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STL346: Ramon's Rules for Jig Making

Shop Talk Live · 25 Jul 2025 · 56m

What this episode covers

Furniture maker and product designer Ramon Valdez discusses his journey from commercial construction to creating the Domino Doc jig, which has sold over 4,000 units. He shares his criteria for making jigs, his extensive use of neodymium magnets from KJ Magnetics, and his approach to marquetry using both hand tools and the Shapeoko Origin CNC machine. Valdez also reflects on the challenges of commission work, the importance of function in design, and his transition toward digital products to reduce physical inventory.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
KJ Magnetics, Woodcraft, Shidoni Gallery, Fine Woodworking
Products
Domino Doc
Tools
Shapeoko Origin
Also
Ramon Valdez

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