5 Essential Woodworking Jigs for Beginners (You Can Build Now)

Learn which woodworking jigs every beginner should build first. These 5 simple, useful jigs will boost accuracy, safety, and confidence in your shop.
Learn which woodworking jigs every beginner should build first. These 5 simple, useful jigs will boost accuracy, safety, and confidence in your shop.
Learn what a woodworking jig is, how it works, and why every woodworker—from beginner to pro—should build their own. Includes examples and tips.
Build a versatile multi-purpose router jig with this step-by-step tutorial. From cutting dados and rabbets to flattening surfaces and making T-tracks, this is a must-have tool for any DIY enthusiast.
A coping saw is a useful tool for cutting shapes and angles and can be made with just a few simple steps and materials. By making your own coping saw, you can save money and have a handy tool at your disposal. Learn how to make a coping saw with this step-by-step tutorial and video.
Learn how to build your own chisel-sharpening jig with this step-by-step guide and video tutorial. The jig allows you to sharpen chisels and plane blades resulting in a sharp and even edge. Understand what is the best angle for sharpening chisels and how to use the jig.
Are you planning on making picture frames? A simple picture frame clamp is the right tool for the job. From start to finish, I will guide you through the process of building your own picture frame clamping jig using simple tools and materials.
Build a tenon jig for a router table and easily cut precise tenons. If you have a router table a tenoning jig is a nice addon for making tenons. It definitely pays off to have one in the workshop. Build the jig with this step-by-step tutorial and video.
Build a stand for your angle grinder and cut metal bars with ease. An angle grinder stand allows you to make perfectly straight cuts or can be easily used for tool sharpening. Having an angle grinder stand in the shop definitely pays off. Build it with this step-by-step tutorial and video.