What Can You Do With a Jigsaw? A Lot! | WOODWORKING BASICS

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A lot of people think that they need a lot of big, expensive stationary tools for woodworking. If you don't have a lot of space or money, a jigsaw is an amazing tool that can make almost all the cuts you need.
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[@mikebraziel5998]

Don't touch the blade after making a long cut. Also, don't ask how I know this. 😳

[@MadebyConstantin]

😀😁😂🤣😃

[@ManyaP64]

How do you know this? 😆😆😆

[@tommywright7196]

I know how you know I found out the same way

[@NNJPRGreg]

Glad I'm not alone on this one, lol

[@commentatron]

Also, don't use the blade as a Q-Tip unless it's first unplugged.

[@VampyrumFerox]

Pro tip: Don't use a jigsaw to cut wood resting on your lap.

[@derrickcurtis9567]

Lol

[@dimefever1006]

Yeah, did that the other day luck was with me.

[@graham6411]

The same goes for a router.

[@johnnysi6106]

Shit to late bro! I just cut my friend leg while resting it on he’s lap! Lol

[@rexoliver7780]

Also applys to circular and chain saws!

[@pbs1516]

Hello! Most blades cut on the upward stroke such that they tend to press the saw shoe against the board, whereas a downward-cutting blade will push the board off. Additionally, if the action is done upward, it pulls on the blade and straightens it (like a japanese handsaw). On the other hand, cutting downward means cutting while compressing the blade, and it has more chance to flex for a given thickness. By the way, circular saws also cut in the upward motion, as the blade goes up where it cuts, also pulling the board tightly against the shoe.

[@timofeifilippov9558]

This here is a really nice explanation. Good to know!

[@sajejekyllhyde4647]

Thank you, I just bought my first jigsaw and wasn’t sure where to begin, you answered about 90 % of my questions in under 10 mins, so Thank you.

[@matthewthompson555]

dito

[@ecgodsmack86]

Same

[@MrMisaKulicka]

Same!

[@SW-di5ky]

Melee tooo!!!!

[@lancevogel5153]

My words exactly.

[@SteveRamsey]

A jigsaw is one of the most useful tools you can use for woodworking. And it's affordable! Here are the basics you need to know to get started. If you are interested, I use a DeWalt DW317 jigsaw: amzn.to/2e9V2j9

[@MrRendiz]

Steve Ramsey my jigsaw broke a few days ago.... :( love your videos. I'm trying to make the picture frame, the skill building one. Wish me luck! ps: I meant promo code from a company or something :)

[@MadixLP]

Heyho! I know why the saw-blade type with the teeth pointing updwards is the most offered one: When the saw pulls pulls up whilse cutting, the force is hold against the flat surface, so the line of force is closed within the tool. If the blade cuts downwards, the line of force is down through the workpiece, bench, floor, back into you, and thats why the saw is lifitng itself up if you don't press down hard enough :) I hope i could help with my explanation

[@toysoldier46552]

Actually I have a Black & Decker Jigsaw that I bought nearly 15 years ago, I would not trade it for the world I have a band saw and a scroll saw but most times, it is just easier to grab a cord and my old jigsaw. I am not sure about the quality of the newer Black & Decker jigsaws but I do know the Matrix has been very reliable, matter of fact I own 2 of the Matrix, 1 is corded the other is the Lipo battery and after a few years, they are still holding their own. Good luck on finding a good replacement and sorry to hear you lost one of the most useful tools in your shop area.

[@toysoldier46552]

Essentially you are saying that the upwards cut pulls the saw downwards to help keep it flatter against the work piece. We got that much but it would be nice for those situations when you need a down cut to find those blade more easily, I have to special order mine from Amazon or Ebay.

[@jerrykennedy3325]

Steve Ramsey

[@brittanyknight3422]

Thank you for teaching me I don't have a dad to teach me these things so I appreciate you!

[@DanteLikesRock]

Oml, you're a snack

[@MrRojas-nc7lt]

😢

[@sarsoar]

I knew most of what you mentioned but learned a couple new things. As always, your videos are instructional and you are excellent at describing thing, no matter how complex. I love your style and always enjoy your content, thanks.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you. I really appreciate that.

