How to use jigsaw correctly

Each man, being the real owner, should not only have tools for repair in his arsenal, but also be able to put them into practice. It will be a question of one of modern tools, namely about an electrofret. Let's see what this device is and how to work with it.

Device device

Electrically operated fret saw for cutting various sheet materials. Depending on the purpose, jigsaws are:

• professional;
• semi-professional:
• household.

The differences lie in the technical characteristics and functionality of the tools.

Before you learn how to use jigsaw, you need to familiarize yourself with its device. The tool consists of:

1. Aluminum body.
2. Electric motor A powerful device can cut thicker and stronger material.
3. Gearbox covers.
4. Buttons of regulation of the pendular course. Pendulum mechanism allows you to make an accurate cut of materials with low density (soft wood, plywood, foam).
5. Casing and shackles that ensure job safety.
6. Basic roller for conducting files.
7. Chip blower regulator.
8. Regulator of the number of saws, which determines the speed of its movement.
9. Plate tilt adjuster. It allows cutting on wood at an angle of 15, 30, 45 and 90 degrees.
10. Laser guide. Allows you to stick to the drawn line for cutting.
11. Keyless chuck that performs the functions of a saw.
12. Battery, thanks to which you can cut for some time jigsaw without connecting to the network.

Choosing saws for jigsaw

Saws are bought separately and are selected depending on the material of the cutting blade and on whether what cut do you need: straight or figured. The package indicates the purpose of the saws, from which material they are made, as well as the direction and size of the teeth.

What can be sawed with a jigsaw?

• wood, plywood;
• drywall;
• metal;
• aluminum;
• Styrofoam;
• glass;
• ceramics;
• rubber;
• skin;
• carpeting.

This or that type of saw is selected depending on what you need to saw off.

Consider the types of saws for jigsaw and determine what you can do each of them.

Saws are:

1. With wide canvas. Designed for cutting blades in a straight line. With such a saw you do not need to make a lot of effort, but only slightly adjust the direction. For a more accurate cutting line, you need to enable the "Smooth start" function, in which the motor gradually grows.
   

2. Narrow saw. Need for cutting material along a curved line. To saw off with maximum accuracy, take the device with a rotating head. The radius of the head rotation depends on the chosen jigsaw model.
   

3. With large teeth. Their purpose is to cut quickly, while the quality leaves much to be desired.
   
4. Saws with fine teeth and with a thin canvas you can cut the most complex shapes.
   

The quality of the jigsaw depends on the method of fixing the file. When processing thick sheets with a high density of material, it is necessary to use equipment with a rigid attachment.

Working with blunt saws may result to tool breakage, due to the increased load on the jigsaw motor. And also cut quality will decrease.

Extras

Electric powered jigsaws belong to hand tools, however, if necessary, it can be fixed with thrust beam and parallel stop.

Sometimes you need to saw off a part covered with a layer of paint or varnish, and I really would not want to scratch it. In this case, provided plastic shoe or self-adhesive felt.

In addition to nail files, the tool can be installed rasp and grinding nozzles. Thanks to the first, the corners are rounded off, and with the help of the second, the finished product is cleaned.

Some models use pendulum mechanism, thanks to which the cutting process is accelerated. This function is good for making coarse cuts, as the quality and accuracy of the cut line is reduced. When working with plastic and metal, the use of a pendulum mechanism is unacceptable.

During operation, a jigsaw produces a lot of fine dust that damages the respiratory system.You can get rid of it by connecting a construction vacuum cleaner to the device nozzle, which will draw in all the dust generated during the operation of the electric jigsaw.

If purchasing two tools is not affordable, a jigsaw will be enough for work. with blowing function working area.

How to prepare the tool

Beginners in this case will be useful to learn how to work with a jigsaw, but first we will tell about the preparation of the tool for use:

1. The first thing you need to carefully study the instructions for the operation of the appliance.
2. Visually assess the appearance of the device for damage: cracks, chips, cable integrity.
3. Choose a saw in accordance with the quality of the material with which to work.
4. Select the appropriate mode. Here are some examples: to work with soft tree species, it is necessary to set the maximum speed and apply the pendulum mechanism. If you need to cut a chipboard sheet, then leave a high speed of movement of the cutting blade, but the pendulum mechanism here will be superfluous because it will contribute to the appearance of chipping.

To avoid injury, you need to adhere to safety precautions when working with a jigsaw: wear safety goggles and gloves.

Markup

Marking is an important detail, because you need to avoid chipping on the face of the part. Please note that chips are often formed on the side of the sheet, which is located to the working person. Most often it concerns sheets of particleboard and fiberboard. Based on this, the markup must be applied on the backand place the canvas face away from you.

For accurate cutting, mark up without allowances, and lead saw near the marking line. For convenience, the workpiece must be secured with a bench clamp or sawing table.

Jigsaw Tips

Our tips will help you to find out how to cut with a power jigsaw:

1. Stronger does not mean better. This applies to the pressure force on the device during operation. This style of sawing will result in tool breakage. Proper use of a jigsaw consists in firm fixation of the device in the hand and the direction of the saw in the right direction..
2. When processing thin sheets of metal vibration occurs.To eliminate it, you need to reduce the speed of movement of the saw and place a sheet of plywood under the metal. When sawing such a material, there is a large load on the jigsaw engine, so you should periodically turn off the device so that the motor cools down.
3. For high-quality and accurate cutting you need to secure the workpiece.
4. In order to avoid chipping from the bottom or top side, for example, laminated chipboard, it is necessary to choose the right saw or turn the plate with the right side. But if there is a need to get a cut without chipping on both sides, then on top of the chipboard you need to put a small piece of the same plate, and start sawing. The chip will remain on the additional material, and the desired plate will be with a clean cut.
5. In order not to appear chipped, you can resort to such tricks: on the markup stick adhesive tape.
6. Sawing such a fragile material as plastic, we recommend installing a saw with medium teeth, turning off the pendulum mechanism and setting the smallest speed of movement of the saw.
7. In the event that it is necessary to cut a part with a closed contour, and it is impossible to start sawing from the edge, then a hole is drilled in a convenient place,They start a electric jigsaw saw at him and continue to work.
8. To cut Plexiglas or non-ferrous metals, the saw must be machined with oil.

We hope that our advice will help you, and in case of additional questions about how to properly use a power jigsaw, you can always watch the training video.

As it turned out, jigsaw is an indispensable tool in everyday life that even a beginner can handle. And with the right approach and work experience, you can not only make straight cuts, but also cut various shaped details for the decor.