Jigsaw , how to choose it right?

Jigsaw: types

As already mentioned, this tool is used for cutting of very different materials, whether wood, plastic, metal, laminate, ceramic, plasterboard, etc. In addition, it can drill holes of different diameters..

jigsaw itself is of two kinds: household and professional .The first has a lower endurance, power, and the number of modes, produce it more often in Poland and China.Normally it is excellent for wooden parts, having a thickness up to 70 mm and steel up to 2-4 mm thick.

Professional jigsaw applicable to a much larger number of materials.They can be cut to aluminum 20 mm thick and 10 mm steel, wood etc. 80-135 mm.Because this instrument more demanding load and performance (it must have a high power, a variety of functions, etc.).

Jigsaw: how to choose?

Two kinds of tools have totally different characteristics.So, what are the parameters necessary to pay attention to, and how to choose a jigsaw? First, look at power.That it has an impact on the continuity of work and depth of cut.Professional machines generally have a capacity of 580-750 watts, and typical household - 350 watts.

Secondly, the vote total number of strokes per minute .

This parameter affects the frequency and cutting speed.Usually it is the course of 2700-3100 r / min, but there are also models with the index up to 3500 strokes / min. Third, ask about the possibility of stroke frequency adjustment.It is necessary that if you are going to work with several materials.But if you work with only one material, this feature is not useful.

Fourth, is convenient connection to a vacuum cleaner system .If available, you can always keep clean and tidy not only jobs, but also the machine.In addition, it eliminates fine dust, which is so harmful to human health.

Fifth, check the saw blade replacement system , which can be attached special spring device or screws.For example, such a system Power-lock-System have devices Hitachi .It is not necessary, but simplifies the work with the device.

Note! Today, the market represented a huge amount of these instruments.Selecting the jigsaw is better to carry out the following popular brands: Bosch, Metabo, Skil, Makita, Hitachi, Meister.

few recommendations for the use of the device

Like any other tool, this unit has its own recommendations for the operation.For a start it is worth considering what material you will be working.If polystyrene, organic glass, stainless steel, it should produce some cooling.Ingredients for this may be the following: a soap solution, water or engine oil.Before using the unit, please read the instructions.

It should monitor the state of the sawing - how it is worn.And it is important to change it in time, in order not to overload the motor.By working with a low stroke frequency, you need to take breaks (for timely cooling of the engine).And finally, when processing steel sheet is best to use the device with high speed and capacity, and the cutting of plastic - a stroke frequency of 1000 rpm.