[@utubeape]

score your plywood when cutting across the grain for fewer splinters. glue sandpaper on old blades to make a smoothing tool or file when using wet and dry paper on metal

[@LFC-Star]

usually old blades snap or bend due to the heat.. so they end up in the bin.

[@JacqueBernadette]

I use Gorilla Tape to avoid splintering.

[@FlashPaperGrind]

A year after your comment and it is still valid (and something I have never thought of doing), thanks!

[@haddasancliffe9459]

How would you score your plywood first?

[@utubeape]

@@haddasancliffe9459 Usually 7 out of 10. only joking. with a stanley knife or similar

[@mikstr22]

Most blades cut on the upstroke to prevent kickback if the blade were to catch on the wood. If it caught on the wood with a downstroke blade, it might kick up into your face or something (dangerous!). If it caught on an upstroke blade, it would just pull against the wood.

[@Steve-hj6xv]

It's also deceptively safe in that dummies like me can move too quickly and it can catch/kick and smash your thumb harder than a hammer! Of course it had to happen to me twice before I learned to be a little less reckless.

[@madamkuring6218]

My God. I hate jigsaw if that is the case. I will use the manual thing from the saw of an iron. That was we used before in our project when we were in high school days. We cut the plywood with the iron saw itself.

[@anythingunderthesun9930]

Indeed!

[@JamesTFaile]

+1 for the Undertale pieces alone.

[@craftedworkshop]

Great video, Steve. It's amazing how easy it is to overlook some of these details and get frustrated with a tool. The tooth direction wasn't something I had even considered! Thanks again.

[@DoYouKnowGod]

You sir have just helped me save money, learn a skill & be even more self sufficient. Thanks for being informative & keeping it simple.

[@BruceChastain]

Now I want to get my Jigsaw out and cut something.

[@SteveRamsey]

It's fun to just make random wavy cuts really fast.

[@emostorm7]

Bruce Chastain Steve Ramsey Lol

[@sirbadonk2727]

lmfao can't breathe

[@fingernailclipper2152]

Same

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Sausages

[@childofakingcharity5597]

This man is a teacher, he got the gift I learned right away.

[@Keronin]

I want a fun-size package of Microjigs.

[@brokenwave6125]

Can't cut really thick lumber? Bosch's 10" jig saw blade might disagree with you on that. Also 6" or so jigsaw blades are common.

[@Ramjetjetpilot]

I use my jigsaw with a little trigger action clamp (instead of the blade) to shake small bottles of model paint. I modified the clamp end to look like the T shank of the jigsaw blade. It does an excellent job of mixing up paint.

[@bast713]

I'm no expert, but when I bought my house the first two power tools I bought were a cordless drill and a jigsaw. Super excited to jump into some projects that are more for fun :)

[@MakeSomething]

Well done! A very under appreciated tool.

[@okkenp]

An advantage of mounting your jigsaw upside-down in a table is you are now using the saw so that it is cutting on the down stroke. Since you are almost always cutting with the better side up, you will now have a smoother cut on the good side!

[@Blobjonblob]

Only tip I can give is dont buy super cheap blades they are the worst, best blades on the market for jigsaws are the Bosch.

[@gosonegr]

Yep, cheap blades usually bends really easy and the cut ends really bad.

[@nieikjeroen]

I feel the same about their chisels... One 4mm cost me enough already :p

[@ralphgarber738]

iShootBandits said

[@ChoppingtonOtter]

I've also learned not to buy cheap jigsaws. I had a cheap one and it was useless - cut wandered all over etc. Bought myself a Bosch professional model & the difference is amazing and it is far more useful. Well worth the extra money (like most things with tools you tend to get what you pay for). So brand name blades and a good brand name saw makes a huge difference.

[@Minmatar1337]

+1 on Bosch blades

[@harviecz]

Pro tip: You don't need to predrill big holes with most blades. Just lift the back of the jigsaw, start it and carefully tilt it back into the wood. I've found this trick in manual of my jigsaw when my cordless drill ran out of batteries and i needed to cut big holes in middle of piece.

[@ajsiemers]

I was waiting for this tip....my dad, a carpenter, used to do it like that all the time for big holes.

