How To Use A Jigsaw | Tips & Tricks
How To Use A Jigsaw | Tips & Tricks
Learn how to use a jigsaw, how it works, and some jigsaw tips and tricks! ***Start creating impressive woodworking and DIY projects with just 5 affordable power tools and a small workspace.
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About this video:
I’ve had a rocky relationship with the old jigsaw from the 1980s-1990s that my dad gave me about 15 years ago. It vibrates horribly and uses u-shank blades. I didn’t realize how bad it was, and how useful a jigsaw could be, until I bought a more modern jigsaw.
Such a clear professional explanation, thank you it’s nice to have a video that treats us like intelligent adult novices 👏👍
Very good narration, learned something new from your easy to understand vid. Keep it up and thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the great tips. I have been using jig saws all my life with bad results. Now I know why. You have a new subscriber because of your very clear deliberate way you did the presentation.
Well done! I learned a lot. Thank you. Also, I had a terrible experience with my Jigsaw recently where my ending result was a "horribly beveled cut," and I was hoping for an additional tip from you.. My corded Jigsaw is about 1-1/2 years old, and my Jigsaw blades (t-shank) are about 4+ years old. So, do you believe that I need to purchase new Jigsaw blades; purchased a terrible Jigsaw; or do you think that I may rushed thru the cut too fast?
Great video. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing, I just bought me a brand new Dr Walt jig saw my old one the plate was bent and the blade held on by a screw and kept coming loose the blade would fall off all the time. It was time for a new one. I will make something else out of the old jig saw it still goes up and down. They say never through out the old tool it can be useful as another tool.
You forgot to cover metal cutting with a jigsaw. There are many blades available for cutting metal, with many applications possible. A jigsaw will also cut plastics, ceramics, and more.
I bought the exact same jig saw. I love it but it does not love me
Great presentation
My current Ryobi jigsaw doesn’t cut at a perpendicular angle very well (90 deg to the surface). The blade seems to flex more than usual. Not sure if this is common with most jigsaws? I have been using the blades that came with the saw when purchased. Maybe it’s cheap or too thin? Would a better quality or thicker blade help?
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I was hoping to see some angled cuts since that’s what I need.
I have a very old jigsaw also and it vibrates so bad I hate to use it but sometimes I need to I’m glad I watched your video, I’m going out and buy a new one tomorrow
All that said the Jigsaw is the one tool you’ll buy use once declare it worthless as it fails to do any job even half decent. Save your money its literally the Weed Waker of wood tools and just as sloppy.
Thanks it had what I first needed to know!! Plus a few extras!
I know 10x more abt my jigsaw after this video. Have never liked my jigsaw, bandsaw or saws all. Maybe I will use them more w better results now.
Buen video amigo, me he subscrito a su canal…
Excellent video!
Thanks for such vital information. A tool is only efficient if we use the right attachments. Just bought a Dewalt Jigsaw in the Home Depot deal of a lifetime… all the way from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹. My son will ship it to me.
All good, but I’m hoping you’ve edited the video and not touching the blade when the jigsaw was plugged in. This might be spreading wrong practises unintentionally….
How do you make very small curve cuts?
Very educational and thank you
And it has no dust blower. I hate Dewalt tools.
very informative. thanks for the idea.
Why is there a make-up commercial in the middle of a tool video? That’s pretty random.
Exactly the information I was looking for as a brand new Dewalt jigsaw owner and first time user. Thank you!
Great Video. I would like to hear you elaborate on the orbital selection feature more so. If you do this, show reasons for the various selections when working with various materials and techniques to consider with the various settings. Thanks
Very useful and helpful. Thanks you!
Most blades are too long for the cut I need to make, are there shorter blades or should I break a blade to fit my needs?
Ouch for the wasted Walnut demo, great info tho
Very helpfull thx
Thank you, this video is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. I’m buying my first jigsaw (dewalt )to use for crafting. No prior experience, but proficient with a drill. For now I’ll be making a series of semi circle wood cuts, largest cuts will be approx 36 “x 18”. I don’t have a workshop as such. What kind of work surface do I need…ie fold up preferably, before I start . Can I use workhorses, do I clamp always. Any info would be very useful.
great way to explain the Jig saw.. after seeing this i know mine is pretty bad and i think i need to replace it.
My B&D jigsaw sucks: too much vibration, never cut well, always beveled, and very slow even when I use a new blade. And I am talking about cutting plywood. The shoe angle always loses its position even when its bolt is tightened. I’ve done everything I learned from Youtube and gave up on it. The tool is genuine, purchased from a legit tool store.
I always either break the blade or they get bent. What would cause that problem?
nice
I need to buy a new jigsaw. Great upgrade! Great tips! Lots of information.
Very helpful!!
Very educative video… Love from India…👍
Great detail. Thanks!
🤔when I seen your profile pic I didn’t think I would learn anything from your video but I was surprised. Thanks.
Well, They say, Learn until you grow hair in your palm .! That’s true.!
I have window trim at the window sil (MDF board) that needs replacement. Only about 4inches needs to be cut out due to moisture swelling the MDF. What tool would I use to cut the 4inch length piece out? I have a Skil Classic 4.0A Variable Speed Jig Saw (have not used it) But not sure this would be correct? Can you advise? Thanks 🙂
Yeh….im gonna throw my pos jig saw and buy a new one. Mine can hardly cut and i must use a lot of force to make it move forward
Great video! How’s the DeWalt holding up? Thinking about getting it since I’m saw-less
You have clearly demonstrated the right ways to use jig saw with different blades. I have a trouble, I am diy type of person and uses it occasionally. Sometimes, for rip cuts. But a wood log of 2×4 inch does not cut square and the bottom edge gets slanted cut. The entire line cuts get swayed away from the straight line even in jigs made for straight cuts. Help !
Thanks this was great.
Good teaching. Thank you.
Thank you for the help
thank you for all!!!