Hand Tool Jigs - Page 3 of 5

A Shooting Board in Action
March 8, 2008

This combo produces dead-on accuracy for squaring, mitering, or trimming parts to exact lengths.
Durable Carbide Scraper Reaches Tight Spots
February 5, 2008

I make scrapers using 3/4-in.-sq. carbide inserts for machining metal. These scrapers excel in corner and edge work because the scraper head is small enough to get into tight areas.…
Sanding Block for Corners
December 4, 2007

I made this special sanding block to make it easier to clean up inside corners of a box or drawer. The shape was inspired by the profile of a chisel.…
Shopmade Disposable Foam Brushes
December 4, 2007

Here’s a way to make simple disposable foam brushes for glue, paint, stain, or epoxy. Slice strips of foam, then cover one side of the foam with spray adhesive—Elmer’s Craft…
Square Holes for Square Pegs
May 30, 2007

Rough cut the mortise with a hollow-mortise chisel for clean results
Using a Carbide Paint Scraper as a Scraper Plane
April 5, 2007

I recently edge-glued some hard, highly figured Georgia cherry for an armoire. Typically, on a project like this, I’d scrape the wood surface smooth with a card scraper. But the…
Jig Makes it Easier to Plane Sides of Drawers
September 20, 2006

It usually is necessary to plane the sides of an assembled drawer in order to get a perfect fit. But it can be a chore to hold the drawer in…
Make a Wooden Benchdog
August 18, 2006

Build your own workbench jigs in a few easy steps, and save money over buying commercial versions
File Handle from a Champagne Cork
August 2, 2006

I find the best file handle is the cork from a champagne bottle. The method is simplicity itself. Starting from the bottom, drill a small hole (perhaps 1/8 in. dia.)…
Feeler Gauge Works Glue into Cracks
August 2, 2006

I use a thin feeler-gauge blade to work glue into cracks or under veneers. I've had 100% success using this inexpensive tool that's available at any auto-parts store. Drawing: Jim…

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