Why the jigsaw cuts crookedly, takes the file to the side: carpentry tricks (+ the best jigsaw)

Now every home craftsman, carpenter has this useful tool. Without it, it is no longer easy to work with materials. However, not everyone knows how to use it correctly to make an even cut. Let's talk about the secrets of work from professionals.

The tool can replace a router, a hand saw, a chain, reciprocating or circular saw, a grinder. Of course, not in all cases, but still.

With a jigsaw, you can easily cut holes of any shape in drywall, laminated panels, etc. sheet materials. It is especially useful when the material is already attached, mounted.

The jigsaw has several adjustments.

1. The slope of the sole is not often used.
2. The stroke rate is used to match the material.
3. The third adjustment is responsible for the pendulum movement of the blade. If you cut tiles, metal and other hard materials, then the "swap" adjustment is disabled.

Smooth cut

In order for the jigsaw to saw high quality, choose a file with a wide blade, which will keep a clear line. It's good if the jigsaw has a soft start function. This will help to avoid sudden jolts when starting to cut.

Chips

To avoid chips, they suggest sticking masking tape on the cutting line of the material.

Some craftsmen use a metal file to avoid chipping. And if that doesn't help, then buy splinterproof liner on a jigsaw made of plexiglass or other material. The insert is simply inserted into the grooves and does not require additional fastening. You can do it yourself.

The tool often leaves scratches when cutting. Therefore, masking tape is glued to the sole of the jigsaw.

If you need to make a cut inside the workpiece, you first need to make a hole. Insert a file into it and start sawing.

Circle, oval

If you need to cut an even circle or oval, then use a circular cutter along with a jigsaw. If there is no such tool, then it can be made from the remains of plywood, MDF or thick fiberboard.

The tricks of the joiners and which jigsaw is the best

When you saw with a jigsaw, the marked line with a pencil is clogged with sawdust. You have to constantly blow off. There is a much simpler way. Get a small, clean plastic container. For example, from under yogurt, sour cream.

Hot glue it onto the motor on the side of the jigsaw. Air blows from the engine openings and blows off sawdust.

The best jigsaw from Dewalt-dw331k. Makita, Bosch are inferior to him at times. It is expensive, but will last almost forever. Convenient in work, the quality of the cut is five-plus, there is blowing off of sawdust, the file does not take to the side, there is no vibration, starts softly, rarely breaks. If anything breaks, it's the file holder. The main thing is to lubricate the saw change mechanism so that it does not break. This is the weak point of this jigsaw. The file holder costs about 2,000 rubles.