Machine Mart Xtra Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide To Jigs &
Fixtures

Product Description

" Finding an effective jig or fixture for a woodworking operation can be as elusive & time-consuming as designing a great piece of furniture, a sailboat, or a ukulele. It takes solid woodworking knowledge & some problem-solving skills, with a good dose of inspiration thrown in. Even a moderately complex setup can pose numerous choices: What tool or machine is best for the operation? Should the jig move the wood over the machine or guide the machine past the wood? How does the workpiece need to be referenced & clamped? Should the jig be adjustable? Most of the woodworkers I’ve met delight in solving challenging jigging problems. But tackling these problems requires a basic understanding of jig function & design. This book will teach you how to make these time saving devices & help improve everything you build in your shop. This step-by-step pictorial reference covers the wide range of woodshop jigs & fixtures you can build, from fences to stops & indexes. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the information you are looking for. Over 850 photographs & drawings illustrate how to build jigs for machines, portable power tools, & hand tools, as well as jigs for marking & layout, & devices to improve workshop safety."