[@mikedowns7650]

Can a gripper get wrinkles out of the sheets on a Casper mattress?

[@cperalta]

Mike Downs Only if you then give it a nice shave with Harry's while listening to an Audible audiobook.

[@NoMusiciansInMusicAnymore]

Carlos Peralta don't listen to the inaudible audio books, those my friend are a waste of time

[@ballsrawls]

Audible is a brand name service to purchase audiobooks, not an adjective. ;)

[@NoMusiciansInMusicAnymore]

ballsrawls it is actually both, this is why my statement is funny, I have taken the intended meaning and gone the other way

[@brw3079]

I can't believe you don't know why a jigsaw cuts on the upstroke. It pulls the wood into the base. Otherwise the saw keeps trying to push the saw up, away from the wood, and you have to consciously hold it down. It would be analogous to a radial arm saw rotating the blade towards you and you would have to hold the wood against the fence, or a table saw rotating the blade up, away from the table, and you would have to hold the wood down, as well as push it through the blade.

[@zzing]

Out of all of the woodworking channels, yours has given me ideas to actually do some things!

[@tassie7325]

The teeth on a standard Jigsaw blade point up so that it is pulling the wood into the shoe of the saw, just as the teeth on a band saw point down to push the wood down on to the table. Both are designed for stability and control. The teeth pointing down on a Jigsaw blade require the operator to apply downward pressure to stop the saw from jumping up when cutting.

[@rayc.1396]

Also the teeth pointing down work good when mounting the saw under a table. Try mounting your saw upside down for using it like an older jig saw.

[@karpenterken1]

Your theory is flawed or better, inaccurate. A jigsaw blade moves up and down no matter what direction the teeth are facing. As far as I'm aware, only Bosch makes the tooth pointing down blade since they have a patent on it. I was told by other companies that that is why they can't copy the tooth down design.

[@clementvansteenderen987]

the reason most point are facing upwards is because the thin blade is stronger in a pulling motion then pressing (more likely to bending)

[@karpenterken1]

That makes no sense. The only way the blade is likely to bend is from sideways force applied to it or the bottom free end of the blade hitting into an object. When you have shown actual engineering facts behind your supposition, I'll gladly admit you're right. I wish people would stop making non-factual based comments (suppositions or erroneous information) on the internet that other people blindly follow as fact.

[@modetallah]

Ken Nagrod It makes complete sense. Teeth *up* scenario: You lay the jigsaw's base (or as others call it the shoe) on the wood. The saw goes down with no friction due to the upward teeth (base stays down in place). Then the saw goes up, the teeth dig into the wood pulling toward the base which is still firmly against the wood. Repeat. Upward teeth has given no opportunity for the wood to separate from the base. Teeth *down* scenario: You lay the jigsaw's base on the wood. The saw goes down and the teeth dig into the wood pushing it away from the base forming a gap (base is off the wood, if only slightly at first). The saw goes up with no friction due to the downward teeth (base is currently off the wood). Repeat. Each successive downward stroke furthers increases the gap between base and wood. The operator is required to put constant downward force in order to push the base down to the wood on each upward saw stroke. If you don't believe it, try it yourself. Get one upward tooth blade and one downward tooth blade. Do not apply downward force to either, and see how each reacts. Also doing a quick look up of jigsaw blades at Home Depot you can find that Dewalt, Makita, Blu-Mol, and Vermont American all offer downward facing tooth blades.

[@eddyoddrod]

The t-blades are a good recommendation. I have had the straight blades fly out of the saw before.

[@petercollin5670]

I'm impressed at how tight a radius you can get with your saw, Steve. Haven't played around with my own enough to discover that. Alain Vaillancourt taught me that he will opt for a jigsaw instead of a circular for ordinary crosscutting. They won't kick back the way a circular saw does.

[@luvpatel4732]

Just remember wood thickness was less in which he easily made tight radius

[@Appokalis]

Ever since I subscribed to your channel I been learning more and more and decided to take up woodworking. Thank for all your helpful videos!!

[@samadrid6321]

Holy crap! You are my hero I have the same kind of jigsaw. On those lonely, dark, scary nights I often will sleep with my jigsaw for comfort. The sawdust is annoying.

