Mike Pekovich's Go-To Work Holding Jigs

[@Dunc2222]

One of the very best woodworking videos around. These jigs are universally the simplest I've encountered for each function. And so well presented and narrated. Thank you!

[@scooteroo]

Been looking all over KZbin for some of the best of these idea. They're all right here! Should have started here!

[@cannibalwealth6936]

That is absolutely right.That was also my first thought.....

[@revwayne6168]

This is one of the very best videos I've ever watched and had the privilege of learning from. Thank you.

[@Wood_Slice]

Shame on youtube showing me this video after thousands of woodworking videos watched. Phenomenal keep it up

[@BlackSwan912]

Found it pretty amazing that Mr Pekovich narrated and demonstrated so many jigs for over 12 minutes without any breaks or splices (that I could tell). GREAT pointers. Thank you.

[@FineWoodworking]

No real edits other than cut shots... he's just that good.

[@TheMccluref]

@@FineWoodworking he is that good

[@elim7228]

Just one excellent 👍 demonstration, sir. Thank you for your advice.

[@tonyalways7174]

Wow that is astonishingly simple yet ingenious set of jigs. Deeply grateful for your sharing it because so many challenges will be overcome by copying jigs you’ve show. 👍🏻

[@victoryak86]

What a breath of fresh air Mike Pekovich is. Simple, practical, (not to mention cheap!) solutions to basic bench functions, without buying the latest wonder jig from Woodpecker or Veritas.

[@kming103]

Clear, precise and efficient. Nearly every other person's video instructs the viewer by using a table saw. Gee. If only I had one (or the space).

[@lynxg4641]

Thanks Mike, you've definitely just helped me up my hand tool wood working game by huge measures, such simple, yet effective jigs. 7 years on and this is still such a valuable video, clear concise, very happy I found it, will be making my versions today.

[@James_T_Kirk_1701]

That speed square miter trick is brilliant. This is a first class video. You should be very proud. As I am very grateful.

[@brucecomerford]

That was wonderful. Calm, peaceful, informative.

[@Sebastopolmark]

WOW - A 12:14 minute video and a SOLID 12:00 minutes of quality instruction. EVERYTHING you said and all those jigs are a must have for all woodworkers. Yes, small parts are dangerous to cut with power tools and by using your jigs, the cuts can be done safely and probably more accurately. GREAT VIDEO!!

[@runintomist4835]

I have to agree. So many KZbin videos have a ratio of 5 minutes of filler/sales pitch to 2 minutes of content. There were so many good ideas in this video that I've bookmarked it and plan to make all of the jigs eventually but I'm starting with the bench hook and following it with the dedicated shooting board.

[@luthiermatt]

no kidding. I wish there were more videos that just got straight to the point and show what they need to show.

[@bighands69]

@@runintomist4835 And sometimes they spend so long talking about things that have nothing to do with the video title that you just close it down.

[@favclassisspy9478]

You weren't exaggerating!

[@kennethhunt6270]

Well, I have to say that was one of the best videos I have ever seen in the making of jugs that are necessary in having for wood working. Thank you.

[@Vridar]

So simple yet so efficient. I continue to unplug more tools the more I learn about woodworking.

[@RossDMartin]

What an efficient and clear walkthrough of some incredibly useful wood-holding jigs. So glad I stumbled on this one!

[@mellowfellow9]

plastic speed square - GENIUS! ... on my way to pick one up

[@Drew-de7ey]

Best use of my time this year was watching this video. Saved me years of trial and error and perhaps a finger or two.

[@tombiggs4687]

I made a shooting board and a bench hook, but you've gone far beyond. Very creative, yet simple. I can tell that you really can get almost all of your handwork done with these jigs. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[@brianfreeman8290]

I retired twelve years ago, spent ten years travelling the world, and am now enjoying a foray into woodwork. This sort of basic stuff is exactly what I need. Thank you.

[@markbaker9459]

Aloha Mike and Mahalo , this was a very well put together video and timely for me , since now after being blind sided and waking up from a coma 2months later [6 years ago] I now also am reduced to home bound and for safeties sake 'unplugged' . These jigs are worth there weight in sweat and good work . All you boys with these nice shops to work in , makes me hope that that too will come about . For the mean time , I have a uneven back yard that 3 legged work benches merits of self leveling legs make my able to putt along . Vertigo ,24/7 at this point ,but its better than being under the lawn playing cards with Elvis ! Mine own collection of F.W.Wooding is now only digital , since here ,termites eat the print right off the pages . So many historic restoration I had apart of in my union days were due to Fine Wood Workings Articles , and I meet Tage F. as a boy at Mystic Sea Port on board one of his jobs there . We lived than on Long Island 20 or so miles across the Sound . His works inspired my early day woodwork , but not until we moved to Hawaii could I really get into fine pieces . Koa is king here , and if you want your work to sell ,it must be made good but also out of Koa . Again Mahalo for your nice video , Mark Baker

[@williambranham6249]

One of the most useful videos to come out of Fine WW. Thanks Mike and your production crew.

