6 Jigs you haven't seen before

[@billmcmillan3577]

I am so glad I stumbled upon this post. I cried the day they stopped making "Shop Notes". Two of my favorite projects and ones I use every day in my weekend warrior shop are, issue 113 the folding router table (which I have made and refined many times) and issue 74 the extendable drill press table. What they call Shop Notes now is a shadow of its former self. Izzy you have gained a loyal follower.

[@mrmukura]

That last jig is something I've been mulling over for a while. It's good to see one built and demonstrated, especially when it is used in ways other than what I'd had in mind and ends up solving other problems. I always appreciate the down to earth nature of the videos on this channel, and great to see that link to shop notes and the credit to them. It helps noobs like me cut through the hype channels and get to working better.

[@fcschoenthal]

I subscribed to ShopNotes from the start and still have all the issues. I was thrilled a couple of years ago when they started publishing it again. Thanks for all of the inspiration on these jigs. Love how your mind works solving problems. - Chris

[@izzyswan]

Thanks for sharing!

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

@@izzyswando you happen to know if those shopnotes episodes can be downloaded to an E-reader permanently?

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Having an E-reader with all the episodes of shopnotes would be like having an indexed version almost. I don’t have one so it’s a complete assumption, but they must have a search function plus as a magazine that has an index(table of contents)in the beginning of each episode

[@SteveMcHuman]

The Bow knobs use a standard 5/16" BSA (aka Whitworth) thread. It's not proprietary.

[@brianrydzeski6108]

Thank you, Izzy. Nice jigs. I appreciate the link to Shop Notes. Maggie, that look on your face is priceless.

[@toddharshbarger8616]

At first i thought the last spacer was going to be too complicated to peak my interest but when you showed the use for holding up drawer slides i now think it may even be my favorite of the lot! I also really appreciate your crediting work - its the right thing to do and it also reflects your own self confidence - like you know you’ve made some great projects you dont need to take credit for someone elses! Lastly, i want to see more details on that hydraulic arm in the background to your left in the final scene! It looks cool if its not as useful!

[@wesbrownmd]

90 seconds into the video and I headed straight to the garage to make a Thingy!

[@izzyswan]

Hahahaha

[@markoesterling5257]

It was worth it for the thingy alone. Fantastic jig.

[@GUIDE_Nico]

Thanks for showing us your thingy!

[@timdoll6718]

I’ve spent countless hours looking through and making many of the mind boggling ingenuity and functionality of their products. You are very witty and clever yourself. Glad I stumbled across your sight. Hit subscribe immediately. Thanks

[@wam2b]

Dude! That rocked! Forgive me if I missed it, but what are the slots for in the "Thingy?"

[@danquinn4264]

Agreed, I missed that also.

[@JohnDlugosz]

I have the same question.

[@nzlemming]

You didn't miss it. I was waiting for @izzyswan to explain them but he just moved on to the next jig.

[@SRSSCarpentry]

You know what Izzy, I was building some Adirondack chairs on the weekend and when I was settting up the frame of the chair I was clamping all kinds of clamps to hold the front and back legs vertical as I installed the cross members of the chair, the second jig is perfect for this assembly process. Thanks

[@Arthur-ue5vz]

Thank you! I love communities wherein everyone shares invaluable info that benefits us all. Sharing info helps to uplift us all. Secretive stuff just benefits the OP and the majority of us are left in the dark. Openly sharing creates a society that is constantly floating upward instead of spiraling downward. Bravo for open sharing and I hope it continues and infects everyone else with the sharing bug. Openness is just so beneficial for the world. It uplifts everyone!!! Thanks again! 😊

[@jasonstuart7393]

It's the simple thingies in life, that make all the difference. Definitely making the adjustable height rest. It'll get used every day. Thanks Izzy.

[@izzyswan]

Right on

[@joesmith1574]

Shopnotes is a great magazine! I love the issue where they built an adjustable box joint jig, I just got to find my copy so I can build the thing. Years ago, I worked in a cabinet shop, and the boss made copies of the jigs and fixtures page from Woodsmith so that we could reference it if we ran into problems building something. It was a great reference.

[@tomcrane8611]

Izzy, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tricks. These jigs will definitely get made fairly soon. Shop Notes was a fantastic magazine. I wish that there were still one similar to that being put out today. Thank you again for doing these videos.

[@buddythompson5284]

Wow. These are great! Could you explain what the slots in the Thingy are for?

