Jigs and Fixtures

How to Make Stepped Corbels with a Router Jig
A strip of scrap wood and a couple of router bits simplify the process of shaping the parts for these decorative wooden mantel brackets.
Easy Router Jig for Perfect Hinge Mortises
Get an accurate, consistent depth that perfectly fits the hinge leaves with this shopmade three-sided template.
Straight-Hole Jig
Ideal for cabinetwork, these drill guides have a V-groove that centers the guide on 90-degree corners and curved edges.
Undercabinet Lighting Jig
A homemade T-square with a drilling guide centers a long drill bit in a kitchen cabinet bottom for running a puck-light wire.
2020 Fine Homebuilding Gift Guide
We compiled this list of our favorite tools and gear to help you find great things to get for the handy people in your life.
Move Panels Easily
Create an improvised panel cart with clamps and a dolly.
Build a Sturdy Shop Table
A gridded top makes clamping easy and keeps sawdust out of your way.
The Future of Tile Is Big
Full-wall porcelain panels offer the seamless look of stone with less cost and maintenance.
Easier Inside Measurements
Use a measuring block to to get accurate dimensions in hard-to-reach corners.
Great Stapler for Sheet Goods
The Cadex V3/90.40 narrow-crown stapler is the best tool for attaching cabinet backs and building jigs with thin material.

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