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
Adjustable Box Joint Jig
Although most box joint jigs are single-use items, the shop-built adjustable box joint jig in Ralph's article from the 2004 Winter Collector's Edition of Woodworker's Journal has the distinct advantage of being reusable.
Use just one jig to make all of your box joints. The indexing key adjusts side to side for different fingers and a replaceable backer prevents tearout. Published in Woodworker's Journal, Feb 2002.
Adjustable Box Joint Jig Article, Woodworker's Journal, Winter 2004 Collector's Edition
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.