I am so glad I stumbled upon this post. I cried the day they stopped making "Shop Notes". Two of my favorite projects and ones I use every day in my weekend warrior shop are, issue 113 the folding router table (which I have made and refined many times) and issue 74 the extendable drill press table. What they call Shop Notes now is a shadow of its former self. Izzy you have gained a loyal follower.

That last jig is something I've been mulling over for a while. It's good to see one built and demonstrated, especially when it is used in ways other than what I'd had in mind and ends up solving other problems. I always appreciate the down to earth nature of the videos on this channel, and great to see that link to shop notes and the credit to them. It helps noobs like me cut through the hype channels and get to working better.

Thank you, Izzy. Nice jigs. I appreciate the link to Shop Notes. Maggie, that look on your face is priceless.

I subscribed to ShopNotes from the start and still have all the issues. I was thrilled a couple of years ago when they started publishing it again. Thanks for all of the inspiration on these jigs. Love how your mind works solving problems. - Chris

You sir are an amazing woodworker. I look forward to all your future videos. Thank you for taking the time.

Love your videos I just wish they were longer and more frequent. You always have smart innovations and great recommendations.

Love them all...but that last one is definitely on the to-make list! Nice video 🙂

The last jig will definitely come in handy with all of the drawer slides I have been adding to my base kitchen cabinets. Thank you for the video and the instructions on how to make the jigs! So glad I found your channel and just subscribed.

Good Moring Sir, Again you hit the Mark 100%, two notes, YES shop notes are the best and I, like you have the complete set, and your note, take credit or give credit when due. you do a good job in this area. You truly are , the very best. Enjoy your day.

It's the simple thingies in life, that make all the difference. Definitely making the adjustable height rest. It'll get used every day. Thanks Izzy.

Izzy my man, I love the outside-the-box thinking! I try to use this mindset myself. It's very true that "necessity is the mother of invention" I will be making some of these.

You present useful things compatible with ordinary shops and the capability of the hobbyist. Thank you for your diligence and respect for the audience.

Thanks for showing the SketchUp designs with measurements. Such a great and useful video. Much appreciated.

90 seconds into the video and I headed straight to the garage to make a Thingy!

Izzy, you always have clever, easy diy jigs to help with stuff I fumble around with and cuss at. Thanks for helping me with my shop language. 😂

You know what Izzy, I was building some Adirondack chairs on the weekend and when I was settting up the frame of the chair I was clamping all kinds of clamps to hold the front and back legs vertical as I installed the cross members of the chair, the second jig is perfect for this assembly process. Thanks

Simple yet brilliant. Thank you for sharing these ideas.

😮 I put 3 of these on my to do list! You continue to inspire me! Thanks Izzy!

Dude! That rocked! Forgive me if I missed it, but what are the slots for in the "Thingy?"

Thanks for sharing these simple but really useful jigs but what I love the most you both have morals and principles thanks for keeping it real

I have a lot of shopnote and they are great But I have always loved your take on things and you imagination on the things you design and build

Your videos are honest and inspiring! Thank you for your passion for the home woodwoodworker, along with the family vibe in the background.

Thank you! I love communities wherein everyone shares invaluable info that benefits us all. Sharing info helps to uplift us all. Secretive stuff just benefits the OP and the majority of us are left in the dark. Openly sharing creates a society that is constantly floating upward instead of spiraling downward. Bravo for open sharing and I hope it continues and infects everyone else with the sharing bug. Openness is just so beneficial for the world. It uplifts everyone!!! Thanks again! 😊

Izzy, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tricks. These jigs will definitely get made fairly soon. Shop Notes was a fantastic magazine. I wish that there were still one similar to that being put out today. Thank you again for doing these videos.

Great ideas Izzy. #5 is my fav. It will keep me from saving various plywood offcuts for spacing & installing drawer slides. As always, thanks for sharing your ideas (& giving credit where it’s due - even if it was just the inspiration).

Great jigs. Really appreciate that you show the jigs, how to use them and build them with the dimensions/measurements.

Izzy, thank you so much for sharing your creativity. And shopnotes looks awesome. I'll be getting that access as soon as I can. Great video

So awesome Izzy!! Thank you for sharing!!

Perfect Izzy! I need a adjustable jig for installing drawers. I’m making this! Thanks!!!

I love this!!! Thank you !! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

Thank you for more great ideas and giving credit where it’s due. Shop notes is a fantastic resource.

Thank you for sharing! I need at least two of each - and now I am inspired! Very crafty and clever. I miss Shop Notes!

Great info, love these and want to hear more on why and how you use them. Helps the thinking process.

Fantastic video Izzy! Definitely bookmarking this video for later viewing so that I can make a few of those jigs when I have more time! Thanks! 👍👍🔨🔨

Totally amazing!!!

Not a typical "jig and fixture" video... but for the pattern follower and the expanding fixture, IMO. But, all except for the pattern jig are EXCELLENT ideas for people less mobile!! I watched a friend work in the shop from a chair, and these "extra hand" jigs would've been excellent for him! I'll end up building all but the clamp jig, as I end up doing a lot of large boxes and drawers. Very cool video!

Izzy thank you for the video

As always… Great job.

I got shopnotes for years and built many of the projects, and still use them. Thanks for sharing Izzy

I love your thingy. Thanks for sharing!

