Make Accurate End Cuts with a Simple Saw Guide

This tip video is by Norman Pirollo of WoodSkills. It’s a minimalist, hand-tool-based method for cutting board ends square using a homemade saw guide and a Japanese pull saw—ideal for woodworkers who want accuracy without machinery. Norman demonstrates how a …

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The Simple Shop Jig That Gets Used Daily

This tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. It features a sandpaper-backed MDF strip—a surprisingly versatile shop accessory made from scrap and used across multiple tools for safer, more accurate work. It might look basic, but this strip combines a …

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The ONLY bandsaw circle cutting jig that fits EVERY NEED!

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a custom bandsaw jig that allows woodworkers to cut perfect circles without drilling into the workpiece—while minimizing tear-out and simplifying adjustments. Designed for flexibility, this jig addresses common …

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7 Workshop Jigs Every Woodworker Needs

These jigs ideas are by Billy from Newton Makes. These 7 workshop jigs are practical, easy to build, and will dramatically improve your workflow, accuracy, and efficiency in the shop. From cutting perfect miters to ripping boards without a jointer, …

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Save Money! – How to Make a Scrap Wood Tapering Jig

This project was built and designed by Jeff and Jon from Today’s Craftsmen. It features a simple tapering jig made entirely from scrap plywood—an affordable, effective way to improve your woodworking precision without buying commercial jigs. Tapered legs give furniture …

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This Setup Can Benefit Anyone with a Table Saw

This tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. In this setup, he demonstrates how to get clean, repeatable cuts on a table saw using an L-fence—perfect for creating uniform pieces while preserving natural edges. It’s a clever approach that simplifies …

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Unlimited Possibilities w/This Shop-Made Tool

This idea was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. These custom setup blocks are a smart, shop-made solution that helps woodworkers make quick, repeatable, and accurate tool adjustments—especially for angled cuts on the table saw. Designed for both …

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A $32 Fix for Straight Line Ripping Boards

This tip is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s an innovative, low-cost solution to one of woodworking’s most frustrating problems: getting long boards perfectly straight without access to a jointer. Instead of relying on expensive machines or complex jigs, Jodee …

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Don’t buy a JOINTER until you watch this video!

This project was built and designed by Izzy Swan. It demonstrates how a simple jig can transform a standard bandsaw into a reliable alternative for flattening lumber, helping woodworkers avoid the cost, space demands, and dust collection challenges of a …

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3 Job Site TABLESAW jigs that WILL up your game!

This video is by Izzy Swan. In this video, he shares three smart upgrades for a portable job site table saw that improve material handling, enhance safety, and make your cuts more accurate. These jigs are designed for flexibility and …

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Top 4 Woodworking Jigs for Hand Tool Woodworking

This guide was created by Norman Pirollo, a furniture designer and woodworking educator from WoodSkills. It features four essential jigs that make hand tool woodworking more accurate, efficient, and enjoyable. Each jig highlighted here is built for a specific purpose …

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The Bench Hook (Why You Need One)

This tip was shared by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It covers the design, function, and value of a bench hook—an often overlooked but powerful tool for precision hand-cut joinery. Whether you’re just starting with hand tools or looking to improve …

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Using an L-Fence for Safer, Cleaner Cuts

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It focuses on a smart woodworking technique for making cleaner, more precise cuts using an L-fence setup. An L-fence offers an easy way to improve both accuracy and safety …

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