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Category: Jigs

The Jigs category on Famous Artisan is a goldmine for woodworkers aiming to enhance precision, efficiency, and versatility in their projects. This section is packed with DIY plans and detailed how-tos for building a variety of woodworking jigs, from pocket hole jigs to crosscut sleds and everything in between. Each post provides step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and material recommendations to help you create jigs that simplify complex tasks and improve accuracy. Whether you’re looking to make repeatable cuts, strengthen joinery, or streamline your workflow, these tutorials are designed for woodworkers of all skill levels. Explore the Jigs category to build custom tools that save time, reduce errors, and take your craftsmanship to the next level.

 

 

10 free DIY Router Table Coping Sled plans

10 free DIY Router Table Coping Sled Plans

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If you make cabinet doors with rail-and-stile bits, a coping sled is one of those humble shop jigs that quickly earns permanent status. It keeps narrow rails square to the cutter, gives you safer hand... Read More
10 free Spline Jig Plans

10 free DIY Spline Jig Plans

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If you build boxes, frames, or small casework with mitered corners, a spline jig is one of those shop projects that pays for itself almost immediately. It adds strength, improves repeatability, and gi... Read More
10 free DIY box joint jig plans

10 free DIY box joint jig plans

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Box joint jigs are one of those shop upgrades that quietly change everything. Once you have a good one dialed in, small boxes, drawers, trays, and organizers become faster to build, more accurate to a... Read More
10 free DIY Bandsaw Fence Plans

10 free DIY Bandsaw Fence Plans

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If you want better straight cuts, cleaner veneers, and less guesswork at the bandsaw, a shop-built fence is one of the smartest upgrades you can make. The good news is that you do not need a pricey af... Read More
10 free DIY table saw jointing jig plans

10 Free DIY Table Saw Jointing Jig Plans

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If you work with rough lumber but do not own a dedicated jointer, a well-made table saw jointing jig can be a serious shop upgrade. These jigs give you a safe, repeatable way to create that first stra... Read More
10 free DIY tenon jig plans

10 Free DIY Tenon Jig Plans

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If you cut mortise-and-tenon joinery often, a good jig changes everything. It makes the work safer, more repeatable, and far less fussy—especially when you are batching parts or tuning a fit for fur... Read More
basics of the dowel jig

The Basics of the Dowel Jig

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If you’ve ever struggled to align two boards perfectly when building furniture, you’re not alone. Getting a clean, strong joint can be frustrating—especially without the right tools. That’s wh... Read More
Squaring jig

Five Quick Jigs That Save You Hours on Your Next Build

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Whether you’re tackling your first woodworking project or looking to speed up your shop workflow, reliable jigs can completely transform how fast and precisely you build. These five quick jigs a... Read More
strap clamp jig

Free DIY Strap Clamp Jig Plans

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Any time you’re building a cabinet, a box, a frame, or anything that has four 90° corners there is always a need to ensure there is equal pressure and the structure remains perfectly square. I ... Read More
woodworking jigs

Top 10 Woodworking Jigs for Beginners: A Game-Changer for Precision and Efficiency

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Woodworking is both an art and a science, requiring a blend of creativity and precision. Whether you’re crafting furniture, home decor, or small DIY projects, accuracy is key to ensuring strong, rel... Read More
raised panel jig

Free DIY Raised Panel Jig Plans

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Needing to make some raised panels? These raised panel jig plans will help you build a jig that makes creating raised panels on your table saw quick, easy, safe, and repeatable. This jig is simple to ... Read More
simple juice groove jig

Free DIY simple juice groove jig plans

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If you want to start making cutting boards, one of the techniques you’re going to want to learn is cutting the juice groove. The just groove is the shallow indent that goes around the entire ext... Read More
Squaring jig

Free DIY squaring jig plans

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs
If you make a lot of picture frames, cabinet doors and drawers, or decorative boxes, you know how important (and sometimes time consuming) it is to ensure every corner is dead-on square. A squaring ji... Read More
box joint jig

DIY box joint jig plans

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs
Box joints, also known as finger joints, are a popular option when joining two pieces of wood at right angles due to their strength, visual appear, and relative ease to make when you have the right to... Read More
table saw edging jig

DIY edging jig plans for table

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs
The following plans are for building an edging jig for your table saw. As a woodworker, ensuring straight edges when gluing two boards edge to edge is crucial for achieving a strong, seamless joint an... Read More
small parts taper jig

DIY small parts taper jig plans

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs
The following plans are for building a small parts jig for the table saw. If you do a fair amount of cutting of smaller parts at odd angles, especially if they are repetitive cuts, this small parts ta... Read More
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