Jigsaw BASICS for Beginners.

[@kelleyloreth300]

lol, I'm a divorced single mom. I just got a circular saw to build a daybed in my patio. It was way too loud and scary. So happy I found your video 😂

[@cindyb3028]

Thank you. I’ve had a jigsaw for about 8 months and haven’t even opened it. Now I’m ready to start on my 1000 diy projects😂

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hahahahha...good stuff Cindy! Glad you found the video useful and good luck with those projects! 👍😁🇦🇺

[@JosVanWeesel]

Very detailed explanations from a beginners perspective, thank you!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all Jos! Glad you found the video useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@kostas010151]

1) Knowledge, safety 2) Knowledge, safety 3) Knowledge, safety the three musts, for any tool worker. (a retired Orthopaedic Surgeon). Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, to all, from mount Olympus, Greece.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Konstantinos......great to hear from some one on the coal face 👍👍 Merry Christmas mate and thanks for watching all the way from Mt Olympus!! 👍🇦🇺😁🎄🎄🎄

[@boofuls]

A perfect balance between entertainment and informative 😊

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁.....Thanks for that....appreciate the feedback 😁🇦🇺👍

[@emilyhilliard1487]

I love this guy as a teacher! Ty for all your guidance.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁....No worries at all Emily....thanks for the feedback and for watching the vids....much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺

[@HeyThisIsRo]

Dad joke: What's the best saw to get into a romantic relationship with? A reciprocating saw.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂😂....I'm using that one Roland 👍😁

[@saby8765]

You did not 😂😂😂

[@murrayshekelberg9754]

If you mark the center of your circle, you can put a screw into it. Tie a piece of twine to it and the other end to your jigsaw. Obviously, you have to adjust the length to get your blade along the edge of your circle but it is pretty helpful in keeping you from straying too far off course. I do this all the time for subwoofer cutouts on enclosures.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍....Good tip Murray 👍

[@larryllamma7593]

Great Tip Knackers!! Ooops.. I mean.. Great tip @murrayshekelberg9754! Hmmm... doesn't quite have the same ring to it... But thanks anyway!

[@cakeman8406]

Dad Joke: Attention, this is not a drill. I repeat, this is not a drill.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂😂

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

LMAO! /Thumbs up :D

[@sina.r2390]

Lmao 🤣🤣🤣 good one!

[@janeonabbq]

Thanks for this! As an Australian I struggle to find DIY vids on KZbin that aren’t American and using different terminology and of course the dreaded imperial system... appreciate your channel!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Jane! Glad you liked the vid 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@rayrobinson3015]

Bloody Well Right Jane!!!! That 'American terminology' is SO dreadful. Have a spot of tea dear and a crumpet straight away at the outback. Hip Hip, cheerio, God save the Queen. Hope you enjoyed a little British humor. You probably need to take a nap now straight away after all that excitement watching a man with his jig saw. Remember to always keep your jigsaw handy Jane and tune in for the next thrilling episode, "How to insert a square peg in round hole!" A must see for all Australians 18 or older..........

[@sijigs]

Same!

[@henkeH2]

If I ever start a youtube channel, I want to deliver my lines as koncise and punchy as you do. To the point, no hesitation and utterly enjoyable!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks mate! I'm sure if you started a Channel you would kill it 👍 Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas 😁🎄🎄🎄👍

[@fookmeh9274]

I am so grateful because KZbin recommended me this video. I'm about to start a woodworking project & you're being helpful through all of the information. Thank you sir!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

My pleasure mate! Glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺

[@missoula2213]

Same. I'm a knucklehead who appreciates this as well.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

@@missoula2213 👍👍

[@jarredmattingly5369]

I saw this tip on another channel. If you don't have the immediate want or capabilities to cut the pilot hole prior to cutting the circle as shown in the video it's completely possible to plunge cut with a jigsaw. Simply start the saw with the shoe up on the front edge and the blade above the wood and then slowly plunge the blade into the surface keeping a firm grip, while keeping the front of the shoe steady against the wood. I tried it and it works great.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍

[@andrebartels1690]

Very nice tutorial, knackers! Pro tip from the construction yard: If you don't have an inverted blade but you need your cut to be 100% clean, hold your machine upside down in a vice, switch and lock it on, and use the base plate as a sawing table. This way, your blade will pull into your visible surface. This is not safe, not good for the machine. But it'll get the job done.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Andre.....nothing like improvising mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@sytze6138]

