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Make Woodworking Jigs for your Wood Shop

For a number of tasks in the wood shop, the safest and easiest way to accomplish the task is to use a woodworking jig. Many of these jigs you can make in your wood shop rather than buying an expensive option that might not be as effective. Learn how to build a number of these woodworking jigs.
Shop-Built Woodworking Jigs
Many woodworking plans call for pieces that can most easily (and safely) be formed by using a woodworking jig. Fortunately, many of these woodworking jigs can be made right in your wood shop. Learn how to build many typical woodworking jigs that you can use over and over again in your woodworking projects.
Make and Use a Circular Saw Measuring Jig
There are times where you may find yourself without a table saw. However, if you have a circular saw and a straight-edge, you may be able to work almost as quickly and accurately as if you had a table saw. How? With a circular saw measuring jig. Learn how to make and use this simple but extremely effective woodworking tool accessory.
Woodworking Jigs for Perfect Cross-Cuts & Panel Cutting
Woodworking Jigs are very handy for making somewhat difficult tasks easier as well as consistently repeatable. In this article, we describe two homemade woodworking jigs, one cross-cut and panel cutting jig and another for ripping stock up to four feet in length, using only a circular saw. Learn how to make these simple and effective woodworking jigs.
Woodworking Jigs: Panel Cutting and Ripping Jigs
Woodworking Jigs are very handy for making somewhat difficult tasks easier as well as consistently repeatable. Most woodworking jigs are or can be homemade. In this article, we describe two such homemade woodworking jigs, one cross-cut and panel cutting jig and another for ripping stock up to four feet in length, using only a circular saw. Learn how to make these effective woodworking jigs.
Tips for Building Custom Woodworking Jigs
For many woodworking tasks, the safest and easiest way to precisely complete the task is with a woodworking jig. For instance, in a lot of cases where an unusual cut may be required, you may be best served by designing and building a custom jig. Learn some tips for building custom jigs, so you can work accurately and safely in the wood shop.

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