Jigs & Fixtures

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...

A handheld router is an incredibly adaptive tool. Increase that versatility by building this trio of accessories to get even more out of yours. The router is the go-to tool for making a multitude of profiles and a host of joinery operations. The key to success when...

This jig is adjustable for different size circles and it’s held to the table with simple turnbuckles. You can cut circles on a band saw by simply driving a nail into a piece of plywood clamped to the table using the nail as a pivot point for your workpiece. But if you...

The single most important hand-toll appliance is 3 sticks of wood. This old time aid to sawing by hand belongs in every wood shop. Here's how to make one use one and additional uses and functions. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building Helpful...

Turn any workbench into a multipurpose workstation with this versatile rail system. This dual-rail system attaches to any workbench and adds a lot of functionality without a lot of time or material. First grooves in the pair of rails accommodate sliding accessories....

This no-fuss fence system makes getting accurate cuts with your miter saw as easy as 1-2-3. The fences on most miter saws are so short that supporting long workpieces is a challenge. And making multiple identical cuts is out of the question — there’s no place to add a...