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Perfect box joints every time? With this fully adjustable table saw jig now it’s possible. Accuracy — that’s the key to success for just about any jig but particularly for a box joint jig. So the challenge was to come up with a design that eliminated as many variables...

You can rout a tight-fitting dado joint in no time with this simple jig. This adjustable dado jig allows you to rout perfect dadoes with pinpoint accuracy and it’s incredibly quick and easy to set up. No more fiddling with a straightedge to get it positioned just...

Cut small pieces accurately and safely with a pull saw using this shop-made miter box. This Pull Saw Miter Box makes accurate cuts with a narrow kerf and little or no tearout. To start with guides attached to the top of the miter box are adjustable so you can fit it...

This attractive and sturdy swiveling stool will be the perfect complement to your workbench. If you want to be as comfortable as possible when working at your bench this adjustable swiveling stool is the project for you. And you’ll find building it will be a fun and...

Three jigs in one. Cut long angle on a workpiece perfect and consistent tapers or rip a straight edge on rough-sawn lumber. A built-in adjustment system allows you to remove the exact amount of material you need to form the desired “footprint” on the bottom end of the...

This table saw tenon jig holds a workpiece vertically or at an angle and adjusts to fit any rip fence. A shop-built tenon jig will fit nice and snug on a rip fence the day you build it but over time it can become loose - or too tight - from changes in humidity. Our...

Cutting precise tenons with perfectly smooth cheeks is a snap with this easy-to-build table saw jig. A strong mortise and tenon joint depends on a snug-fitting tenon with smooth glue surfaces. The trouble is tenons cut with a dado blade or a band saw require a little...

Angled holes and odd-shaped workpieces are no match for this handy drill press accessory. If you’ve ever tried to drill a hole in a dowel or oddshaped object (like a turned leg) you probably know how frustrating a job it can be. It’s a real challenge to hold these...

Get the most out of your shop space by combining tools into a compact station. This workstation packs loads of storage and tools in a mobile bundle. This mobile workstation packs three tools into one. On one end a benchtop table saw sits on a low table. The main...

Build this handy tool in an afternoon and you’ll use it for a wide range of tasks around the shop. When you first look at the photos you might think this is a basic dovetail layout tool. But looks can be deceiving. There’s a lot more to it than that. You’ll found...