How to Make a Jigsaw Table

How to make a jigsaw table! Make your own compact vise mounted jigsaw table!
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Fighting the Youth (Instrumental Version) by Of Men and Wolves
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Pulling Your Rope by Naked Pleasure
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[@tony5006]

One big bonus of making one of these jigsaw tables is that when you turn the saw upside down, and you cut your wood with the marking on the topside the tear out is on the bottom, which doesn't happen if you use the jigsaw the "normal" way up. I never seen anyone comment on this advantage of a jigsaw table. Cleaner cuts straight away.

[@shane555]

I've probably said this before, but you need more subs!! Your work (and in particular your explanation of the process) is awesome. Love your channel fella.....

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, man! I appreciate the compliments!

[@dtwistrewind7361]

A couple of face mounted skate bearings make solid blade guides if you want to further upgrade the tolerance.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for sharing the idea!

[@rakentrail]

Cool idea. A tip for you. When threading wood try soaking the threads in the wood with thin viscosity super glue. 2 - 3 applications. Then chase the threads again with the tap after the glue is thoroughly dry. Your threads will be much stronger!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and thanks for the tip! I think somebody mentioned that before (it might have been you), but I've yet to try it. Maybe I'll do a test where I see how much force it adds to the force required to break the threads. If I do, I'll be sure to post a video!

[@HBSuccess]

Agree. It’s well worth doing. Game changer / you get threads that are as tough as AL or brass inserts.

[@reallyfurious]

Dang that's a good idea.

[@tony5006]

When you're going to shorten any bolt, always thread a nut onto it below where you're going to cut. When you have removed the sharp edges the nut will clean out the thread as you unscrew it from the bolt.

[@JoRoBoYo]

Nice tip

[@adisharr]

Hi Tom, great little project! Looks like it might benefit from side bearings as well.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for sharing that idea! I was actually going to do that, but it limited my depth of cut, so I went with wooden blocks. Honestly, I'm glad I ended up going with the wooden blocks because they work very well, and are dead simple to make/setup/use. Anyway, I hope this helps!

[@anthonythomas280]

ABSOLUTELY SMASHING JOB .I'M NEARLY 80 BEEN A CHIPPY ALL MY WORKING LIFE AND I KNOW YOU DON' T NEED ANY IMPROVEMENT POINTERS .BUT AS THEY SAY IN THE UK ,ALL THE BEST PLAYERS ARE WATCHING FROM THE LINE . THANKS TONY T.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@XaltLures]

anthony thomas .. Hello Anthony, i totally agree with you!! One question to you: what kind of dustmask do you use every day? Please could give you me an advise? The electrical woodworker dust mask is 400 euro here in Holland. Thanks in advance and have a nice day!🤝

[@RobertShaverOfAustin]

Great idea well executed. I think I'd like to have a cover on the end of the blade support arm to cover where the end of the blade where it would stab you if you got any flesh near it. I was surprised that you didn't mount the switch flush with the top instead of on the surface. There are narrower jigsaw blades that would be helpful for tighter turning radius.

[@1stinlastout165]

Your hands are usually well below the rising blade for you to be stabbed from it, I guess if you feel you need that extra safety then go for it, but make it long enough to not hit the blade once you make adjustments when lowering!

[@davorinrusevljan6440]

Nice build! It would be great if you could start videos with short demonstration how it is used and main construction points and then jump into build details.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and thanks for the suggestion!

[@christofix]

Tommy, you made an awsome, well explained and useful video! Well done my friend!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@rodw]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, talent and videos. I thought the blade would be open because of when you talked about the inside cuts? I realize that the bearing gives it strength and support. The final picture looks like a homemade scrollsaw. However you look at it? It's AWESOME !!! Thanks again for sharing your talent and videos, Rodney

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Rodney! I appreciate the compliments, and am glad you're enjoying my videos!

[@taskbarenhancer3386]

this guy has very realistic and practical videos. (not making a little thing by $60,000 tools). if you make any money here, I hope you make more.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for the sentiment - I appreciate it!

[@rhymereason3449]

Love your videos, but I wish you'd stop adding the annoying, hyper background noise that grates on the nerves!

[@PitoSalas]

Dumb question: what does the guide do, what is its function? The jigsaw when hand held has the blade fixed at just one end. Why for this build do you have a support at the other end too?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It increases the rigidity of the blade, and increase your chances of getting a cut that is perpendicular to the table. When you cut freehand, you’ll likely wind up with cut edges that aren’t 90 degrees. Depending on the application, it maybe acceptable…the idea of the guide on this table is to squeeze better performance out of a tool that usually only performs roughing operations. I hope this helps!

