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Jig Journal: Arc Drawing Bow

Article Index — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:58:42 +0000

Searching for (and Finding) the Arc of the Competent. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 76-78 From the December 2007 issue #166 Buy this issue now When woodworking throws you a curve, how do you respond? It’s easy to become locked into one solution because it’s familiar and miss an easy alternative. This is often the … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Bench Hook

Article Index — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:31:20 +0000

The single most important hand-tool appliance is 3 sticks of wood. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 86-88 From the November 2007 issue #165 Buy this issue now Owning a backsaw without owning a bench hook is like riding a bicycle without handlebars. This simple hand-tool appliance (three sticks of wood) uses the force of the tool … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Panel-cutting Sled

Article Index — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:25:44 +0000

This jig carries its share of work while increasing the usefulness of your table saw. By Glen D. Huey Pages: 28-29 From the October 2007 issue #164 Buy this issue now I’ve never been a fan of any jig that requires a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to build or use. So the … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Table Saw Tenon Jig

Article Index — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:27:36 +0000

With five pieces of wood and a clamp, you can make vertical cuts safely. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 24-25 From the August 2007 issue #163 Buy this issue now Most magazine articles about jigs miss the point entirely. Jigs exist to make work easier, safer and more accurate. They shouldn’t be complicated projects in … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Shop-made Mortise Jig

Article Index — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:40:35 +0000

You don’t need fancy tools or a special machine to create a traditional joint. By Glen D. Huey Pages: 78-79 From the December 2008 Issue #173 Buy this issue now Reproduction furniture is my main focus in woodworking, so I think one of the most important construction joints is a mortise-and-tenon joint – and not … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Flush-cutting Jig

Article Index — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:23:35 +0000

An end to the troublesome task of trimming solid-wood edging. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 80-82 From the November 2008 issue #172 Buy this issue now Adding a solid-wood edge to plywood is a necessary but evil task for most woodworkers. And while clamps and cleverness go a long way toward getting the edging stuck to … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Router Dado Jig

Article Index — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:35:34 +0000

Take the tool to the work for quick and accurate dados. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 82-83 From the June 2008 issue #169 Buy this issue now The quest for accuracy in woodworking is often like trying to find your way out of a maze. Make the wrong choice early on, and you’ll find yourself … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Best Band Saw Fence

Article Index — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:28:02 +0000

Compact, simple to use, infinitely adjustable – and free. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 74-75 From the April 2008 issue #168 Buy this issue now Every time we bring a new band saw into our shop for testing, I make the same observation, which is actually a complaint. My co-workers know it by heart, and … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Sliding-head Scratch Stock

Article Index — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:27:38 +0000

Two fences allow you to position the cutter and keep the bead’s quirk in line. By Geoffrey Ames Pages: 82-83 From the February 2008 issue #167 Buy this issue now If you have ever attempted to scratch a profile onto a chair leg or other curved piece, you probably noted that a scratch tool with … Read more »

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Jig Journal: Coping at the Router Table

Article Index — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:35:21 +0000

Work smart across the grain with a simple push block. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 70-71 From the December 2009 issue #180 Buy this issue now One of the first vehicles I owned was a 1964 Ford Econoline van. I bought it cheap at a police auction then proceeded to over-accessorize it with all manner … Read more »

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