| How Woodworking Jigs Can Improve Safety and Precision of Your DIY Project |
Woodworking jigs are a necessary part
of any woodworking shop. They are
great for repetitive tasks in many wood
working projects.
They make complex projects easier to
manage and faster. You can purchase
pre-made jigs or make your own.
Although they are inexpensive, making
your own from scrap wood is even
cheaper.
Depending on the type of projects you
like to do, you will need a variety of
different jigs.
of any woodworking shop. They are
great for repetitive tasks in many wood
working projects.
They make complex projects easier to
manage and faster. You can purchase
pre-made jigs or make your own.
Although they are inexpensive, making
your own from scrap wood is even
cheaper.
Depending on the type of projects you
like to do, you will need a variety of
different jigs.
Types of Jigs
Dovetail jigs are great for making dovetail joints accurately. These can be
purchased relatively inexpensively. Another option is to make your own
dovetail jig. You can find templates for making your own jigs on the Internet
or in most stores that sell wood working supplies. Many of these templates
allow you to make up to twelve different size jigs.
Dovetail jigs are great for making dovetail joints accurately. These can be
purchased relatively inexpensively. Another option is to make your own
dovetail jig. You can find templates for making your own jigs on the Internet
or in most stores that sell wood working supplies. Many of these templates
allow you to make up to twelve different size jigs.
You may want to pick up a dovetail bit for your router and a dovetail saw.
These are great tools if you intend to make your own jigs. Templates allow
you to make variable spaced or fixed dovetails for a variety of projects,
including cabinets, drawers and small boxes. Some systems come with bits
and templates together in one kit. These save money compared to
purchasing the components separately.
These are great tools if you intend to make your own jigs. Templates allow
you to make variable spaced or fixed dovetails for a variety of projects,
including cabinets, drawers and small boxes. Some systems come with bits
and templates together in one kit. These save money compared to
purchasing the components separately.
Dovetail saws are used to cut not only dovetails, but other fine joints for
projects. The blades on these saws are thicker than other saws. This allows
for greater accuracy. It’s important to purchase a good quality tool for
making tight joints and professional looking projects. Look for about
fourteen to seventeen points per inch in a good quality saw.
projects. The blades on these saws are thicker than other saws. This allows
for greater accuracy. It’s important to purchase a good quality tool for
making tight joints and professional looking projects. Look for about
fourteen to seventeen points per inch in a good quality saw.
A dowel jig is used for making quality, consistent dowels. If you are using a
thick timber, get a self centering jig for better accuracy. There are a variety
of sizes from a quarter to one half inch. Complete kits are available that
include the dowel jig with several hundred dowels in a variety of sizes. Glue
is sometimes included in these kits.
thick timber, get a self centering jig for better accuracy. There are a variety
of sizes from a quarter to one half inch. Complete kits are available that
include the dowel jig with several hundred dowels in a variety of sizes. Glue
is sometimes included in these kits.
A Kreg jig is great for cabinet making. Perfectly positioned slides are
necessary if the movement in the drawer is to be smooth. Using Kreg jigs
save time because you won’t need to measure and mark the spaces for
drawer slides.
These make it easier to mount metal drawer slides. They can be used for
center, bottom or extension mounted drawers. This is an inexpensive, yet
versatile piece of equipment.
necessary if the movement in the drawer is to be smooth. Using Kreg jigs
save time because you won’t need to measure and mark the spaces for
drawer slides.
These make it easier to mount metal drawer slides. They can be used for
center, bottom or extension mounted drawers. This is an inexpensive, yet
versatile piece of equipment.
Making a good jig yourself
Making your own woodworking jigs saves money in supplies. Use
inexpensive materials and scrap pieces of plywood for making your own jig.
Since you use the jigs for one project only, you don’t want to spend much
on materials. If you plan to re use your jigs, use a stronger hardwood to
make them.
You can find instructions for making your own jigs in woodworking books or
magazines. Instructions are also available on the Internet. You can print
these out for future reference. Consider getting a good binder to keep your
jig making instructions organized in your workshop. Using plastic page
covers will protect the instructions from getting dirty, ripped or damaged.
Making your own woodworking jigs saves money in supplies. Use
inexpensive materials and scrap pieces of plywood for making your own jig.
Since you use the jigs for one project only, you don’t want to spend much
on materials. If you plan to re use your jigs, use a stronger hardwood to
make them.
You can find instructions for making your own jigs in woodworking books or
magazines. Instructions are also available on the Internet. You can print
these out for future reference. Consider getting a good binder to keep your
jig making instructions organized in your workshop. Using plastic page
covers will protect the instructions from getting dirty, ripped or damaged.
Ken Morris contributes to http://www.insidewoodworking.com a website with
resources. Ken is focusing on tips about jigs and tools for woodworking and
safety issues.
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resources. Ken is focusing on tips about jigs and tools for woodworking and
safety issues.
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