Rip-Cutting With A Band Saw Or Jig Saw

Making Rip Cuts With A Jigsaw

The jigsaw is a tool most often used for making curving cuts, but you can also use a jigsaw to make rip cuts down the length of a board. We share several tips to show you how to use a jigsaw and straightedge to make rip cuts.

Ripping On The Band Saw

Rob shows you how to set your band saw up for accurate ripping.

Bandsaw Jig For Ripping Small Stock And Splines

This video shows how there is a need to be able to cut small stock on a bandsaw safely while keeping the guides an optimal distance from the stock. There is then a step by step demonstration how to make a jig to facilitate this. There is then further demonstration of the finished jig in use.

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