[@mattrinne]

This took quite a bit of work just to please your fans. Much respect! I still think I'm going to save up for a bandsaw. Already have a hand me down scroll saw from my Grandpa. Great engineering!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you very much, and good luck in your search for a bandsaw!

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Really like the concept! I'll redesign it to use MDF and pine - plywood is too expensive where I live.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and good luck with the project!

[@carlbrothers]

This is pretty awesome stuff. I need one of these and my first attempt at this was JANKY at best. I like this design and will likely tweak it a bit for my use case. Good work!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Carl! Good luck with your next build!

[@malabarista2023]

Felicitaciones!!!😅 Está muy práctico su proyecto!!! Excelente!! Cordial saludo!!

[@Mekanikhobi]

Güzel çalışma.👏👌 Fakat kesim yaparken rahat dönemiyorsunuz. Bunun için testere bıçağını arka taraftan inceltirseniz rahat dönüş yapabilirsiniz. Testereyi arka taraftan % 50 keserek bunu yapa bilirsiniz.

[@rorymarais65]

Fabulous idea... I don't have a band saw and been struggling with a hand held jig saw... This makes things look sooo much easier... Thank you !!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and no problem! If you decide to build it, good luck with the project!

[@1stinlastout165]

Free hand jigsaws are fine if you don't feed them in to fast and hard to a work peace, you can getaway with better results inverting them into a table saw though!

[@huwdavies5264]

Hi Tommy, You've done it again and built something that would cost a fortune to buy, for a few pounds (in the UK). Thanks for sharing. When are you going to make the plans available? I love the fact that your plans are available at a very reasonable cost as well. Cheers, Huw

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Huw! I'm glad to know that you are finding the videos & plans helpful! The plans for this project are already up. Here's a link: oneminuteworkbench.com/product/vise-mounted-jigsaw-table/ Thanks again, and good luck!

[@heatwave9589]

Thanks for sharing this ... in the perfect moment. Im building a new shop atm and i have an old unused jigsaw.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Awesome! If you end up building one, good luck - let me know how it goes!

[@CharlesNolanArt]

There's little doubt that this type of saw can solve many problems. A scroll saw just is not generally intense enough for thicker woods. This setup is well planned out and should handle the cuts you would normally use a bandsaw for. I would like to build this as I have an old electric Craftsman jigsaw. Thanks for the video! You are well suited for KZbin, great job!

[@FarmerFpv]

Tommy, you're a badass, I almost threw away my old corded jigsaw. Liked & subscribed bro!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for subscribing, and welcome to the channel!

[@DracoOmnia]

Thanks for directing me to a video where you use threaded wood holes and metal bolts! Definitely something to add to the tool bag, ;-) As for this jig saw table, pretty neat. I don't believe I've seen this before. A couple random notes: you could add washers under the blade guide screws for more even clamping force and reduced likelihood of other problems. Some paste wax on your blade and the blade guides may help things run more smoothly, unless you happen to be able to get some lignum vitae which would be awesome for this application. Alternatively some hdpe or UHMW pe would work well too. You mention that it's pretty good at tight turns but your using a fairly wide blade with a large tooth pattern, a more narrow blade with more teeth meant for fine cutting should get you as tight a turn as you could hope for, I'd imagine. Fantastic tool and a great way to repurpose a "broken" jigsaw.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

No problem! Thanks for the suggestions, and welcome to the channel!

[@bangsyam22]

Nice👍

[@TheGrantAlexander]

While I won't be making one of these (I have a bandsaw and a scroll saw) I did like seeing the build, there is always something to learn!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!

[@destitute8493]

I'd suggest a guard or shield to prevent accidental exposure to the blade tip.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Leib33]

Nice job! Seems very functional and robust enough for occasional use in the home work shop. What is the insert you're using in your hand drill at the 7:00 mark?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks! That’s just a quick exchange type of bit. You pull back on the collar and it allows the bit to be removed and replaced. I was actually only using it in that shot because the holes I drilled were too close to the side walls, and I couldn’t fit my drill in there. That bit just gave me a little extra reach. Anyway, I hope this helps!

