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This is the 14th volume in Taunton's 'Complete Illustrated
Guide' series. Taken as a whole, they represent the most
comprehensive guide to woodworking available anywhere. If a
formal multi-year woodworking program isn't in your future, then
the next best thing might be the books in this series.
All these books are written in pretty well the same format. Each
one covers a wide range of techniques and is supported by
copious photographs and illustrations.
Nagyszalanczy's book is no exception. The 14 chapters cover a
huge range of common, and not so common, shop jigs and fixtures.
He presents the material in an easy to read format, with
concise, clear instructions and top notch photos.
The book begins with a short primer on designing jigs, then goes
on to discuss the salient points in jig construction, and the
tools and materials that you will need to do the job
effectively.
Oddly, the chapters devoted to safety are tucked away at the
back of the book. We suggest that you read them before you begin
making any of the jigs in the book. After all, along with
enhancing productivity and improving precision in your shop, one
of the major reason for making shop jigs is to increase shop
safety.
The main business of the book is taken up in the 9 middle
chapters. Unfortunately, the first two jigs I looked for in the
index, a micro adjust for a shop built table saw crosscut fence,
and a tenoning jig, weren't there. Nonetheless, the book does
cover a very wide range of useful jigs and fixtures, grouped
into the following categories:
Marking and setup jigs
Fences and guides
Sliding and pivoting jigs
Jig tables
Jigs for portable tools
Templates
Stops and indexes
Clamping and alignment
Fixtures
Many of the jigs include an illustration in addition to the
photos and text. Professional woodworkers may not find a lot
here that is new or innovative. However, for novice or amateur
woodworkers, DIYers, and students, this is a good book with a
lot of practical content.
Table of Contents:
Section 1: Function and Design
Why Use Jigs?
The Functional Approach
Customizing Jigs
Section 2: Materials and Hardware
Selecting Materials
High-Friction Materials
Fasteners
Tracks & Guide Bars
Other Jig Hardware
Section 3: Tools and Techniques
Jig-Building Tools
Joinery
Gluing Up
Finishing
Section 4: Marking and Setup Jigs
Marking Gauges
Layout Jigs
Templates
Machine Setup
Section 5: Fences and Guides
Parallel Fences
Auxiliary Fences
Short Fences
Angled Fences
Curved Fences
Dowel Guides
Section 6: Sliding and Pivoting Jigs
Miter Slot Guided
Miter Gauge Jigs
Fence Guided
Table Guided
Pivoting Jigs
Section 7: Jig Tables
Tilt Tables
Extension Tables
Power Tool Tables
Section 8: Fences and Guides
Router Jigs
Router Bases
Hand Tool Guides
Section 9: Templates
Part-shaping
Joinery
Drilling
Sawing and Sanding
Section 10: Stops and Indexes
End Stops
Travel Stops
Index Devices
Section 11: Clamping and Alignment
Alignment Devices
Simple Clamps
Production Clamps
Section 12: Fixtures
Part Holding
Assembly Fixtures
Bending and Lamination
Section 13: Safety Devices
Hold-Downs
Blade & Cutter Guards
Section 14: Dust Control for Jigs
Machine Dust Collection
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Jigs & Fixtures
Sandor Nagyszalanczy
Taunton Press
Available through your local bookseller
1-56158-770-2
265 pages, hardcover, 9 3/16" x 10 7/8"
2006
$37.50
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© Canadian Woodworking
Magazine, 2007
Note: This review originally appeared in the Nov
2006 eNewlsetter
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