What to do when you need a jigsaw but don’t need to buy one? You can make a jigsaw with your own hands. There are many ways to make or repair such a tool. Let's look at the simplest and most accessible of them.
Manual jigsaw - simple, fast and affordable
How to make a jigsaw quickly from available and inexpensive materials? Here's the easiest way.
List of tools and materials:
- plywood sheet (10 mm);
- plywood sheet (4 mm);
- steel sheet (2 mm);
- bolts and nuts;
- drill;
- chisel;
- sanding paper;
- file.
The base of the manual jigsaw is a bracket; it should be made from a plywood sheet (10 mm). Next, it is recommended to make thickenings for the tool handle from thinner plywood (4 mm). These thickenings must be glued to the handle on both sides, which will ensure more convenient operation in the future. Sand the bracket and handle well using sanding paper and a file. It is necessary to cut out the steel plate with a chisel, and then clean the clamping jaws with a file. After this, drill slots in the jaws with a drill, and then use a sharp chisel to cut notches inside the clamping jaws. In the left clamping jaw, modify the slot for the bolt; for this you need to make a thread. Attach the jaws to the bracket, then screw the bolts into the left clamp, securing them with nuts.
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Table jigsaw: two manufacturing options
The desktop fixture can be made either new or by modifying or repairing improvised means.
Making a new benchtop mechanical jigsaw will require the following tools and materials:
- duralumin pipe;
- plastic base;
- clamps;
- screws;
- copper sheet;
- drill.
First you need to prepare the frame; for this purpose it is better to use an aluminum pipe. When making the frame, it is necessary to provide a passage through which the cord will be laid to provide power. A copper sheet should be taken to make a U-shaped frame, which will subsequently need to be attached to the frame itself. At the junction of the frame with the handle of the jigsaw, screw the frame with screws. In the plastic base, use a drill to drill a hole for the file, as well as slots for fasteners. Attach the jigsaw to the prepared plastic so that the file passes through the hole. Using clamps, attach ready-made tool to a flat surface, such as a table.
A hand-held device made on the basis of a sewing machine is perfect option, if repairing a sewing machine is not as important as making such a tool. List of tools and materials:
- sewing machine (you can use either a foot- or hand-operated model);
- file;
- needle file;
- drill.
After unscrewing the bolts at the bottom of the sewing machine, you should remove the entire threading system. Next, knock out the metal fastening rod and remove the drive shaft of the thread weaving system. The panel covering the sewing machine parts can be easily removed by unscrewing 2 more bolts. Carefully remove the needle. Needle slot required minor repairs– it should be expanded so that a file can be placed in it. To do this, it is better to cut the hole using a needle file, focusing on the dimensions of the file itself. After this, adjust its size to the maximum possible size needles, cutting top part files. After grinding down the upper teeth with a file and the lower part on the tip, you can proceed to the next step. The prepared file must be placed in the place of the former needle - in the needle holder. After this, you should turn the wheel and check:
- so that the saw does not come into contact with the panel and the presser foot;
- so that in the upper position the plywood passes freely under the saw;
- so that the material can be drawn smoothly.
Such a jigsaw will do in order to work with materials from plywood, balsa wood and plastic, and if you use an electric machine, you will get an electric jigsaw.
Jigsaw machine allows you to quickly and efficiently cut wood. consists of a working surface, stands, motor and spindle assembly. Some devices are made on stands. Clamps are quite often installed on the side of the work surface. It is also worth noting that the models differ in power. The manufacture of a jigsaw machine can only be carried out if the instructions are followed.
Desktop devices: expert reviews
If you believe the reviews, then making a desktop modification is very simple. First of all, a stand is prepared for the working surface. Its width should not exceed 30 cm. It is more advisable to select a single-phase motor with ultimate voltage 220 V. A homemade jigsaw machine (desktop) produces an average operating frequency of 55 Hz.
Reviews from experts say that it is better to use yews made of steel; if desired, you can cut them yourself. The file is installed on a spindle assembly, which is attached to the stand. Many models use a latch that acts as a stop. To secure the file, a small screw is used.
Models with legs
If necessary, you can do this yourself. Modification drawings include frames different sizes, and spindle units are usually used with guides. Many models are made on a wide bed. Legs can be installed from tubes. There are also machines with plates. After cutting out the working platform, you should work on the spindle assembly.