[@dancahill9122]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@billmorash3322]

@Just Cause That depends on what he means by "sleep with".

[@brodericklesher2955]

okay so I'm an amateur to all this and need to ask this: I need to make a 90 degree cut inside a long 4x4 for a 2x4 to rest in. What would be the best tool for the job?

[@JLo7575]

The jigsaw Is the first tool to start woodworking. We can do perhaps every cut with it. The blades quality is the most important thing to know, you're right ;o) Thanks for explanations.

[@bethharvey5137]

Thank you thank you thank you! This just solidified that this should be the first power cutting tool to buy for my custom sign business. Very informative and well explained.

[@SpecificLove7]

There is a higher chance bending the blade on the versions that cut on the downward stroke.

[@johnnschroeder7424]

I just lay tape over the cut lines area and mark on the tape and cut, the tale helps the edges from fraying so much giving a cleaner cut when using the upward cutting blades. Also, the lines on the tape are clearer and easier to see.

[@olga159]

Johnn Schroeder great advice!

[@Tinker1950]

DOWN CUTTING BLADES These are designed specifically for laminates and thin material such as floor boards so that the upper cut surface is a neat line with little tear-out.

[@uglybobhere]

Thx

[@jasonbenjamin1464]

it's also to reduce the vibration in the workpiece by doing all the cutting on the up stroke where it's being supported by the shoe of the jigsaw

[@petercohen4641]

Thanks Steve, I haven't had anything to do with a jigsaw for over 30 years so your basic tips has helped me immensely.

[@Unclebuddy01]

Be sure to buy a good quality jigsaw, the cheap ones will not hold the blades correctly and your cuts will be of poor quality. A little more money will buy you a good quality jigsaw that will meet or exceed your expectations.

[@simonflr]

Ditto, at least on the cheap ones not performing well at all... Bought a Way-Mart brand for $18 the blade doesn't even stay within the guides...

[@augustasister6615]

I'm Simon You need to avoid anything walmart..EVER UNLESS IT ID DIRT AID SUPPLIES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.....EVEN THEN THERE ARE OTHER BOX STORES OPEN.

[@olga159]

I'm Simon oh wow I was just contemplating buying that one

[@felixf5211]

I've had that experience. The frustration, alone, with a POS jigsaw makes it worth it to spend more on a better tool. Even if you don't use it every day.

[@michaelstanco8508]

ive never heard of that Brand "Good One" where can I buy it (hint)(hint)

[@DragonBuilds]

You can cut straight with a jigsaw but it won't be precise. Expect a wavy cut.

[@Joe-dt7wp]

I'm 15 and bought a £22 jigsaw (Made by Apollo - I got it off Amazon) and I've been looking for good tutorial videos but couldn't find anything decentt. Thanks for this video! it's very helpful

[@dutchwoodwork]

he doing well?

[@Joe-dt7wp]

dutchwoodworking What do you mean "he doing well?"

[@MarkMcCluney]

Joe M I think he means is the saw working well for you.

[@Joe-dt7wp]

Mark McCluney Ah yes, it's great, however ive only been using scraps so far and so I think im going to buy a full sheet of plywood soon, so I think I'll still get a cheap circular saw for tipping that down and use the jigsaw for the detail work

[@tkrwlly1]

Joe M if you are going to buy a circular saw you may as well buy a decent one. Buy a cheap one and you will just be getting a better one down the road. Save the money on the cheap one and only buy one. You are further ahead that way.

[@LimitedWarranty]

Good tip for beginners, practice without the blade.

[@froshmasta]

I wonder if most blades cut on the upstroke like that to make it easier for the user to keep the saw down against the work piece. Cutting on the upstroke would effectively 'suck' the saw down against the board instead of the blade pushing up against the saw to cut on the downstroke. Just a thought, I really don't know for sure. Keep up the great videos though, cheers!

[@G5rry]

That's my thought too. It works the same way on table saws, circular saws, band saws, pretty much any power saw cuts so that it pushes the material against the supporting surface of the saw. The exceptions are for when you are trying to make a cleaner cut.

