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Most good track guides I have seen require a mod to the circular saw that is not easy to undo to make sure the saw doesn’t go off track. This one is nice since the guide is removable from the … Continue reading →

This guide is pretty straight forward and works with different powered hand saws. Its great to do a general “guide” the saw. But a full track would work better. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/fast-cuting-guide-circular-saw-jigsaw-86376?homelistings#post185300

I have to say I like the builds the author PLYwood does. This one is a crosscut jig that can be adjusted for all sorts of saws (circular, jig, etc). Clever build overall. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/universal-crosscut-jig-circular-saw-jigsaw-trimer-router-palm-router-86361?homelistings#post185231

What is up with folks making there own clamps lately? It looks nice, and you can make it with scrap wood and a bit of PVC pipe. But…why not just get cheap ones at harbor freight? Or online at amazon? … Continue reading →

Its an interesting build. I am not so sure I would have done the hinge bit, I like the ability to clamp the guide down thought. Mye, I would have done a thin sheet that the saw traveled on, and … Continue reading →

I saw this and put it on my list of things to build. Why? Well I have used a pocket hole jig in the past and I like it, but I have had problems holding the boards together to screw … Continue reading →

Interesting build with plans included. I like the “circle” accessory the author added to the build. The author includes plans too if you need them. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/3-1-jigsaw-table-machine-%5Bfree-plans-3d-model%5D-78440?homelistings#post154744 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aDyE6l7CQR3UGKtx-mML0_lG80TtVW8Q/view

The author shows how to make some quick and easy jigs for picture frames. One thing I would do different is add some blocks on the sides to thicken them up. https://www.instructables.com/Right-Angle-Clamping-Jig-Minutes-to-Make/