Planning and Building a Jig #5: SHOP BUILT VS. STORE BOUGHT
Some common kinds of jigs are available for sale at woodworking stores and even big-box retailers. Every time I see a jig for sale I think, “I could make that.” I imagine most of us think that! If I see a jig for sale that seems like something I could make, I try to be realistic about whether it is worth the time and effort. I’m a cheapskate, and I almost always build jigs out of scrap, so the expense to build is very low. If you enjoy building jigs, then even if it takes an hour or two away from a paying job, at least it makes for a nice change of pace. If a jig is just a plastic version of something you would make out of wood, then you should seriously consider just making it yo...
