Free Woodworking Jigs Plans

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 Jig
The idea behind this jig has been around for ages. Though extremely simple, this jig can both increase the accuracy of your dados and reduce the amount of time required to make them. There are times when...

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. That's why we like this simple device from Woodhaven called...

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...

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.

Router Circle Jig
Circle cutting jig for router. Handles circles from 7" to 36". DXF Format...

Hinge Mortise Jig
This jig is designed to be used with a router equipped with a 5/8" O. D. Porter Cable style guide bushing and a 1/2" diameter mortising bit.

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

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

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

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...

Vee Block
Useful for drilling and cutting dowels.

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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...

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...

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. In fact, without experience,...