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[GPJ]

hi just st joined and I am just starting to do some woodwork, so any suggestions for jigs etc would be appreciated.

[Jon]

Hi GPJ - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

Try out this link for ideas: Woodworking Jigs

[Big Mike71]

Hi GPJ and welcome.
The link above is a wonderful place to look and learn. When you are beginning to learn wood working many jigs and fixtures will come to you. Some old and some new. The important part is to learn as you go. Start with easy and work your way up. Many jigs and fixtures take longer to build than they are useful for a one time project. As you are starting could you let us know what your project is and how many you plan to make? It would make it easier for us to suggest things to help you as you go and grow. You have came to a wonderful place for help and how much help you get depends on you asking as you learn. Also a list of hand and power tools you have would help us to help you.

[Jon]

Forgot to mention! Check out this multi-angle magnetic hand saw guide recently posted by Mikhandmaker. This is a basic build, but useful and beautiful too: Multi-Angle Magnetic Hand Saw Guide

[kevvyg04]

Hi GPJ
try this link:
WoodArchivist
Some excellent resources
Regards
Kev

[klrock]

Also try this

Woodworking Jigs: Free Jig Plans & Techniques for Woodworkers

[daecabhir]

Believe it or not, I find a lot of woodworking jig and shop furniture ideas on Pinterest. And since they've picked up on my focused interest in woodworking, they're always sending me updates on boards and pins that are related to woodworking. That being said, some of the most useful jigs for immediate use are:

* Straight-edge and cross-cutting guides for your circular saw: https://www.familyhandyman.com/tools...uides/view-all
* Dado cutting jig (I made a variation on this one, and will be making another one with some experience-driven improvements): Creative Landscape Accents Blog July 25 2009
* If you have a table saw, a cross-cut sled can make things easier and safer: https://www.familyhandyman.com/works...-sled/view-all
* Making simple things to help with assembly like 90 degree corner guides https://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress...or-assembly-2/ or these supports (you can figure out how they would be made without plans - the picture is really good) Adjustable Assembly Supports Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine can also make life easier when you only have your own two hands.

But definitely check out pinterest - it provides a good jumping off point to find jig ideas, and then you can always come back to the forums here to discuss approaches for making similar jigs, or how to improve their design.

Hope that helps,
Greg

[Bloom-Chicago]

hi just st joined and I am just starting to do some woodwork, so any suggestions for jigs etc would be appreciated.

Lumberjocks.com is a great site for all woodworkers. Many ideas, project lesson blogs, and jigs galore, and like our site, there are super friendly, helpful folks there.

Now if your question was actually about suggestions for what jigs are helpful for woodworking, then I'd have to say that it is helpful to make a crosscut sled for the table saw and an auxiliary top for the drill press (adds a fence, replaceable section for backing up where bit comes through workpiece, and a track for adding hold down clamps). Some jigs are needed to add saw dust control to each tool and for a sanding area. While a router can be useful, I find a router table more useful.

As with tool buying and shop setup, the type of things you intend to make should be a huge influence on your space requirements, selection of tools, and jigs. There is a large difference in what one needs to make small gifts like jewelry boxes and cutting boards compared to making bookshelves, dining tables and dressers. Also, one who intends to go old-school with a lot of hand tools like hand planes and chisels and saws may need a workbench and jigs geared to those methods compared to someone intending to machine their stock and joinery. I acquired way too many things before I realized they just don't fit in with what I'm makingin my shop...which is more along the lines of making small gifts using machines and minimal use of hand tools.