One more thing that you may want to puck up a dovetail bit for your router and a dovetail saw. These really are great tools if you intend to make your own jigs. Templates will allow you to make fixed dovetails for a variety of projects, including cabinets, drawers and small boxes. Some systems also come with bits and templates together in one kit. These can save money compared to purchasing the components separately.

If you are really keen, you can find instructions for making your own jigs in books or magazines. Instructions are also available on the web. Print these out for future reference. Consider using a good binder to keep your jig making instructions organized in your workshop. Using rubber covers will protect the instructions from getting dirty, ripped or damaged.

Looking for quality? A dowel jig can be used for making quality, consistent dowels. If you are using a thick timber, then get a self centering jig for better accuracy. There are a variety of sizes from a quarter to one half inch. Complete kits are available that include dowel jigs with several hundred dowels in a variety of sizes. Glue is also included in these kits.