I have never used circular saws, jigsaws, or even wood work in my life, but these type of videos are the best tutorials with the precise tips and information I needed. Thank you for your help and all of your videos!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all mate 👍😁 Glad you found the video useful and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺

[@charisma3814]

Cheers Uncle Knackers. As a single Mum raised by a single Mum I was lost before i found your channel - and i never even knew i was longing fir Dad jokes

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂......No worries at all. Glad to help out. 👍😁🇦🇺

[@MillieBee11]

Thank you! Never used a jigsaw (or any power tools) before today. I've no doubt I'd have made a mess of it without this. Still got all my fingers. 👍

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Got all your fingers??....that's a Bonus 😂....Well done Millee! Glad you found the video useful and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@makemarker]

Just got myself a nifty lil' Makita jigsaw. Approaching 40 and am discovering a dormant passion for tools, woodworking.. your channel is one of my favourite stops for all things tool related and I just love Australians.. if you guys didn't exist, someone would have to invent you 😁. Thanks a bunch for all the videos.. a warm hello from Croatia (and former South African dweller)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Well done on choosing the Makita mate....it'll be a great little tool for you 👍 😶‍🌫️Thanks for taking the time to watch Igor.....really appreciate it mate, especially when you are watching all the way from Croatia 👍😁🇦🇺

[@makemarker]

@@diyforknuckleheads thanks to you again. All the best mate

[@MC-yx9oe]

I finally decided I want to start some very basic woodworking and I only have access to a jigsaw. This video explained so much that I had no idea about. I really like your style of teaching, and as an American love the accent. Thanks!

[@DramaticallyMiddleAged]

Oh!!! Bloody marvellous 🤩 I just bought my first jigsaw at the age of 47! I was terrified to use it but tallyho… here I gooooo!!! Thanks so much!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁....Well done Tara! Good luck with it 👍😁🇦🇺

[@DramaticallyMiddleAged]

@@diyforknuckleheads it went well… I’m looking for things to slice up now! 😁💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@diyforknuckleheads]

@@DramaticallyMiddleAged Look out everybody! 😂

[@johntailing5283]

Informative as ever Uncle K, Funny thing, when you know you’re not getting the best out of your machine, you can read the instructions all day and get very little out of it, - but when someone who knows shows you, it’s a whole different game- makes it all so much more enjoyable. Great job mate, well done you 👍 You and yours have a great Christmas and a safe new year

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks John! Yeah it always looks a little easier when someone shows ya. Appreciate the comment mate and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄

[@Joez86]

Great video for newbies. My one and only suggestion is never pull out the saw from the wood and place it by your side (as you did), until the blade comes to a complete stop.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍

[@janeshartzer7720]

OMG! This video is excellent! I know absolutely nothing about tools. But I’m sick of needing a man to cut my simple craft needs. I was looking at circular saws and jig saws on Marketplace. But they usually have no instructions and no/few blades. Watching your video really soothed my nervousness. I feel much more confident. Your presentation skills are excellent and the close ups of the parts of the drill are excellent. Thx so much!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁....No worries at all Jane....glad l could help in some way and good luck with the saw 👍🇦🇺😁

[@mandycarter7094]

Hello, new subscriber here. Just want to say thank you for this informational tutorial. I am a newbie to using power tools, and doing "DIY" woodworking projects. Started out using cardboard for my personal projects but, have developed a curiosity for woodworking. Been wondering how a jigsaw works and now I know because, of this video. I made my first (cable spool) foot ottoman a few weeks ago. My daughter was so impressed she has requested a coffee table ottoman and, 2 smaller sitting ottomans for her home. My children have always been my greatest incouragers when it comes to learning new things. With the right supplies I have confidence I will fulfill her wishes. However, I need to get a jigsaw...so your tips about blades helped to encourage me to move forward with my decisions. 😏😊💝

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Glad you found the vid useful Mandy and good luck with that new jigsaw 👍😁 Looks like you will have your full with all those new projects...Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄

[@mandycarter7094]

@@diyforknuckleheads Merry Christmas to you, and your family Sir. 🎅🤶😊

[@Mixwell1983]

If I had to choose only 2 power tools for the rest of my life it would be a drill or maybe impact driver and a circular saw. One to cut wood and one to screw em together ! I was making push sticks and had a hell of a time with my jigsaw trying to make curved cuts and the blade wasnt cutting straight down but now I see I shouldve used my thin scroll blades. Was having a lot of binding issues and non square cuts. I got a dad joke. Whats the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One weighs a lot and the other one is... A little lighter.. (I'll see myself out)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂....love the gag....l'll have to steal that one off ya 😁👍 Yeah the thinner scroll type blade is the go mate.....makes life a lot easier👍👍 Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@IsaKocoglu]

Great joke knackeeEEEeers!!!

