Overview This jig is designed to cut splines — thin wooden strips fit into matching slots — in a miter joint using the table saw. Splines are used to both to add mechanical strength to a joint and as accents. Setup & use The spline jig can be found in the front room of the …
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Doweling jig
Overview This jig is designed to drill perpendicular holes for dowels. Setup & use The doweling jig can be found in the front room of the workshop in the grey bins. It should be returned there after use. See this manual or the video below for basic use.
Tenon jig
Overview This jig is designed to cut tenons on the table saw. See here for an in-depth overview of the tenon jig. Setup & use The tenon jig can be found in the front room of the workshop against the back wall (behind the jointer). It should be returned there after use. Unplug the table …
Crosscut sled
This sled is designed to safely make crosscuts while supporting both sides of the piece (the keeper and the discard sides). Setup Unplug the table saw Remove the yellow throat plate Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the two nuts which clamp the blade guard Remove the blade guard and re-tighten the nuts so they …