[@jumbocaso]

Well done. Simplicity is the key to design and these simple jigs make the the plane function like a surgeon’s scalpel. Thank you so much Mike, you are a great teacher.

[@BeyondHomeCooking]

Man, you are good, and an excellent teacher. I will so need to get busy building these. Thanks to you, and also all the FW folks.

[@gregarrell6132]

Really clear and practical tips. I like the simplicity of the various work holding jigs.

[@jamesmccoll4211]

Thank you so much. Extremely useful and so well explained. I’m the third violin player to your conductor.

[@markluke8447]

Terrific video, I’m new to woodworking and these jigs are obviously well designed to help do quality work. Thank you for sharing.

[@kurtkrause7151]

Great tips....the 90° stop is a great idea! And the shooting board will make my shop efforts productive. Thankyou mr. M.P.

[@sigogglin]

I am moving to more hand tool use for multiple reasons, this video was so helpful.

[@123reivax123]

What can I say apart from such a generous, clever artisan. Thank you so much.

[@Exodus5K]

Mike, you're my hero. I particularly like your shooting boards.

[@mbarnes21075]

Hi Mike, meet you at Woodworking Live 2018 this past week and told you I'd never heard of you! My loss!!! I learned more in you 18 min video on jigs for hand tools than from any other source. Awesome work, and thank for sharing your mastery with us beginners!

[@markh7430]

Really - this video is timeless. Wish I had come upon it much earlier. Thank you.

[@ΠΑΝΟΣΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

calm, accurate, clever, fun to watch, grate teacher!!!

[@tianwang]

The most no-nonsense jig guide video. I also have two books from mike, they are both great.

[@DataSmithy]

I'm just starting to learn about bench Hooks and various jigs. Thanks this is a great variety of ideas in a short video.

[@tonyarthur9437]

Best very simple information I have sent in years thanks a million

[@jaredkierecki8573]

This was a great place to see all of the most used jigs in one spot for hand wood working. Thank you!

[@cherhanamiya1]

One of the very best jig instructional videos I've come across !! Kudos Sir ! Kudos.

[@standswithfish]

Those shooting boards, brilliant!

[@maxgonzalez81]

I’m going to make all of them when I get a chance , I think this is the best video about jigs I have seeing

[@jeffforbes3772]

Dang! One of the most instruction packed videos I've ever seen.

[@martinlipicnik6057]

Gospod Miko, briljantno predavanje.

[@tinyroomwoodworks]

These are fantastic tools to add to a bench, I've been using the planing stops all the time, thank you for sharing these ideas! We live in a golden age of eduction and this is a prime example of it!

[@ehengle]

Your modified speed square is brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@greg6107]

Thank you for these unique techniques Mike !

[@jamesnasmith984]

Great tips clearly demonstrated in record time. Great. Thanks

[@mapblahblah3061]

There goes my weekend...

[@plemieux7237]

Once again, Mike comes thru. That's why you're #1

[@Pappderbarp]

12 Minutes of pure knowledge, crazy.

[@jasondoust4935]

An exceptional training video. So many good ideas, clearly explained and clearly well thought through. I will be building at least 3 of these (probably all) for our wood room at college. I'll link this video after demonstrating them to give credit and get (some) young minds thinking. Thank you Fine Woodworking and thank you, Mike!

[@VidarSrvik]

Super useful work holding tips and so well presented - ten thumbs up!

[@jacohop]

fantastic, and efficient delivery!

[@johnburens3395]

I like that shooting board with the adjustment knob! I think my current shooting board is finding it's way to the trash can this weekend...

[@paulleary1775]

Excellent video. Have solved some of my problem areas, thanks Mike.

[@LitoGeorge]

Absolutely amazing video. Honestly, I think this video will change the way I work. Gratitude.

[@sdcofer52]

Very nice job providing excellent information on a great collection of jigs. Thanks

[@eagleonone]

Excellent solutions impressive in their simplicity. Simply a great presentation. Concise and to the point with no yada yada yada so prevalent in many how to videos.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

This one is a keeper. Thanks Mike!

[@johnmay3266]

I think you just planned my weekend for me. Excellent jigs, good instructions, and great ideas. Thanks Mike

[@MrChappy10]

Great demo. I have made 3 of the six and look forward to completing the rest. Excellent tip to change the stop depending how the saw cuts, push or pull.

[@fabiomerlin8820]

Excellence. Great jigs, great explanation of their uses.

