What is a jig saw?

A jig saw is a saw which uses a reciprocating blade to cut irregular curves in wood, metal, or other materials. A jig saw is one of the safest power tools you can choose and is considered a "beginner saw". With a jig saw, you can make straight cuts, curved cuts, beveled cuts, and plunge cuts.

Do you know each part of the jig saw?

• On/Off switch: It is located on the D handle and  its function is to turn the saw on. All you need to do is to press and hold the trigger underneath the handle to keep the blade moving as you are making the cut. 
• Locking button: It enables you to lock the On/Off switch in the "ON" position. This can come in handy when you are cutting for a long time as your finger may get tired and sore due to holding the trigger down.
• Stroke rate selection: You can also call it "speed control dial". This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the blade to get the best results on a variety of materials. No matter how far you pull the trigger, the blade will only go as fast as the setting on the dial. Using the variable speed dial, you can ensure that you will go the right speed with the trigger fully depressed.
• Footplate or shoe: It slides along your material and supports the saw as you are cutting. It ensures that you keep the saw flat throughout the cut. DEKO jig saw shoes are adjustable so you can tilt the angle for beveled cuts.
• Blade: DEKO jig saws apply the T-shank blades which are quicker and easier to install without any tools. The "T" refer to how the blade locks into the saw.  The part of the blade which is inserted into the blade clamp is called the shank.
• Pendulum stroke adjustment: DEKO jig saws have different levels of intensity for this setting, allowing you to adjust it more precisely.
• LED lights and infrared switches: LED guide can be helpful when you are sawing.
• Vacuuming connector piece: You can connect your jig saw with a dust collection device through this tube so that dusts won't fly in all directions. 

Jig saw cutting tips

• Never follow the middle of your line as you are cutting. You will achieve a much more accurate cut if you choose one edge of your line and follow that instead.
• If you are cutting along a curved line, make sure the radius isn't too tight for the blade.
• Making straight cuts is tricky and it can be achieved with the help of a straight guide.
• To cut a big hole, first drill a hole large enough to fit your jig saw blade inside the hole you want to cut near the cut line. Don't make your hole too close to the cut line.

Jig saw teaching video

• How to change the jig saw blade
• How to do the pendulum stroke adjustment
• How to adjust the shoe angle 
• Curved cutting demonstration
• Straight cutting demonstration