[@izzyswan]

To slide clamps into but found I never used them.

[@michaeloswald3589]

You sir are an amazing woodworker. I look forward to all your future videos. Thank you for taking the time.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great ideas Izzy. #5 is my fav. It will keep me from saving various plywood offcuts for spacing & installing drawer slides. As always, thanks for sharing your ideas (& giving credit where it’s due - even if it was just the inspiration).

[@Dr.CandanEsin]

You present useful things compatible with ordinary shops and the capability of the hobbyist. Thank you for your diligence and respect for the audience.

[@rifficide]

Thanks for showing the SketchUp designs with measurements. Such a great and useful video. Much appreciated.

[@izzyswan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidpitts9086]

Good Moring Sir, Again you hit the Mark 100%, two notes, YES shop notes are the best and I, like you have the complete set, and your note, take credit or give credit when due. you do a good job in this area. You truly are , the very best. Enjoy your day.

[@TediumGenius]

Not a typical "jig and fixture" video... but for the pattern follower and the expanding fixture, IMO. But, all except for the pattern jig are EXCELLENT ideas for people less mobile!! I watched a friend work in the shop from a chair, and these "extra hand" jigs would've been excellent for him! I'll end up building all but the clamp jig, as I end up doing a lot of large boxes and drawers. Very cool video!

[@SmallProjectCentral]

Love them all...but that last one is definitely on the to-make list! Nice video 🙂

[@izzyswan]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@donproctor3445]

Izzy my man, I love the outside-the-box thinking! I try to use this mindset myself. It's very true that "necessity is the mother of invention" I will be making some of these.

[@TheFirebrew]

Perfect Izzy! I need a adjustable jig for installing drawers. I’m making this! Thanks!!!

[@greggcoulter6008]

Love your videos I just wish they were longer and more frequent. You always have smart innovations and great recommendations.

[@izzyswan]

More to come!

[@tri-forceblades3123]

I had no idea you could get shop notes still. My dad has almost every issue through 2000. Now I have every issue digitally heck yeah !!!!!

[@len5428]

Your videos are honest and inspiring! Thank you for your passion for the home woodwoodworker, along with the family vibe in the background.

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

Izzy! You are so brilliant and your followers are so blessed that you share your ideas with us. Thank you so much, again! 🫶🏻🇨🇦

[@ronstudd3788]

Thank you for sharing! I need at least two of each - and now I am inspired! Very crafty and clever. I miss Shop Notes!

[@wallyschmidt4063]

Great video. Improvements for thingy: magnets for saw at end (to hold saw), and 45 and 30 cuts for mitreing. Your "third hand" name it that. And the last piece, make it attachable to a larger base to use as a stand. You make great jigs. Keep up the good work. And have fun!

[@mikedesbois1968]

Great jigs. Really appreciate that you show the jigs, how to use them and build them with the dimensions/measurements.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Thanks for sharing these simple but really useful jigs but what I love the most you both have morals and principles thanks for keeping it real

[@izzyswan]

Thanks for watching!

[@WorkbyKnight]

😮 I put 3 of these on my to do list! You continue to inspire me! Thanks Izzy!

[@izzyswan]

I'm so glad!

[@justplanebob105]

Izzy, you always have clever, easy diy jigs to help with stuff I fumble around with and cuss at. Thanks for helping me with my shop language. 😂

[@izzyswan]

Happy to help!

[@GettingNegative]

Wow, Shop Notes looks like Tape Op. Tape Op was a small audio recording publication. DIY, to the core!

[@maitajack]

Thank you much for sharing😊. It's very generous from you. Like Maggy's face for looking for your "thing" We all need a wife to find our lost things, especially measuring tape... Manr thanks again.

[@peterfrisch24]

Great stuff! I don't need any of them right now, but they sure would have been handy in previous projects I built. I hope I remember these when I need them again in the future :)

[@alexreid4131]

Love the “thingy”. Unfortunately I have too many thingys in my shop that I call my thingys. Also my “whatyamacallit” and “wheretheheckisit”. I’ll need to come up with a new name for it. Great idea Izzy.

[@amberhubert2016]

The last jig will definitely come in handy with all of the drawer slides I have been adding to my base kitchen cabinets. Thank you for the video and the instructions on how to make the jigs! So glad I found your channel and just subscribed.

