Jigsaw Orbital Blade Settings | Tricks of the Trade
Jigsaw Orbital Blade Settings | Tricks of the Trade
One of those switches on your jigsaw can make a big difference in how it performs, and how it leaves the wood after the cut. Learn about the orbital settings for your jigsaw in this short video.
Great video clear to the point and clear audio is very easy to understand what you’re trying to say with your message thank you
Do you prefer straight or orbital?
so far best explanation thanks
thanks for the lesson
Thank you for the to-the-point, informative video! And good tips, too.
What about blade selection when cutting wood? How does blade selection pair up with various settings? Also, what about cutting metal with metal cutting blade? Better to use 0 setting instead of 1, 2, or 3? Thanks for the video and the info.
Thanks. This is how youtube videos should be. Straight to the point, no bs, no sales crap, just the information searched for.
I got a book here that says you can do a plunge cut with these things. I would like to see that. LOL. Why are they so damn hard to use. What about backing off with the support wheel that contacts the blade during extreme corners. In my limited experience it seems to try and hold the blade straight and causes a shit show. Also which way is forward. I can turn the front around 360 degrees. I notice 2 blade types. They can cut up or can cut on the down stroke. Which type is better. How about drywall, fine or coarse tooth blades. I think with a jig or better guide these things could be functional.
I did it myself with the Stodoys plans. I think this is the best way to find out how to build it.
Journeyman Carpenter, and I didn’t know the 3 settings, lol.
Hey thanks for the video. What about the saw speed? What’s the rule of thumb?
Excellent
Helped me out alot i used to alway cut tight angles on 3, and now i only use 0… helped me alot
Thank you, my Metabo manual didn’t explain anything but I figured it out, needed a confirmation.
So basically leave on 0 setting then?
show what happens cutting a 2×4
Very useful video, explained clearly, thank you!
Very helpful video. Thank you.
Tricks of the trade? More like tricks of the blade. lol
Beautifully represented
Nice, straight to the point, great examples shown, very helpful.
Although I personally can’t imagine even needing to use the orbital setting, if a jigsaw is like your only tool then maybe, but I pretty much only use a jigsaw for appearance or precision cuts, otherwise a circular saw or table saw makes a lot more sense for large rapid cuts.
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL
Thank u
I’ve used jigsaws for years and often wondered about the settings and why circle cuts were hard at times and easier at other times….your simple explanation will help me immensely in the future , TY
Blade is too wide for radius cutting.
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How do You secure a piece of plywood for cutting with a jigsaw?
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Pretty sure you are wrong, the blade moves away from the cut not towards it. You wouldn’t want it “more aggressive” it’s supposed to reduce the surface area of the blade in contact with the wood for when cutting very thick material. It actually makes it “less aggressive”
Thanks for removing the sound of the jigsaw during cutting process, lol. Many woodworking videos I watched didn’t do that so it was hard on my ears, you know how loud it can be. Nice video. 😉
What’s the smaller lever do?
Thank u sir
I made it too few weeks ago. Want to know how ? just look for Woodprix.
Can you do video on why my board is vibrating and NOT CUTTING WELL
Thanks!! I had no idea about that switch! I was googling why my cuts angled out at bottom of timber sand stumbled across your vid! Perfect timing as I am cutting three layers of ply to creat some arch shapes! The look so
Much neater now and less routing and sanding work for this woman! THANKS 🙏💜
Very Informative, Thanks.
I know you can find solutions to this problem in the Woodprix plans.
This was beautifully short. Perfect for when I’m out in the shop with a quick question.
A very informative video. It was great.👍
Helpful! Thank!
tnx sir
I’ve been trying to find this exact info for months! Everyone talks about all the components. But no one ever discusses technique, or shows you all the "hows" and "whys". My questions are finally answered. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! 💘💘💘
Thanks for the video.
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Excellent!!
Thank you, after burning through 1.5 inches of baltic birch, I switched the jigsaw over to the 0 setting and then only had minor burning on a tight curve.
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Short and sweet. Thumbs up
great vid just fyi The reciprocating setting is set higher when using thicker material because it helps eject the shaving produced this also makes sure the blade doesn’t over heat.
I bought my very first jigsaw recently – a Bosch.
Just what i needed to know! Thank you!
perfectly explained. thank ya.