Jigs, Tips and Tricks

This week we're taking an up close look at the new Rockler Portable Drill Guide and Self-Centering Vise. Take one plunge with our Portable Drill Guide and you'll instantly feel the qualities that set it apart from the rest. Smooth, precise and free of play, it gives you the accuracy and control of a drill press with the portability of a hand drill.

Every shop should have a circular saw. A couple of simple jigs will keep it cutting straight and true.

Make the most of your bench grinder with this collection of handy tips and tricks.

In this Rockler Woodworking and Hardware demonstration, Chris shows you the features that make the new Rockler Precision Miter Gauge and Miter Gauge Fence stand out from other woodworking miter gauges and fences. Rockler's Precision Miter Gauge features accurately machined positive stops at the most commonly used locations, plus a miter bar with adjustable nylon set screws so it fits your slot to a T, while retaining silky smooth sliding. You'll enjoy all the essential features of a good solid miter gauge—accuracy, solidity and ease-of-use—in an affordable package. The Rockler Miter Gauge Fence extends up to 24'' long to give you plenty of reference surface for perfect miters and 90° cuts. A sacrificial fence face is included to give you zero-clearance backup support for cutting dados and other joinery cuts. For perfect repeatability, a flip-down stop is also provided. Precision extruded aluminum is used for the body of the fence, ensuring accuracy without unnecessary weight.

Tapering is a simple and safe operation with the right jig. Build our version from scrap, and you'll be ripping tapers in no time flat.

Never change the precise 90-degree setting of your drill press table again with this adjustable angle-drilling jig.

A properly tuned band saw and the right resawing technique can reveal the inner beauty of a piece of wood.

You can easily and safely rip small parts using this table saw sled.