Plane Blade Lapping Jig

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Plane Blade Lapping Jig

Pop Wood Editors December 2025 #286, Handplane, Ingenious Jigs, Sharpening, Sharpening Jigs, Tricks of the Trade

Lapping the back of the plane blade can be a lot of work. My fingers have often complained very loudly, so I’ve tried many ways to hold the blade more comfortably. I’ve used a magnet, made from a holder from …
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Shop-made Mortise Jig

Glen D. Huey December 2008, Ingenious Jigs, Jig Journal, Jigs and Fixtures, Mortise, mortise and tenon joinery, mortise mill, Mortising Jig, Projects

You don’t need fancy tools or a special machine to create a traditional joint. Reproduction furniture is my main focus in woodworking, so I think one of the most important construction joints is a mortise-and-tenon joint – and not simply …
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All-Angle Miter Gauge

Serge Duclos AW151, Ingenious Jigs, Miter, Miter Gauge, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Attaching a triangular jig to your miter gauge enables you to safely cut shallow angles, or any angle beyond the normal range of the miter gauge. The jig is just a 30-60-90 triangle made from 3/4″ MDF, fastened with glue …
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Adjustable Box Joint Jig

Mark Thiel AW133, Box Joint, Box Joint Jig, Ingenious Jigs, Jigs and Fixtures, Joinery, Projects, Techniques, Tenon Jigs

Perfect box joints of any size every time. I got tired of making a new box joint jig each time I wanted to change the width of the joint fingers. My latest jig allows cutting fingers of any size, up …
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Miter Gauge Grip

Serge Duclos AW150, Ingenious Jigs, Jigs and Fixtures, Miter, Miter Gauge, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

To keep stock from slipping when using my miter gauge, I rely on this simple jig. Screw a 3/4″ x 2″ fence to your miter gauge. Make it whatever length you need. Use a continuous hinge to fasten a section …
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