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Use oak or maple for jigs; they resist wear better than pine or plywood.

Drill a vertical hole through the center for your drill guide. Overlap the two long strips in an "X" shape. Place the center block at the intersection.

Spray your finished jig with a bit of lacquer or wax to prevent glue from sticking to it during project assembly. 0gn364q6jcnduc4a5hme9_source.mp4

A Simple Toolbox Build - Start Woodworking - Class Four PART 1

When you pull the arms apart and press them against the sides of a board, the center block will automatically stay perfectly centered between the two arms. 💡 Pro-Tips for Better Shop Tools Use oak or maple for jigs; they resist

This jig allows you to find the exact center of a board's edge every time without measuring. Materials Needed Roughly 1" x 4" (The "arms"). One wood block: Roughly 1" x 2" (The "center block"). Bolts and wingnuts: Two sets for pivot points. Drill bit: Sized to your center hole requirement. Step-by-Step Construction Mark Pivot Points Mark a hole on each end of your two long wood strips.

Ensure the distance between the holes is identical on both strips. Find the exact center of your small wood block. Place the center block at the intersection

Apply a small piece of sandpaper to the inside of your jig arms to prevent them from slipping during use.

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