Step-By-Step Pictures and Instructions To Use a Jigsaw

by Bruce Clark
Use the versatile jigsaw to cut lumber, plywood, metal, and tile. Read an overview of how to use a jigsaw.
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jigsaw instructions, cutting wood with a jigsaw
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1. Cut smooth curves in wood. Begin by pressing the saw shoe firmly on the workpiece with the blade away from the board’s edge. Start the motor, guide the blade along the outside of the cutting line (for finer sanding later) and move from curves to inside corners. Always move the saw forward at a pace that allows the blade to cut without deflecting and doesn’t make the motor labor. Prevent the saw blade from binding on tight curves by using relief cuts to remove waste.
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