[@ricksevere4977]

I have a lot of shopnote and they are great But I have always loved your take on things and you imagination on the things you design and build

[@kurtbergman4491]

Simple yet brilliant. Thank you for sharing these ideas.

[@sapelesteve]

Fantastic video Izzy! Definitely bookmarking this video for later viewing so that I can make a few of those jigs when I have more time! Thanks! 👍👍🔨🔨

[@tatehogan5685]

Izzy, thank you so much for sharing your creativity. And shopnotes looks awesome. I'll be getting that access as soon as I can. Great video

[@rkerby6375]

Absolutely Genius! Well since Izzy Swan!

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

I built a dovetail jig from their plans I believe. No Ad's, yellow paper. Still have it. I always thought it Wood Smith but I'm old and forget stuff!

[@bobwallace5257]

Great small projects! I’ve managed to keep all my back issues of shop notes after 5 moves!!!

[@johnhiemstra1464]

Thank you for more great ideas and giving credit where it’s due. Shop notes is a fantastic resource.

[@MCsCreations]

Really brilliant jigs, Izzy! Thanks a bunch for all the info! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@huey8431]

You are a mechanical and woodshop genius!

[@shortrib35]

Great video, sir. Very honest and helpful. I'm a beginner, so I appreciate your help. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimdoane1362]

I got shopnotes for years and built many of the projects, and still use them. Thanks for sharing Izzy

[@izzyswan]

That's awesome!

[@chunkkingmann309]

Yes! Shop Notes is/was a great resource for info and inspiration. And maybe you can create a jig you call a ding-a-ling. So you can ask your wife "where's my .....?

[@izzyswan]

Hahahahaa

[@DawnBarb]

You should ask “have you seen my thingy?”

[@GUIDE_Nico]

​@@izzyswanDo you have price quotes for pre-cut jigs? You sell a CNC cut out of these jigs and send them to the customer?

[@budimarto4973]

Love your channel, can I suggest a few ideas? For your thingy, put a few magnets to guarantee straight cut.. I have a similar thingy just to cut large dowels and small piece of wood..😊

[@WackeyWorxWorkshop]

Great info, love these and want to hear more on why and how you use them. Helps the thinking process.

[@fredgooberson8787]

First jig from shop notes can replace big bulky out rig jigs for miter saw as well as drill press.

[@jimrosson6702]

Amazing video as always Izzy definitely going to make a few of these the last one for sure it’s definitely going to come in handy having a set of them to help hold things up also . Thanks for sharing as always.

[@gjp0549]

I love this genius guy's brain, it makes me feel good. (from France)

[@Crafty.at.Heart24]

So awesome Izzy!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Been using an old Incra jig for spacing things. Original Incra Jig. I think it’s from early 80’s but it’s just two pieces of plastic 6x10 that interlock with 1/32 teeth. Made to set a router fence accurately. I just use it anywhere I need a spacer.

[@brucelee3388]

Shopnotes is back as a download only magazine - 4 issues a year - and they put out a message that they were considering doing a 'Shopnotes Annual' print version with all the year's contents (so you can read it by candle while the power is out). Also, like the Taytools clamps with the edgebanding strap (another retailer put out a similar tool years ago but they are now price gouging on International shipping, so they lost me as a customer)

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thank You Izzy! Big shopnotes fan. Still have most of them in a box somewhere.

[@izzyswan]

The best!

[@definfected]

Great vid!! I always love seeing your jigs and how they're made. I might build a couple these. Thanks for sharing!! Much ❤ Izzy!!

[@izzyswan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@patrickbrown551]

Izzy thank you for the video

[@zachc1]

The second and last one are what I would see using the most. Thanks for this…

[@karlriley1314]

I have ALL of the SHOPNOTES. I subscribed to it from the beginning. Great MAG.

[@brianbarker2670]

Good video, thanks. I have a number of "Shop Notes" magazines that I have made jigs from but shied away from, some their complicated designs.

[@akbychoice]

I’ll be making some of these today and a couple I’ll make out of metal. TY

[@izzyswan]

Awesome

[@stased7343]

I am glad I found your videos! Great information! I to enjoy Shopnotes!

[@noofynumbskull]

Simplist ideas are always the best , will try a couple of these

[@izzyswan]

They are!

[@cartergibson4575]

Great projects. I agree that Shop Notes was a fantastic publication.

[@izzyswan]

Yes it was!

[@daveengstrom9250]

I really like that band saw jig.

