Store Bought Jigs & Fixtures

Like most woodworkers, I try to make a lot of my jigs. Part of the fun of woodworking is trying to figure out how to make and making the jigs that will make a woodworking project successful. Some are one time use while others are permanent additions to the shop.

On the other hand, there are times that because of either the cost of materials or complexity of making a jig for a particular job, it's quicker, easier, and more cost effective to just buy a jig. Having said that, here are a few of the jigs that I've bought over the years that I've found very handy to have around the shop.

Below, you'll find overviews of selected jigs, fixtures, and patters with links and photos. If you find something you like, shoot me a note.

Click on any of the pics for a better view. Click on the links to see the project pages...

	Leigh D4R There are two ways to cut a dovetail... It doesn't matter if it's a through, half-blind, sliding, or whatever, there are only two ways. You can cut them by hand or you can use power tools with a jig. If you're "hand cut" guy (or gal), you're my hero! You're right where I want to be. In the mean time, I'm sticking with my Leigh!
	Accurate Guide Ever set up a stack dado set? Ever do it over and over and over while trying to shim if for a perfect fitting dado? Sucks, huh! Well, sometimes, you just can't get away from it. On all of those other occasions, there's the Accurate Guide from Accurate Woodworking Tool, LLC. A router and this jig and you can cut perfect fitting dados and sliding dovetails... EVERY TIME!
	Dowl-It Dowel joinery has long been a quick and efficient method of shop joinery. It adds joint strength and helps with joint alignment while glue dries. The self-centering Dowl-It is a great jig for a small shop and it comes at a fair price... Check it out.
	Kreg Pocket Hole Jig Another quick and efficient method of joinery (when dowels aren't quite the right method) is pocket hole joinery. Typically, pocket hole joinery is used to join boards together when the joint is at a right angle to its mating edge. Like dowels, pocket hole screws aid in alignment and add strength. Take a look at the Kreg pocket hole jig.

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