Free Woodworking Jigs Plans

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..

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...

Mortise And Tenon Joints For Boxes
There are a great many ways to cut mortise and tenon joints, however here we will focus on methods for cutting the joints required to make the Oriental Box.

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.

Keyhole Slot Guide
Router cuts keyhole slots to hang projects.

Shop-Made Handles
Handles made from laminated scrap wood.

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...

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

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

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...

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.

Sanding Block
Sanding block with two wood balls for handles.

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,...

Sandpaper Holder
A jig for holding strips of sandpaper. For use with the ScarySharp system of tool sharpening. DXF Format.