A jigsaw is a precision tool with a thin blade, which makes them ideal at cutting intricate designs on thin material. If you ever had to cut a 2x4 piece of framing lumber with a jigsaw and thought to yourself "there's no way", you might be surprised!
How deep can you cut with jigsaw?
Jigsaws are capable of cutting to a depth of between 10mm (⅜”) and 40mm (approx 1½”) in workpieces made of non-ferrous metal.
Can jigsaw cut 4x4?
Most jigsaw blades can cut to a maximum depth of 1-1/2 inches, which is well below the depth needed for cutting through a 4×4. And, since a jigsaw blade is perpendicular to the saw's guard and cuts using an up and down motion, it cannot cut through material thicker than the blade like a circular saw or miter saw can.
Can a jigsaw cut a 1x4?
First of all, most jigsaw blades can easily cut 1 3/4". A regular 4" blade will usually have a cutting capacity of 3", which is more than enough. Naturally you should go slow, letting the saw do the work instead of pushing it hard.
How do you adjust the depth of a jigsaw?
Adjust the blade depth so that the teeth fall just below the work piece (no more than 1/4"). Install your battery, or plug the saw in. Remember to bring the blade just on the waste side of the cut, and make sure the motor side of the saw is over the supported part of workpiece.
Can you shorten the blade on a jigsaw?
Making sure the shoe of the jigsaw is horizontal with the workpiece, slowly move the tool forwards along the cutting line. Support the off-cut in your free hand and advance through the material. Increase the cutting speed if necessary. Allow the blade to come to a complete stop before putting the tool down.
How do you make a shallow cut with a jigsaw?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSaYAcJEkCA
Do jigsaw blades come in different lengths?
Jigsaw blades come in a range of different shapes and lengths and are usually specially designed to cut one particular material.
How are jigsaw blades measured?
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) is a major performance-determining factor for jigsaw blades. Like with other types of cutting accessories, TPI affects the speed of a cut, the roughness of a cut, and the application materials for which a blade will be suited.
What size blade do I need for my jigsaw?
When cutting wood, choose a 6–10-tpi blade. Wider gullets (the low areas between teeth) help clear sawdust. Cutting metal or plastic sheets calls for a higher tooth count and slower cut speed. A 6-tpi blade cuts faster, and tracks truer in thick material, but produces more chip-out than a 10-tpi blade.
Can you adjust the depth on a jigsaw?
Adjust the blade depth so that the teeth fall just below the work piece (no more than 1/4"). Remember to bring the blade just on the waste side of the cut, and make sure the motor side of the saw is over the supported part of workpiece.
How do you control the depth of a jigsaw blade?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-a-ev5odPk
Can a jigsaw do a plunge cut?
As YouTuber enduringcharm shows, you can also make a plunge cut with your jigsaw by placing the front of the shoe against the wood, starting the blade at about 50 percent speed, and slowly dropping it down into the wood as you draw it forward.