Jig Saws

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Jigsaw Dovetails for Long Boards
April 2, 2014

When I needed to cut dovetails for a 6-ft. cabinet, I found it difficult to reach the ends of the long boards without climbing a ladder. But this jig let…
Jig Helps Square Up Large Panels
October 3, 2013

I recently glued up a panel that was too wide to fit in my crosscut sled or guide easily with my miter gauge. So, to square the panel’s ends, I…
Cutting Circles with a Jigsaw
October 25, 2005

A jigsaw can quickly cut circles or large holes with this simple trammel made from scrap plywood. Cut the trammel leg to any convenient length, and make the head large…
Jigsaw FJ85
October 25, 2005

Freud’s model No. FJ85 jigsaw features a variable-speed motor and cuts straight or with an orbital-cutting motion.
All About Jigsaws
September 12, 2005

Jigsaws are versatile, maneuverable power tools that can make both straight and curved cuts. Like a bandsaw, a jigsaw makes a saw kerf square to the face of the work…
Jigsaw 1590EVSK
October 1, 2004

This jigsaw from Bosch features multiple speed settings, orbital cutting actions, and a variety of blade accessories.
Cordless Jigsaw 4332D
October 1, 1999

Makita offers an 18v version of its cordless jigsaw as model 4334DWD
Cordless Jigsaw DW933K
October 1, 1999

DeWalt has discontinued this model of its cordless jigsaw. It now offers a comparable tool as model DC330K.
Evaluating Eight Professional-Grade Jigsaws
October 1, 1997

The biggest differences are in ergonomics and blade-changing mechanisms

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