[@jothain]

Yes, it also very effectively removes danger of kickback. For the cleaner cut problem. My new Hikoki has kind of an "zero" clearance plate for the shoe piece. It's really close to the blade and it should remove burrs effectively

[@Spain42]

I’m in the process of making a drill holder ( rack ) “newbie “. I’m having a hard time cutting out the wells. My blade gets stuck when I make the U turn. You make the turns look so easy. Help!

[@DedicatedSpartan]

drill a hole where the turns go occur, in advance

[@JackMW1992]

The reason most jig saw blades are designed to cut on the up stroke is so the shoe is pulled into the work piece as it's being cut. It's the same reason bandsaw blades spin down towards the table, creates a more stable cut

[@SteveRamsey]

That makes sense. Thanks!

[@karpenterken1]

Your theory is flawed or better, inaccurate. A jigsaw blade moves up and down no matter what direction the teeth are facing. As far as I'm aware, only Bosch makes the tooth pointing down blade since they have a patent on it. I was told by other companies that that is why they can't copy the tooth down design. A bandsaw blade ONLY travels in one direction, not a jigsaw blade.

[@JackMW1992]

Right, but there is significantly less resistance on the down stroke because it isn't removing nearly as much material. The majority of the work occurs on the up stroke when the teeth are biting into the material.

[@andrewford80]

Ken Nagrod he's right. Standard blades pull the saw into the wood for better stability. Teeth pointing down causes the saw to try to jump up. Try it, you'll see.

[@olga159]

andrewford80 makes sense

[@laraandrews9710]

I really needed this. Thanks for the great explanation

[@doncorleon9]

Your knowledge delivery is 100%! Subbed immediately!

[@ChavezDIY]

Im 36, never used a jigsaw, but im sold! haha. Thanks for making this video, I learned a lot.

[@tylergordon696]

Using masking tape can help a bunch with chip out. I use my tilt more then I do square. Mainly for scribe cuts in trim.

[@davidtmiller56]

I use an X-ACTO® KNIFE to score my cut line and never have chip out... unless I don't follow the line. :-(

[@oqsy]

I like clear packing tape over the pencil line

[@danvogel5524]

I'm just getting started into woodcutting and I found this video to be perfect in a tremendous amount of knowledge conveyed in a very reasonable length of time. Narration was a very down-to-earth, person-to-person tutorial. Excellent.

[@j.m.5995]

Ok Mr Bird

[@Barrysworkshop]

A tip for using a jigsaw is to make turns by rotating the tool rather than pushing it to the side. If you push it to the side, the blade will bend and you'll end up with an unwanted bevel angle on the cut. Rotate the tool and let the blade do the work.

[@christopmoore]

This is the tip I was searching for. I hope. I can't make a decent cut on my jigsaw. Maybe I should upgrade from Harbor Freight...

[@Billkwando]

4:08 That saw is awfully close to your junk there.

[@dawnawerbeski825]

Steve, you are a fantastic teacher. I am so glad I found your videos. I have been wanting to get into some basic wood projects and you are definitely helping with the confidence level. I actually binge watch your vids. :)

[@RobbieCurtis616]

Does That Saw take place in jigsaw movies

[@rayc.1396]

To start a cut without drilling a hole, tip the saw forward so the blade is above your work, start the blade moving somewhat slow and gently allow the blade to touch the material at the same time increase the blade speed, but don't push too hard. This will cut a slot and you can continue your cut from there. Hope that makes sense.

[@LFC-Star]

yes no need to drill a hole into the wood.. Use the blade on the jigsaw to do it.

[@gunnararndt4359]

I think you need a special blade with a sort of tooth at the tip.

[@ricardoaraoz717]

Small tip, hold the saw backwards. So the pivot point is towards you, makes it easier.

[@tyty2fly2]

It's called a "plunge cut" which can be also be done with a sawzall and a circular saw.

