Cutting Curves in worktop

E-wan · 14 Nov 2018

Hi

I'm in the process of cutting a recess in a piece of worktop to take my pillar drill table.

Managing straight cuts ok with my jigsaw. Cutting curves seems more challenging even with the Pendulum off.

Currently using a down cut blade.

Should I be using a narrower or different blade for cutting curves in this material.

Also I may want to be gradually enlarging the hole I am cutting. Would borrowing a router be more appropriate for gradually enlarging the size of the recess I am cutting.

Thanks

Ewan

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Droogs · 14 Nov 2018

for future reference some hole saws for use in a hand drill would be better for you. after marking out, cut the hole to give you the rear curve and then do the sides. As is now draw the curve, uses the jigsaw to cut/nibble away the waste until you are just away from the line and then use a rasp to tidy up

Phil Pascoe · 14 Nov 2018

Cut the curves in the corners with a hole saw or an auger (making sure you don't burst out of the underside if important) then cut the straight cuts. Any decent wood blade is probably easier than a down cut.

ColeyS1 · 14 Nov 2018

Just watch those down cut blades. They can really cause the jigsaw to kick upwards if not 100% concentrating.

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meccarroll · 14 Nov 2018

Try using a blade with less teeth also one that is slightly narrower. A router and template guide would do a splendid job, but it may work out a bit costly to buy a new router bit for just one cut.