Regardless of whether the jigsaw is being used as a corded or cordless version, in addition to the correct saw settings, it is crucial to choose the right saw blade. This depends on what the main aim is: a high cutting quality and/or fast working progress. It is important to note the aspects that have to be considered when choosing the jigsaw blade.
Sawing tailored to the material
Saw blades are designed for specific materials. For example, saw blades for metal are not suitable for sawing wood, and vice versa. This is why it is advisable to change the saw blade for every new application, even if this may seem inconvenient at first. In the long term, it is certainly worth it – not only because of the working results but also for cost-efficiency reasons.
When choosing a saw blade, note the manufacturer’s corresponding colour coding. What type of sawing work is to be performed? In straight lines or curved cuts?
Curved saw blades usually have cross-set teeth since these allow the sawing direction to be changed with ease at any time when making cuts. Whether cutting straight lines or curves, the aim is to achieve a consistent cutting angle along the entire cutting edge being worked on. The saw blade width plays a crucial role in achieving this objective. Wider saw blades are ideal for extremely accurate angles, while tighter corners are easier to saw with narrow saw blades.
Cross-set teeth for free-cutting of curves
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