If we consider devices with control units, then the model will require a controller. It is more expedient to use a 220 V commutator type motor. Yews on jigsaw machines are installed as a rotary type. The direction must be welded to the edge of the plate. In this case, the file must be securely fixed. Optimal height spindle assembly is 2.2 cm. At the end of the work, it is important to install the power cable and connect the equipment.
Reviews of devices with wide frames
Professionals are able to assemble a jigsaw machine with their own hands. Device drawings indicate the presence of wide stops. However, first of all you need to install the bed. If we consider a simple machine, then the lock for modification can be selected of a small length. Reviews from experts indicate that two racks are enough for the model. To assemble the machine it is used welding inverter. The spindle assembly itself is installed in the central part of the working platform. The hole for the file can be made with a milling cutter. It is also worth noting that experts do not recommend using two-phase motors.
Compact modifications
By following the instructions, you can assemble a compact jigsaw machine with your own hands. Device drawings include double racks and narrow frames. Beds are used with a low profile. Many models have a spindle assembly without a holder. In this case, the guides are installed to a short length. For self-assembly For models, it is recommended to first select a high-quality frame.
Additionally, a clamp is soldered under the working plate. To reduce vibration levels, you can use a pad. Regular glue is used to fix it. The file for modification should be selected with a small thickness. Optimal distance installation of the central unit is 14 cm. At the same time, the width of the platform is on average 17 cm.
Jigsaws 2 kW
If you wish, you can make this jigsaw machine with your own hands. Drawings for assembling the modification are very easy to find. As a rule, frames are used with a width of 35 cm. The thickness of the plate should be about 1.5 mm. The hole for the file must be made before installing the central unit. If we consider models without stops, then the frame is used with a low profile. It is also worth noting that it is more advisable to install the spindle assembly on a lining.
A casing is used to reduce noise levels. Many models use multiple stops. In this case, the unit is installed at a height of 10 cm. It is better to fix the file on the plate. The clamp can be used as a screw type. After fixing the central unit, the motor is installed. For modification of this type, a device with a single-phase unit is suitable.
3 kW models
At 3 kW table jigsaw It's quite easy to do it yourself. Experts recommend using racks with wide stops. The clamps need to be installed only after the central unit. The modification file can be adjusted to 1.2 mm. Some experts make the hole after installing the frame. In this case, the supports are soldered to the sides of the table.
Next, it is important to evaluate the spindle size. It is more advisable to use the motor with a protection system and casing. It is also worth noting that collector devices that operate at a frequency of 45 Hz are very popular. They have low energy consumption and do not overheat. Holders are used to secure workpieces. The optimal spindle height is 15 cm. It is also worth noting that there are models with tuning plates. A flywheel is used to control the stand. A conventional controller is available to install the control unit.
How to make a 5 kW device
Having prepared several stops, you can make a jigsaw machine with your own hands. Reviews from experts indicate that 5 kW models are well suited for longitudinal cutting. Before starting work, all necessary tool. You will need a saw and welding machine and cutter. It is more expedient to assemble the frame for a jigsaw from steel plates with a thickness of 1.3 mm or more. You need to immediately provide a place for the motor. The frames in the devices are installed with a high profile.
At this stage, you can immediately cut a hole for the file. The plug assembly must be mounted on the top of the plate. Additionally, it is worth noting that the file will require a large holder. If we consider simple model, then the racks can be installed on the sides of the frame. Yews are of the rotating type. There must be a stand at the top of the frame. A small casing is fitted under the motor. On average, the width of the frame should be 35 cm. If we consider professional models, they use adjustable clamps.
Modifications for two quills
How to make a jigsaw machine with your own hands? The model with two quills is assembled only on a wide frame. First of all, the plates for the bed are cut out. If we consider a desktop modification, then it is more appropriate to install the control unit at the top of the device. The optimal frame width is 45 cm. In this case, the spindle assembly is installed behind the stops.
There must be provision for racks. Many models use transmission units. In this case, motors are only suitable for commutator type with a frequency of 30 Hz or more. The file is installed as standard in the holder. The optimal height of the spindle assembly for models is 35 cm. Quills for adjusting the bed are used with flywheels.
Models with three quills
It’s easy to make this one with your own hands based on a single-phase motor. Tools should be prepared in advance. Many models are equipped with frames with four stops. They have a long length and a high profile. It is also worth noting that spindle units are selected from. At the beginning of work, it is very important to calculate the length of the frame. If we consider ordinary spindle units, then the stand for them is prepared in a short length.
