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How to Bend Metal With a Jig

A homemade jig can be used to bend sheet metal into almost any desired shape. Use these instructions to easily add beauty to a regular ...

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Top 46 Jigs Projects

  1. 1. Butcher Block (04:25)

    Marc shows a homeowner how to build his own butcher-block countertops.

  2. 2. Tapering Jig for a Table Saw (05:23)

    Fabricate your own tapering jig with tips from host David Thiel.

  3. 3. EZ Pocket Hole Jig Kit (01:26)

    Create strong joints in minutes with the E-Z Pocket Hole Jig Kit.

  4. 4. Inventive Ball Drilling Jig (03:36)

    Fabricate a jig for drilling perfectly centered holes in wooden balls.

  5. 5. 3- Basic Router Jig (04:59)

    Making a simple router guide for precision wood working.

  6. 6. High Tech (20:00)

    Host Chris Grundy checks out a selection of high-tech tools.

  7. 7. Kreg Jig K3 Master System (01:48)

    This guide creates holes for pocket joints to be joined with screws.

  8. 8. Smart Select Jig Saw (01:32)

    Takes the guesswork out of sawing with its easy-to-use adjustment dial.

  9. 9. Using a Crosscut Jig

    DIY host David Thiel explains tips for adding a crosscut table in order to cut large pieces of plywood.

  10. 10. How to Make a Sanding Jig

    It can be difficult and dangerous to sand small pieces with a palm sander. This jig is a safe and simple way to sand and hold a wooden ...

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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  11. 11. Use Jig in Mounting Hardware (00:01:00)

    A simple jig assists in mounting cabinet hardware in the correct position.

  12. 12. Cabinet Construction (02:26)

    Homeowners Tony and Teri Lee share advice on building kitchen cabinets.

  13. 13. How to Cut Circles and Curves With a Router

    Learn how to use a router and a special jig to cut perfect circles and ovals.

    Time:
    Under Half Day
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Moderate to Hard
  14. 14. Viewer Jig: Board Center Finder

    Host David Thiel shows how to make a jig that can easily help find and mark the center of a board.

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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  15. 15. How to Make an Angle Jig

    Learn how to make a jig that helps drill holes at an angle on the drill press. The jig can be used for making pocket holes or angled ho...

    Time:
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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
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