Category Archives: woodworking

13 simple woodworking jigs

Posted on December 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

A bunch of simple jigs for your woodworking tools, some of these are basic table extensions, but all of them can be build easily. https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/

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Another mini boat build

Posted on November 25, 2021 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I mentioned this build before. They author sells it as a “kit” too. Its a nice looking build, still alot of work to make. https://www.instructables.com/Mini-Boat/

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Nice Dado Jig for a Router

Posted on November 3, 2021 by robertwilkie

Been on a router jig kick. This is to make dados on wide boards. Only change I would make is the ability to mount a stop bit on the other end. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Stopped-Dado-Jig-for-Any-Router/

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A simple circle jig for a router

Posted on October 28, 2021 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build. Personally I like the ones that use a faceplate mount to the router. thought this one is pretty adjustable. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-router-circle-jig-video-87028?homelistings#post187457

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Making your own bar clamps

Posted on October 22, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would do this unless I had long scrape hardwood leftover. I would not do this out of pine that’s for sure. Overall the build is a nice one, just if I did it from buying materials … Continue reading →

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Nice miter sled jig for table saw

Posted on October 19, 2021 by robertwilkie

Each time I see these jigs I think about making one and dumping my compound miter. Just need the time to build it. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/2-side-table-saw-miter-sled-jig-86901?homelistings#post187010

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Making a handle for a hacksaw

Posted on October 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK so the author had some hacksaws that apparently had some really cheap handles (plastic) that broke, so instead of buying another hacksaw, he made a new handle from a block of wood. Me…I have an old hacksaw with a … Continue reading →

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Nice jig to make large size bowls

Posted on October 12, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty neat build, the author made this jig so he could make “drums” and the jig goes on the inside and out to make the circle. https://www.instructables.com/Router-Drum-Mill/

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Adjustable push block for table saw

Posted on October 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

Nice build, a bit more fancier than what I need. Still a nice build. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/adjustable-push-block-table-saw-86871?homelistings#post186880

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Interesting buggy drawn cart

Posted on October 9, 2021 by robertwilkie

OK its really driven by the rear wheels, but it looks like the front legs are moving the cart.

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