How to Build an Easy Jigsaw Cutting Station (With Plans & Video)

Learn how to build a jigsaw cutting station using birch plywood, aluminum rails, and basic hardware. Includes step-by-step tutorial, downloadable plans, and video.

Learn how to build a jigsaw cutting station using birch plywood, aluminum rails, and basic hardware. Includes step-by-step tutorial, downloadable plans, and video.

A quick and easy jigsaw crosscut guide for crosscuts that you can easily build no matter your skill level. Great woodworking project for beginners. Step-by-step tutorial, measurements, and video!

Build a DIY jigsaw guide rail for straight, accurate cuts using just a few materials. A great woodworking jig for any skill level—simple, fast, and effective.

If you only have a jigsaw in your workshop and you want to make straight or 90° cuts, this simple plywood jig will help you do just that. I’ve used this one in tons of projects, and it’s still one of the most useful guides I’ve built. Best part? It’s easy to make, costs almost nothing, and works great for both straight cuts and crosscuts.