Comments on: Tips for using a jigsaw | DIY Cutting Board

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:37:27 +0000

Linda,

Thank you so much for following the Amazon links! I love Amazon–I placed two orders today. 🙂

Thanks for being a friend of MRL!
gail

By: Linda Manuel

Linda Manuel — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:59:05 +0000

Have been looking to buy a jig saw! So glad I saw this info. Love the cutting board idea as well. I will be buying at Amazon through your site for both my saw and the blades!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:43:34 +0000

In reply to DeDe Bailey.

Thanks DeDe! I thought the belt thing was pretty genius (idea from a friend who does NO diy whatsoever!!) You’re right, these would make great gifts.

Welcome back! 😉
gail

By: DeDe Bailey

DeDe Bailey — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:51:19 +0000

I have wanted to make my own cutting board and yours turned out great! I love the leather cord idea from the old belt! These will make perfect gifts too!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:57:38 +0000

In reply to Ron. I have used tape to cut thinner luan on a camo dresser I cut up. But not for a long, long time. gail

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:01:14 +0000

I have two jigsaws. One is a two speed low and high and the other is a variable speed slider switch that goes from really really slow to lightening speed. I think they are both over 20 years old. I just keep them clean and the moving parts oiled every so often and they keep on running. I’ve been using the two speed one this week with some new Bosch blades in it. Nice cuts. Do you use masking tape on the back side of the wood to prevent splintering? I’ve used it on plywood and it seems to work pretty good. Never used it on solid wood.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:39:50 +0000

In reply to girlfromwva.

🙂

I don’t count my drill as a tool to buy, because I just assume they almost everyone has one if they live out on their own. 🙂 But true, I couldn’t do any of my projects without it.

By: girlfromwva

girlfromwva — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:28:06 +0000

that is a great project. i do not have a jigsaw yet. i know i need to get one, but just not sure which one is best for me. favorite tool would be a drill/driver!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:36:34 +0000

In reply to Mary-the boondocks blog. :) Thanks Mary.... I guess 30 years (off & on) may make me somewhat of an expert.

By: Mary-the boondocks blog

Mary-the boondocks blog — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:23:28 +0000

Gail, it looks great! I had to laugh when you said: “I’m no expert”. In my book, 30 years use definitely qualifies you as an expert!