Winding sticks are very useful for gauging twist in a board…
Better Winding Sticks-1.pdf (113.6 KB)
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Similar to the one I had, only difference was the “step” was a tool tote and the door slot was a “V” shape to fit different thickness doors. The top had a slot to carry it around. It also served as a seat to eat lunch and have a coffee break.
Later on I put a small Vee block on top to hold small pieces to hand plane them.
Herb
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stock too long for the TS, DP or joiner???
and each is a different working height but you still need a rest…
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Seems like every project I have to build a jig for it, sometimes a one time jig, others I can use over again. The problem I have is strorage of jigs and remembering what I made it for a year later…
Herb
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write on the jig what it was for…
I keep very very few…
all I keep is drilling jigs, sleds and joint jigs…
need a work bench???..
Simple and Stout Workbench.pdf (2.2 MB)
Best Height for a Workbench.pdf (74.7 KB)
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I like everything but the MDF, I would use MDO instead.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Douglas-Fir-Mdo-Plywood/5002104775
HErb
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I like plywood and hardboard or plywood and the real deal T&G flooring…
hold on!!! to your work that is…
Holding Your Work.pdf (1.3 MB)
Small Parts Vise.pdf (360.7 KB)
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The picture shows the grain going the wrong way, just saying.
Herb
that it does…
good catch…
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don’t want a full sized TS sled???..
go minimalist…
Minimalist TS Sled for Angled.pdf (163.7 KB)
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no bench vise???
this may be what you could use…
instead of bolting it down, use dog holes…
consider using quick clamps or turning the clamps around end for end…
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Small parts… no problem…
Thicknessing Jig For Hand Planes.pdf (78.6 KB)
jig for planing super thin parts.pdf (434.3 KB)
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jigs to the rescue and to make your doing your project easier…
6 Essential Bench Jigs.pdf (1.9 MB)
box joint…
Basic Box-joint Jig.pdf (379.1 KB)
How to Build a Simple Box-Joint Sled.pdf (1.0 MB)
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