Jigsaws

What is a Jigsaw?

One of the most commonly used sawing machines for the do-it-yourselfer and for personnel in construction and industry is the jigsaw. This is because it is suitable for many sawing tasks. A jigsaw is a sawing machine that allows you to saw in certain shapes with a narrow saw blade that moves in a vertical direction. You can use different saws to saw in materials such as wood, metal, plastic and stony materials. For example, a jigsaw is suitable for making cut-outs for sinks, sawing workpieces to fit, notching cover strips and sawing circular shapes and curves. With our jigsaws, you can easily cut corners thanks to the good saw blade guidance systems. Our jigsaws are easy to operate, many of them have a softgrip control and ergonomic design. Choose from many well-known brands of jigsaws, including Makita, Hikoki, Bosch and Festool. On several brands, we give an extra guarantee of 1 - 3 years on top of the standard guarantee of 2 years.

Buying a Jigsaw: what should you look for?

Although it is nice to have a lot of choice, an extensive selection sometimes makes choosing even more difficult. That is why we give you a few tips below so that you know what to look for when buying a jigsaw.

Check the power

The power output of different jigsaws can vary greatly, which is why it is important to pay attention to this. Basically, a 400-watt jigsaw is suitable for most jobs. However, if you want to saw thick metal sheets, you should choose a motor of at least 600 Watts.

Battery or Corded?

There are jigsaws that run on electricity and others that run on batteries. Which saw is best for you depends on what is most important to you. If ease of use is essential for you, then you should choose a jigsaw with a battery. A jigsaw that runs on electricity usually has a higher capacity.

Adjustable speed

Some jigsaws have an adjustable speed and others do not. It is best to choose a jigsaw with adjustable speed, especially if you need to saw different materials. This is because the RPM sets the cutting speed, and different materials require different speeds. For example, plastic requires a medium speed and sheet metal and wood require a high speed.

Built-in dust extractor or not?

Some jigsaws have a built-in dust extractor that collects the sawdust in a dust bag. This is very handy, because this way you do not have to vacuum afterwards. So, choosing a jigsaw with a built-in vacuum will save you time and as a hard-working professional, you certainly need that time! On the other hand, a jigsaw machine with a built-in dust extractor is a bit more expensive to buy. Although it is definitely worth the price.