A jigsaw is a tool without which it is now simply impossible to perform many works on processing wood and materials in which it is used. Being compact and light weight, a hand-held portable jigsaw is capable of cutting out products of very complex geometry from a workpiece.
The jigsaw is very convenient to use and also provides very precise and thin cut. If you don’t want to spend money on a purchased jigsaw, you can make your own at home.
The lightest product
The jigsaw table itself can be made with your own hands in a short period of an hour. The advantage of the manufactured design will be its simplicity. It can easily be mounted on a tabletop or workbench and, if necessary, can also be easily disassembled. Disadvantage homemade design can be considered its small area.
The simplest product consists of the following parts:
- Plywood.
- Mounting screws.
- Clamps.
The working basis of the machine can be laminated plywood, in which it is necessary to drill holes for installing fasteners and for the saw itself. Plywood must be at least 10 millimeters thick. At the same time, you may also have to make holes in the base of your power tool for mounting screws.
A homemade structure can be attached to the workbench using clamps. Please note that the heads of the screws for fastening must be recessed into the surface of the sheet so that they do not interfere with you while working. Such a machine can easily handle the processing of small workpieces up to 30 millimeters thick. You can easily find a drawing of this type of machine on the Internet, and then assemble it yourself at home.
Another variant
This option consists of the following parts:
- Bed made of chipboard.
- Tube for vacuum cleaner.
- Laminated plywood for the machine cover.
- Confirmants.
There is a second option for a stationary device for working with wood material, which is assembled from more spare parts, but making it will not be difficult. The frame is made of chipboard and consists of a back wall and two sidewalls. To make it easy to get to the power button, the machine has no front wall.
IN back wall do it yourself drill holes for the vacuum cleaner tube and cord. The cover for the machine can be made from laminated plywood 10 millimeters thick. The entire structure can be tightened with confirmants. The jigsaw can be secured in the same way as described above in the first case.
On a machine made according to this option, it is possible to process more massive workpieces, however, when working with a thick workpiece, the jigsaw saw can go in both directions and lean back. At the same time, cutting accuracy deteriorates. This drawback can easily be eliminated with your own hands by installing a bracket on a homemade machine that will serve as a stop.
The jigsaw blade will move between two 11mm bearings, which must be screwed to an L-shaped strip made of steel. The back of the saw will rest against the wall of the bracket itself. This design will prevent your jigsaw blade from deviating from the intended path.
The bracket must be attached to the frame, made of 50 by 50 millimeter bars. It can be lowered or raised depending on the length and thickness of the wood being processed. To do this, the frame itself, together with the stop, must not be firmly attached to the side of the machine, but pressed against it with a hardboard, steel or textolite plate. We install a vertical frame post between the hardboard and the frame.
The machine can be more convenient if you mount an additional limit bar on it, with which you can cut the material into workpieces of the same length and thickness.
The limiter is attached to the machine using clamps. His made from wooden beam , aluminum or steel corner. For convenience, you can also install a bar on the slide, which must be secured to the sides or bottom of the tabletop.
Table for a jigsaw made of chipboard
To make this jigsaw table, you must have a certain carpentry skill, since when connecting its frame to the legs, it must be made into a tongue and groove. The tongue and groove itself can be replaced with a connection using dowels, wood glue and self-tapping screws.
The machine cover must be made liftable to facilitate access to the tool when replacing it. In order for the machine to be multifunctional, it is necessary to provide space for mounting a manual milling machine.
The table is assembled from the following materials:
- block 80 by 80 millimeters;
- block 40 by 80 millimeters;
- laminated plywood or chipboard measuring 900 by 900 millimeters.
Measure the distance between the legs, it should be from 60 to 70 centimeters. The bars for the legs and drawers will be obtained if you cut the bars lengthwise 80 by 80 millimeters. You can choose the height of the legs themselves at your own discretion, it all depends on how comfortable it will be for you to perform work on the machine.
At each end of the legs and drawers, it is necessary to drill two holes for dowels. The same holes must be made on the sides of the legs. Coat the dowels with glue half their length and insert them into the ends. After this, assemble the entire frame. It will turn out to be non-separable. After checking and possible corrections, it is tightened tightly.
All surfaces at contact points must be coat with glue. Use self-tapping screws for additional structural strength, which must be screwed through holes prepared in advance for them.
