Free Woodworking Jigs Plans

Circle-Cutting Jig
Recently, I was working on a project that called for cutting a large circular workpiece. The material that I was using was medium density fiberboard (MDF), and I needed a quick and easy way to end up with a circle that had a nice smooth...

Shop Built Adjustable Cut-Off Jig
When you make a 90 degree cut, you want it as accurate as possible - right on 90 degrees. I feel in lots of home shops, 89.75 degrees or 90.5 degrees may be thought to be 90 degrees. Reading the commentary...

Magnetic Stop Block
I came up with an idea that avoids the hassle of fiddling around with clamps. Instead I use a magnetic stop block. It's just a hardwood block with a pair of small magnetic catches inserted into one edge..

Vee Block
Useful for drilling and cutting dowels.

MiterMatics Plastic Setup Blocks Speed Miter Setup
One of the simple things that bedevils woodworkers is setup and adjustment of the machinery they use. Most amateur woodworkers simply want to cut wood. They don't want to set up and do a test cut so their table saw produces accurate results.

Dowel Jig
This jig requires one piece of hardwood 3/4" square X 5 1/2" inches long and one piece 3/4" X 2 1/2" X 5 1/2" long. Mark off the 5 1/2" long piece as shown below, clamp it to the 3/4" X 2 1/2" piece,...

Incra Jig - Making Wood Hinges
The Incra Project Book's version of the jewelry box uses wood hinges--also made with the Incra Jig. I have seen these hinges at shows and always wondered about making them and "...would they be too difficult to make?" Well, having mastered the Incra...

Splined Miter Jig
A clever jig used to guide a router while cutting cross dovetail splines in a miter joint. Zip file includes .jpg photo of jig in use. DXF Format.

Shelf Pin Jig
A jig for drilling equally spaced holes for adjustable shelves. Similar to one seen on New Yankee Workshop. Requires plunge router w/guide bushing. DXF Format.

Corner Jig
Three drawings of jigs for holding corners square during glue ups. DeltaCAD format. Download DeltaCAD here.

Mortise Jig
An adjustable jig for use with a router for making mortises. DXF Format.

Router Guide
A simple guide for routing decorative grooves in boards. DXF Format.

Drum Sander
Handy jig for using a drum sander at the drill press. DXF Format.

T-Bar Gluing/Finishing Jig
A simple but highly useful jig for help in clamping panels, applying finish, and cutting sheet goods. You'll want to make several! DXF Format.

Flush-Trimming Jig By Jim Mattson
This jig isn't anything new. I've used similar setups for a router table and a friend applies this technique for flushing laminate when covering cabinets with Formica...