Woodworking jigs ensure that cuts are straight, holes are plumb and parts are square—among many other things. And jigs are worth the time it takes to make them because you’ll use them over and over ...
LaVergne, TN – Mortise and tenon joints are a mainstay of woodworking and there are several types of jigs to create this popular joint. But none of them provide the accuracy and repeatability of the ...
Why spend big on fancy tools when you can build your own box joint jig from scrap wood? In this full build video, I’ll walk you through how to create a simple, effective box joint jig using leftover ...
Dowel joinery is a great alternative to drilling pocket holes. They are ideal for making cabinet face frames and other small woodworking projects. Dowel holes can be marked by manually measuring and ...
Medina, MN – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced the Large Box Spline Jig, a device that allows users to create decorative splines which also provide extra strength in the joint. The Large ...
Most woodworking power tools are designed with a degree of versatility in mind. Tool manufacturers have come up with all kinds of clever ways to expand the various capabilities of their products so ...
The challenge of hiding hardware when attaching two pieces of wood can be daunting if you’re new to carpentry. If you’re not practiced in making dovetail joints and you don’t own a dado blade—or even ...
Woodworking is the fine art of building jigs. Even though we have Internet-connected toasters, thermostats, cars, and coffee makers, the Internet of Things hasn’t really appeared in the woodshop quite ...
The Bechtel Innovation Design Center offers access to a combination of modern and traditional woodworking techniques. From custom fixtures and jigs to furniture and artwork, projects of any difficulty ...