Some of you have asked me whether it would be possible to adapt the Inverted jig saw guide of my Portable Workshop to the Router & Saw Table and the answer is yes! It can be adapted to those or any other table or workbenches you might have at home.
UPDATE: I’ve made improvements to this jIG Saw Guide. You will find them in this new article:
This 3D SketchUp file shows what it will look like once it’s assembled. You’ll find this file in the plans of the guide:
Jig Saw Guide Plans
By turning this piece the guide can be adapted to the left or right side without any redesigns.
How to make the jig saw guide:
Let’s take a look at how I made it. I’m going to detach the lid of my Router & Saw Table so that I can turn it, making the job easier.
I’ll mark and machine all the rebates with the help of my plunge router base and the adjustable routing template.
This rebate will allow me to attach the jigsaw and lock it in place, then I put the jig saw in place and check if everything is working correctly.
On the upper part, I make a rebate for the quick access cover, which you can see in a previous video.
I’ll take the opportunity to install another socket for the jig saw.
I install this piece that will allow me to use the guide and try it as well. In this other video you can see how to build the guide.
I mark and place a threaded insert in line with the blade.
And now all that’s left is to check if everything is working properly, I hope you liked it!
Thank you very much for sharing and I have one question please, can I cut square cut of 2×4 pine with it ?
hi Jrom, you mean 2x4cm? then I think you will not have problems
does the dust coming from wood while cutting will enter the jig saw and damage it or no?
If you use a quality jone witj a vacuum, you will not have problems!
AWESOME! Just what I am looking for, I have a small “One-Car” garage as my workshop and I need to make the best use out of every square foot I can. I saved the link so I can share this with my friends…I can hardly wait to get started..One question tho..where do we get those Bearing Wheels that guide the upper blade? I’m thinking of glueing some Washers together to make my own…
thanks Larry! you can use 625 bearings, here you’ll find them: