Project by Bricofleur | posted 01-19-2017 02:56 PM | 2983 views | 26 times favorited | 16 comments | ![]() |
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If you own and use a jigsaw, you know as I do that this tool is not stable went cutting close to edges, as for rounding over a corner or make a cut-out for a leg as example, and that because the base doesn’t make full contact with the workpiece.
Here’s the support I came up with. It will change your life !
As shown on the last picture, the jig works best in conjunction with the multipurpose benchtop table I made.
For more photos and details, take a look at this page of my blog.
Best,
Serge
http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com
-- Learn from yesterday, work today and enjoy success tomorrow. -- http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com
16 comments so far
CB_Cohick
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#1 posted 01-19-2017 03:19 PM
Well done. It’s the simple ideas that seem to work best. This should be helpful to others besides me I would imagine. Thanks for sharing.
-- Chris - Would work, but I'm too busy reading about woodwork.
Ken90712
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#2 posted 01-19-2017 03:24 PM
Great idea Serge, should serve many well. Especially on really big prices that taking to a bandsaw would be difficult. Awesome. Always good to see you posting
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Ivan
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#3 posted 01-19-2017 03:27 PM
Very, very smart idea! I always fight with it cutting on edges.
-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted
DocSavage45
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#4 posted 01-19-2017 04:45 PM
Serge, You never run out of helpful ideas. Don’t sleep much? LOL! Simple is elegant!
-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher
tyvekboy
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#5 posted 01-19-2017 05:22 PM
Great Jig. That same idea would work for trim routers. Thanks for sharing the idea
-- Tyvekboy -- Marietta, GA ………….. one can never be too organized
Diggerjacks
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#6 posted 01-19-2017 05:28 PM
Hello Serge
Another very cool and useful idea
A little jig but a big use.
Simple and really effective
Thanks for sharing
-- Diggerjack-France ---The only limit is the limit of the mind and the mind has no limit
jayseedub
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#7 posted 01-19-2017 08:33 PM
Great solution to something we’ve all struggled with—thank you for sharing it!
Mas
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#8 posted 01-19-2017 10:53 PM
Great idea. You are correct that working on the edge can create a problem with keeping the jigsaw flat, this little setup should help you out a lot.
playingwithmywood
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#9 posted 01-20-2017 03:28 AM
you get my 100% seal of approval for this solution plus it would also work for a router with a guide bushing or bearing
woodbutcherbynight
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#10 posted 01-20-2017 03:36 AM
Great idea, added to my favorites and put on my get it made list soonest! Thanks for the post!!
-- Live to tell the stories, they sound better that way.
PaulHWood
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#11 posted 01-20-2017 03:02 PM
great idea
-- -Paul, South Carolina Structural Engineer by trade, Crappy Woodworker by choice
John
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#12 posted 01-21-2017 02:33 AM
Thats a great idea. Perhaps I can offer a slight improvement… maybe clear plastic. Same idea but even easier to see the work. Just a thought.
Thanks for sharing.
-- I measured once, cut twice, and its still too short...
TopamaxSurvivor
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#13 posted 01-21-2017 03:35 AM
Always showing us great ideas!
-- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence
Roger
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#14 posted 02-17-2017 02:33 AM
You’re a genius Serge. Very nifty
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Keep your dust collector fed. [email protected]
steliart
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#15 posted 04-08-2017 09:30 AM
that is soooo cool !!!!!!!!!
thanks for sharing
-- Stelios L.A. Stavrinides: - I am not so rich to buy cheap tools, but... necessity is the mother of inventions !!!
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