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Inverted Jigsaw table
by Lignumvital on May 7, 2012
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Inverted Jigsaw table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intro: Inverted Jigsaw table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 1: Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RIDGID Fuego 3 Amp Compact Jig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
File Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 2: Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 3: Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 4: Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 5: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 6: OPTIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Author:Lignumvital
Graduated from college in 2010 with a Bachelors in Fine Art with a focused study in furniture design. I am also a made scientist at heart.
Intro: Inverted Jigsaw table
I am an artist by trade so I do not have a lot of money to build tools for my studio. With my work it is also a goal to share my knowledge with the world. There are a lot of
people out in the world who are in the same boat. Your not alone, and I hope this helps someone out in the world at large.
(A video will be attached in the future, building a table for it in my shop at at the moment)
There are two basic functions in working with materials that are needed.
The ability to cut a straight line. 1.
the ability to cut a curve. 2.
This instructable covers the second ability with a mounted jigsaw upside down attached to a table. The inverted saw allows you to more easily follow a drawn out line on
materials. At the same time the jigsaw can still be easily removed and used in its original state. This modification changes absolutely nothing on the jig saw.
WARNING: This contraption uses a very fast moving blade! It does not care, wood or finger, it can seriously hurt you. Use and make at your own risk, and
always use proper personal protection equipment. I.E. Saftey glasses, Hearing protection, and Proper ventilation. Saw dust is explosive!!!!
Step 1:Materials List
Tools :
Circular saw
Drill
Hole saws (used with drill)
2" Diameter
1/2" Diameter
1/4 drill bit
Tri-square/ adjustable square (same thing)
1/8" allen wrench
Materials :
1/2 MDF board 2' x4' (can be purchased pre-cut)
to scale print outs of plans (ANSI-C paper 17" x 22")
T-Nuts #10-32, quantity 4
Cap Scew Flat Socket #10-32 x 1-1/2", quantity 4
Scissors
Spray Adhesive (Super 77 is what I use)
Counter sink bit
RIDGID Fuego 3 Amp Compact Jig Saw (Must Use This model!)
Model # R3101
Internet # 202502165
Store SKU # 821182
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The PDF files are attached to this step
File Downloads
inverted_jig_saw_table-Model.pdf (65 KB)
[NOTE: When saving, if you see .tmp as the file ext, rename it to 'inverted_jig_saw_table-Model.pdf']
inverted_jig_saw_brackets.pdf (21 KB)
[NOTE: When saving, if you see .tmp as the file ext, rename it to 'inverted_jig_saw_brackets.pdf']
Step 2:Cutting
While garage shopping I found an old Bosch router table. The table was missing everything except the on/off switch and well the table. So in my project I am using this
table to insert my jigsaw into. You do not have to do this and can simply just make a table if you would like. A person could also use other router tables, and all that would
need be done is adapt the outer square dimensions to fit his or her need.
From these instructions I will be giving instructions based on using my table and what I went through to complete the process.
Feel free to ask for advice or give advice, either way.
Using the printed diagram cut out all pieces using scissors on the paper print outs. 1.
Take these pieces and arrange them onto the MDF to maximize material use. 2.
Don't forget to compensate 1/8 material loss from saw 3.
mask off unused MDF, or just cut it off. 4.
Using spray adhesive on the MDF apply cutout paper pieces to material 5.
Do not use elmers glue or wood glue! This will warp the paper! 6.
Cut the pieces out 7.
Step 3:Drilling
If you have a drill press just ignore this step.
When drilling it is extremely important that the holes are drilled in line, and perpendicular. If you have drill press it is easy, but I do not... So here is how to get around that.
Also if you did not print out those handy drafts, your gonna wish you did at this step, yes even you lucky drill press people. If you did not print out those nice documents
you are now going to have to measure all of your drill points and apply them to your cut out pieces. Have fun....
Grab the tri square and have it setting on the piece
This will act as your gauge when using the hand drill to make certain your drill is perpendicular.
This process has to be pretty much eye balled, but it is better then nothing.
Tap set point as well on the pieces so that you can focus on the drill, and not where it is drilling.
Carefully drill your holes.
Counter sink the table top holes slightly so that the cap screws rest flush with the table surface.
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Image Notes
1. Using Tri Square in combination with drill to make perpendicular holes.
Step 4:Hardware
Mount the T-Nuts into the 3-1/2" brackets that have been cut out.
Beat them in using a scrap of wood so they are not marred
Sandwich the smaller brackets between the table top and larger Brackets.
Insert and screw in cap screws from the top.
Loosely tighten one side with the jigsaw inserted.
Line up holes on jigsaw with holes in table top.
Attach other brackets and tighten all of them down with allen wrench.
Image Notes
1. Smaller Bracket sandwiched between other pieces.
2. T-Nuts Mounted
Image Notes
1. Fully assembled
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Image Notes
1. blade angle adjustment hole
2. Blade hole
Step 5:Operation
To work the tool just flip on the power switch. This particular model of jigsaw uses an on/off switch so there is no tricky trigger manipulation, just a straight forward on off.
Though I do recommend adding a switch for safety purposes. If something happens during use you will be happy that you have the option to quickly
and easily shut if off.
Image Notes
1. Power button
Step 6:OPTIONAL
This model of jigsaw has the option to attach a vacuum to the back where the hole is. This connects via grooves to where the blade cuts. I used a 90
0
PVC elbow to allow
me to connect to my shop vac. The system works really well in dust removal.
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Image Notes
1. Dust collection port.
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