[@MrRdaniell]

I made it and, as per my previous comment, I turned the blade 90 degrees so that the arm didn't get in the way of a long cut. It works brilliantly. Thank you for the design. I had to make some minor alterations, like making the it wider to fit the jigsaw now that it has been turned. Also, when fitting the bolt for the bearing at the new angle which went down the arm instead of across it, I found that if the hole is cut 1 size smaller, the bolt self tapped, so no need for the nut the other end. Cant wait to try the next one......

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@TheWillOfFate2014]

i would have recessed the switch box into the table, but looks good

[@sunburstmike8745]

You basically made an upside down (?) scroll saw. Great tool and video. I like that you show HOW you work and your creative process along the way ... really helps newer woodworkers. We almost don't need the plans ... yet u include them as well! Also, you get right to it ... no BS about your dog or what you did last weekend! Two small suggestions: if u use the wooden guides with the screws use washers and maybe even countersink first. OR make the guides out of UHMW plastic (better option I think). Btw, if any newbie is thinking of just clamping his jigsaw upside-down into vise ... DON"T! It's okay for cutting thin stock (thin long dowel stock or thin square stock) but anything else is dangerous. I know because I "jackassedly" said "why not just strap the old jigsaw into the vise" etc. That's why I watch videos ... esp when making homemade tools.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and thanks for sharing ideas and experience!

[@lozziel9662]

Great idea! I made one in an afternoon, with some simple modifications, using the odd offcuts I had lying around. As my jigsaw only permitted around 3 cm of blade through the base, I had to mount the arm a little lower, despite this, I put the blade guides below the arm, as I only intend to use it for cutting out precise shapes in fairly thin board. Works like a dream! Thanks again.

[@lozziel9662]

I may add that I also used a "t-nut" - like the fixing found inside a bed divan - instead of threading the wood , along with a spare bedhead fixing bolt, so a ready-made and effective adjustment handle.

[@ralfkubis1604]

why didn't you use three ball bearings to guide the saw blade?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It would have limited the cutting capacity, and honestly, I prefer the simplicity of guide blocks where possible. I hope this helps!

[@mikemcmach101]

Nice work, Tommy! Looks like another project for me👍🏼 Thanks for your efforts. I had a scroll saw but didn't find it that useful so returned it for a bandsaw, which gets a hammering.This will be a very adequate replacement. I have just finished a disc sander based on yours. All worked very well and it has repurposed a Makita corded drill that has gathered dust for years. Cheers from Western Australia.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Michael, thank you so much for wonderful compliments, and thanks for buying plans/supporting my channel! I'm glad to know that the disc sander has been working well for you - it always makes me happy to hear when someone has completed a project. Thanks again, and good luck with your future projects!

[@joergwiesmann4261]

.... thank YOU very much !!! a very nice work !!! kinde regards from Switzerland !!!!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you so much!

[@1stinlastout165]

Nice to see the guide arm is doubled up for strength and this removers vibration + adds stability, excellent build, for me I made very similar but in a free standing box frame so I can use on site for portability purposes. A plugin NVR can be used if you intend to use the jigsaw freehand!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the feedback!

[@jwbjwb999]

Thanks very much for the detailed and informative video. I'm a newbie woodworker so please excuse the dumb question, but aside from keeping the blade more stable using the guide, what are the benefits of a jigsaw table over just using the jigsaw as normal? Unless I've not taken something into account I can do all the same cuts with a jigsaw used normally. Thanks again!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! Having the saw mounted allows you to work on pieces that you wouldn't be able to in the "normal" fashion. For example, if you're working on a 6" piece of material, it has to be clamped down in order to use the jigsaw freehand on it. The small size of the piece and the clamp interfering with the saw's shoe (it's base) will limit the work you can do on it. With the saw mounted however, the saw's shoe is below the table, and no clamps are needed (since you're holding the piece by hand). You can work on much smaller pieces, and with the blade stabilized, you can make much more precise and intricate cuts. Does this make sense? Anyway, I hope this helps!

[@jwbjwb999]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench Thanks so much. That really does clarify it. I appreciate you taking the time to answer.

[@HiveMind2024]

use metal cutting blades for less vibration

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ed-jf3xh]

Good idea. However, let me suggest that you used flat head screws in a lot of places where you should have used pan head. And put some washers under your blade guide screws. Also, using a scroll style jig saw blade will allow you to make better turns with less vibration.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Ed thank you for awesome suggestions!