[@blueballs5150]

The only person I have ever heard use the term saber saw is Tim Taylor on tool time 😮

[@Phil_Goodman]

This video truely changed my life! I ended up following almost exactly except I just use normal blades with it instead of the reverse blades you prefer to use. IT ALSO helped me learn the reaction of a blade and tool from performing bad techniques and seeing how dangerous wood working can be at a small and controllable level.. After I got real comfortable cutting wood and realizing my limitations OF JUST the jigsaw...... I ended up getting a table saw and took the learning there slowly as well and I feel I have accomplished all of my woodworking goals in 1 year. AND STILL i have little experience at using a circular saw or a miter saw! and yet... the quality of work is something I feel could never be accomplished if I went with the typical Circular saw Miter saw purchases for a first timer... EVERY beginner in my opinion should start off with this tool for safety reasons as not many other wood cutting power tools are as forgiving to a beginner not understanding the reaction and causes of kickback yet.

[@robertcortright]

I wanna play a game...

[@nick3777]

Awesome video. I went from a jigsaw noob to a jigsaw novice after watching your vid

[@interman7715]

Blades that cut on the down stroke are for laminates, they don't cause chip out ,but for anything else there jumpy.

[@sarahdorsey3975]

Really fantastic intro to the jig saw. Exactly what I was looking for - can't wait to start using mine

[@furulevi]

3:52 It pulls the wood towards the jigsaw, instead of pushing it away from it!?

[@darren4392]

Thanks Steve. I've been avoiding my jigsaws for years. I found that the blade flex I was getting during cutting did not make it suitable for serious work. But after watching your video, I think part of the problem might be a poor choice of jigsaw with U blades.

[@gfdriver]

Meh... The t shank has the same problem IMO. I dont know... Maybe I'm just a bad woodworker but every jigsaw I've ever used the blade pops out of the guide wheel and cuts at an angle

[@SimonParker-hv6uu]

The reason why most blades are cut up rather than cut down is for safety I think. Cut up teeth pull the saw towards the piece, whereas cut down teeth push the tool away from the piece .Therefore if you're using cut down teeth you must concentrate and apply downward pressure on the tool.

[@sarinhighwind]

only thing i hate about jigsaws is the dont always cut square on thicker woods.

[@JacqueBernadette]

You can clamp a straight edge (I use a metal 3' ruler) to your wood and put the jigsaw up against it while cutting. Straight every time.

[@sarinhighwind]

@@JacqueBernadette Square is more than 1 direction. Jigsaw blades can deflect easily.

[@charlieboy8929]

Great for carving roast turkey!!!!

[@chillstep4life]

Thanks Steve Ramsey, I have been able to learn a lot about power tools and woodworking from your videos.

[@mariaemilianegron]

I am an old lady with a really really tight budget thanks for all the valuable information that you are sharing in the name of Jesus I'm building all my furniture

[@CreatorShed]

Your videos are sooooo awesome that I can learn by spending on tools rather than giving that money to any woodworking schools. You are amazing Steve 🤘

[@melianteasypunto8262]

Thank you again Steve. 2 years old video but amazing the tips. Cute Cat btw. =^._.^=

[@evalenamarieactress]

This was so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

[@lizbethpuga6129]

Thank you for the detailed information. I’m not as afraid to begin using my DW317. 😅

[@carrieamoreno]

This is exactly what i was looking for. I'm just getting into woodworking, so this information is invaluable. Thank you!

[@eli_worm4063]

Same

[@testchannel8855]

U shank falls out ? whaaaat ? you are totally wrong on U shank there my friend, its a hassle ? oke

[@barabasszabo7279]

And what if my jigsaw doesn't cut square? Yes I tried to keep the base nice and flat on the board. Yes the board was a little thick but I don't think so that much. No, it is a good brand, it was not so cheap. What else should I look after if those thing are OK above? The wheel guides?

[@ForeverDIYorDIE]

You feed it too fast, let the up-down movement make the cut, not the forward pressure. Feed is not same for all types of wood, you kind of need to get the feeling for it. It is pretty much right when you feel almost no resistance when pushing forward, that means that the blade did it's job of removing material before you simply push it into empty space it left, and let it have some more to chew, rinse and repeat. It is good also to pause feeding for a moment while letting saw run in one spot for a moment, in order to let the blade cut material a bit wider around itself on some spots, that way it will have room to straighten itself before you continue your cut.

[@barabasszabo7279]

Hmm... I have never thought about this bit although it is really simple and reasonable. Thank you man, I will try it tomorrow as soon as I get up. :)

[@ForeverDIYorDIE]

I wish you straight cuts and a lot of fun with all of your projects.

