Diy Mat Cutting Jig

However a mat cutter can be built at home to cut custom mats that will ensure more of a proper fit.

Diy mat cutting jig.

Never throw away a woodworking jig once it has been created. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. Make a tapering jig. Many fine furniture projects call for tapered legs.

The jig is pretty simple it requires two pieces of plywood can be same thickness a couple boards of the same thickness for risers two boards to use as runners and a handful of screws. The router is one of the most versatile and useful tools in most woodworking workshops and it would probably only come second to a few other tools like the power saw and drill if you were to make a list of the tools you will use a lot. It will take a long time before you notice any dents or cuts in a mat made with self healing plastic. While there are many methods that could be applied to create this classic design the easiest way may be using a tapering jig for your table saw a tapering jig allows you to adjust your tapered cuts to nearly any angle up to 15 degrees and gives you the ability to do so consistently.

Always read the woodworking jig plans carefully and make sure that there is enough information provided for you to be able to complete the project. Using a sacrificial fence helps you avoid accidentally cutting into the real fence which would be really bad news. The piece of lumber should be longer than the photo mat being cut. When you have to adjust the table saw s fence so it sits right next to the blade put a sacrificial fence on the saw.