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If you own and use a jigsaw, you know as I do that this tool is not stable went cutting close to edges, as for rounding over a corner or make a cut-out for a leg as example, and that because the base doesn't make full contact with the workpiece.

Here's the support I came up with. It will change your life !

As shown on the last picture, the jig works best in conjunction with the multipurpose benchtop table I made.

For more photos and details, take a look at this page of my blog.

Best,
Serge

http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com

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Well done. It's the simple ideas that seem to work best. This should be helpful to others besides me I would imagine. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Great idea Serge, should serve many well. Especially on really big prices that taking to a bandsaw would be difficult. Awesome. Always good to see you posting
 

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Very, very smart idea! I always fight with it cutting on edges.
 

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Serge, You never run out of helpful ideas. Don't sleep much? LOL! Simple is elegant!
 

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Great Jig. That same idea would work for trim routers. Thanks for sharing the idea
 

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Hello Serge

Another very cool and useful idea
A little jig but a big use.

Simple and really effective

Thanks for sharing
 

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Great solution to something we've all struggled with-thank you for sharing it!
 

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Great idea. You are correct that working on the edge can create a problem with keeping the jigsaw flat, this little setup should help you out a lot.
 

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you get my 100% seal of approval for this solution plus it would also work for a router with a guide bushing or bearing
 

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Great idea, added to my favorites and put on my get it made list soonest! Thanks for the post!!
 

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great idea
 

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Thats a great idea. Perhaps I can offer a slight improvement… maybe clear plastic. Same idea but even easier to see the work. Just a thought.
Thanks for sharing.
 

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Always showing us great ideas!
 

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You're a genius Serge. Very nifty
 

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that is soooo cool !!!!!!!!!
thanks for sharing
 

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Killer idea
 
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