[@ed-jf3xh]

Not trying to tell you what to do but experience says vibration is your enemy where counter sunk screws are concerned. I would expect the arm that holds the bearing will eventually work loose. Have a great day!

[@invictu4488]

Me after watching this video: 'You can never have enough clamps.' That's how Clampsville was born... 😅

[@davidnleeh4]

Your opinion on this is?? Since most, if not ALL Jigsaws are variable speed my thinking for (prior to seeing you putting a switch inline on yours) the switch is to use a On/Off Dimmer switch that way IMHO I can have the "Best of Both Worlds". Adjust the speed on the Jigsaw to it's Max & leave it and just use the On/Off Dimmer Switch. What do you think?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

A normal dimmer switch might not be great for the type of motor in a jigsaw...I'd need to do a little more research before I gave a vote of 100% confidence, but I'm leaning towards a "no-go". Now, you could create a mechanism that adjusts the trigger to different depths. That way, you adjust the speed using the jigsaw built in speed variation control (which is obviously rated for the application). I've done something similar on my lathe build (and a few others). Have a look at this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZi3g6h5nKmGhsU I hope this helps!

[@davidnleeh4]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench ok, will do...

[@johncoops6897]

Dimmer switch will not work well, as the torque will be terrible when "dimmed". You need a proper motor controller, not a light dimmer...

[@davidnleeh4]

@@johncoops6897 Thank you for your response to my question, I appreciate it very much!

[@TomReeveRI]

Very cool! Can I ask, what function does the bearing serve? I assume it's important, but I'm not sure why.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Tom! The bearing just helps provide support for the blade so it doesn't flex back as much. The whole goal with blade guides is to keep the blade as much in the same place as possible, so you put a guide on either side of the blade, and then one behind it. You don't need one in front of it, because that's the direction from which the force is being applied. The straighter your blade is, the straighter your cuts are. I hope this helps! Thanks again!

[@64maxpower]

I like that you use real world tools. You aren't using the most expensive tools to get the same results. Like the cheapie Ryobi jig saw. You could make blade guilds from a dollar store cutting board. Have you cut 3/4 or 5/4 material yet ?

[@HBSuccess]

Cool little project! I bet u could get close to scroll saw cut radii going to an 1/8” shank blade. One thing: For Xmas I’m gonna have Santa bring you a proper set of driver bits so you can throw those little stubby PITA away - ditto for your 1/4” socket rig LOL.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'll be sure to check my stocking for those bits 😉

[@buddyhutchins3782]

Very well done, exceptionally useful with the removable guide arm........ One comment.....damn you must have a super fine scrap box...!!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the project! And yes, I do keep ALL my scraps, and therefore have a nice collection. My girlfriend might argue that I have TOO NICE of a collection...or at least too large of one - lol 🤣 Plus, I've built a lot of tools from Baltic Birch plywood over the last year, so I've been accumulating those high quality scraps this whole time. I've also learned that when I go shopping for electrical switches, boxes, bolts, nuts, etc., to just buy extras of everything. Those plastic boxes and light switches are cheap (usually about $1 or less), so I just buy handfuls of them - saving a trip to the store is worth having extra hardware on hand. Actually though, I think the plywood used for this job was only about 40" x 26" worth. So if you were to build it from scratch, you'd need about $10 worth of plywood, $2-3 in electrical, $2 in hardware, and a few cents worth of hardwood. Let's say about $15 total. Anyway, thanks again! Now you gotta start working on building up your scrap box 😉

[@buddyhutchins3782]

Will do the scrap box thing for sure. I already mounted a jigsaw under a small table which I use often, but will enlarge the work area and add the guide arm. I like how you've done yours and will copy it. Thanks again for sharing and tell your girlfriend that a woodworking hobby is about the best for a man....keeps one at home, but not in the house underfoot. My wife is not too bad with a hammer and saw either.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Good luck with adding the guide arm - let me know how t goes! And I was (mostly) joking about my girlfriend‘s commentary. She’s very supportive and has actually gotten into woodworking too. She has built several pieces of furniture (mostly tables) that have all turned out really great. I like to brag that I taught her everything she knows, but the reality is that she’s just a smart cookie and learning comes easy to her. Don’t tell her I said that though 😉

[@buddyhutchins3782]

Okay man......great talking with you. Take care.

[@buddyhutchins3782]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench Hello it's me again and the blade guide works perfectly..... I installed a smaller blade for much better (smaller) curves and circles. Anaco, Anz.