[@BarrySumpter]

Yeah. 100%. Shopnotes man. Gutted when they stopped publishing.

[@GaryWhittaker-ex3vd]

I really like your website I've learned a lot seeing Some of the things that you build

[@lisacarden1309]

I love this!!! Thank you !! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@WreckDiver99]

Izzy: "Really Easy to Build". Me: 6 hours later, with more scrap than I started and contemplating my life choices. I haven't been in my shop in a year...reasons...the above is just one, physical issues being the other.

[@ianpearse4480]

Very cool ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@izzyswan]

Thanks for watching!

[@barney992]

I feel a jig urge developing . Ive already made your pedestal drill stand for a power drill with dove tail slide years ago . Many tablesaw slides and jigsaw tables using a black and decker matrix jigsaw . just need more time to use them .

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Helpful and creative solutions. Thanks for sharing these.

[@izzyswan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luctoulouse]

I love your videos. I am still waiting to get plans for your awesome table saw push block. Cheers from Canada.

[@alessandrosuppini943]

Yippeyy, a new Izzy video, I’ ve missed you man (and Maggie of course) 👍

[@izzyswan]

Day job been keeping us busy. We should have more time to make videos soon

[@SRG-Learn-Makers]

I love your thingy. Thanks for sharing!

[@richard102879]

Dude, that vice is insane.

[@johnkelly9046]

I just said the same thing. It's awesome! 😁

[@Lakusus]

Just a couple of things: 1) I really like your "Thingy" (🤣) and plan on making one of my own. However, I'm going to add a few magnets inset into the ends to grab the saw and hold it against the wood. I saw someone else do this with a similar edge guide and thought it was a really good idea. 2) Where's the link to Shopnotes? I mean, I went to the website but, all I could find was subscriptions for either $20/year or several back issue offers, all of which were $99 and none digitally online - the issues were digital but, all came on a USB thumb drive and some packages came with a DVD. I didn't see anything about an $80 online subscription for back issues. Just a little confused and looking for clarification. LOVE your videos, btw! Also, I'm glad to see that Maggie(sp?) has finally gotten over her camera shyness.😁

[@OddJobFix]

Stacking blocks of wood. BTDT. Love jig #3

[@MortimerSugarloaf]

The Thingie is perfect for us hand tool freaks.

[@ctenos45069]

As always… Great job.

[@raydriver7300]

I love your videos, Izzy. Interesting and entertaining 🌞

[@izzyswan]

Glad you like them!

[@rayknightstep9083]

Hey Iz, greetings fromRancho de Vegas. A while back I saw your video on the Wen track saw and I am now in the market for one. I am an above average skilled woodworker with an arsenal of quality top brand power tools. Jet, Delta, Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee, etc Final cuts will predominantly be done on the table saw, so My question is do you still think the Wen is a good economical alternative for cutting down sheet goods?

[@nathandrouin4730]

Your a rock star can't wait for the next video ❤❤❤

[@gregmead2967]

I loved Shopnotes and still have almost all of mine!

[@rudyg528]

Loved shopnotes and have several of their magazines

[@johnkelly9046]

I love the bench vise! Is it custom made or can you buy them?

[@scottbyrd2157]

Izzy!! Where have you been man! Are you turning into Yellowstone?? lol. Keep the videos up my friend. You inspire and motivate people with your ideas. Just like shop notes did for you. Hope all is well!!

[@patchesofgreen3832]

I respect giving credit. Also, passing on a valuable source.

[@jerrybyrd7778]

The thingy is genius 😊

[@prowoodman]

Dad-gum-it! I made one of the adjustable expanding height things but when I (TRIED to) put it together the holes in the top articulating arm dont line up! Its about 3/4 of an inch off. The only thing I did different was I used 3/4 plywood, and 1/4 -20 bolts and knobs but that shouldnt have anything to do with the holes not lining up, eh? Ive double checked my measurements and everything is correct. Where did I go wrong?

[@DaraHijazi]

So helpful, thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@RWAllen-jx8gi]

A bit off topic of the video but, I am trying to find some in depth videos about setting up a lathe. Most of the ones I see these days are modern/variable speed and attached motors. Mine is an older Delta Lathe with separate motor and belts. I have had it since 1995, since my uncle passed. It has never been fully set up to turn anything. Any help/directions would be greatly appreciated.

[@jpwoodwork]

Very Cool Izzy

[@TM62588]

Enjoyed as always.