The lid must be attached to one of the drawers using hinges; to do this, a slot must be made in it to facilitate removal and installation of the jigsaw. In the back of the tabletop, you need to screw two strips with a pre-selected quarter into which the sole of the power tool should fit.
Holes must be made in the strips, into which bolts or clamping screws must then be installed. A jigsaw mounted under the tabletop will be able to cut thicker material if a recess is made in the lid for its sole. The easiest way to make this deepening is using a milling machine.
The resulting table will be very simple and spacious, so the necessary strength of its lid can be provided by a large thickness of chipboard or plywood. Use sheets of 20 millimeters or thicker.
Jigsaw using thin saws
Since when cutting complex patterns in plywood, a jigsaw is not well suited for this, you need to take a thin file. It can be fitted to hand power tool, using the original device.
We also attach the jigsaw to the tabletop, but the thin file needs to be tensioned, since it will not be enough just set on a pendulum. To facilitate the process of tensioning the file, it is necessary to make a rocker arm from a block.
The tension of your canvas is ensured by a spring. Place its lower loop on the transverse pin. The upper loop must be inserted into the adjusting screw, which changes the tension force of the damper. All wooden blanks for homemade machine made from hard wood.
Since there is no possibility of attaching a blade in a jigsaw thin section, you can remake the fragment old saw, having previously drilled a hole in it and completed it with a screw with nut and clamping plate.
A vertical slot must be made in the rocker arm into which a second steel plate must be inserted. It is attached to the rocker with screws. The upper part of the file must be attached to it in the same way as the lower one. To make it easier for you, you can use scraps from an old jigsaw to make the plates.
What to do when you need a jigsaw but don’t need to buy one? You can make a jigsaw with your own hands. There are many ways to make or repair such a tool. Let's look at the simplest and most accessible of them.
Manual jigsaw - simple, fast and affordable
How to make a jigsaw quickly from available and inexpensive materials? Here's the easiest way.
List of tools and materials:
- plywood sheet (10 mm);
- plywood sheet (4 mm);
- steel sheet (2 mm);
- bolts and nuts;
- drill;
- chisel;
- sanding paper;
- file.
The basis hand jigsaw serves as a staple, it should be prepared from plywood sheet(10 mm). Next, it is recommended to make thickenings for the tool handle from thinner plywood (4 mm). These thickenings must be glued to the handle on both sides, which will ensure more convenient operation in the future. Sand the bracket and handle well using sanding paper and a file. It is necessary to cut out the steel plate with a chisel, and then clean the clamping jaws with a file. After this, drill slots in the jaws with a drill, and then use a sharp chisel to cut notches inside the clamping jaws. In the left clamping jaw, modify the slot for the bolt; for this you need to make a thread. Attach the jaws to the bracket, then screw the bolts into the left clamp, securing them with nuts.
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Table jigsaw: two manufacturing options
The desktop fixture can be made either new or by modifying or repairing improvised means.
Making a new benchtop mechanical jigsaw will require the following tools and materials:
- duralumin pipe;
- plastic base;
- clamps;
- screws;
- copper sheet;
- drill.
First you need to prepare the frame; for this purpose it is better to use an aluminum pipe. When making the frame, it is necessary to provide a passage through which the cord will be laid to provide power. A copper sheet should be taken to make a U-shaped frame, which will subsequently need to be attached to the frame itself. At the junction of the frame with the handle of the jigsaw, screw the frame with screws. In the plastic base, use a drill to drill a hole for the file, as well as slots for fasteners. Attach the jigsaw to the prepared plastic so that the file passes through the hole. Using clamps, attach the finished tool to a flat surface, such as a table.
A hand-held device based on sewing machine, This perfect option, if repairing a sewing machine is not as important as making such a tool. List of tools and materials:
- sewing machine (you can use either a foot- or hand-operated model);
- file;
- needle file;
- drill.
After unscrewing the bolts at the bottom of the sewing machine, you should remove the entire threading system. Next knock out the metal fastening rod and remove the drive shaft of the thread weaving system. The panel covering the sewing machine parts can be easily removed by unscrewing 2 more bolts. Carefully remove the needle. The needle slot needs a little repair - it needs to be widened to accommodate a file. To do this, it is better to cut the hole using a needle file, focusing on the dimensions of the file itself. After this, adjust its size to the maximum possible needle size by cutting off the top of the file. After grinding down the upper teeth with a file and the lower part on the tip, you can proceed to the next step. The prepared file must be placed in the place of the former needle - in the needle holder. After this, you should turn the wheel and check:
- so that the saw does not come into contact with the panel and the presser foot;
- so that in the upper position the plywood passes freely under the saw;
- so that the material can be drawn smoothly.
