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In the Shop: Biscuit Jiggery

November 16, 2016 By Tom Caspar & filed under Blog, In the Shop.

Every once in a while we like to check in on the WWGOA editors to see what they’re up to in the shop. Here’s your chance to get to know the faces and personalities behind WWGOA and take a peek into their own worlds. This month I’m making boxes. Lots of them. In my book,…

In the Shop: Treasure Boxes

September 14, 2016 By AJ Moses & filed under Blog, In the Shop.

Every once in a while we like to check in on the WWGOA editors to see what they’re up to in the shop. Here’s your chance to get to know the faces and personalities behind WWGOA and take a peek into their own worlds. I just assembled eight extra “treasure box kits” from a class…

Router Jigs for Circles and Dadoes

June 21, 2011 By Jerry Seabaugh & filed under Jigs and Fixtures, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

Trim routers are great for small operations. I wanted to make some precisely fitting holes for flower pots, but the circle cutting jig for my full-size router was too big. So I decided to make a small version for my trim router. Additionally, I wasn’t thrilled about the fence that came with my trim router,…

Shop-Made Circular Saw Guide: Cheap, Easy, and Awesome!

June 21, 2011 By Paul Mayer & filed under Jigs and Fixtures, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

Working with big sheets of plywood, or worse yet MDF, can be a bear. Even on my cabinet saw, equipped with ample outfeed support, I dread man-handling those behemoth sheets. Its grunt work at best, and can be downright dangerous if the slightest thing goes wrong. I have stories among my circle of friends, and…

Log Cookies on Your Bandsaw

April 4, 2011 By AJ Moses & filed under Band Saw, Power Tool Woodworking, Skill Building, Stationary Power Tools.

I recently received a request from a co-worker to supply 30 log slices – about 8″ in diameter and 1-1/2″ thick. Her plan was to use them as a base for candles on the dining tables at her wedding reception. I have to say, the concept went past me until we attended her wedding. The…

Between-the-Studs Display Shelves

January 24, 2011 By Paul Mayer & filed under Cabinetry, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

My wife loves the look of built-in furniture and cabinets, so when I finished a family room in our basement I wanted to incorporate some built-in cabinetry. The challenge that I faced in designing this was that the room was relatively small, and we had many items that we wanted to incorporate, so space was…

Table Saw Fence Setup Jig Tip

August 11, 2010 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Member Tips, Power Tool Woodworking, Skill Building, Stationary Power Tools, Table Saw.

Many times I need to rip some pieces, and may need to rip the same size pieces later, after moving the fence. I came up with the setup in the picture. Just slide the setup jig against the fence, and tighten the knob enough to lock the sliding arm to the piece in the miter…

Easy European Hinge Mounting

August 11, 2010 By Bruce Kieffer & filed under Cabinet Making, Skill Building.

European hinges must be mounted so their arms are 90 degrees perpendicular to the edge of their door. If they are not, then the hinges will bind and wear excessively over time. I struggled for a long time trying to use a combination square to make the alignment. Then I devised this simple jig. Here’s…

Jig-It Shelving Jig from Rockler

May 19, 2010 By Paul Mayer & filed under Buying Advice, Product Review.

Regardless of what type of woodworking you do, it is likely that you periodically end up building items that include shelves, whether it is kitchen cabinets, a bookcase, armoire, display case, or other furniture. Occasionally I choose to permanently fix each shelf into a location using dados or biscuits, but more commonly I find that…

Tenoning Jig How-To

March 23, 2010 By Bruce Kieffer & filed under Jigs and Fixtures, Joinery.

Tips for Cutting Tenons with a Tenoning Jig Table Saw Tenoning Jig – Tracks in the miter gauge slot of a table saw. Work pieces are clamped upright against the vertical work support plate so saw cuts can be made in the end grain. The distance between the work support plate and the saw blade’s…