Here's a trick I use for jigsawing small components when I don't have a bandsaw.
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
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
