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=="Blade Runner" Jigsaw==
 
=="Blade Runner" Jigsaw==
[[File:Rockwell-Blade-Runner.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Jig saw]]
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[[File:Rockwell-Blade-Runner.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Jigsaw]]
 
This small jigsaw is used to freehand shape thin wood or plastic.  It can also be used with very thin metal, as detailed in the manual.  The primary advantage of this tool is that it can cut curves easily.
 
This small jigsaw is used to freehand shape thin wood or plastic.  It can also be used with very thin metal, as detailed in the manual.  The primary advantage of this tool is that it can cut curves easily.
  

Latest revision as of 17:29, 23 August 2017

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"Blade Runner" Jigsaw

Jigsaw

This small jigsaw is used to freehand shape thin wood or plastic. It can also be used with very thin metal, as detailed in the manual. The primary advantage of this tool is that it can cut curves easily.

Machine Info

This machine is a Rockwell RK7320 with accessories for disc cutting and for making picture frames.

The manual for the saw can be found here [1] The manual for the circular cutting tool is here: [2]

Replacement blades for this saw should "Bosch" style jig aw blades with a "T" shaped end.