[@kccodex8931]

I'll see myself out...is classic! A Penguin with car troubles stops by the shop, the mechanic says, looks like you blew a Seal. The Penguin looks indignant wipes his mouth and says nooooo that's just Tartar sauce.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

@@kccodex8931 😂😂👍

[@mrtomsaa]

I would take angle grinder instead of circular saw.

[@mariannerizzo9895]

You are awesome. Thank you for your videos, thanks for the reminders about safety.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Very welcome Marianne 👍😁 Thanks for watching and for the feedback....really appreciate it 👍😁🇦🇺

[@mikehird2666]

Great tips as ever. I bought a jigsaw about five years ago. I can’t believe how I did without one. My circular saw gets the occasional outing but the jigsaw gets used on most woodworking jobs. When I get roped into jobs for the family at their house, a jigsaw and the wheelie bin is a good combination...

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Mike....love the jigsaw, wheelie bin combo 👍😁 Thanks for watching mate and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@violetblye3006]

Thank you for this video. I feel a bit more confident about choosing and using a jig saw now.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all Violet......glad you found the video useful 👍😁🇦🇺

[@daniellambert2446]

mate I genuinely believe you should have your own carpentry show. I'm socked you dont have a million subscribers yet! I'm loving this channel mate! Learning heaps.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Daniel...really appreciate the comment mate 👍👍🇦🇺😁

[@alexch9007]

I just used it to cut a few pieces of plywood boards kzbin.infoUgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleMvOS works great. The blade that came with it isn't very good and I bought a much better bosch one which made much cleaner cuts. Blades were cheap, a few bucks.

[@SIC647]

Thanks for the video. I just bought my first jigsaw, and have been giving it side eyes, not really knowing how to get started. Now I am confident enough to try using it. And I don't have to ask my dad and get song about how "powertools isn't for girls"......

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Saga! All the best with the jigsaw 👍😁🇦🇺

[@cuwest1]

The jigsaw has never been my favorite tool, but after today’s video, I think I may have blow the dust off it, and ‘give it another go!’

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Give it a go Shawn....just need a little patience mate👍 Thanks for watching and may you and the fam have a safe and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄

[@danwhitaker9168]

My jigsaw's blade holder broke for the second time two days ago. I had replaced the part a few years ago and I hardly ever use it. Tuesday was trash day so in the trash, it went.

[@cuwest1]

@@danwhitaker9168 Did you throw your jigsaw in the trash or just the holder? I know I’ve had days when I wanted to chuck the whole thing in the trash too... but haven’t yet.

[@danwhitaker9168]

​@@cuwest1 The entire jigsaw. it was close to 25 years old.

[@cuwest1]

@@danwhitaker9168 ya, probably time for a new one then.

[@lilycarter94]

Brand new to a jigsaw and you cut a blinding video, made a Pom smile on a Sunday morning. Gods on ya pal

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁...Thanks Admaztaz!

[@crystals6352]

Thanks for the informative video. I'm buying a jigsaw today and it will be my first power tool. I am making shelter boxes for my towns feral cats. We have been spaying and neutering them as well. I will make sure I get one that takes T shaped blades. I will also get safety glasses. Thanks so much!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Good luck with it Crystal and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@albertliowming2749]

Just brought a new jigsaw. So happy to get tips from this dad. I found his joke funny today. I wish to have a good coffee and a good banter over woodwork but I m so far away....I will buy him coffee instead for tickling my funny bones.🤣

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁....Thanks Albert 👍👍🇦🇺

[@AZisk]

Thanks for this. Not afraid of jigsaws now. There is certainly a lot more to it than other saws

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Alexander....glad you found it useful mate. Like anything, you just need to become familiar with the machine. Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@IsaKocoglu]

