Jigs & Fixtures

We've compiled some of our best jigs and fixtures that will make your time in the shop more productive.


Router Jig for Cutting Circles

Router Jig for Cutting Circles

For this project, I invested some time (not that much, frankly) and materials to make a circle-cutting jig that works … Read More

This Vise Adds Style and Function to your Workbench

This Vise Adds Style and Function to your Workbench

Build a twin-screw skeleton vise with synchronized wooden gears for smooth, even clamping and perfect alignment. This workbench upgrade offers … Read More

Review: Milescraft T-Track Series

Review: Milescraft T-Track Series

The second item in this issue's Great Gear is a collection of stops and HoldDowns from Milescraft. These are designed … Read More

Router Plate Lift

Router Plate Lift

When using my router table, it’s inconvenient to reach under the table and push the router and insert plate up … Read More

Offset Tracing Guide

Offset Tracing Guide

On my latest project, I needed to make a base that would extend exactly 11⁄2" from the profile of the … Read More

DIY Adjustable Bench Dogs

DIY Adjustable Bench Dogs

I use bench dogs a lot while I'm working in my shop, and I’ve made my own “customized” dogs (pictured … Read More

DIY Bench Hook Stop

DIY Bench Hook Stop

Bench dog holes are often used with a vise to grip a workpiece. However, I use them more often for … Read More

Wheel Jig for the Drum Sander

Wheel Jig for the Drum Sander

I needed an easy way to sand the wheels. My solution is the sanding jig shown here. Read More

Micro-Adjusting Router Table Fence

Micro-Adjusting Router Table Fence

When it comes to joinery, a precise cut makes all the difference — which is why I whipped up this … Read More

Review: MicroJig Grid Router Guide

Review: MicroJig Grid Router Guide

Using this grid router guide jig to make a dovetail track is a simple, two-step process. Read More

Review: Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 720

Review: Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 720

For this first retrospective, I want to take some time to look at a few tools that have appeared consistently … Read More

Review: Kreg 520 Pocket-Hole Jig

Review: Kreg 520 Pocket-Hole Jig

Discover the Kreg 520 Pocket-Hole Jig—a perfect balance of portability and performance. See how it compares to the 720 and … Read More

Build a Rotary Tool Workstation

Build a Rotary Tool Workstation

This support is just a piece of hardwood with a hex nut in it to hold the rotary tool. It … Read More

Keepsake Box Jigs

Keepsake Box Jigs

Two jobs — two jigs. Read More

Circular Saw Edge Guide

Circular Saw Edge Guide

Making Rip Cuts with Your Circular Saw is Easy with this Jig. Read More