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Top 46 Jigs Projects

  1. 16. 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
  2. 17. How to Make a Sanding Drum

    Unlike other sanding accessories, sanding drums can reach into curved corners and deep recesses. These instructions can turn a drill pr...

    Time:
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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  3. 18. Cutting Perfect Stringers (02:12)

    Create perfect stairway stringers with this efficient method.

  4. 19. Great Jig Shortcut (03:26)

    Make your own cross-cut sled jig to add more stability to your table saw.

  5. 20. How To Use A Tenoning Jig

    This mini-course demonstrates how to use a tenoning jig.

    Time:
    Under Half Day
    Cost:
    $250 - $500
    Difficulty:
    Moderate to Hard
  6. 21. How to Make a Circle-Cutting Jig

    Use these step-by-step instructions to make a jig that will cut circles through wood or any other material.

    Time:
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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy to Moderate
  7. 22. How to Make a Jig for Sanding Small Objects

    This jig is scaled to hold a small object so it can be sanded with a disc sander. The jig provides more control when shaping the piece ...

    Time:
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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  8. 23. How to Make a Jig for Cutting Dado Joints

    Routing dado joints can be a nuisance when making several at a time. This simple homemade jig can make the job easier and more accurate...

    Time:
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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  9. 24. How to Cut an Octagon on a Table Saw

    A mathematical formula and a jig can help create a perfect octagon. Use these steps to make a jig that guides a table saw to rip off th...

    Time:
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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy to Moderate
  10. 25. How to Make a Straight Ball-Drilling Jig

    Drilling a straight hole into a wooden ball can be difficult. Use these step-by-step instructions to create a jig that'll make it easy ...

    Time:
    Under Half Day
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Hard
  11. 26. How to Make a Multiple-Hole Jig

    Host David Thiel demonstrates how to make a jig that keeps shelf pegs neatly in a row.

    Time:
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    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  12. 27. How to Make a Drilling Guide Block with Bushings

    Host David Thiel shows how to build a jig for installing decorative dowels into box corners. Adding dowels in mitered corners adds stre...

    Time:
    2 hours
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  13. 28. Radius Router Jig (02:57)

    Building a jig for making radius cuts & profiles with a plunge router.

  14. 29. How to Cut Molding Corners

    Host David Thiel demonstrates how to use a router coping jig for cutting molding corners.

    Time:
    Under Half Day
    Cost:
    $100 - $250
    Difficulty:
    Moderate to Hard
  15. 30. Skil Orbital Jig Saw (00:01:45)

    This jig features a laser guide and rotating blade that lightens your load.

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