This is the fifth of a couple "the best of..." posts I've started. The idea behind it was to get people talking about tools and accessories and whatnot that they've used and really find to be of much use. Sometimes this is the unexpected satisfaction you get from a purchase, sometimes you knew it was coming ... but in every case, share it with us!
I'll get us started in this best of jigs thread. If you've made or purchased something as it relates to woodworking jigs and it is something you would highly recommend to a fellow woodworker ... tell us about it!
Here's my list:
I'll get us started in this best of jigs thread. If you've made or purchased something as it relates to woodworking jigs and it is something you would highly recommend to a fellow woodworker ... tell us about it!
Here's my list:
- JDS Multi-Router
Hard to classify this as a jig, or power tool, but at it's core it's really just a jig used primarily for mortise/tenon joinery. It uses a fixed router to make the cuts. I never imagined I'd have one and probably doesn't get enough use around my shop, BUT when it does I remember how much I really like it. Beautiful fitting, quickly made, mortise/tenon joints are such a treat with it. - Dado Jig
I think this came out of Wood magazine, but not 100% sure as it's been years. But the idea is an adjustable jig that you size to the piece of wood you want to fit into the dado then just use a bearing router bit to create an exactly perfect fitting dado. Always perfect, clean bottom dados is SWEET! - Woodline Route-R-Joint
Though I've only done test cuts with it, this thing is pretty cool. It makes a wide variety of joints, like dovetails and such, quickly and easily on the router table. I probably like it best because of the results, but the setup is a bit cheesy.