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How to Use a Jigsaw

A jigsaw (also called a saber saw) is a small, portable saw that uses a reciprocating blade that cuts in a rapid up-and-down motion. It’s made for cutting curves, circles or other irregular shapes in ...
I did a search through C&CF and I didn't find this mentioned anywhere, so I thought I'd share something I found.<P>I came across an accessory that's available for most jigsaws that should make cutting ...
Whether you're building a step stool or a table, you can start your woodworking career by building with a jigsaw. Jigsaws can cut straight as an arrow or on curves of your choosing, and anyone can ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've just begun a personal collection of power tools, the sheer scope of tools that are available can feel a bit intimidating. At a ...
You can use the box as a table of sorts, and if you just happen to run the drill or jigsaw through it, no big deal. You can also fill the box with styrofoam peanuts to absorb some of the ...
When you need to cut a shape inside a piece of wood, a plunge cut is pretty much your only choice. Typically, you might use a drill with a small bit to bore a hole that you can drop your jigsaw blade ...
Jigsaw puzzles were traditionally made by painting a picture on a flat piece of wood. A woodworker would then use a jigsaw to cut the board into smaller pieces. The puzzles became a commercial pastime ...
That will the challenge facing the more than 30 area artists participating in "You Want a Piece of Me?" -- a unique exhibit in which traditional puzzles are used as the jumping-off point for ...