I did a search through C&CF and I didn't find this mentioned anywhere, so I thought I'd share something I found.<P>I came across an accessory that's available for most jigsaws that should make cutting ...

Then move on to cutting the 1×2 framing members for the storage section (E), lid (F), and toe (G) of the ottoman at the miter ...

When you need to cut a shape inside a piece of wood, a plunge cut is pretty much your only choice. Typically, you might use a drill with a small bit to bore a hole that you can drop your jigsaw blade ...

I recently had a hole cut in my case for my window. It turned out REALLY nice, smooth job. I had a guy at Reno Depot do it, because my dremel broke, and I realized that I just wanted it done ...

Circles are difficult to create. Whether you draw them by hand or try to achieve that perfect circle with a tool, they are not always easy, especially when it comes to wood. I tell all my clients that ...

Jigsaw puzzles were traditionally made by painting a picture on a flat piece of wood. A woodworker would then use a jigsaw to cut the board into smaller pieces. The puzzles became a commercial pastime ...

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