Maaate!!! Good on ya! I knew all these tips, but reminders never go astray! Great tip knackeeEeeEEEers!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Isa 👍👍 Appreciate you watching mate and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@Coquijim]

Love, love, love your presentation. you are funny sometimes and more importantly your demo and descriptions are so clear. Thank you. I’ve learned so much from your videos.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

You are so welcome Coquijim! Glad you find the videos useful mate 😁🇦🇺👍

[@steveeab2364]

Wish I would've had a video like this a decade ago when I bought my jigsaw. Would have made life with it much easier.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍...Thanks for watching Steve 👍😁🇦🇺

[@ajcobbs]

Awesome knowledgeable videos. I'm not a pro on cutting but I'm learning when needed.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff A.J.! Glad you found the video useful 👍😁🇦🇺

[@donnykirkes6090]

I'm now tuning in almost exclusively for the jokes! :) As a new woodworker this year, these videos that go over the basics are awesome, but the jokes....they put these videos over the top for me!!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂....Thanks Donny....glad you like 'em mate 👍 Really appreciate the feedback mate 👍🇦🇺😁

[@chrisp.76]

Thank you so much for explaining the dreaded jigsaw! Excellent explanation!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Chris 👍...Glad l could throw some light on it for you 😁🇦🇺😁👍

[@MysticalMe131]

I'm so glad I watched your video. I now understand my jigsaw. 😊

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Fantastic! Glad you found the video useful. 👍😁🇦🇺

[@realjackofall]

Thank you for the video. I'm buying my first power tool for cutting and it's going to be a jigsaw. Yes, I find a circular saw scary and am not getting one (yet) even though that's what I see professional carpenters using. For DIYer like me, this will do...for now.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good luck with it! The jigsaw is a very handy tool 👍😁🇦🇺

[@loganmedia4401]

I do have a circular saw, but I'll still grab the jigsaw when I only need to make a short straight cut, because it is lighter and easier to control. For a long straight cut, then definitely the circular saw.

[@realjackofall]

@@loganmedia4401 I agree. A circular saw makes more sense for long straight cuts. Especially if you are doing it often. I got my jigsaw and it's slow. Especially on hardwood. I probably need a different type of blade. But given that I only use it occasionally, I'm fine with it. Oh, and yeah, it makes it easy to cut curves in plywood. Just did some yesterday.

[@BadlyDubbed]

The straight line part hit home. The kitchen kick board i cut like a rollercoaster has scarred me for life.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂😂

[@scottswineford6714]

The orbital setting is very useful for rip cuts, removes the sawdust and better allows for following a line without binding. Merry Christmas ol' hoss.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Scott...yeah that setting makes a big difference and is always good to experiment with.👍 Merry Christmas mate 😁🇦🇺👍🎄🎄🎄

[@karenseastar]

Thank you so much from northern Vancouver Island! This is wonderfully helpful.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

My pleasure Karen 👍 Glad you found the vid useful and thanks for the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺

[@melherd4672]

Great video. Concise and to the point, great for beginners or even old timers like me.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Mel! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@anonymousperson4363]

For years I have been against buying a jigsaw because I didn't use it to warrant buying one. I use a corded 7 1/4" circular saw very often, but in some instances I would like one smaller to make some tasks easier and/or safer. I wanted a cordless one to make it even easier, but there is not one available I liked and I was weary of buying a tool just to use it a few times. I got to thinking maybe I should reconsider the jigsaw because it is light weight and I can use it for these few tasks and use it or other things. I know it still would not be the perfect tool for these tasks, but it can be done and it would be the more versatile.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day mate...where the jigsaw comes in handy is for those curved cuts 👍👍😁

[@patwilliams800]

So informative, great detailed explanation on blades. Just about to purchase JS, KZbin so confusing re choices. Think I'll opt for Makita. Thank you, stay happy. 💕 UK

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Pat....thanks for the feedback and you can't go wrong with the Makita....good choice 👍😁🇦🇺

[@richardbennett3199]

nice one.best part of your videos is the safety advice.i see loads on sites where people just dont bother and they wonder why their eyes are caked in saw dust and have gone deaf.merry christmas mate hope you have good one

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers mate....thanks for watching and for the feedback 👍 ....Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄

[@ForViewingOnly]

Excellent video, especially the explanation of the jigsaw blade cutting on the up-stroke, and the fact that a reverse-blade (for down-stroke cutting) could cause the jigsaw to bounce. Very useful info, thanks.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@vargapa101]

Very usefu tips as always. Daddy's jokes gaining momentum, too. Thank you, happy Christmas!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Pavol.....good to see the Joke rating improve slightly 😂 Merry Christmas to you and the family mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@johnaleman3564]

@@diyforknuckleheads you hff

[@MegaLancet]

@@diyforknuckleheads could you use the jigsaw for the nails on pallets you reckon ? Cheap affordable rather than the big guns with a metal cutting blade

[@Wastelandman7000]

I'd also say with all saws, buy good blades. You can use a cheaper saw, but, a cheap blade will bring out the cussing because they get dull so fast, which puts more strain on the tool and makes the cut rougher. Also faster saws tend to work a bit better.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍...Good advice Michael 👍😁🇦🇺

[@danaebybee3791]

Thank you for making this video! I am pretty much a beginner to power tools and I wanted to do some research before just going out and buying my first jig saw. So far it's looking to be about the same skill level as a sewing machine. Definitely not scary anymore.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all.....glad you found the video useful and good luck with the jigsaw 👍😁🇦🇺

[@farmboislife9624]

I LOVE your videos! Thanks for the help!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Happy to help Toby! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@loganmedia4401]

On my jigsaw you have to press in the side button to be able to press the trigger and it has no locking option. This is presumably intended as an additional safety feature in that if the operator loses their grip on the tool for any reason it will power down. Unlike my deadly angle grinder where although it is really hard to turn on by accident once on the switch locks into place. That thing is scarier than the circular saw.

[@davedaniels8211]

Great video .Been using power tools for years , but I've never owned , nor intend to own , a grinder . LETHAL . Saws of all types , no problem . I use a Dewalt jigsaw , works great . It has an efficient blower at the front which helps clear away the sawdust . For perfect circles there are attachments to the shoe .

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Dave 👍 That blower function on the front of the jigsaw is very handy l have to say 👍👍 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@wtabilltaw]

G'day uncle K . Another blinding video full of useful tips and guides . For many of us 2020 has been a horrendous year with one thing and another. Thank you uncle K for giving us a sanctuary away from it all . A special Christmas greeting to you and your family at this yuletide time of year . Hope 2021 is better for us all mate . Stay happy , stay safe and above all stay healthy. Regards Bill in uk

[@diyforknuckleheads]

You're a champ Bill 👍 Thanks so much for that feedback and for your support throughout the year....really appreciate it and Merry Christmas to you and the family 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@Falney]

As an apprentice, my Mentor told me that "Once you stop fearing power tools you become complacent and start making mistakes or even worse, cutting corners."

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Very true mate which is why you need a healthy dose of respect for them 👍👍

[@jefemuga416]

Sir, I just wanted to say that your video was delightful. Greetings from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thank you very much Jefe!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch amigo 👍🇦🇺😁

[@Daisy.florina]

This is an excellent vide, everything about it so helpful and you are so specific wich it help us ''newbies''. thank you

[@diyforknuckleheads]

My pleasure Daisy! Glad you found it useful 👍😁🇦🇺

[@user-fr1ys2wn4t]

You're excellent at explaining things. Good job 💪

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks R! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Thank you so much for this! A great confidence building video that gives simple information without patronising, a hard task! I felt so fed up about my cutting skills but I feel more able to do it now, to the wood!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for taking the time to watch! 👍😁🇦🇺

[@Monstashop]

CONGRATULATIONS on 200k!!!! Much deserved.

[@MegaLivingIt]

Just got my cute little compact jigsaw for wood projects! Thank you so much for helpful tips! Somewhat intimidated by it all. 😊

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍....You'll be fine Ardith....just take you're time 👍😁 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@josepeka1189]

Very good video Wally. Well clearly explained. Thank you for sharing the tips and experience. Jose from Melbourne Australia

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁...Thanks Jose! Glad you liked it mate 😁 I'm actually an ex Melbournian now living in NSW 😁🇦🇺👍

[@josepeka1189]

You are welcome neighbour. I wish you great success .

