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« on: January 19, 2009, 11:07 PM »
A source of inspiration in making what which you don't have or can't afford.
or "The wonderful world of Niki's Jigs"
A little while ago I posted 2 pics from Niki in Poland writing on the UKWorkShop forum they were from his "Folding adjustable height table"

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I have now permission to post more. For complete details of construction go to
http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=21712&highlight=wonderful+niki
There are many more than I am showing here.

For those who need a drill press.


Fence stops for may different tools


Knobs for jigs and hold downs etc.


Hold down clamps and creative use of sand paper



An unending supply of  Perfect Try-angles for many different uses.



A low tech approach to a fold-away router table with foot operated lift



Accurate cheap T Squares



a safe accurate tenon jig


A (shop vac) vacuum holder for very thin cuts on the table saw.



Work holding vices
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2009, 11:15 PM »
Obviously this guys thing is making jigs and fixtures and they are the projects he makes. Nice!

I wish I had the  time or inclination to make these items myself.. I might buy some of the stuff he makes before I took the time to make it myself.

Hey can you make the pics bigger, it really is hard to see anything on those little thumbnails, his links have a lot of great pictures.
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The one who says it can't be done should avoid interrupting the person doing it.


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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2009, 07:27 AM »
Quote from: nickao on January 19, 2009, 11:15 PM

Hey can you make the pics bigger, it really is hard to see anything on those little thumbnails, his links have a lot of great pictures.


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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2009, 08:12 AM »
Much better thanks.

This guy can really make some awesome jigs and shop helpers! The fine adjustment screws are so accurate and I see he uses a lot of them on  various things.

I read about how he makes the squares on that link, I am going to give it a go using my Woodpecker squares as a check.
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« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2009, 12:27 PM »
I like the drill press set-up. 

Is that a metal encased drill motor...?  My Dad had one but that was from the early 1960's.  Think it was a Milwaukee or Black and Decker.  I don't know what happened to it but I would use it today. 

They don't make them like that anymore.  Maybe though, I have a 1/2" Milwaukee that's close to 30 years old and I still use it. 
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2009, 12:48 PM »
I've got an all metal body Sioux drill that is a workhorse beast from a past era.  It was my Dad's go to drill as a professional auto/heavy truck mechanic.

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« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2009, 01:58 PM »
I also have some metal body tools - a 1/2" drill, jigsaw, and a half-sheet sander. They were my electrician dad's and all still work as they did when new though he stopped ticking several years ago.

I haven't had any use for them since I got their equivalents in Festool products. They're relegated to shop decoration now.


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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2009, 08:06 AM »
Impressive jigs!! Thanks for posting.
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