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Tip
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Shopsmith Jig Saw
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Patterns
and Layout
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Figure
16-3.
Illustrations from magazines, posters, calendars, or
photographs can be rubber cemented directly to the workpiece.
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Original
designs can be drawn full-size either on the stock or on paper
that can be attached to the work with rubber cement.
A popular
way to do jigsaw projects is shown in Figure
16-3. An illustration taken from a magazine, poster, calendar,
or even a photograph is rubber cemented to a workpiece and
cut out on the jigsaw.
The squares
method, shown in Figure
16-4, is often used to duplicate a drawing, plan, or illustration
in a larger or smaller size.
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Figure
16-4.
The squares method is commonly used to enlarge or reduce
an illustration for jigsawing. Click on image for larger
view.
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Figure
16-5.
You can reduce waste and speed up production if you
pre-plan cuts. Click on image for larger view.
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Many woodworkers
who do a lot of jigsaw projects avoid the layout involved
in the squares method by using a pantograph. This is a special,
adjustable tool that is hinged in such a fashion that a tracer,
used to follow the pattern, moves a marker that duplicates
the pattern.
More methods
of work layout are shown in Figure
16-5. Some of the ideas make it possible, through joining,
to form large items by using cutoffs that would otherwise
be wasted. Two identical pieces can be formed by making one
cut if you plan the layout carefully. When many parts are
cut from the same strip or panel, it's good practice to first
make all the patterns so they can be positioned on the work
for best grain patterns and least amount of waste.
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Figure
16-6.
Typical jigsaw patterns for shelf support components.
Click on image for larger view.
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Figure
16-7.
A French curve can be very useful when planning scrollwork
designs.
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Figure
16-6 shows
some pattern ideas that can be used, for example, as shelf
support components. When duplicating these or when putting
your own ideas on paper, a French curve (Figure
16-7) can be very helpful.
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