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Good idea, jigsaw jig for template cutting

PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:27 am
by cuyeda
I thought this tip would be helpful to inspiring builders out there! I will make one of these jigs for my lil' shop.
Click here to see intructions


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:55 am
by dh
Looks like it cuts a little bigger than the template, nice to have if don't have a router though.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:32 pm
by GuyllFyre
dh wrote:Looks like it cuts a little bigger than the template, nice to have if don't have a router though.


Align the pins to the side of the blade instead of center and you have a near exact pattern match.

Jigsaws are nice but "precise" isn't in their vocabulary.

The instructions are for use WITH a router. You do the fast, rough cut with a cheap jigsaw blade and then use your expensive router finishing bit to clear it off.

Oh, and I would put a guide pin behind the blade also.