Make a Simple Cross-Cutting or Panel Cutting Jig

How often have you found yourself building a woodworking project away from your shop where you wished you had your table saw or miter saw? Perhaps you are just getting started in woodworking and don't yet have a table saw or miter saw?

How could you be sure that your cross-cuts or rip cuts are consistently straight? Build a couple of tried-and-true woodworking jigs.

In Building a Simple Cross-Cutting or Panel Cutting Jig, we show you the steps to building jigs that will help you make perfect cross cuts or panel cuts every time, using your circular saw. The jigs couldn't be simpler to make, but they are incredibly effective. Build and try one today!

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