Project: "Making a Big Wall Clock"

	I have drilled some starting holes and can now start to use the new jig saw to cut the template holes.
It doesn't take long to cut the holes. I have done the first one and am using a sanding stick to smooth out the cuts, Two more to go.
	This should be close enough. The guide bushing is going to "average" out the cut.
My template is finished and I am attaching it to a piece of scrap 3/4" MDF. The arrow points to the center hole pivot pin. I am using one screw to fix the template in position.
	I am making the cut using the guide bushing to keep the router in the square holes of the template.
"Close, but no cigar." I have used a black marker to outline this minute band like it would be in the final clock. I clearly have some work to do on the template and the method.  What I see is the width of the marks is a little too much and the spacing is way off. The cuts are clean, but I had to make them in a series of passes with vacuuming in between. The dust collection that is built in didn't work. I think the bit is so close to the inside diameter of the bushing that sawdust could not "squeeze up" through this space — even with the vacuum connected.
	It's a new day and I have had time to think about the mis-fitting minute marks — just leave them off. Actually, I will come up with something but right now I am trying to squeeze the Roman numerals in place. They vary so much in width that planning a clock face that is balanced is difficult  — to impossible.
Armed with a razor blade and tape, I think I got the face to as good as it was going to get.
	Gail arrived at the right time — we can have "dueling jigsaws." She has set up a practice MDF board with an extra set of Roman numerals.
We were actually able to both be cutting at one time — with only occasionally running into each other. If you look close, yes, Gail is way ahead of me. I learned weeks ago not to get into a race with her.
	There's more to do, but I think that Gail and I got a pretty good start.