What is the Orbital Setting on a Jigsaw and How Does it Work?

What is the Orbital Setting on a Jigsaw and How Does it Work?

We answer the question: What is the orbital setting on a jigsaw? (and show you how it works). As it turns out, you can use it to your advantage in many different materials. We demonstrate how it helps—and possibly hurts—when cutting wood, PVC, and metal. Of course, you find many exceptions to the rule—so let us know how you use (or don’t use) orbital mode on a jigsaw in the comments below.

16 Comments

  1. LMF5000 on January 6, 2023 at 2:23 am

    Really awesome video. I love how you had all the stuff already set up so you wouldn’t waste time clamping the different materials on camera, and I especially love how you got straight to the point and delivered a technically complete description including clear examples. Full marks!



  2. Swagmuffin on January 6, 2023 at 2:34 am

    excellent video 👍



  3. paul on January 6, 2023 at 2:39 am

    You’re exactly right about not using orbital cut on metal!
    Great video



  4. L P on January 6, 2023 at 2:40 am

    THIS is why I come to YouTube! Real life ‘how to’ instructions and explanations are awesome, good video direction & quality, excellent content. -Now that’s a review! 👍👍
    Well done Pro Tool, thanks for video!



  5. Hansas Kurminis on January 6, 2023 at 2:42 am

    I have this Skil Jigsaw. The blade did suffer some wear from the blade guides. It is good or very bad?



  6. JatRam.. on January 6, 2023 at 2:43 am

    Just love that Skil Jigsaw….Great tool….Thanks Mr Koehler…..!!!



  7. Chris Warfield on January 6, 2023 at 2:44 am

    Great illustration of the differences between straight and orbital cuts.



  8. Christina Archambault on January 6, 2023 at 2:48 am

    Ahhh haaaaaa now I know why my woods been so rough around the edges. Thanks!!



  9. Shadow King on January 6, 2023 at 2:48 am

    Can you put the blade on backwards and cut downwards like a reciprocator saw I probably spelled it wrong



  10. הראל חיים on January 6, 2023 at 2:52 am

    Good video! Looking forward to see your review on the skil Jigsaw.



  11. Jetsetter George on January 6, 2023 at 2:55 am

    Thanks



  12. peter atherton on January 6, 2023 at 2:57 am

    Brilliant, some other videos dont bother to explain, but this is spot on 🙂



  13. marvin benjamin on January 6, 2023 at 3:02 am

    Really great review 👍. And what caught up my attention is the variable speed and the sound of the jigsaw.



  14. Ihab Ahmed on January 6, 2023 at 3:06 am

    For the best straight cut what position is the best



  15. Nick Swan on January 6, 2023 at 3:15 am

    Thanks, appreciated the quick tutorial.



  16. Luc Vachon on January 6, 2023 at 3:19 am

    Came here to learn how to use a jigsaw, but actually learned I’ve been putting pipes in a vise wrong my whole life. Thanks!