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Ken I

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Here's a trick I use for jigsawing small components when I don't have a bandsaw.
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I clamp the jigsaw in a sawhorse and attatch a cover plate (made of MDF - metal would be better / more durable) - this covers the annoyingly large clearance hole in the jigsaw footplate and allows fine control over small parts.
Also works as a power file.
Obviously the exposed blade is dangerous (but not more so than a bandsaw) and appropriate care should be taken.
Also shown - by printing 1:1 onto self adhesive lables from Autocad, I save time on marking out.

Ken
 
Thanks Ken, that's another good tip i'll have to file away (no pun intended!)
yours
peter
 
Nice one Ken!
I will try it, i have loads of MDF to cut this weekend!

Norberto
 
Good Idea. This ones getting done for sure!

Kel
 

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