[@barabasszabo7279]

:D Thank you so much. A lots of idea but not too much time and I just started out so not too much done pieces as well. Well, in time, in time...

[@randommcranderson5155]

I know this is an old comment, but 99% of the time its technique. How you hold your body, how you move the saw, etc. Keep your wrist and fingers steady, turn with your elbow, keep your body close to the workpiece, and keep your index finger to the front of the saw, not the trigger, and hold the trigger with your middle finger.

[@theondebray]

Always use fresh sharp blades. Use the correct blade for the job, many different blades / teeth available. DON'T push forward hard, cos the blade may flex & go off vertical. And jigsaws can be adjusted to cut at an angle, usually max 45 degrees.

[@TGArthur]

If you are a professional wood worker, how come you aren't missing any fingers? ;)

[@JF-mq8tp]

I have a Skil 4490 Jig Saw and next to my 75 mm Howitzer it’s the most dangerous tool in my garage. (I really don’t have a Howitzer.) The geniuses in the Skil design department made the off/on switch more than half the size of the handle so it’s hard to pick up the saw without inadvertently turning it on. The saw is equipped with all the bells and whistles that Skil could load on a Jig Saw and had they installed a one finger sized trigger it would be great. However, their trigger is 3-4 fingers long and is a real danger. Anyone want to by a Jig Saw cheap? It has very low mileage.

[@raymondmcgee4491]

Jigsaws are also capable of making plunge cuts if a drill/ home saw are not available. Just hold the saw at an angle resting the shoe (the end opposite the blade) against the material to be cut. You then slowly lower the blade, allowing the teeth to eat into the material until it makes a penetration, and then continue to cut as you normally would.

[@nanaki85]

I wish I knew how to do this stuff, I wouldn't even know where to begin or what tool to buy, trying to just make a simple name stencil out of wood for my girlfriend and her mom's garden

[@JimFancherDIY]

The jigsaw was the first tool I learned to use when I was about 6. Lots of fun.

[@pincircle649]

Same here.

[@NoMusiciansInMusicAnymore]

Jim Fancher how many tools did you learn to use while 6?

[@joshjohnson15]

Jim Fancher zghyhy

[@JimFancherDIY]

fcukthiscarp Pretty much everything in my Dad's shop except for the table saw.

[@danielscott4514]

Thanks to your avatar I've now got visions of a young Beaker running around a workshop with a Jigsaw on fire and stuff collapsing all around him ;)

[@husodaroo2959]

I was paying attention to your cat... instead of the casper ad...

[@matrixman8119]

I want to play a game

[@Kirkto7]

Jigsaw nope nope nopety nope

[@jonathanmason2569]

looooooooooool

[@dweetsauce8513]

Billy SawJig Hello. Are you watching me on KZbin? Good. I want to tell you something... Hahahahahaha

[@RaphaelaLaurean]

This was very very helpful. Thank you for posting this. I have one of these, but had no idea how to use it.

[@thunderusnight]

"Let me clear something up," **continues to confuse everyone**

[@tangobayus]

I like blades that cut on the down stroke. Clamping the work piece makes the work easier.

[@Quokkat7]

I watch those ads just to look at her majesty

[@abdulsamadi9592]

Helpful Thanks 😊 🙏

[@mypartnerbertha4359]

The best video i watched so far...like to be your apprentice...

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

good clear informative vid.......friend from high schools son signed with RAIDERS about 2 months ago,was with DALLAS

[@00_Calcifer_00]

Thanks for the video! I took a woodshop class in high school but it's been over a decade since I've actually worked with these tools. I recently got into building some projects at home that required the use of power tools. This video was very informative and I love how you break everything down. Definitely what I needed

[@dowky]

Got my first jig saw just 5 hours ago, the Makita M4301G. Chanced on your channel, thanks for this good info video... sub'ed :)

[@ockeyzhu1688]

Damn Ramsey..You Made People Interested and Smart..What a Natural Teaching Talent..Thanks a Lot Bro

[@abdulla4830]

