Jigsaw from sewing machine - video

**Jon** · May 19, 2023, 01:34 PM

Jigsaw from sewing machine. By Salvaging scrap metal. 15:43 video:

**mdhatter3** · May 19, 2023, 09:22 PM

And to think a few years ago I threw out a dozen machines like this because I couldn’t sell them unless it was a complete sewing machine with motor and stand.

**wizard69** · May 28, 2023, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by mdhatter3

And to think a few years ago I threw out a dozen machines like this because I couldn’t sell them unless it was a complete sewing machine with motor and stand.

To think I see these in thrift shops at least once a month and walk right on by them. As the photo show these old sewing machines where very well constructed. It is a shame there are not more conversion ideas for other uses.

The only thing I don't like about this conversion is the cut on the upward stroke

**mdhatter3** · May 28, 2023, 12:55 PM

I have seen these blades available with reverse cutting teeth.

**tonyfoale** · May 31, 2023, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by wizard69

The only thing I don't like about this conversion is the cut on the upward stroke

That was my first thought. I must say that I have never seen the point in these types of saw. Anyway I have a small Burgess bandsaw and except for its inability to cut enclosed shapes it does everything that this does with longer blade life. For enclosed shapes I just use a manual jig saw which does not require blade removal to thread it through a starter hole.