Shopnotes is a great magazine! I love the issue where they built an adjustable box joint jig, I just got to find my copy so I can build the thing. Years ago, I worked in a cabinet shop, and the boss made copies of the jigs and fixtures page from Woodsmith so that we could reference it if we ran into problems building something. It was a great reference.

So helpful, thanks for the video 👍🏻

I really like that band saw jig.

Thank you much for sharing😊. It's very generous from you. Like Maggy's face for looking for your "thing" We all need a wife to find our lost things, especially measuring tape... Manr thanks again.

Really brilliant jigs, Izzy! Thanks a bunch for all the info! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Great jigs Izzy!

Great vid!! I always love seeing your jigs and how they're made. I might build a couple these. Thanks for sharing!! Much ❤ Izzy!!

I am glad I found your videos! Great information! I to enjoy Shopnotes!

Simplist ideas are always the best , will try a couple of these

I loved Shopnotes and still have almost all of mine!

Very cool ideas. Thank you for sharing.

Great small projects! I’ve managed to keep all my back issues of shop notes after 5 moves!!!

Great video, sir. Very honest and helpful. I'm a beginner, so I appreciate your help. 👍👍👍👍👍

Yes! Shop Notes is/was a great resource for info and inspiration. And maybe you can create a jig you call a ding-a-ling. So you can ask your wife "where's my .....?

Enjoyed as always.

Great video. Improvements for thingy: magnets for saw at end (to hold saw), and 45 and 30 cuts for mitreing. Your "third hand" name it that. And the last piece, make it attachable to a larger base to use as a stand. You make great jigs. Keep up the good work. And have fun!

Amazing video as always Izzy definitely going to make a few of these the last one for sure it’s definitely going to come in handy having a set of them to help hold things up also . Thanks for sharing as always.

Very Cool Izzy

Love the Thingy. 👍

Izzy! You are so brilliant and your followers are so blessed that you share your ideas with us. Thank you so much, again! 🫶🏻🇨🇦

Been using an old Incra jig for spacing things. Original Incra Jig. I think it’s from early 80’s but it’s just two pieces of plastic 6x10 that interlock with 1/32 teeth. Made to set a router fence accurately. I just use it anywhere I need a spacer.

I have ALL of the SHOPNOTES. I subscribed to it from the beginning. Great MAG.

Great ideas.

Love the “thingy”. Unfortunately I have too many thingys in my shop that I call my thingys. Also my “whatyamacallit” and “wheretheheckisit”. I’ll need to come up with a new name for it. Great idea Izzy.

Helpful and creative solutions. Thanks for sharing these.

Your a rock star can't wait for the next video ❤❤❤

The thingy is genius 😊

I love your videos. I am still waiting to get plans for your awesome table saw push block. Cheers from Canada.

Thank You Izzy! Big shopnotes fan. Still have most of them in a box somewhere.

Yippeyy, a new Izzy video, I’ ve missed you man (and Maggie of course) 👍

I love your videos, Izzy. Interesting and entertaining 🌞

I love this genius guy's brain, it makes me feel good. (from France)

I really like your website I've learned a lot seeing Some of the things that you build

Always helpful tips my friend! 💙💙

always a peach Izzy!

Loved shopnotes and have several of their magazines

Wow. These are great! Could you explain what the slots in the Thingy are for?

I had no idea you could get shop notes still. My dad has almost every issue through 2000. Now I have every issue digitally heck yeah !!!!!

I’ll be making some of these today and a couple I’ll make out of metal. TY

I built a dovetail jig from their plans I believe. No Ad's, yellow paper. Still have it. I always thought it Wood Smith but I'm old and forget stuff!

The second and last one are what I would see using the most. Thanks for this…

Shopnotes is back as a download only magazine - 4 issues a year - and they put out a message that they were considering doing a 'Shopnotes Annual' print version with all the year's contents (so you can read it by candle while the power is out). Also, like the Taytools clamps with the edgebanding strap (another retailer put out a similar tool years ago but they are now price gouging on International shipping, so they lost me as a customer)

Great projects. I agree that Shop Notes was a fantastic publication.

Nice job.

Good video, thanks. I have a number of "Shop Notes" magazines that I have made jigs from but shied away from, some their complicated designs.

Excellent mate.

The Thingie is perfect for us hand tool freaks.

Izzy!! Where have you been man! Are you turning into Yellowstone?? lol. Keep the videos up my friend. You inspire and motivate people with your ideas. Just like shop notes did for you. Hope all is well!!

lol, you had me in the first 30 secs with “ ouch” lolololol

Yeah. 100%. Shopnotes man. Gutted when they stopped publishing.

I feel a jig urge developing . Ive already made your pedestal drill stand for a power drill with dove tail slide years ago . Many tablesaw slides and jigsaw tables using a black and decker matrix jigsaw . just need more time to use them .

I built their edge mortiser router jig, works well.

Dude, that vice is insane.

Love your channel, can I suggest a few ideas? For your thingy, put a few magnets to guarantee straight cut.. I have a similar thingy just to cut large dowels and small piece of wood..😊

I respect giving credit. Also, passing on a valuable source.

Izzy: "Really Easy to Build". Me: 6 hours later, with more scrap than I started and contemplating my life choices. I haven't been in my shop in a year...reasons...the above is just one, physical issues being the other.

Shop Notes is publishing again!

Great !!

I could certainly use a bigger thingy.

I love the bench vise! Is it custom made or can you buy them?