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How to Use a Jigsaw

Use the versatile jigsaw to cut lumber, plywood, metal, and tile.

by Bruce Clark

From The Family Handyman Originally in How to Use a Jigsaw

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This versatile power tool is the grand master of cutting shapes—in lumber, plywood, sheet metal, even tile. You just need the right blade!

My jigsaw often sits for months just gathering dust. But then I’ll need to cut out an intricate pattern for a hobby project, saw into a countertop to install a kitchen sink or cut a material like thin tile or metal that my other saws can’t handle. That’s when I remember why I love this tool. It’s a versatile tool a novice can safely operate, control and—with minimal instruction—enjoy good results from within minutes of picking it up. We’ll show you how to get superior results cutting wood, plastic laminate, ceramic tile and metal.

• • Weekend Projects
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• How to Use a Jigsaw
• Use the versatile jigsaw to cut lumber, plywood, metal, and tile.
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