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Stationary Jig for Cutting Open Mortises
October 25, 2005

This jig is used to cut open bridle-joint mortises in frame members. It solves many of the problems inherent with sliding jigs, which tend to be complicated to make and…
Alignment Block for Accurate Threading
October 25, 2005

I wanted to make my own maple handscrews, but found that freehand threading of the 5/16-in. steel rods invariably resulted in erratic thread patterns and wobbly clamps. I solved the…
Chucking Bowl Blanks
October 25, 2005

It seems to me, in reading past methods on woodturning, that many turners must be spending more time fiddling with faceplates and attaching the work to the lathe than actually…
Extending Lathe Capacity
October 25, 2005

Here's how I extended the bed capacity of my lathe. First I bolted the tailstock to a support post in my shop. To make sure the tailstock was level with…
All About Workshop Design
September 13, 2005

Typically a woodworking shop starts in a corner of the garage or basement. Then over time you add tools, develop new skills, expand the shop and change the layout. And…
All About Tool Storage
September 13, 2005

Most woodworking shops start with a little pegboard wall for storing tools, or a drawer or shelf. Through time, as the number of tools increases, the need for storing them…
All About Table Saw Jigs
September 13, 2005

The tablesaw is not only the centerpiece of nearly every woodworking shop, it is almost a prerequisite for the practice of woodworking. The tool’s unrivaled specialty is ripping lumber to…
Shop Drafting Table
September 1, 2005

Wall-mounted unit is sturdy, adjustable, and folds away flat
A Better Tapering Jig
July 1, 2005

Adjustability, safety, and ease of use are key elements of this shopmade sled
5 Smart Router Jigs
May 1, 2005

Get more from your router with this set of easy-to-make accessories.

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