Jigsaws

Stiksav - The tool that can be used by everyone

Here on the site, you will find our selection of jigsaws.

The jigsaw can be used by almost everyone, due to its low learning curve, and you can find jigsaws in both professional workplaces, DIYers, and beginners.

The jigsaw is known for its versatility and can therefore assist you in almost all the projects you can find in your house.

In addition to versatility, jigsaws are also known for their precision; if you are therefore looking for a machine that can help with cutting accurately and precisely, you should specifically look at jigsaws, as they are flexible and glide smoothly through the building material.

3 things you should know before you buy a jigsaw

Jigsaws are an incredibly versatile tool, and you can find a purpose for them in almost every project; but what can a jigsaw actually cut?

It depends on the purpose of the jigsaw.

However, it is important to remember that the jigsaw blades are thinner than most saw blades, and can therefore be bent and broken easily if not used correctly.

The materials that the jigsaw can cut through include:

• Wood
• Metal
• Plastic
• Stone
• Ceramics

However, it may be necessary to change the blade depending on which building material you are working with.

#1 - Necessary features

When you are looking for jigsaws, it is important that you first investigate the various features of the jigsaw.

The blade is of course an essential part of your saw, and you should therefore check if the jigsaws you are looking at include different types of blades, or if you need to buy additional blades separately.

If, for example, you use a blade designed for cutting wood, it will work brilliantly for cutting wood, but you will not be able to use it for metal, and vice versa.

However, there are also blades that work for multiple materials, but often specific blades for specific materials tend to work better for those materials than general blades.

The necessary features also include the motor and battery.

Without the motor, your jigsaw will not function, as the motor supplies the rest of the machine with power; there are two variants here, electric and battery-operated.

The motor can come either with brushes or without.

With brushes, it is the traditional form of motor, but it has been starting to be taken over by the brushless variant.

The brushless motor is preferred due to its lack of brushes.

This means that you do not have to fear physical wear on the motor, and therefore your motor will last longer and operate far more efficiently.

The base is the bottom of the jigsaw, which protects the blade.

It also serves as support against the building material you are cutting into, thus helping to maintain precision.

The base also reduces vibration through the jigsaw and is also adjustable.

The base protects the used teeth on your jigsaw and ensures that the unused teeth are often used.

#2 - Supplementary features

Even though these features are not necessary, they will often help make it easier for you when you are working on your projects, whether professional or private.

LED lights can be found on many jigsaws, which can help you work in dim light, and casts a clear light on what you are working with.

Some jigsaws include both LED lights and a laser marker, which marks the line you are cutting.

Variable speed adjustment is one of the most common features you can get for your jigsaw.

The settings help you control the speed of your jigsaw, which is very useful if you are working with different building materials.

You can often adjust the speed using a dial or a trigger, and some jigsaws combine the two options into one.

Trigger lock often comes with, and this feature allows you to lock yourself into a speed without having to manually press while you cut.

Dust blowers can also be found on many jigsaws, and their main purpose is to keep your work area clean.

They are often started simultaneously with your jigsaw.

#3 - Two different power sources

Much like other modern tools and machines, you can get your jigsaw in two different types.

Electronic jigsaws require a socket to operate, but can be very powerful.

Some electronic jigsaws can reach over 3200 SPM (strokes per minute), but they can often hinder your freedom of movement.

How portable your electronic jigsaws are depends on the length of the cord that comes with the purchase.

Some electronic jigsaws come with a cord that can reach up to 3 meters, which often fits perfectly in a workshop where the jigsaw will not be moved much.

Electronic jigsaws are often more powerful than the cordless variants, but this can vary widely.

Battery-powered jigsaws are perfect for professional craftsmen who often work at different sites and do not always have easy access to power.

These jigsaws are powered by batteries, which helps with the portability of the jigsaw, and is often what attracts people to buy cordless machines.

Portability also allows the lightweight jigsaws to access and work in places where an electric jigsaw cannot, which is perfect for electricians or plumbers, who often work in small and cramped spaces.

Battery life varies from brand to brand, but you can often count on your jigsaw being usable for hours with a fully charged battery.

Advice for choosing the right jigsaw

If you want a jigsaw, it is important that you first consider how much you will actually use it, as it affects what specifically you should look for when you buy it.

Many would like a quick guide to finding the right jigsaw, and therefore you can easily find a quick guide below, where you can see what to look for in order to be prepared to buy your jigsaw.

If you will only rarely use your jigsaw, and you already know that you will only be cutting through 12 mm plywood, you can definitely get by with a general jigsaw without larger features or varying types of blades.

A jigsaw at 500 watts with a cutting depth of 60 mm will be more than enough for your work.

If you will be using the saw regularly, or if you plan to buy one when you remodel your kitchen, install cabinets, or similar, you should look for a 700 Watt jigsaw with a cutting depth of 90 mm in wood, 30 mm in metal, and 10 mm in steel.

If you are looking for a jigsaw for professional use, you should look for one with at least 700 Watts with ergonomic grip and an extraction system for best comfort.