[@awantamta]

Some very handy tips there. Thanks for those and thanks for all your videos. Have a great festive season.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad you liked it Tahir and thanks for all your support throughout the year.....it really is appreciated 👍 Merry Christmas mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@jarredmattingly5369]

I've had that straight edge guide since I can remember and I always wondered what it was for, and now I know! Subscribed and clicked the 🔔! Thanks!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁....Thanks for the Sub Jarred! Glad you found the vid useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@shelleybryant5944]

You rock! Thanks heaps for this, I’m heading to Bunnings to get myself a Jigsaw now 👌

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Shelley 👍 Good luck with it 👍😁🇦🇺

[@pr9039]

9:24 Cutting...lemonade? Wow, that's a new use for the jigsaw I never thought of before haha! (yeah I know he said laminate)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂😂

Hello my friend, Safety first in woodworking. Thank you for this great information. Useful and good information about the use of decoupage. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy and safe. Big greetings. Best regards, Mehmet...

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Mehmet 👍 Glad you liked it mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

@@diyforknuckleheads 😜👌

[@tia6468]

Thanks for the great video i have three jigsaws and i am avoidant of using them for lac of knowledge i was just a fool with a tool but now i can give the carpal tunnel a rest and use my saws like it's post to be,,, 🥰

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hi Tia 👍 Thanks for watching and l'm glad you found the video useful 😁 Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Makita jigsaws are great to use, especially the barrel bodied ones. Their blower function I couldn't do without as it lets you see the cut line clearly unlike others. Dust collection is rubbish on most jigsaws though. You have to go to festool for better dust collection if you need it. Good vid, as a pro user even I learned something.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Paul...appreciate the feedback mate and l agree re the dust collection...a token gesture for the most part and l really don't know anyone who bothers with it. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

[@alandrake3635]

Many thanks for a very useful, lucid, and entertaining primer on jigsaws! I’m a newcomer here, but am looking forward to exploring your archives.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Welcome aboard Alan! Glad you liked the vid mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@charliebetros4776]

I am going to a jigsaw lesson tomorrow with Carlos but the one I used was very different. It has no trigger, it has an on/off button and unlock/lock button.

[@Ilovetosingem]

Very nice information, explanation and demonstration. Thanks for taking the time. Stay safe you and yours.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers mate! Appreciate the comment 👍😁🇦🇺

[@malcolmpayne754]

This is an excellent video - I once tried using my late Dad's Jigsaw that he have must have bought in the 1970's. Needless to say I hated it and made a bit of a mess and the saw was a bit noisy and jumpy. Your video has helped me enormously and I am going to buy something more up to date using the pointers you have indicated. Thank you very much!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Fantastic Malcolm! You'll love the new machine mate....thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@georgewarren5565]

Very informative and entertaining videos. Very good work you deserve more subscribers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for that comment George....really appreciate it mate! 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@nervouspenguins9982]

Hello shane. Hope you are well. Thanks. That was a Big help. Didn't know about the scrollsaw blades or the orbital action thing. My jigsaw is my dads old one and you have to loosen 2 screws to change the blade. Will bear your advice in mind when i finally upgrade it 👍🇬🇧

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Glad you found the video useful N.P and good luck with your new purchase if you happen to go down that track. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

[@julietphillips1991]

Too good, too easy Uncle Knackers! Jigsaw was my first power tool. Complete "how to" in this video. Have a Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Juliet! Appreciate the comment and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@jimaronson2323]

I really enjoy your videos. They are informative and entertaining at the same time. I get slick out of the bad dad jokes. Thanks for putting out your videos. Merry Christmas to you and a very Happy New Year.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Jim👍 Appreciate the comment mate and Merry Christmas to you and the family 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@gugant]

Even with all the wrong subtitles on youtube, I managed to get good tips. For example, he translated JigSaw as "Quebra cabeça" which in his language, I think is a puzzle, hahaha. Thanks for sharing.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for watching mate 👍...Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄

[@kerryb9088]

thanks for this, it's been really helpful. There's enough of the right kind of detailed explanation on the how to and the why and then it's backed up with a demo. Off to buy my jigsaw and give a few little projects a go. I still can't drill a hole to hang a picture in a brick wall however, I don't know why...