The central support must withstand heavy loads. A welding inverter is used to install the plates. The motor will require a casing that will significantly reduce the noise level of the device. The saw for modifications of this type is suitable for 1.2 mm. With a power of 3 kW, a device with three quills will produce a frequency of 55 Hz. To fix the flywheels, brackets are needed.
A tabletop jigsaw is an indispensable item for any owner who is used to doing household work on his own. Electric jigsaws are especially good for residents of the private sector, hobbyists manual labor And country holiday. The desktop electric model has gone quite far from its prototype, an ordinary manual jigsaw. A desktop jigsaw makes it easier and faster to cut, not to mention improving quality.
Concept of a tabletop jigsaw
A jigsaw is a saw, which is characterized by reciprocating movements of the saw blade, which acts as a working body. It has a ski designed to guide the saw blade when moving along the surface that is being processed, and makes movements at a frequency of up to 3000 vibrations per minute.
This tool was invented in 1946. Its creator is Albert Kaufman, who replaced the needle in sewing machine on the blade. The instrument went on sale already in 1947. A manual jigsaw has a body with a flat platform and a handle. The main difference between an electric jigsaw and a manual one is its greater functionality and cutting quality.
Inside there is an electric motor and a special mechanism that drives the blade. In stationary jigsaws there is no handle, and the platform is located on top. At the front of the mechanism there is a guide, at the bottom there is a retractable blade that moves and makes cuts.
The tool works as follows: a tabletop jigsaw file is securely secured with clamps in the slide. The reciprocating movements have a frequency of up to 3000 strokes and can be adjusted. The support platform allows the jigsaw to focus on the part being cut, so the work is carried out very accurately.
The purpose of a desktop jigsaw
A jigsaw is an integral part of every workshop and every hobbyist. Its thin file can successfully cut plywood, copper, iron, thick boards, brass, and steel. Tools come with motor, foot or manual drive and are more productive. Electric jigsaw simply indispensable for carpenters, woodworkers, furniture designers, and drywall workers who produce complex parts.
An electric jigsaw can make straight and curved cuts on workpieces with complex shapes and various sheet materials without disturbing the external contour. Most often, tabletop jigsaws are used for cutting wood and wooden boards, figures with complex outlines made of laminate and plasterboard, plastic blanks, and also for cutting sheet metal.
Benchtop electric jigsaw makes clean cuts complex shape and works with small
details. Due to the stable and fixed position during operation, it is achieved high accuracy cutting The file has a stable motion thanks to the tension system and guides, which manual jigsaws lack. Big size The table makes it stable, so the precisely specified sawing direction is maintained.
Types of jigsaws
Today, the power tool market offers a wide variety of jigsaws, which differ in the nature of their application, technical specifications, type of power supply and design features. In construction stores you can buy a tabletop jigsaw for every taste and budget.
It is difficult to classify by design features, because each manufacturing company strives to provide its products with features that are designed to facilitate and improve the operation of the tool. In this regard, the shape of the handle is a significant parameter.
There are two established types of handles - mushroom-shaped and D-shaped. A jigsaw with a staple handle requires one-handed operation. This increases the possibilities of using a jigsaw, but has a somewhat negative effect on the quality of cutting the material.
Mushroom-shaped handles allow for more accurate cuts when holding the jigsaw with both hands, having previously secured the workpiece to be cut. Choosing a jigsaw with a certain form handles depends on the financial capabilities and personal preferences of the buyer. You should choose the jigsaw that will be more convenient to work with.
Household jigsaws are not intended for intensive use, but the low price of a desktop jigsaw and the power that is enough for household needs, make them indispensable in the household.
Professional jigsaws are characterized by high wear resistance and the possibility of daily long-term (up to 8 hours) use. The significant power of such jigsaws allows processing of materials of large thickness. Expanded equipment and improved characteristics are reflected in the price.
Among professional jigsaws, industrial jigsaws also stand out, which are characterized by greater adaptability to complex operations and drive features - for example, increased power supply voltage. Industrial models are machines that are designed for the woodworking industry.
Depending on the type of power supply, there are mains and cordless jigsaws. Network models are powered from a power supply network with standard voltage. If productivity is important to you, then you should choose a corded power tool.
Cordless jigsaws ensure independence from the presence of sockets and greater mobility while working. When purchasing a battery model, you should pay attention to the type of battery. Elevated performance characteristics inherent in lithium-ion batteries. The battery capacity is responsible for the duration of operation without recharging.
