Locking Bits
In this article, Ralph Bagnall shows you how to use lock-miter bits and drawer-lock bits to create solid joinery using your router table. Detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs guide you through learning how to set up and create perfect-fitting joinery using locking bits. Originally published in Woodcraft Magazine, January 2006.
Lock-miter bits and drawer-lock bits are highly useful, but the set up can be complex and difficult to get right. Learn how to set them up and adjust your technique to get great results. Published in Woodcraft Magazine, January 2006.
Locking Bits Article, Woodcraft Magazine, January 2006
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Built-Up Moldings
Learn how to make moldings in your home woodworking shop with a few basic bits - no expensive cutters or specialized molding machine needed! Article includes instructions and numerous photographs. Published in Woodcraft Magazine, November 2005.
Use common router bits and TS Cove cuts to make large, complex moldings for your projects. First Published in Woodcraft Magazine, Nov. 2005.
Built-Up Moldings Article, Woodcraft Magazine, November 2005
Fluting Jig
Plow decorative flutes with accuracy and ease using this ingenious jig. Its unique "springy" movable fence makes this jig a highly effective router accessory. Article includes detailed drawings and material list. Published in Woodworker's Journal, June 2003.
An adjustable, spring-loaded secondary fence keeps this jig dead straight when milling flutes with the router. This article by Ralph Bagnall first appeared in the June 2003 issue of Woodworker's Journal.
Fluting Jig Article, Woodworker's Journal, June 2003
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Adjustable Dado Jig
Make perfect-fitting dados in just two passes - every time. This Woodworker's Journal article from December 2001 walks you through how to create this easy to build jig in your shop.
This ingenious dado jig adjusts quickly and easily and allows you to cut beautifully snug dados using a single straight edge guide. Published in Woodworker's Journal, Dec 2001, this article includes detailed drawings and a complete materials list.
Adjustable Dado Jig Article, Woodworker's Journal, December 2001
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Hinge Mortising Jig
From the October 2001 issue of Woodworker's Journal, this article provides all the details, including drawings, to create a shop-built adjustable hinge mortising jig.
This is Ralph's first published article!
Hinge Mortising Jig Article, Woodworker's Journal, October 2001
A straight-forward jig that quickly adjusts to accommodate cutting hinge mortises of various sizes. From Woodworker's Journal, Oct 2001.