Page 4 - Jigs, Tips and Tricks

This plunge router jig clamps in a bench vise and automatically centers mortises on 3/4"-thick stock. It can be used with 1/4", 5/16" or 3/8" straight or spiral bits.

A round up of some obvious (and not so obvious) techniques for cutting a circle in a woodworking shop.

Every table saw comes with a miter gauge, and they’re made for making crosscuts and angled cuts. So why do you need a crosscut sled ? There are four good reasons why a crosscut sled can improve your safety and a

Boring an accurately placed hole into a round piece of wood, either a cylinder or a sphere, can be a tricky feat to accomplish.

Here's a mortising jig you can use with any plunge router that has a 7"-diameter or smaller base.

A swiveling arm and multiple pre-set stops enable this table saw sled to cut miter angles quickly and accurately.

Made from 1/2" plywood, this basic jig allows you to cut out or shape accurate circles, semicircles and arcs using a standard jigsaw or router.

Every shop should have a circular saw. A couple of simple jigs will keep it cutting straight and true.

Make the most of your bench grinder with this collection of handy tips and tricks.

In this Rockler demonstration we'll show you the features that make the new Rockler Precision Miter Gauge and Miter Gauge Fence stand out from other woodworking miter gauges and fences.Rockler's Precision Miter Gauge features accurately machined positive stops at the most commonly used locations, plus a miter bar with adjustable nylon set screws so it fits your slot to a T, while retaining silky smooth sliding. You'll enjoy all the essential features of a good solid miter gauge—accuracy, solidity and ease-of-use—in an affordable package.

Never change the precise 90-degree setting of your drill press table again with this adjustable angle-drilling jig.