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How to use a jigsaw correctly: tips from VADA
An electric jigsaw is a hand tool that allows you to cut various materials. It has gained greater use in the woodworking industry. The tool is small in size and easy to use, which has increased the demand for its use in everyday life.
With an electric jigsaw, you can cut wood, plywood, work with blanks, and make decorative elements. It is important to choose the right equipment for the needs of the processes being performed before work.
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What parts does an electric jigsaw consist of?
The design of the tool consists of several components that interact with each other. What parts does an electric jigsaw consist of:
- a support guide platform made of aluminum, steel - it fixes the tool at the desired angle;
- saw blades - perform vertical movements with a certain frequency of revolutions per minute;
- an electric motor - sets the saw blades in motion;
- a handle - allows you to direct the jigsaw.
There are models that are equipped with additional devices: a regulator of the number of cuts, a plastic screen for safe work, a sawdust blower, automatic backlight, etc.
What can be done with an electric jigsaw
Before buying a power tool, it is important to understand its features and characteristics. What can be done with an electric jigsaw:
- cut materials of different densities: metal, wood, plastic;
- make figured cuts and round the edges of the blade;
- longitudinal, transverse, figured cuts of sheet material;
- round, square, rectangular holes of various diameters and sizes.
The technique of work is simple, a jigsaw can be operated by both a specialist in industrial conditions and a person in everyday life who has not worked with such a tool before. It is important to observe safety precautions when using this device.
How to choose the right electric jigsaw
When choosing an electric jigsaw, you need to consider the power. The ability to perform various processes of cutting materials of a certain thickness depends on this parameter. In order for the workload to be long, you need to choose a tool of the required power.
Stroke rate is a value that regulates the speed of cutting, processing of products, and depth of cut. The pendulum stroke affects the speed of work, is able to unload the electric motor.
How to choose the right electric jigsaw:
Power type. When working with a tool in places where there is no electricity, a device powered by alternative power is selected. A cordless jigsaw has a limited battery charge, is not suitable for long-term work.
Design features. Ease of use depends on the type of handle. It can be staple-shaped and mushroom-shaped. The first type is universal, used for cutting material from the upper part. The second type facilitates work from the lower side of the part or is used for cutting at an angle.
Tool class. This indicator determines the power. Household jigsaws have a small size - 300-500 W, professional ones used in industrial conditions - 900 W. The engine power determines the productivity, depth of cut, speed and time of continuous operation.
Stroke frequency. With a high value of this parameter, the cutting speed will be higher. This is necessary for working with soft wood. For dense materials, an average processing speed is required, for steel - low.
Depth of cut. This indicator is important when working with materials of different thicknesses. For household models that will be used to work with wooden materials up to 70 mm thick, you can choose models with small power. They are also able to cut steel up to 4 mm. Professional jigsaws have a large depth of cut, capable of processing wood over 100 mm thick and steel up to 10 mm.
It is important to pay attention to the design of the model, take into account its purpose and type of power supply. After that, you can proceed to the selection and purchase and determine which jigsaw is best for performing a particular job.
Which jigsaw is better: a review of popular models
Before buying, you should consider popular models of jigsaws that are in demand. They differ in type of design, power, purpose. Top tools that are in demand:
- Bosch jigsaw. This is a universal device that cuts hard and soft material quite easily. Features: low vibration, reliable sole mounting, compact dimensions. Can be used in everyday life, has a low weight. Some models have a blowing function. Bosch pst 900 is battery-powered, has a backlight, special saw fixation is possible.
- Makita jigsaw. Buyers appreciated the high quality of the tool, a set of convenient functions, the versatility of the saw clamp. The model is light in weight, conveniently located in the hand. There are 3 pendulum stroke modes, low vibration. It has one drawback - a long saw blade replacement. Makita jv100dwe - a battery model.
- Einhell. Compact model, capable of working with material of great thickness. There is a chip blower, rubberized handle. This model comes complete with a plastic case, with additional accessories and attachments.
- DeWalt. This jigsaw has an affordable price, good power, special equipment in the form of a pad that will protect the processed material from scratches. Features: convenient manual adjustment of the platform, LED flashlight, sawdust blower function.
Each type is popular due to its compact size, affordable price, and build quality.
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Where to buy a quality jigsaw?
A quality tool that will last a long time should be purchased from reliable suppliers. In the VADA online store you can choose and buy jigsaws of well-known brands. The advantages of the purchase include: affordable prices, a large assortment of goods, convenient selection from the catalog, which is constantly updated with new models. If necessary, you can use the services of a consultant who will advise which model of jigsaw is best to buy for industrial and household purposes.
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