Diy Mat Cutting Jig

The goal of this instructable is to teach you how to accurately and repeatably hit a target with your cricut by making and using a reusable jig.

Diy mat cutting jig.

The following jigs will make building your projects safer and faster. However a mat cutter can be built at home to cut custom mats that will ensure more of a proper fit. 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.

Many fine furniture projects call for tapered legs. Make a tapering jig. 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. 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 piece of lumber should be longer than the photo mat being cut. Cut one piece of 2 by 6 inch lumber to the desired length. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. Never throw away a woodworking jig once it has been created.