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Jigs & Fixtures

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


Small Sled Hold-Down

Small Sled Hold-Down

This Jig Lets You Safely Cut Small Pieces. Read More

Shop-Made Toggle Clamp

Shop-Made Toggle Clamp

Here's a Nice Toggle Clamp That's Made Out of Scraps and a Bit of Hardwood. Read More

Adjustable Bench Stop

Adjustable Bench Stop

Bench dogs are some of the most used accessories in my shop. That said, I often need more stability than … Read More

Quick Hinge Mortise Jig

Quick Hinge Mortise Jig

A Simple way to cut Mortises accurately at the Table Saw Read More

A Box Joint Jig for your Crosscut Sled

A Box Joint Jig for your Crosscut Sled

What could be Better than Two Jigs in One. Read More

Shim & Nut Holder

Shim & Nut Holder

Changing out your Dado Blade is a lot easier to do with this custom tray close at Hand. Read More

Shop-Made Table Saw Flip Stop

Shop-Made Table Saw Flip Stop

While the table saw can be one of the most reliable crosscutters in the shop, it isn’t easy to get … Read More

Shop-Made Circular Router Guide

Shop-Made Circular Router Guide

Want to Rout Small Pieces of Wood? Here's the Safest way Possible. Read More

Improved Threaded Insert Installation

Improved Threaded Insert Installation

I have a number of shop-made jigs where I've used threaded inserts. They make pieces easily removable or adjustable, but … Read More

Shop-Made Band Saw Circle Jig

Shop-Made Band Saw Circle Jig

All you need to cut a circle on the band saw is a piece of plywood with a nail driven … Read More

Pocket Screw Workstation

Pocket Screw Workstation

This workstation keeps all the things you need for pocket screw joinery close at hand. Read More

Shop-Made Circular Saw Crosscut Jig

Shop-Made Circular Saw Crosscut Jig

When making a crosscut with a circular saw, I always use a a simple, shop-made jig, like this one, to … Read More

Quick Corner Chamfers

Quick Corner Chamfers

Here's a Jig for your Disc Sander that makes Chamfering Corners a Simple Affair Read More

Two-Piece Saw Guide

Two-Piece Saw Guide

This simple Jig will aid your Circular Saw whether you're making long rips or crosscuts. Read More

Workmate Dog Kennel

Workmate Dog Kennel

This simple addition to your Workmate will keep all those little doggies well healed and at the ready. Read More