The Jigs & Fixtures Bible [Paperback]

RJ Decristoforo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2001

R.J. DeCristoforo shows woodworkers how to make the most of their tools and their woodshop. The jigs & Fixtures Bible collects the last several years of his popular "Chris Cuts" column from the pages of Popular Woodworking magazine and supplements them with special tips, tricks and advice. Through chapters such as "Put the Mortiser to Work" and "Know Your Band Saw," DeCristoforo provides readers with a lifetime of invaluable woodworking knowledge. He writes with a simplicity and directness that makes new ideas and concepts crystal clear, while providing readers with countless jigs, guides and other innovations to make their work easier, safer and more accurate. They'll learn to expand their power tools' usefulness far beyond manufacturers' specifications and elevate their woodworking to the level of art.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The late DeCristoforo was one of the preeminent authors of books about power tools and their use; probably only the prolific Patrick Spielman is in his league. This title, edited by DeCristoforo's son Daniel, examines a number of useful jigs and fixtures that originally appeared in his "Cris Cuts" column in Popular Woodworking magazine. In addition, there is a wealth of information about tools and short tips that solve workshop problems of all types. Somewhat unusual for a woodworking title is the short biography of the author, written by his son; it's a nice touch and a fitting tribute. DeCristoforo's titles have stood the test of time, and this one likely will as well. It should be purchased by public libraries.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

For more than 50 years, the late R.J. DeChristoforo improved the capabilities of woodworking machinery with his innovative jigs and fixtures. As both a professional writer and woodworker, he published over 40 books, including The Complete Book of Wood Joinery. Popular Science Complete Book of Power Tools and Housebuilding: A Do-it-Yourself Guide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Betterway Books (June 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558705635
• ISBN-13: 978-1558705630
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #701,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Would Have Like More Content, September 25, 2001

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This review is from: The Jigs & Fixtures Bible (Paperback)

This book is a hodgepodge of ideas, providing one or two jigs for each tool that a woodworker may use. You jigs for working with routers, table saws, planers, band saws and more. But not enough to make you an expert with any one tool. If you are starting out with woodworking and are setting up an fully equipped workshop, you may find this interesting. And you may find a jig idea that you had not thought of already for one of your tools. But if you are looking for something that really offers a lot of helpful info on any one tool, then I would suggest looking for something specific to that tool. For example, I highly recommend the author's book "The Table Saw Book" if you are looking for something on how to use a table saw with great jig ideas for that tool.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy the specific book for your equipment, March 25, 2003

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George Lutz (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Jigs & Fixtures Bible (Paperback)

I bought this book as my first woodworking book and thought t0wo much space in a thin book was wasted on the history of the author in the introduction. There isn't much on any one power tool. I bought DeCristoforo's book 'The Table Saw Book' and rated it [4 stars]. I've already started making jigs out of it. After I bought the Bible book, I learned my lesson and checked out several books from the library before purchasing another one. I would recommend the same to anyone as a means to stretch your investment dollar.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good as far as it goes, June 21, 2005

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Rosebudspapa "rosebudspapa" (Columbia SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Jigs & Fixtures Bible (Paperback)

Decristoforo is done a dis-service by his son in the selection of what is included in this 'bible.' It is more like a digest than a bible. Not too valuable but useful at times.