[@vikassm8879]

Cheaper and more effective than the wood guide blocks, Use graphite brush blocks just like on a bandsaw (from an angle grinder spares or drilling machine or any other universal motor). Added bonus, graphite works like a lube for the blade and prevents wood burn.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for the tip!

[@johncoops6897]

Just an observation... you have a strange habit of applying glue, mating the parts and THEN drilling the holes and countersinks for screws (through the still-wet glue). That potentially lifts the parts and gets wood chips between them. Also you don't seem to drill clearance holes for screws all the way through your top piece only. Both these things prevent the screws pulling the materials up tightly, which defeats the reason for using the screws in the first place.

[@timeyre2740]

Personally I'd mount the jigsaw perpendicular and further inboard toward the vice to further lower the vibration. Aside from that looks like a winner

[@johnkelley9877]

The jigsaw table is a really a really neat build and you have a lot of excellent ideas. Thanks for sharing this.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you very much, John!

[@GreenSaw]

Really good...

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@tish-frenchriderinuk.9913]

This is a very good job, and inspiring. I would like to build one but the base of my jog saw is not flat. Need to 💭 how to fit it..

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and good luck coming up with a solution!

[@tish-frenchriderinuk.9913]

I flattened it.. it should work, will have a go

[@johncoops6897]

Of course the base of your jigsaw is flat... you wouldn't be able to use it as a jigsaw if it didn't have a flat base LOL.

[@MarkBroomer-t2i]

I like the idea of the Jigsaw.Saw gives me an audience to build my own thanks , mark

[@adriantrain2037]

This is great to....... because I made my router table stupidly big, i will make this on the back side wasted area, so I will get 2 tools on the 1 surface......... hopefully I can get the fence to work on both sides........

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, and good luck with adding your router table to - sounds cool!

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You Everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.. Peace Shalom Salam Namaste 🙏🏻😊🌈✌☮❤🕊

[@javiermorales2020]

Si verdad??? Que sigan talando árboles no??

[@keningilbert]

Seems like it will vibrate a lot in the vice. I’ve watched many videos on this topic and the only only guide designs that will last a long time are the builds with a bearing on each side and one in the back.

[@johnanderson1994]

Fantastic

[@spookymv]

Don't do the hand slap bro. It would have been "next time" without that hand slap, but for those who listen with ears, you made the most ridiculous move in the world.

[@Pychu666]

Great project, Tommy! I've got 2 questions: 1. Why 6 coats of poly? Isn't it a bit of overkill for a shop project? 2. Wouldn't a couple of bearings be better for blade guides than wood? My point is overheating the blade from friction.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I usually add 6 coats of poly when working with Baltic Birch plywood, because that's usually how many it takes to get good coverage (the plywood soaks it up like a sponge for the first few coats). Poly is easy to wipe down if get it dirty (like if you get some grease or oil on jigsaw table), but it only works if you have good coverage. If you don't have good coverage, the grease/oil will soak through to the wood, and your homemade shop tools start looking pretty rough. I like to have hard clear finishes (as opposed to paint) for shop projects, primarily because shop projects take a lot of abuse...I also dig the more natural look of the finish. I thought about using bearings for the side guides as well, but they would have reduced my depth of cut for this particular design. I think the wooden blocks will be fine it terms of heat build up. The blade is positioned so that it is close to each block, but not actually touching.So as you cut, the blade moves ever so slightly from block to block as you make changes in your cut path, and is never really applying consistent or hard friction to either block. In other words, the blocks aren't "pinching" the blade. Anyway thanks for the questions! I hope this helps!

[@Pychu666]

@@OneMinuteWorkbenchThank you so much for the answer, I really appreciate the attention to detail and the feedback on your channel, Tommy. I wish you nothing but success. Cheers!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

No problem - I’m happy to help! Thank you for the good wishes, and same to you!

[@johncoops6897]

You don't need the any blade guides. The jigsaw blade is designed not to twist, and will not twist or deform if you work "kindly" with it... for example not trying to cut tight curves with a huge fat blade like this guy shows in this video. Consider this: the jigsaw doesn't had any blade guides to begin with, yet works just fine... go figure!

[@oldbloke135]

I am so glad I watched this. I never even thought about making internal cuts! I was just planning to make a bandsaw substitute but this is so much better.

