Insert the file into jigsaw

It is important not only to know how to correctly insert the file into the jigsaw, but also to learn how to choose it for your tool. After all, for each material you need to choose your own version.

During the work with various materials frequent replacement of files is required. There is no universal model that will work equally effectively with metal and wood.

Tips on choosing saws

When replacing a file, it is important to know what and what are you going to change. Even if you only work with wood, you may need to replace the saw blade because of old wear or change in bar thickness.

All saws have their own designations. Those that are used for woodwork are labeled with the abbreviation HCS, and those that have a metal marker HSS.

1. Choosing a saw for work as a fret saw, it is worth knowing what material will be processed by it.For soft materials suitable tools from high carbon steel.
2. If you need to get a straight cut, then you should choose a straight saw with wide teeth.
3. For cuts in the form of thin models are used.
4. Laminate is recommended to cut with special devices that have a reverse slope.
5. But tools for metal, as a rule, are not straight, their teeth have a different size.
6. For steel is recommended to use the tool in the form of a wave.
7. For ceramics, files that do not have teeth at all (carbide-coated) are suitable, but medium teeth are necessary for plastic.
8. Do not choose short models. According to the rules, the saw should go out of the sawing material.
9. Do not use tools with too large teeth, as this may damage the material.

Saws made of bimetallic material are the highest quality and durable. They need to be replaced less often than other models.

Electric jigsaw of bimetallic material

Instructions for replacing the saw

How to replace the file in jigsaw? There is no universal way - the instruction will vary depending on the type of fastening. Consider the instructions for each type.

Jigsaw with quick clamping system:

1. Such a tool is equipped with a special lever that frees the file, so it is not necessary to remove the protective cover.
2. Pull the lever, this will open the lock, holding the rod forward.
3. Insert the shank in the jigsaw and release the lever.
4. Using the adjusting screw, lock it in the correct position.

Jigsaw loops:

1. Open the protective shell of the tool.
2. Turn the lever on the rod to install the file.
3. Having released the lever, move the file to the clamp.

Jigsaw with screw system:

1. Remove the protection (casing).
2. Using a special hex key, loosen the screw.
3. Insert the web into the hole with the teeth facing forward.
4. Tighten the mount.
5. Install protection.

Understand in detail how to set the file correctly. Do not clamp it too tightly, otherwise the cut will be uneven.

Tips

In order for a jigsaw to serve you for a long time, you need to follow a few recommendations:

1. Do not forget to check the instrument settings before working.
2. In order to avoid breaking the material in the process, use special liners.
3. Be careful when replacing the saw blade. Do not overtighten the attachments, but do not leave them too loose.

Saw for jigsaw there is a great many. They can vary in length, thickness and tooth shape. Replacing the file itself is not difficult, the main thing is to know how to do it.