Advantages of desktop jigsaws
A tabletop electric jigsaw is a stationary design, so this type of cutting tool has many advantages. Modern models can work with wooden materials 40-50 millimeters thick. The working body is a narrow saw, which makes vertical translational and reciprocal movements. Due to the peculiarities of the notching of the teeth and the mechanics of the movements of the saw, the material is cut out by moving upward.
A tabletop jigsaw allows you to cut out complex decorative parts, make longitudinal, straight, inclined and transverse cuts. The wide tabletop allows you to process large parts and make cuts inside wide workpieces. Reliable fastening protects the housing from unnecessary vibrations and allows the material to be well positioned, so the motor can operate without overload.
The advantages of desktop jigsaws can be called good accuracy and clarity of cuts, high safety and ease of use, ample opportunities settings depending on the material and the required part of the cut workpieces.
If you need to cut out parts small size, manual jigsaw It won't be very convenient. It is quite heavy, so you will have to hold it with one hand and guide the workpiece with the other. A table jigsaw does not have this drawback. Perhaps the inconveniences are too big sizes and the difficulty of working with large parts.
A tabletop jigsaw is a kind of mini-machine for cutting workpieces. If you purchase a jigsaw in a store, most likely it will provide the ability to select power and adjust the frequency of saw strokes. However, you can make a simple homemade tabletop jigsaw, and very quickly. You will need a hand jigsaw, a few screws, a piece of plywood small sizes and only an hour of work.
Making a tabletop jigsaw
A carefully made jigsaw will be little inferior to one made in a factory, and in some respects even superior to it. Assembling such a jigsaw is not difficult if you have necessary materials. Next we will describe simple diagram such manipulations.
The design of the jigsaw includes the following components: handle, switch button, insulating washer, power cord, frame, heating filament, screw clamp and earring. First you need to make a frame. You will need a duralumin pipe with an outer diameter of up to twelve millimeters.
You can also use textolite with a thickness of at least ten millimeters or thick plywood for the base. But keep in mind that the lighter the frame, the more convenient the jigsaw will be to use. Be sure to provide a channel so that you can lay the power cord later. Most best shape a frame is one whose sides are tilted 45 degrees.
Next you need to make an earring. It is made of copper sheet one millimeter thick. After this, it is attached with screws to the frame where it connects to the handle. In this way, the screw, wing nut and shackle will form a clamp in which the heating filament can be fixed. The thickness of the duralumin sheet should be up to 0.8 millimeters. It is necessary to make pressing cheeks from it, between which there is a switch button.
After this, you need to cut a gap in the plywood that the saw can fit through. It can be done using a drill. To do this, you need to drill holes along the marking line and smooth out the transitions. Instead of plywood, you can use plastic, metal, plexiglass and others. Next, you place and drill mounting holes on the plywood and jigsaw base plate.
Then you need to secure the jigsaw with screws to the plywood base so that the file can fit through the gap. You attach the structure to the table using a clamp so that the file is pointing upward. You can also secure the platform in any way possible.
The jigsaw file remains a regular one, but the possibilities for good cutting are expanded by freeing up your hands.
You can use a nichrome spiral from any household heating device (iron, for example) as a heating filament. It must be secured with tension between the ends of the frame bends. In order for the thread to heat up, you need to apply a tension of about 14 V. To control the operating mode, you can use a rheostat.
The current is determined by the thickness and length of the nichrome thread. Using a rheostat, you can set the optimal current strength (no more than 3-5 A), which will affect the temperature to which the filament is heated. Before starting work, it is necessary to determine the current strength. But keep in mind that if the force is too high, the cut material may be caught in the flame, but if it is insufficient, it will not be taken. A self-made desktop jigsaw will allow you to cut out shapes with complex contours from various types materials.
Rules for using a desktop jigsaw
When working with a table jigsaw, you must adhere to some rules:
- When cutting, do not press too hard on the tool, otherwise the needle will break at best, or you will ruin the work at worst.
- Replace saw blades from time to time. An old saw can damage and destroy the surface of the material.
- If you work with organic glass and non-ferrous alloys, the surface of the product must be moistened with water. This operation will speed up the process and extend the life of the saw.
- If you are cutting a surface with a thickness of less than one millimeter, place a sheet of wood or plywood under the material being processed.
- Before cutting, it is necessary to secure the material. It is better not to make long cuts by hand; the line may turn out to be crooked.
- For cutting different materials appropriate blades are required, with a special pitch and length.
- Rotate the tool by turning only the back of the tool.