[@Rowbear1951]

Wow.. Very nice. This is a very good project and simple as well. Thanks for sharing

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@rodw]

Hi Tommy, I shouldn't be surprised anymore !!! Yet I still get Amazed by your TALENT !!! You are very Humble and explain each step as you go very well. I like your style of videos as well with the Naration. I don't care for the kind where they point and assume that the viewers know what each piece is. I also appreciate you talking about mistakes made so we don't need to make them also. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for the wonderful compliments, Rodney! I'm glad to know that you're still digging the channel after all this time!

[@congapilon]

Nice

[@DixyPro1]

Good job. I was able to make one automatic that works on 12 volts.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, and congrats on your build!

[@thomasnewell9323]

Nice and simple is always the best well done

[@davethm1]

Dude you’re killing me with the music

[@jimweaver5010]

I like your design much better than my crude setup. I didn't re-inforce the outside of the table and got so much vibration, while attempting to cut a board, that I got a terrible blood blister from being pinched.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Jim! And now, you have an idea for your next version - good luck!

[@williamgraham8761]

Hey, I mounted a jigsaw onto a board, I simply didn't work...too much pressure on the blade, lots of flex...I intend building your table and love the fact that a lot of your needs are being met with shop built accessories...I'm exactly the same...live building jigs etc. I've subscribed to your channel, well done to you. Even if I can afford to buy a jig etc, I prefer to build. We are non-university engineers. 😁

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for subscribing, and welcome to the channel! Good luck with the project - let me know how it goes!

[@dwayneford1990]

Pretty clever idea. You guys who come up with these jigs never cease to amaze me. Everyone is telling me the most important tool in the shop besides a table saw is a band saw. Well, problem solved (except for those tall re-saw jobs which I will probably never do anyway). Thanks so much for inspiring me and potentially saving me hundreds of dollars.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It's not a true replacement for a bandsaw, but it will certainly fill in for one. The major benefit of this is that you can make internal cuts, and the major benefit of a bandsaw is the blade only traveling downward. This tends to make the piece jump, so you need to hold it more firmly than you would a bandsaw. Again, it's certainly nice to have as a fill in, and it takes up a lot less room. Either way, I'm glad you dig it. Thanks for letting me know!

[@henkboekholt]

The right screws are indispensable for the guide blocks 12:44, but if you had also used a washer, you will not damage the blocks.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for the tip!

[@claudio156cg1]

Tutto bello ma io nella mia versione ho messo i cuscinetti anche a guida laterale della lama, comunque complimenti.

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Tommy, I do miss my bandsaw but what you built is a very functional alternative. Thanks for sharing. A couple of flat washers beneath the heads of the side guide screws would protect the guides from cracking. Cheers.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for the feedback, and the suggestion!

[@bigd7861]

Definitely stealing this idea! Subscribed. 3 Options: 1) Use a rechargable saw. 2) Use steel tubing with the wooden top. 3) Use all steel and a little bit of welding. I'm thinking about Option 3 myself, but to each their own! 😊

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel! Good luck with your build - be sure to come back and let us know how it goes!

[@lebronjameslol3521]

I like the design with the blade guide base mounted vertically. Its adjustable and seems to control the tension better and helps eliminate vibration. Just from watching videos I havent built one. But what kind of bearings are these.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I was thinking about making it so that it could be used from the back or either side...maybe on a future build. The bearings are just standard skate bearings (also called 608 bearings). I hope this helps!

[@RobMacKendrick]

Very elegant build! What can you tell me about that brass line gauge you're scribing with? (I.e. 2:05)

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It's just a marking gauge, you can find them on amazon pretty cheap. If you need a link, I have a link for it (and most of my tools) on my website (oneminuteworkbench.com/my-tools/woodworking/) I hope this helps!

[@billfromgermany]

Might be a useful mod to turn the saw and guides through 90 degrees so that you can rip longer pieces.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@stanconklin9759]

I what is your web site?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

oneminuteworkbench.com I hope this helps!

[@curtisloud1027]

Tommy-great video. Where do you get your brown paper rolls ? Thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

www.ecoenclose.com I hope this helps!

[@namelessgarrett3052]

Oh..so that's why mine doesn't cut curves. Good stuff, I should make a proper jigsaw table when I get back into woodworking.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I hope you get back into it soon - it's good for the soul!

[@Dingsrud]

Why the noise in the background? Disturbing.

