Jigs, Tips and Tricks

This wide bodied router fence is designed for panel-raising and working with tall pieces and fits nicely on most router tables.

The standard single-sided tapering jig has one notched edge to hold the workpieces at the angle, with the other side flat against the fence.

This small trivet project might seem relatively simple, but it requires some special techniques, tool setups and prep work. A Magswitch Universal Featherboard helps make all the cuts easier and more safe. Featherboards securely hold the workpiece against the fence, freeing up your hands to control the workpiece through the cut.

In this video, Michael Alm builds a spline jig and demonstrates how to use it to spline a miter.

Most woodworkers are familiar with jigs and fixtures, but in case you're not, they're handy devices that supplement woodworking tools and machinery, usually by helping guide stock or a tool through a cutting, drilling or other machining operation.

Working on small parts and thin stock takes a lot of care, this jig gives you a solid tool to keep your fingers safe and make the task smooth.

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These six innovative router jigs make your router or router table even more versatile. These 6 jigs make it possible for your router to cut tight box joints, perfect circles, beautiful dovetail joints, and more! Even a beginning woodworker will be able to safely and quickly produce professional results with these 6 Rockler Router Jigs.