Jigsaw - Information

The Shopsmith Jigsaw is no longer in production or being sold.

Some of it's features include:

The jigsaw is designed to cut curved lines, whether they're exterior cuts started from the edge of the stock, or internal, "piercing" cuts started from the middle of the workpiece (an operation not possible on a bandsaw).

Piercing cuts are made by drilling a pilot hole in the stock, inserting the blade through the hole and beginning the cut from there. While a hand-held saber saw can make piercing cuts as well, it can't come close to the accuracy and ease of working with a table jigsaw. With the Shopsmith Jigsaw, there are no clamps or jigs, or bending over the tool in an attempt to see the line your trying to cut. Every operation is simplicity itself.

And safety matches ease stride for stride on the jigsaw. It cuts slowly with the blade always in plain view, and guarded by the hold-down; it's the ideal machine for introducing youngsters to the use of power tools.

Cutting intricate curves and scrolls in metals is a good example of the jigsaw's versatile capabilities when the proper blade is used. Or switch to an extremely fine jeweler's blade, and you'll find it's marquetry. These operations are usually associated with veneer work, whereby beautiful pictures and designs are made by cutting and assembling small pieces of different colored woods.

With the capabilities of making such intricate cuts, it's hard to believe the SHopsmith Jigsaw can also cut through 2x4's -- but it's true! And by tilting the table, you can easily and accurately cut bevels on either straight or curved edges.

It's even possible to cut circles and discs on the jigsaw without ever drawing them on your stock. Simply use the outboard pivot and rotate your work piece through the moving blade.

"Power filing" is yet another unique jigsaw operation. Simply replace a blade with any of several different shaped files to suit your needs.

Manuals:
Information Packet - Item #877086

How Old Is It:
Below is a chart indicating the Serial Numbers of the Jigsaws made in various years.