[@valerychristov6355]

Excellent presentation and skill. Very useful for amateur and home masters

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@ozanli_Gen6]

Thanks to the Master for the work done! ⭐ Please tell me the dimensions of this product! Great job! Like from AZE 🇦🇿🌍

[@ubiratanoliveira692]

Belo e útil projeto. Você considerou usar 02 minis rolamentos no lugar dos 02 batentes de madeira da lâmina?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Pensei em usar rolamentos, mas não em mini rolamentos. Talvez eu precise investigar isso. Obrigado pela sugestão!

[@evmooxworkshop883]

Good work !Nice project.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you very much!

[@macleodgordon]

Where would I get the bearing you used? I'm interested in building this, but need that bearing.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Any standard skate bearing (called a 608) will work. You can get them on Amazon for about $1/each. I hope this helps!

[@M4st3r0fN0n3]

I have an old jigsaw laying around, but I think I'd rather have the blade perpendicular to the way yours is set, leaves potential for ripping longer boards. top notch tho

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and thanks for the feedback about the blade guide arm. I thought about making it to where the arm could be moved to the side, or the back to accommodate any type of cut, but based on the type of comments I received from viewers who wanted this, it seemed like most of them had a table saw for making rips anyway. That said, if you build one, you could mount the arm on the side, or as I mentioned make it an option for the side or the back. Anyway, if you do tackle it, good luck!

[@BurninSven1]

Please never saw short pieces on your table saw it can end up very bad

[@rammalla6176]

You shown very in detailed clean thanks for sharing

[@henryvandamme6887]

Great job. Keep up the good work....

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@p.s8950]

I'm headed out to the shop now, to build one. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Good luck with the project!

[@stanconklin9759]

Thanks for your help. I’ve almost got mine finished. It even works very well without the arm. Stan

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Great!

[@firebladex8586]

Cracked case? don't throw it out - make it into a scrollsaw!

[@daddyjoemakesit1412]

nice project, but can I ask, is there a reason you not use bearings as blade guides? thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I used blocks for a couple of reasons. #1, they are sufficient for the task, and #2, using bearings would have limited the depth of cut more than the blocks do. One of my goals with this project was to get as much cutting depth as possible. I hope this helps!

[@mundlkalli4396]

Awesome jig saw.....thank you !!! Question in regards to the guide...some people use two bearings and have the blade in between....some people including yourself use the wood guide......should the blade touch the guide/bearings on both sides or just slightly off ???? Thank you again !!!!!!! cant wait to make one myself

[@MDI-RestorationMinistry]

If you use a thinner blade you will be able to make really close curves.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for the tip - I'll pick one up next time I'm at Home Depot.

[@beaconofwierd1883]

How necessary is the arm? From the video it doesn't seem to do much and it appears that you could get the same result without the arm, have you tried and compared it with and without the arm?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I have tried it without, and the arm is VERY necessary. Especially for cutting curves. I hope this helps!

[@beaconofwierd1883]

@One Minute Workbench good to know :) Does the ball bearing slide a lot? I’ve got some ball bearings but I’d rather just use a piece of plastic/metal as a sliding bearing.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

The bearing move during use, but honestly, I'm sure you'd be fine with some plastic back there. At a worse case scenario, you might have to replace it more often. Good luck!

[@beaconofwierd1883]

@One Minute Workbench thanks :) Do you have any advice to someone just starting woodworking when it comes to squaring lumber/getting flat pieces. The large machines doing this basically won’t fit in my appartment (well, not without sacreficing other space) and doing it for hand looks like it takes forever.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It really depends on a lot of different factors: what you're trying to build, what type of wood you're using, the size of the individual components, the level of finish that is acceptable/desired. With very limited space (if for example you're working inside your apartment), hand planes are the way to go. Getting good at sharpening hand planes is another key factor. If you get good at keeping them sharp, and learn how to use them, they'll actually flatten a board pretty quickly. Not as fast as a jointer and planer, but you have to work within the limitations of your space. If you have just a bit more space, a bench top jointer and planer would be more convenient (for sake of speed, at least). I only use a bench top jointer, and I have a fairly good-sized planer (probably the biggest one on the consumer end of things). Here's a video for the setup I built for those tools: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKSlapyOdrZqd9U Maybe it'll give you some ideas. Anyway, I hope this helps - good luck!

[@vlaolins]

Классная мастерская респект за видео, но на скорости всё не очень смотреть видео, за идею со столиком 👍👍👍

[@creativewoodworker4300]

Great Job so I’m sub scribing. Thanks for the video.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@dlk4318]

nice and neat

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@antstock13]

Dope Mate...

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!