Woodworking Jigs - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T13:55:47Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/woodworking-jigs?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A184363&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSteve,
Making jigs can be fun…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-11:2900167:Comment:1842492011-04-11T02:31:32.416ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
Steve,<br />
Making jigs can be fun and rewarding.<br />
Make any and all, that you like or you think you'll need.<br />
Hang 'em up in your shop and admire them.<br />
You can sit back, admire them, and say to yourself, '' I made those!''.<br />
And, when your friends see them displayed, they might say, ''where'd you get them?, I didn't know you new how to do that''.<br />
You'll be proud of your accomplishments.<br />
When you get into making projects, you'll find many of them very handy and useful.<br />
<br />
Check out various woodworking…
Steve,<br />
Making jigs can be fun and rewarding.<br />
Make any and all, that you like or you think you'll need.<br />
Hang 'em up in your shop and admire them.<br />
You can sit back, admire them, and say to yourself, '' I made those!''.<br />
And, when your friends see them displayed, they might say, ''where'd you get them?, I didn't know you new how to do that''.<br />
You'll be proud of your accomplishments.<br />
When you get into making projects, you'll find many of them very handy and useful.<br />
<br />
Check out various woodworking websites, some offer lots of jigs & fixtures, that are very useful.<br />
<br />
As a newbee, in woodworking, make the simple jigs & fixtures first, then expand as you gain knowledge and experience.<br />
<br />
Good luck with your woodworking tasks. I make the jigs as I need the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-10:2900167:Comment:1843632011-04-10T13:52:58.853ZGene Maioranohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GeneMaiorano
I make the jigs as I need them as some others here do, like Brian. Steve, don't get caught up in things that take the fun of the work away or you'll find yourself avoiding the shop. I have built lots of equipment, jigs and cabinets that make my work easier and more efficient, but I allways did it either when I got a new (or different) tool and had to set it up or if I saw the need for repetitive work, and like Kenny...all the shop cabinets are the same height and on rollers. I try also to…
I make the jigs as I need them as some others here do, like Brian. Steve, don't get caught up in things that take the fun of the work away or you'll find yourself avoiding the shop. I have built lots of equipment, jigs and cabinets that make my work easier and more efficient, but I allways did it either when I got a new (or different) tool and had to set it up or if I saw the need for repetitive work, and like Kenny...all the shop cabinets are the same height and on rollers. I try also to keep all similar tools in the same area or cabinet with the primary unit, like, for example, if you have a router table, put in onto a roller cabinet with storage below and keep all your routers and bits there...<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935447735?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935447735?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935449689?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935449689?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>here's some examples from my kinda primitive but pretty efficient shop, with smaller tools I don't make any jig unless I…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-10:2900167:Comment:1839202011-04-10T06:17:34.660ZBrianhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Brian743
I don't make any jig unless I need it and then only if I think I'm going to use it more than once. The nice thing is building the jigs builds the confidence to move onto other nicer projects. But I do keep my jig project handy just in case.
I don't make any jig unless I need it and then only if I think I'm going to use it more than once. The nice thing is building the jigs builds the confidence to move onto other nicer projects. But I do keep my jig project handy just in case. Thanks for all the replys. Yo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-06:2900167:Comment:1833832011-04-06T17:18:31.431ZSteve Bennetthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/SteveBennett
Thanks for all the replys. You all are great!!
