing it!
Little pleasures.
February 9, 2009

And then there is the pipe wrench? Just funnin ya' a bit...
jig material
February 3, 2009

Most of my jigs are made out of poplar and/or plywood. Some from pine when that's what I had and a few w/melamine. Hardware as useful. Sound about right? Tend…

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