- When cutting laminate, tape is applied to the cut line, which protects the material from chipping.
- If there is a need for curved cuts, set the jigsaw pendulum to minimum.
If you have not yet fully understood how to make a tabletop jigsaw, watch a video about this procedure. This tool allows you to cut complex parts from wood and other materials, make longitudinal, inclined, straight and transverse cuts. Using a jigsaw, you can process large parts, wide workpieces and small products, which is not superfluous at home.
What if you need to use a jigsaw, but have no desire to purchase one? Experienced craftsmen They will answer that in this case the easiest way is to make a jigsaw with your own hands.
There are multiple ways to make and repair such a tool yourself. Below is a list of options for using the simplest and most accessible of them.
Making a manual jigsaw using simple technology
Before making a jigsaw, you should prepare inexpensive and available materials. Let's present them in the form of a list:
- sheet plywood - 12 mm;
- sheet plywood - 5 mm;
- sheet steel - 2 mm;
- set of bolts and nuts;
- drill (manual or electric);
- chisel;
- sanding paper;
- files.
As a base for a manual jigsaw, you must use a bracket, which is made from a sheet of plywood (12 mm).
After this, you should thicken the handle using a thinner plywood sheet (5 mm). This thickening is glued evenly on both sides of the handle, which ensures its comfortable position in the hand during subsequent work with a jigsaw. At the same time, the bracket and handle must be carefully processed using sandpaper and files of different classes.
The steel plate must be cut out using a chisel and the clamping jaws must be cleaned using a file. Next, you will need a drill to make slits in the jaws. Having taken this step, we begin to cut out notches on them with a sharp chisel. The left clamping jaw must be modified in such a way that it is done threaded hole for the bolt. We attach the jaws to the bracket, and then screw in the bolts on the left clamp, securely securing it with a nut.
Options for making a tabletop jigsaw
Desktop devices of this type can be made either from scratch or by modifying existing devices.
Option 1
To make a new benchtop mechanical jigsaw, you must first acquire the following tools and consumables:
- duralumin pipe;
- plastic base;
- screws;
- copper sheet;
- drill.
First, we prepare the frame; a duralumin pipe is well suited for this purpose. During the manufacturing process of the frame, a passage must be provided through which an electrical wire is laid, which will provide the tool with power. Using a copper sheet, a U-shaped frame is made, which is then attached directly to the frame. In the area where the frame connects to the jigsaw handle, the frame is screwed in with screws.
Then we take plastic base for drilling holes and mounting slots in it. We fix the jigsaw on the prepared base so that the file can pass freely through the hole. We attach with clamps ready-made device on a flat surface, such as a table.
Option 2
To make a jigsaw you can use sewing machine, the repair of which is not necessary. To make such a tool you will need following materials and tools:
- foot or manual sewing machine model;
- hacksaw blade;
- needle file;
- electric drill.
Unscrew from lower parts machine design, all bolted fastenings, all parts are completely removable working system with thread. We remove the metal fastening rod by knocking it out and remove the drive shaft. We unscrew 2 more bolts and disassemble the panel that covers the sewing machine; removing it is quite simple. Remove with gentle movements sewing needle and let's get to work.
First of all, we carry out work with the slot for the needle. We expand it to such a size that the file can fit there. A needle file will help you cope with this task. It should be selected based on the size of the hacksaw blade. Try to adjust the size of the slot for the file as accurately as possible. Having bored out the connector, you can install the blade in place of the former needle holder. And finally, when turning the wheel, you need to check a few things to:
- there was no contact between the saw, the panel and the presser foot;
- there was free passage of plywood under the saw in the upper position;
- the materials were drawn in a smooth motion without jerking.
These jigsaws are suitable for use with plywood, balsa wood and plastic, and when using an electric machine, such a device can be converted into a jigsaw.
Video “Jigsaw. Choosing a tool and working with it"
If it is not possible to repair the jigsaw
If using a manual jigsaw is not up to the task, and electric jigsaws cannot be repaired, then you should use the options presented below that will allow you to make a jigsaw. Electric jigsaw table type:
- electric jigsaw for manual use;
- sheet plywood;
- set of clamps;
- 10 pieces of screws;
- electric drill.
We make markings for the slots in the plywood and carefully cut them out. If there is a pendulum stroke, it must be turned off. Then we place a hacksaw blade in the slot and attach it there. We also make several slits on the plywood by drilling holes with a drill and connecting them to each other. Screws are placed in the slots made. As a result, securing the tool with clamps on flat surfaces will not be difficult. The device is ready.
Jigsaw from an electric drill:
- steel sheet (4 mm);
- steel sheet (1.5 mm);
- steel sheet (1 mm);
- steel rail (2 mm);
- spring rail (0.9 mm);
- steel rod (7 mm cross-section);
- electric drill.
Using sheet steel (4 mm), we make a product in the form of a C-shaped frame, which will be the base of the jigsaw. Next, attach it to an electric drill. For this purpose it is necessary to create special clamp made of steel sheet (1.5 mm), which will ensure fastening. We attach spring slats to the edges of the base. Steel sheet(1 mm) we will need to make clamps with which the saw will be attached. Clips like these on the edges will also help strengthen the C-frame. And from a steel rod you can make a crank that will power the saw. For the connecting rod we need a steel strip, which will allow us to create a crank mechanism.
At this point, the work on making the jigsaw can be considered complete. Due to its massive size, for safety reasons it is better to clamp the drill in a vice while working. And it’s best to place working materials on flat surfaces.
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Making an even, straight cut with a budget jigsaw is not at all easy. The reasons are simple - backlash in the jigsaw, the file slipping, little experience of the craftsman. All these reasons can be easily eliminated with the help of a homemade frame with guides for the base of the jigsaw.
The presented design allows you to cut wood, sheet metal, plastic and even paper at an angle of 30, 45 or 90 degrees. Purely for the sake of experiment, I cut up an old magazine and, as you can see in the photo, the cut comes out almost like it came from a printing house.
Required materials and tools:
- Sheet of fiberboard or plywood 400 x 700 mm;
- Slats 30 x 50 and 20 x 30 mm;
- Self-tapping screws;
- M6 studs;
- Wing nuts M6;
- Furniture fittings (screw nuts) M6;
- Tools: jigsaw, screwdriver/drill, square.
Step-by-step instructions for making jigsaw guides
1. As a base for the village, I took a door made of DPV from an old cabinet. You can use a sheet of plywood. On the basis we mark the centers of future supporting elements from wooden slats– the distance from the edge should be equal to half the thickness, in my case 15 mm with a strip thickness of 30 mm.
2. Along the perimeter we make holes for screws with a diameter of 3 mm with chamfers so that the heads of the screws do not protrude above the plane of the base of the frame. There are 2-3 holes on each side.
3. The next step is to use wood screws to fasten the base supports from 30x50 mm slats one by one. Supports are necessary for there to be free space for a jigsaw file.
Finished base from the reverse side.
And from the working side.
4. Next, we make guides from two 20x30 mm slats and a base from 10 mm plywood, as well as jigsaw travel limiters from a slats of the same section.
The length of the guides must correspond to the length of the bed, and the width is selected individually for each jigsaw. Looking ahead, I will present a photo from which the principle of selecting the width of a plywood base is clearly visible.
5. First you need to dismantle the base of the jigsaw. Next, applying a 20x30 mm strip, we make markings for fastening with self-tapping screws.
6. Place the batten under the sheet of plywood, with the markings remaining on top!
We make three holes for self-tapping screws with chamfers to “hide” the fastener heads.
We attach the rail to the base of the guide.
7. We attach the second side rail only after trying on the base - it should move freely between the slats, but without play. After “trying on” the slats, we temporarily fasten it on top with two self-tapping screws, and then, by analogy with the sixth step, we fix the second slatting and unscrew the temporary screws.
8. We secure the travel limiters with two self-tapping screws.
9. Based on the completed markings, in the first step we make marks with a pencil along the edges of the guide.
Using the marks, we mark and make holes with a diameter of 6 mm.
10. Using the holes made in the previous step as a jig, we make holes in the base.
11. Use a 10 mm drill to make blind holes 10 mm deep.
12. Screw furniture fittings into the resulting holes using a hexagon. They can be purchased at hardware stores.
We screw M6 studs into the footings.
13. We perform similar operations on the guide.
Then we drill out internal thread futorki with a 6 mm drill.
14. Mount the guide on the studs.
The movement should be free, without jamming.
15. Using the markings, we make a through hole for the jigsaw file (don’t forget to take into account the protruding pin).
16. We carry out a longitudinal cut with a jigsaw; at this step it is important not to rush, performing the cut at low speed with the pendulum mode turned off (mark “0”) in order to get the most even cut without moving the file.
17. Using a square, we attach a stop from a 20x30 mm rail perpendicular to the guide.