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all Kerry and good luck with the jigsaw 👍 To hang that picture, drill a 6mm hole with a masonry drill bit with your drill on the hammer setting and then simply insert a 6mm plastic wall plug that you screw the wall fixture into. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

[@spanishflyIam]

I dont own a jig saw but I love your accent so I continued viewing. Great video.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁....Thanks S.F 👍😁🇦🇺

[@martingjsmith]

Enjoying your videos and humour very much indeed.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍...Glad you like them Martin and thanks for watching...much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺

[@Manceroy]

Just got this video recommended by KZbin, and I'm so glad I watched it! As a super newbie in woodworking I loved the video, the explanations, the information and the jokes. I actually have an old borrowed jigsaw as my only power tool and Im having trouble making it cut through a 2 inch thick wood, gonna see if there's something from this video I can apply to get the job finally done! Happily subscribed and looking forward to checking out your other videos :))

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Welcome aboard Manceroy 👍😁 Hope you can stick around for many more videos to come mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@dscritter614]

I'm a 66 year old woman. Since my handyman older brother died, I've had 2 tackle home repairs on my own. I have a miter saw (not so scared of) and a circular saw (quite leary of). In looking at a jigsaw, I thought, y can't I use this instead? It arrived just as I was finishing up replacing a step on my back porch. I had 2 cut up the old lumber, so I put it 2 the test. Went right thru it. Granted, it took 10 sec, rather than 2.5, but who cares. I like it. Ordered a variety of blades 2 play with. I feel much safer.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Drsteele! Great to see you getting out there and doing it 👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@mdharvey1985]

Subbed just for the name. This channel is my spirit animal

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂.....Good stuff Michael! Welcome aboard mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@countessa222]

As a visual learner and maker, I usually have an undeserved amount of confidence going into projects. Diving in head first with little to no experience whatsoever …in the case of power tools however, I figured it might be beneficial to get some knowledge and insight first. 😅 I don’t feel like lopping a finger off today!😂

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good idea Countessa 👍😁 You gotta look after those fingers! 👍😁🇦🇺

[@shericreates]

Thank you for explaining! I have had one for years and finally replaced my forever old one that finally gave up. Explaining the blades was super helpful. It seems mine tend to “wonder” off course. I think I’m too impatient. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Sheri 👍 When your blade wanders off course, make sure the machine is at full speed but slow down your feed which is how fast you push the machine. Let it do all the work for you. Your job is just to guide it which does take a little practice 😁👍 Thanks for watching and may you and the family have a safe and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@anm0604a]

like it already before watching

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁....Thanks John 👍👍😁🇦🇺

[@BootsDanielewski]

Great video, Knackers. I needed it pointing out to me recently that you need to make sure you've got the orbital action set to 0 for intricate work with one of those scroll blades. You lose a lot of the effect of the thin blade if it's orbiting all over the place. Time to dust off my jig-saw - probably the second tool I ever bought.. New blades too I reckon :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Yeah spot on Daniel and thanks for Pointing that out. 👍👍 Thanks for watching mate and Merry Christmas to you and the family 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@lizardears4861]

Thank you uncle knackers, I’m now going to have a new found appreciation for the finer intricacies of my jigsaw! 👍 Can you do the same for the angle grinder as I’m scared of that power tool!?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂.....the angle grinder????....na you're on your own there Brend 😂 Thanks for watching mate and may you and yours have a safe and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@kenn1936]

AWESOME VIDEO - I have saved this video to my favourites as it is the best of the best!! THANK YOU!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Fantastic! Glad you liked it Kenn and thank you for the awesome feedback! Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

[@esasrl3384]

Excellent tutorial. Respect from Italy 🇮🇹 Subscribed!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome, thank you Esa! Appreciate the Sub mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@manuelhung7571]

That's a nice Makita Jigsaw Mr Lovelever.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍

[@missyandromeda]

Thank you!!! I would have never found these features!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all! Glad l could shed some light on it 👍😁🇦🇺

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Having my cuppa Typhoo while watching this and finishing up breakfast I found this video easy to cope with. Good pointers and tips. Cheers...Freddie Already shared which tool to use for a traumatic experience.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Freddie! 👍🇦🇺😁

[@iangardener3464]

ANOTHER ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEO. WELL DONE KNACKERRRRSSSSSS.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Ian! Appreciate that mate and may you and your family have a safe and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

[@iangardener3464]

@@diyforknuckleheads You and your family too. Be safe.