woodworking jigs

DIY Juice Groove Jig: Cut Clean Juice Grooves Every Time

Learn how to make a DIY juice groove jig for your router. This simple jig lets you cut smooth, consistent juice grooves in your cutting boards—fast, clean, and accurate.

DIY Jointer Sled, Tapering Jig alternative

Build your own jointer sled for the table saw and get perfectly straight edges without a jointer. This step-by-step guide shows how to make a versatile jig that’s perfect for cutting boards, taper cuts, and general stock prep.

DIY Sanding Block Homemade Sanding Block

Learn how to make a simple yet highly effective DIY sanding block for your workshop. Perfect for sanding edges, small pieces, and flat surfaces — plus, free plans are included.

Essential router jigs for cabinet making shown in a small workshop setup

Build better cabinets with the right router jigs. In this post, I’ll show you the essential jigs that make joinery faster, cleaner, and more accurate — plus how to use each one. Whether you’re making cabinets for the shop or home, these jigs will make the process easier.

Workshop scene showing a partially assembled woodworking jig, clamps, and layout tools on a plywood workbench.

Building your own jigs? Avoid these common woodworking jig mistakes to get cleaner, safer, and more accurate results in your workshop.

Workshop setup with various router jigs including a router table, dado jig, and template guide.

Get the most out of your router with these essential jigs. From dados to mortises, these builds improve your accuracy, safety, and workflow.

Table saw jigs lined up in a woodworking workshop — crosscut sled, tapering jig, thin strip jig, and more

Discover the most useful table saw jigs to improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency in your workshop. These are the must-have jigs I rely on—and how they can help you too.

Set of essential woodworking jigs used for building cutting boards

Want to make cleaner, faster cutting boards? These cutting board jigs help you flatten, shape, and groove like a pro—whether you’re a beginner or not.