Your Workshop Jigs Get a grip with this homemade solution By WOOD Magazine Staff WOOD Magazine Staff Launched in 1984, WOOD® magazine is the world's most trusted woodworking resource — a distinction we've earned by guaranteeing our readers' success in their woodworking shops. It is the mission of our staff to inspire and inform woodworkers at every stage of their journey by providing reliable and accurate project plans, woodworking techniques, and product reviews. WOOD magazine's Editorial Process Published on May 8, 2017 I love the tenoning jig that appeared in the June 1997 issue. But, when I couldn't find a local supplier for the plastic knobs, I built a knob using scrap birch and a 3/8" T-nut. Here's how: Draw vertical and horizontal centerlines on 3⁄4 x 4 x 4" stock.With a 1" forstner bit, drill a hole 1⁄4 " deep in the center, as shown above.Next, drill out the grips using the same bit to cut holes at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, spaced 1 3⁄8 " from the center of the blank.Using a circle cutter set to 11⁄2 ", cut the knob free.From remaining material, cut a 1" knob stem with a plug cutter.Glue knob and stem together.Drill a 7⁄16 " hole through the center of the assembly to accommodate the 3⁄8 " T-nut. You'll have an attractive knob that you can really get a grip on.—Dennis O'Leary, Windsor, Calif. If you like this project, please check out more than 1,000 shop-proven paper and downloadable woodworking project plans in the WOOD Store. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit