Don't worry, I won't make the obvious joke about doing an Irish jig. A jigsaw, is a tool used to control the motion of another tool. It is used when there is a lot of repeatability when cutting, designing, or replicating an object. Jigs are used in woodworking and metalworking, more often woodworking.
Let's Get Jiggy With It
I never said I wouldn't make a Will Smith reference . . . but back to this innovative tool. A jig is a useful tool but it needs to be used in conjunction with another tool that will actually be doing the wood cutting. Jigs are typically used with goggles.
There are several different types of jigs depending on your project. Each have a specific function so let's take a look at their differences.
* which will automatically center the holes for you.
* Kreg
* Grizzly
* Rockler
