Fantastic... I hadn't a clue about these but after watching this I now know what to do with mine, particularly about that down cutting blade. Great video 😊
thank you so much for this video! i intend to make my own bed and possibly bookshelf, so am in dire need for electric saw for all the wood cutting. i had planned to buy a circular saw but in the marketplace this type seems to be more common (and affordable). i think am going to get meself a jigsaw instead, seems more versatile and compact. 😄
This video was great, I've watched others, not many i should say, but this is the first one that explains the blades, I was surprised a jigsaw could cut thicker timber. I take it a pendulum cut would be a faster cut on thicker materials. Thanks
T' b' sure, yes, as Iliana said, very well explained. If one is not sure when you pick up a jigsaw at a hardware store, just look for the two allen screws, or the quick change leaver..you will know straight away a T or U shape top blade. Works for me. I went to a second hand store and bought two extra jigsaws, one for a course blade, and the other a metal blade, both corded the third one, my good jigsaw, has the fine blade...beats changing blades so often. The third one is part of the All In One Ryobi series with the battery. Again Woodie, well done. If you do go to reputable second hand stores, look for the better brands. I have not had any trouble with second hand gear.
I got a jigsaw for Christmas in 2013, it was the first tool I’ve ever received. I remember watching this video on Christmas evening, excited for the following day when I could try it out. Looks like you guys have re-uploaded this video. It’s a very informative video and helped me get started with my jigsaw.
I was just wondering. say you had a piece of timber 45mm thick & you wanted to cut a chunk out of the side 35mm deep. Would you be able to use a jigsaw for this, or does it damage the blade if the wood is thicker than the length of the blade? Thanks.
While cutting you don't put much pressure on JIGSAW. I bought a new JIGSAW and I have to put my whole body weight on it to cut a quarter inch wood. Otherwise blade doesn't cut the wood, stuck in it & instead of blade, machine goes up & down! Increasing / decreasing speed & angle doesn't help. Where as in youtube videos I see people simply hold the jigsaw & don't need to put much pressure on it. any suggestions are welcome. thanks shreyas
Use blades that cut on the upstroke, apply light pressure letting the saw do the work and do your best to avoid putting lateral pressure to the tool. Even then the cut wont be 90 degress like you want, it will almost always be slightly out. Jigsaws are just rough tools by nature I'm afraid. Best thing to do is touch up the edge with a router or orbital sander
What i learned from tips and later personal experience is that u can use a hobby knife and scratch the line, (remember to do it on the correct side of ur pen mark) before you use the jigsaw. By doing this only the piece of wood that is cut off will get scraps because you have cut the growth rings a bit. You can also turn the jigsaw on its head so the jig is facing upwards when cutting something, in situations where only one of the surfaces will become visible in the end, and by doing this you will also be better able to see where the jig is going. Sorry for my retarded explanation but try it out and see for yourself :)
