Jigs and Fixtures

An Easier Method for Mitered Head Casings
Making mitered head casings is a breeze with this simple system.
Makeshift Foam Tip for Tight Spots
Use a scrap of nonmetallic cable sheathing to extend a spray-foam-gun tip into hard-to-reach areas.
Step Up Your Stair-Gauge Game
The longer length of these 3-in. stair gauges makes it easier to ensure an accurate layout when working with waned lumber.
Template for Bullnose Base Corners
Use a simple jig made from scrap boards to measure the length of base trim for a curved corner.
Beefed-up Biscuit Joints
The Lamello Zeta P2 and its compatible connectors, Tenso and Clamex, are perfect for fine carpentry and millwork with efficient and precise results.
Set Trusses Solo
This jig makes it possible to install roof trusses by yourself.
Lantern-Style-Tile Jig
A creative solution for when this type of tile doesn't work with your tile saw.
Speed Square Hacks
Modification of this measuring tool can make it useful for marking cabinet reveals or creating a pattern for exposed deck screws.
Face-Frame Clamp for Cabinets
Bessey's cabinet clamps offer versatility that make them more efficient than traditional clamps.
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.

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