[@jbb5470]

Thank you for sharing these tips. One thing I struggle with are 45 degree cuts for picture frame / boxes. You have presented a method where I can ensure that these angles will be correct! Great video and presentation!

[@luthiermatt]

I will say it too. This was an extremely info packed video. I knew about a few of these but all of these are great devices I can make from scraps. Thank you so much for this.

[@joe1871]

Hey Mike, Great video. You present your information quickly and clearly, without rambling on. This video was good stuff from the get go. Thanks, I look forward to more in the future.

[@garyknight8616]

A great video. Good to see the bench hook mentioned, so often overlooked in favour of fancy pants jigs.

[@markmcgarrey8655]

You can tell a seasoned teacher when you see one. No music, no fast forward of film, just content. Thanks

[@frankcornfield5915]

Fantastic tips from a pro hand tool woodworker.

[@einsteinbpc]

So many useful jigs. And using a bench hook as a shooting board…genius.

[@ApexWoodworks]

Great ideas, Mike. Although I'd seen and heard of most of them before, I've been too lazy to get around to making all but the first one and the bench hook! Guess I've got some homework to do. Thanks for the prompt.

[@kevinmurray2959]

great shooting board idea. I've never seen the speed square used for the 45 angle before. genius

[@fringefilms]

Such amazing tips Mike. Thanks so much. Was actually a little weird to SEE you talking after about 4 months of STL on my headphones. I also loved seeing the little kumiko cabinet in the background that was in your book. 'Cause we heard you have a book (or two) now.

[@TR-yn5tb]

Brilliant!! Great way to get consistently accurate results. Thank you.

[@ericrichter7933]

I have a bevel shooting board like that too and absolutely love it for miters on boxes

[@alvansmith1005]

Made and use all the jigs and they are outstanding. Thank you !!!!

[@whitepinelover]

Just have to say your presentation was Excellent !

[@whitneyranchproductions4637]

Old video but still very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@fdort3971]

@FineWoodworking please thank Mike for his clever and concise jigs! Definitely shared them!

[@afreidson]

THE most helpful woodworking video I've seen in youtube. Thanks!!

[@drmkiwi]

Good stuff, thanks. Interesting take on the shooting boards for cleaning up 45° cuts. These appear significantly simpler (which I like) compared to other FW shooting board projects.

[@robertw.1499]

If you're not teaching, you should be. You have an excellent and natural presence, explanations being very understandable. Good job 👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Mike. I love the 45 degree shooting board! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@galileo_rs]

Peković with a wedding ring on his left hand, interesting. Great simple jigs, very nice.

[@ramingr]

So may great yet simple ideas! Thanks a bunch for sharing!

[@rogerwm.brazier4438]

Your dedication to accuracy is inspiring. Thank you.

[@coffeelazuly]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

[@wolfa5151]

You Sir, are a intelligent Man, a master of his craft! Thank You! For posting this video, it is/was of immense help to me.

[@TonKuipers134]

Thx, what an excellent tutorial on making your work more accurate and workibg more easy👌

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

Excellent presentation, thank you

[@neilcrookphotos]

Priceless. Some many good tips. Thanks guys.

[@albertog.8001]

Really interesting video, even for an absolue amateur like me. Your work and your tools and jigs are awesome. Congrats for your videos!

[@barrykerr7540]

Thanks so much for these excellent reminders Mike. After many years in our trade we can become complacent- I'm sure i have anyway. It's a joy to watch you work and inspires me to get back to some basic jigs. Cheers.

[@luccarron]

I was looking for a new project. A 45° shooting board seems to be the one. Thanks !!!!!

[@boutellejb]

Really great video - packed full of truly useful info without fluff. Suggestion for improving efficiency a bit more on the small fixture that you clamp in the front vise: add a rabbit to the rear bottom edge to make a positive registration feature, allowing you to drop it in the vise with one hand and have it automatically locate in the correct, level position, as well as not falling through before you tighten the vise.

[@thecordlesscarpenter7956]

Mike, thanks! getting ready to make a few more jigs for my bench and this video hit the spot! at a minimum it got me seriously thinking about how to make all of my routine operations easier, more pleasurable and much less frustrating. in other words, you just gave me a great place to start so thanks! lots of simple yet genius ideas you have that make woodworking more efficient which translates to enjoyment!

[@PS-jm4nd]

Simple, but Awesome. Thx a lot for sharing your expertise.

[@wigennazarov6009]

simple designs are the best! Thanks for this video. Its brilliant.

[@richardbriggs3480]

Excellent video. Very useful methods. Thank you.

[@hawkeye10100]

Mike, what a good video and very helpful. I am somewhat hard of hearing and it would be nice if you turned your volume up a little. Thanks, Don.

[@simonrourke9817]

Great video, very well explained. Now need to start building jigs.