Shopmade Jigs and tips...

[rileytoolworks]

Just a thought, but is there a) any interest in, and b) any way of setting up a Jigs & Tips section on this site?
I always find it fascinating to see other peoples solutions and shop aids. Everyone has their own solutions and to have all these tips in one place would be really helpful.
I know I'm not a veteran of this forum so may be percieved as being cheeky, but it's just a thought?
Any ideas?

 

[wizer]

This has been brought up before, many times. There is a Jig section of the main site. But it is not updated. Requests for a Jigs section of the forum have been rejected in the past.

 

[rileytoolworks]

Fair enough...

 

[wizer]

Don't take my post the wrong way, I would love to see a dedicated Jigs section and maybe this thread will whip up the right amount of support. Just filling you in on what has happened in the past.

 

[Raggy]

I would like to see a jigs section. I am just starting out with this wood stuff and even the basic jigs that most of you take for granted I have no idea about but would like to know. All help is greatly appreciated to make my and others hobbies much more enjoyable.

 

[Paul Chapman]

Another way is every time you see a post about a jig that you might find useful, just save a link to it in your favourites. That way saves someone else the bother of maintaining a dedicated section on the forum. You can also save links to jigs that you come across elsewhere.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[seaco]

I tried way back as you to get a jigs section on the forum but to no avail as there is a jig section but it doesn't get updated much which really says it all a jigs and tips section on the forum itself is a much better idea, one day the message may get through?... :wink:

 

[Timmo]

I don't mean to be disrespectful to the people who admin this forum but I would really like to know what is the reason for not having a jigs section?
I love to see all the ingenious ideas and jigs people come up with because finding easier ways to do things makes them more available to all of us...
I know a little about forums like this as I am involved in setting up an international one in the arena of dog rescues etc and I believe it is easy to just add another section...
Of course I know that the programs are different and the one we are using is PHPbb3 I think and that is free, but if this software is paid for then there may be some licensing restrictions I guess but it would be nice to know as to the reason because it does seem like a really good idea...
No offence meant to anyone...you have my eternal gratitude for creating this forum in the first place so thanks for that.
Cheers
Timmo

 

[wizer]

From memory Timmo, the only reason was 'lack of interest'.

So if you support this idea, please post.

 

[Timmo]

Hi WiZer,
Sorry - excuse my ignorance, but post where? The intention of my post was to support the idea but I haven't come up with any jigs myself..I do like a lot of Steve Maskery stuff (so much so I am tempted to buy his DVD's) and also that chap Niki (please excuse my spelling if it is wrong). I am sure there are a lot more but they would certainly be easier to find in there own section...
Cheers
Timmo

 

[Good Surname or what ?]

In the absence of a "jigs section" you can try this search http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4RNWN_enGB265GB265&q=jig+site:ukworkshop.co.uk&meta=

It will search this site for the word "jig"

 

[Harbo]

A good source of tips for making jigs etc is Robert Wearing's book on "Making Woodwork Aids & Devices". Fabulous little book, hundreds of ideas and aids and still in print.

Rod

 

[kityuser]

jigs section please!

Steve

 

[motownmartin]

WiZeR did start this thread which could be helpful but would be more helpful if it were to have its own section where all links could be entered.

 

[Gill]

I don't know why a 'jigs section' hasn't been supported by the forum's administrators, but I can see how it could be problematic. Collating and aggregating all the jigs on this forum would be quite a task, as would ensuring that the conversation remained focussed. Quite often, a jig is created to address a specific need in a project and the conversation covers not only that jig, but other aspects of the project.

In theory, the idea of a 'jigs section' is a good one which I endorse. In practice, it's probably simpler to use a 'search' facility to find whatever specific jig you're looking for.

Perhaps an alternative approach to a 'jigs section' would be for someone to create a jigs blog which links to the various jigs on the forum. A link to the blog could be added in their signature block.

Gill

 

[wizer]

yes, it would be useful if fellow members would post links to jigs in that thread. Or indeed if a new thread was start which encompassed all jig links and then it was made a sticky. Much like the tool show thread.

 

[woodbloke]

This jig section has definitely come up before and I would welcome a separate section on the forum...mind you, it might be monopolised by Niki :wink: :lol: - Rob

 

[eggflan]

Jig and tips section please :wink:


Just thought i would add my voice

 

[seanybaby]

Come on, get that jigs section open

 

[Anonymous]

Jigs Section Vote.