Bench Jig Saw.pdf

Bench Jig Saw/Scroll Saw          Limited role in cabinetmaking o Used for cutting intricate scroll work – pierced cuts o Not a lot of furniture requires this kind of work Uses a short, straight blade, very narrow – 1/8” or less o The narrower the blade the tighter radius it can cut o Can e...

Bench Jig Saw/Scroll Saw          Limited role in cabinetmaking o Used for cutting intricate scroll work – pierced cuts o Not a lot of furniture requires this kind of work Uses a short, straight blade, very narrow – 1/8” or less o The narrower the blade the tighter radius it can cut o Can even get spiral blades, can cut in any direction Variable speed o Most have foot operated pedal like sewing machine Air hose puffer to blow dust away Cutting capacity is 1” thick at most, difficult to do without blade deflection Some have tilting table o Good for setting parts one inside one another Hold down foot o Keeps part from jumping up from table o Acts as a guard to keep fingers away Blade is clamped below and above table o Upper arm is driven o Blade must be installed so that the teeth face down towards the table o Good face of part should be up Cut is not very clean and will require sanding o Special sanding attachments can be bought