Electric jigsaw in the farm is very useful. Every master engaged in construction, carpentry or woodcarving, certainly has this tool, because the use of wood in the interior has long been a classic technique. If you have not yet become the owner of this versatile and highly functional device, but really want to purchase it, hurry to learn more about it to make the right choice.
Functional purpose of the jigsaw
The electric jigsaw refers to hand tools, since it has a modest overall size and is practically not palpable in weight. And with the help of such a compact device you can perform many tasks, such as:
- straight and curved cutting of wood, plastic, laminate , gypsum board, metal sheets and even ceramic tiles;
- Cutting of round and rectangular holes in the above materials.
An additional function of the jigsaw is the presence of illumination of the working area, multi-stage pendulum mechanism, the function of blowing sawdust, angle fixer, the presence of a device for turning the saw blade, adjusting the stroke frequency, and the possibility of connecting to a vacuum cleaner to quickly clean the working surface of sawdust.
Types of electric jig saws
Like any other type of electrical equipment, electric jigs are produced for professional and domestic use. Professional electric jig saws are more popular among buyers, since this kind of tool is rarely used in everyday life. Moreover, household electric mini-jigsaws are characterized by a small number of additional functions and a minimum working resource, which, as a rule, is enough for one-time application of the jig saw to the destination. The cost of household electric jigsaws is two or even three times lower than for professional models.
Another type of tool is a desktop electric jig saw, which is a small stable machine with a wide support base. This device is quite suitable for use in small production.
How to choose electric jigsaw?
The main criteria for choosing this type of instrument are its power, the number of strokes per minute, the system for replacing the saws and other additional functions. Let's consider these characteristics in more detail.
The most important criterion of choice is the power of the instrument . If the jig saw is household, then this indicator is in the range of 350-500 watts. Professional models have much more power - from 700 watts. This depends on the depth of cut and the period of trouble-free operation of the device. However, the more powerful the jigsaw, the more it weighs - this also needs to be considered.
As to the number of strokes per minute , this depends on the speed of work and the cleanliness of the sawing. In the average statistical model, this figure reaches 2,700-3,100 rpm. Although there are more rapid models.
The convenience and comfort of using the unit depend on the saw blade replacement system .
It is not superfluous to pay attention to the availability of the ability to independently adjust the frequency of the stroke . Especially if you plan to cut various building materials that are cut at different values of this indicator.
And ideally, try to purchase models that are connected to a vacuum cleaner - this will protect the health of your eyes and respiratory organs from fine dust, and help keep your workplace clean.