Steve, Thanks a lot. I've been following your vids recently which encouraged me to step in in woodworking world, bought an electrical Jigsaw (450w) and a 4ft piece of 3/4" plywood, have no other tools and stuffs for working.. tried to cut straight piece following the straight pencil mark.. guess what ? As my first ever woodworking..it came perfectly ...wavy and beveled😁 .. however I'm happy getting myself into this and BIG THANKS to you for your awesome vids .. 👍 However, once I pulled the blade out, it was bent at about 30-40 deg..! not sure why, maybe i was putting my whole muscles into it.. Thanks

[@ellonysman]

I cut small 3 inch wood for art projects...hard vibrating with old jigsaws...bouncy a lot. So are new high speed 3000 ram new jigs good on slim fine wood for art projects???😅😅😅😅

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

Great video, Steve! Since you asked... um... Well, the only tip I can offer is about the same I'd offer around any hand-held power-saw type of tool. You just CAN NOT POSSIBLY stress the purposeful uses of "sacrificial support materials" enough! It IS important to make note of how far the blade reaches PAST the work first... so you support it free from obstructions. Then whether you use chunks of styrofoam, old sticks with a "flat-side" carved into them... lengths of two-by-two, or other scraps... just anything that WON'T hazard or scar the blade of the saw if you "misjudge" the cut. Supporting work this way keeps blades from hitting stuff unintentionally and doing HORRIBLE things. ...only this isn't just a good tip for jig-saws as if they were exclusive to it. It's great for just about any and all hand-held saws... Obviously this is part of the duties of the "trusty workbench" or "sawhorse" as well... BUT it's worth pointing out just about any time you have a cut being made with a hand-held. ;o)

[@SSUKBD]

Excellent demonstration. For cutting Kitchen Laminated Worktop, which jigsaw blade I should use? Should i use Bosch 128BHM? OR T101BR? OR, T308B T308BO T308BF T308BR? Which one is the best for Laminate Kitchen Worktop cutting without Chipping?

[@cubul32]

Big Q for you. I just bought a Bosch JS365 barrel jigsaw. I wanted to do a straight cut in a 5/8 plywood, bought Bosch fine 20 tpi blades, placed a guide. And my cut is all bent, the blade did swing by 1-3 degrees, so the cut is wavy at times, and it did slide (always to the right where the blade guide has space by design). So, I'm thinking my technique is bad, but I'm not sure entirely. I was reading online thorough reviews and people with experience (they make it sound like that) seem to complain about the same thing (giving 1 star rating to the machine). I kinda feel like returning it but not sure entirely I should. Any advice? Do you think it's a faulty design or my fault? I wanted to switch for a Makita 4351fct barrel jigsaw. But I saw the same 1 star negative comment (less frequently) - but it makes me wonder: is it my tech or the machine. Do you think the 4351 fct might be more accurate than JS365?

[@Onepeacebandph]

The aka you for this tutorial idol your new friend from Philippines

[@still34u]

the tip I have is - DO NOT BUY CHEAP. I once bought a B&D saw for around fifty bucks, and didn't know any better than to cut a half inch plywood with it, about 4 feet later, the blade stopped moving.. I discovered in post mortem that the entire "drivetrain" was made of plastic...

[@dan69golf]

Need help on choosing between this Dewalt DW317K or the bosch Js260. Dewalt has a 1 inch stroke 5.5 amp vs 3/4 inch and 6 amp. I'm upgrading from a ryobi 18 volt. Is one better then the other

[@ChuckInOregon]

Excellent jigsaw review and I learned several new things. Pini Hardware?! I used to make a nuisance of myself there when I was a little kid, early ‘50s. Glad to know they’re still in business. Bought our first TV there @ ‘61. Good memories.

[@danimalmaxasis2762]

Note: both My 110v & 18vdc " Ryobi " jigsaw Accept Any Style Of Jigsaw Blades, And No Tool Required.

[@jeannettemasialasungu9051]

Studying a lot of hours today for buying Jigsaw. Seen your video I wanted exactly yours. Searching Dewalt could not find it. Ok 6 year ago, things changed fast but really, your jigsaw looks to me very cute. That said, I continue searching which I planned, cordless.. It seem to go between the Milwaukee or Makita. In case I find your fully yellow Dewalt which is corded I will certainly go for it. Luc