Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This video shows a straightforward workflow for making complete drawers using a box-joint jig set up for repeatability and speed. The approach centers on using consistent references and …
This video is by Norman Pirollo of WoodSkills. It highlights a set of simple, shop-ready jigs that improve accuracy, save time, and bring consistency to hand-tool workflows. Instead of large machines or complex fixtures, Norman relies on a handful of …
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 …
This project/tip/jig was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a fast, reliable T-square-style jig that guides a router for squaring panel edges, cutting grooves, and fine-tuning plywood when table saw cuts aren’t ideal. Using just scraps and …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It covers two simple methods to make your own sacrificial fence—an upgrade that can improve cut accuracy while protecting your table saw’s factory fence. A sacrificial fence is a shop-made attachment …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It covers how to choose the right concealed cabinet hinges and how to build a simple jig to make installation easier and more accurate. Installing concealed hinges can be frustrating without …
This woodworking tip video was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It compares wooden T-slots and aluminum T-track, offering practical advice on when one outperforms the other. Instead of declaring a clear winner, Jodee explains why each material has its …