Modding Using the Jigsaw...Cutting Out (Templates)

Hey guys,

Just a qucik question here really, but something that becomes really annoying for me when I cut stuff.

Say I've got a window template or something, I align it all so its straight, apply masking tape to cover the entire thing and to secure it to the panel. I take my drill to it, put a hole in and then slide in the jigsaw. but as soon as I begin cutting the paper rips up all over the place, and I can no longer correctly see the line I am supposed to be cutting (like I would if it just stayed down firmly.)


:: I am also using the correct blades.


Is there any tips, or ways on how I can prevent this??

Thanks,
cool_dude

 

Glue the template to the panel. You can get aerosol adhesive for sticking photos to things.

 

So with this it wont keep ripping and moving all about, resulting in the template being pretty much useless?

 

Exactly... or transfer the template directly to the tape

 

Masking tape is great, it should be no clean afterwards.

 

Here how it works for me:

- Cover the item you wish to cut with masking tape.
- Secure the template in the desired position.
- Apply the cutting lines from the template by drawing on top of them - dont forget to keep a certain pressure while drawing
- Remove template and redraw the lines directly on the masking tape.
- Make a hole and cut.


Different approach:
- Prepare a template where you do the cuts ( i recommend you use something sturdier than a plain paper - cardboard perharps ).
- Cover the item you wish to cut with masking tape.
- Secure the template in the desired position.
- Take a spraycan and spray the template - not soaking the item with paint - just do the outlines.
- Remove template and let the paint dry.
- Make a hole and cut.

I wish i had some images to illustrate - hope i was able to explain myself well enough..

Happy Modding