Jigs & Fixtures

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


DIY Picture Frame Clamping Jig: Easy Plywood Glue-Up Jig

DIY Picture Frame Clamping Jig: Easy Plywood Glue-Up Jig

Tired of struggling to clamp picture frames during assembly? This easy-to-build plywood jig uses adjustable dowels, wooden wedges, and clamp … Read More

Build an Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box — Part 1: Getting Started

Build an Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box — Part 1: Getting Started

Follow along as I begin building an Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box that makes cutting small parts safer and more … Read More

Build an Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box — Part 2: Finishing the Jig

Build an Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box — Part 2: Finishing the Jig

In Part 2, I complete the Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box by adding the precision features that make it such … Read More

Make a Benchtop Sanding Tote

Make a Benchtop Sanding Tote

It’s somewhat of an open secret that we workers of wood dislike the sanding process. My own experience proves that … Read More

A Customized Router Mortising Jig

A Customized Router Mortising Jig

Building an adjustable mortising jig for your plunge router essentially creates a benchtop joinery tool. Read More

Easy Precision Miter Box for Clean, Accurate Cuts | FREE PLANS

Easy Precision Miter Box for Clean, Accurate Cuts | FREE PLANS

Make safe, accurate cuts on small workpieces with this adjustable pull saw miter box. Designed for precision and control, it’s … Read More

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 Dog Stop for Hand Planing & Workholding

DIY Bench Dog Stop for Hand Planing & Workholding

Put your workbench dog holes to work with this simple plywood hook stop. It holds narrow boards securely for hand … 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