Free Woodworking Jigs Plans

Locking Miter Joint
The locking miter router bit is not new. I have seen it in catalogs for years. I have also read some articles on projects using it, but after seeing questions get asked frequently in the various woodworker forums, I decided it might be a good joint to...

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Locating the center of a piece of wood is a common task in woodworking. While finding the center of a wide piece of wood is easily done with a tape measure, centering tape or ruler, the same task on a...

Panel Saw
A set of 16 drawings and document showing the construction details of making a panel saw for sheet goods. DeltaCAD format only.

Router Bases
Four router bases in DeltaCAD format. Self-centering, Clear, Offset and Edge Guide. Download DeltaCAD here.

Shelf Staining Jig
A simple jig for holding shelves for finishing. It allows you to work on both sides at once. DXF Format.

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.

Bow Saw
A miniature bow saw designed to work with a coping saw blade. Two drawings and a text file. DXF format.

Turning Tool Rest and Grinding Jig
One of the hardest, and most frustrating, things that you have to do as a woodworker is sharpen chisels. This seemingly simple task soon becomes one of the dreaded jobs that you try to avoid for as long as possible. The problem is that sharpening your...

Gauge Block
The Gauge Block has been a very popular article. Many have asked for plans for the project so I decided to draw them up and offer the Gauge Block plan set as the Free Sample. You must have the Adobe Acrobat...

Router Dado Guide
Cut exact width dados with a router.

Sawbox
This simple-to-build box ensures accurate circular saw cuts Sometimes it’s the little things—like making a square cut in a reasonable amount of time without fancy equipment—that trip up your project. Even with a handheld circular saw, it’s no picnic.

Vee Block
Useful for drilling and cutting dowels.

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...

Honing Guide
A jig for holding plane irons while sharpening. Designed to work with 3M paper on 1/4" glass plate. (Scary Sharp) DXF Format.

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