Thanks for all the replys. You all are great!! Hi Will; Sorry I did not get…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-06:2900167:Comment:1833732011-04-06T12:05:39.930Zkenny from Sundrehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenGuenther
<p>Hi Will; Sorry I did not get back to you sooner, but try this link. It is available on PDF. There are ac ouple of things that i would do differently were i to build it again. I think that aluminum hold downs would work better, but one would have to be carefull to make sure that they not contact the blade. The second thing is that I would see if one could use t tack for the slots. I will take a closer look at mine and get back to you. The jig is a very easy way to straighten the edge of a…</p>
<p>Hi Will; Sorry I did not get back to you sooner, but try this link. It is available on PDF. There are ac ouple of things that i would do differently were i to build it again. I think that aluminum hold downs would work better, but one would have to be carefull to make sure that they not contact the blade. The second thing is that I would see if one could use t tack for the slots. I will take a closer look at mine and get back to you. The jig is a very easy way to straighten the edge of a bowed board. You may have to manully enter this link ; <a href="http://www.shopnotes.com/plans/taper-jig/">http://www.shopnotes.com/plans/taper-jig/</a></p>
<p>kenny</p> Hi Kenny, where did you get t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-05:2900167:Comment:1827532011-04-05T15:13:21.353Zwill delaneyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/will110
Hi Kenny, where did you get the planes for the tapering jig? I would love to build one. Tapered legs give such a difference in a project. Thanks Will
Hi Kenny, where did you get the planes for the tapering jig? I would love to build one. Tapered legs give such a difference in a project. Thanks Will There are some things that ca…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-05:2900167:Comment:1831642011-04-05T13:00:57.277Zkenny from Sundrehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenGuenther
<p>There are some things that can be done to aleviate some of the problems of "extentions". I have mounted my router table, miter saw, and drill press on roll-around cabinets. I have set up an assembly table in line with my table saw and have left a space between the table saw and the assembly table that allows me to roll any of the three into the space. Since the assembly table and the table saw are exactly the same height as the roll - arounds they can be used as infeeds and out feeds. I have…</p>
<p>There are some things that can be done to aleviate some of the problems of "extentions". I have mounted my router table, miter saw, and drill press on roll-around cabinets. I have set up an assembly table in line with my table saw and have left a space between the table saw and the assembly table that allows me to roll any of the three into the space. Since the assembly table and the table saw are exactly the same height as the roll - arounds they can be used as infeeds and out feeds. I have a filler that I can put in the space to allow for continueous out feed for the table saw. Using 1/4" X2"x2" aluminum angle, I have built two precision stop tracks, one 18" and one 42" for my miter saw, for a cost of about $32.00. They attach with 4 bevel head bolts (2 on each side ) and are dead on accurate.So far I have built a tapering jig for the table saw (which I would not be with out) and a table for my drill press, which iI am appreciating more every time I use it.</p> Rick Sherman said:
After 40 p…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-05:2900167:Comment:1827302011-04-05T04:12:29.637ZJohn Harrisonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnHarrison
<br></br><br></br><cite>Rick Sherman said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>After 40 plus years I still build a jig now and then. I would suggest just build a fun project for yourself or family. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>If you need a jig you can always build one at that time</strong></span>. Jigs and upgrades are to make things easier and for repetitive work.</div>
<div>John says:</div>
<div>This is usually what's done. I've been making furniture for 25+ yrs now, and even though I've…</div>
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<br/><br/><cite>Rick Sherman said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>After 40 plus years I still build a jig now and then. I would suggest just build a fun project for yourself or family. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>If you need a jig you can always build one at that time</strong></span>. Jigs and upgrades are to make things easier and for repetitive work.</div>
<div>John says:</div>
<div>This is usually what's done. I've been making furniture for 25+ yrs now, and even though I've made countless amounts of jigs, I too make yet another from time to time. Making jigs can be very time consuming if that's the only thing you're focused on. It's a great idea to make the jig you need, as you go. Before you know it, You'll have more jigs than you do tools.</div>
</blockquote> After 40 plus years I still b…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-05:2900167:Comment:1828102011-04-05T01:19:39.733ZRick Shermanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RickSherman
After 40 plus years I still build a jig now and then. I would suggest just build a fun project for yourself or family. If you need a jig you can always build one at that time. Jigs and upgrades are to make things easier and for repetitive work.
After 40 plus years I still build a jig now and then. I would suggest just build a fun project for yourself or family. If you need a jig you can always build one at that time. Jigs and upgrades are to make things easier and for repetitive work. OK - Thanks. I saw that but h…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-04:2900167:Comment:1830722011-04-04T22:50:38.881ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
OK - Thanks. I saw that but haven't got the space on each side of the saw. Need to figure an alternative. Right now I been moving the saw a fixed distance from the wall and using the wall for a stop..... mobile base ya know:)<br></br><br></br><cite>will delaney said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I should have been more specific It's the kreg precision trak and stop kit for the miter saw. It's easy to build and the hardware is very well made.…</div>
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OK - Thanks. I saw that but haven't got the space on each side of the saw. Need to figure an alternative. Right now I been moving the saw a fixed distance from the wall and using the wall for a stop..... mobile base ya know:)<br/><br/><cite>will delaney said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I should have been more specific It's the kreg precision trak and stop kit for the miter saw. It's easy to build and the hardware is very well made.<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11386">http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11386</a></div>
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