“Why would I use the jigsaw to cut straight lines?” you might ask. Given the availability of circular and table saws, it is quite preposterous to use a jigsaw to cut straight lines. Yet, if you only own a jigsaw due to a limited budget, you got no choice but to use it for cutting … Read more
Imagine yourself trying to cut a straight line with your jigsaw, but your jigsaw blade keeps bending and veering off the cutline. You will surely get frustrated, right? Well, such an annoying experience is fairly common among beginners in woodworking who are trying their hands on a jigsaw for the first time. But why does … Read more
Having adequate skills to operate a jigsaw is crucial to its efficient and safe usage. Such knowledge will come in handy in reducing the rate of accidents when using it. However, using a jigsaw is not as riskier as other power tools. Nevertheless, any exposed blade will entail a lot of risks. Thus, it will … Read more
The jigsaw can cut faster than the hacksaw and the handsaw. As such, it is a favorite by many experienced woodworkers and hobbyists. They love it because of the many benefits, concomitant with its use. One such benefit is safe usage. It is safer to use than other power tools. It is also very efficient … Read more
When installing baseboards, you need to attend to the little details to get the best fit and finish. The miter saw, of course, is your go-to tool when cutting baseboards, but given the high price of the miter saw, you can also use the jigsaw for such a purpose. A jigsaw is an incredible tool … Read more
As a beginner in woodworking, you might have seen some woodworkers do a finishing cut on dovetail joints or make matching baseboards using the jigsaw for coping. And you might have realized quickly how important the jigsaw is to woodworking upon seeing those woodworkers. The jigsaw is a tool for cutting intricate designs, curves, and … Read more
You might already have learned how to cut any shape in the middle of a wood sheet in your Industrial Arts class using a jigsaw. You might also have known that it is called a plunge cut. Yet, if you haven’t tried making a plunge cut before, you don’t have to fret or worry, for it … Read more
The jigsaw is a convenient tool to use when you’re engaged in wall framing, flooring, and many other tasks. It can cut with ease through various materials like plywood, metal, and lumber. Moreover, it is designed to cut curves, circles, and other non-standard cutting patterns, which a circular saw and other power saws can’t do. … Read more
If you’re a beginner in woodworking and you’re looking for a power saw that could easily cut circles, inside openings, curves, and other cuts, other than long straight cuts, you should consider the jigsaw. The jigsaw indeed excels in cutting curves and circles through extensive plywood sheets with ease. Yet, if you want to maximize … Read more