My first ever building project! I learned a few important lessons: it's really hard to make a straight cut with a jig saw, and you have to use large hinges (the tiny hinges I put on there first ripped right out). It was a great learning experience, the fences really were easy to build, and my two-year-old LOVES them! Now I'm ready for my next project. :)
Estimated Cost
$10 for the wood, I had to get some other supplies too!
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
none
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Rusty Cottage
Mon, 10/01/2012 - 04:44
straight 90 degree cuts
Use a carpenter's square (shown in the "getting started" section to draw a straight line where you will cut. Now for the secret to straight cuts... line up the blade of you jig saw with the cut line and then slide the carpenter square up to the jig saw base and hold it firm so it acts as a straight edge and make your cut.