This jigsaw is suitable for working with materials made of plywood, balsa wood and plastic, and if you use an electric machine, you will get an electric jigsaw.
- Device and principle of operation
- Assembly instructions
- How to remake a manual jigsaw
- Sewing machine machine
Desktop jigsaw machine- equipment for cutting, sawing out figured parts from various materials. Its feature is the ability to make cuts while maintaining the integrity of the outer contour of the workpiece. Depending on which saw is installed on the structure, the machine can process natural wood, its derivatives, plastic bases or metal.
The device is indispensable when performing construction and repair work, production of furniture, souvenirs. Equipment is often purchased for domestic purposes. Sometimes it is irrational to buy a factory unit: you can make a jigsaw yourself. The photo shows the design of the tool.
Device and principle of operation
A stationary factory sample includes a work table for a jigsaw, a unit with a cutting element is fixed on it, an electric drive installed under the table top and a crank mechanism. The tension unit is installed at the top or bottom of the machine. Many models of units allow you to cut material at different angles. This is necessary for making bevel cuts. Often for convenience swivel mechanism, stops, guides, markings are applied. The length of the cut depends on the dimensions of the table; in most models it is 30–40 cm.
The power of an electric jigsaw may be low. For domestic purposes, a 150 W unit is sufficient.
An important element is the crank mechanism. It is responsible for the quality of transmission of engine torque into the translational and reciprocal motion performed by the cutting element in a vertical position.
A standard jigsaw tool is characterized by a vibration frequency of up to 1000 per minute with an amplitude of 3–5 cm. Some samples provide for adjustment of the processing speed of various materials. In most cases, such a tool is equipped with a saw up to 35 cm long, which allows cutting parts up to 10 cm thick.
In order for the cutting element to serve for a long time without breakage or cracks, it is necessary to provide it with optimal tension along its entire length. For this purpose, screw and leaf springs are used. As an additional option, factory machines are equipped with an air pump to remove sawdust from the cutting line. A unit with a drilling unit is useful, but you need to pay extra for each additional unit.
Assembly instructions
A jigsaw is made from a refrigerator compressor or a regular drill. The cutting blade can be set in motion using a motor from washing machine. Another option is to use hand jigsaws and old sewing machines. The figure shows a design drawing.
How to remake a manual jigsaw
First of all, the table is made. For this, a sheet of thick plywood or metal is used. They cut out in it through holes for cutting blades, fasteners. Through them, the manual unit placed below is fixed to supporting structure. Next, the jigsaw table is fixed to any stable wooden table. Guide rails are added.
If necessary, the machine can be quickly disassembled.
The standard device is equipped with springs that provide the file with the required level of tension. You can’t do without a rocker arm; one of its edges is under spring tension, the second provides attachment to the cutting element of a jigsaw. You can also clamp the blade between two guide rollers.
Before starting work on a homemade jigsaw, be sure to turn off the pendulum stroke.
Sewing machine machine
A jigsaw from a sewing machine contains a saw speed regulator, provided by a speed switch on the equipment.
For manufacturing, the thread weaving mechanism is removed. In most designs it is placed at the bottom. Unscrew the bolts, knock out the cotter pin, remove the drive shaft leading to the thread weaving unit.
Then the upper protective panel opens, the groove along which the needle moved expands to the width of the file. Jigsaw saws are slightly modified: they are cut according to the size of the longest needle that could be installed on the machine. In order not to make an adapter for fixing cutting element onto the seat, grind down the upper incisors, and make the lower part of the blade sharp. A cutter is installed in the needle holder. After this, they begin cutting out the blanks.
In life home handyman, periodically there is a need to make figured and simply decorative cuts, including inside the workpiece. Gasoline, circular and regular hand saws They cannot cope with this task due to their design features. To solve this problem, use a manual jigsaw, specially designed for performing such operations. This tool undoubtedly copes with its task, but when working with large volumes or dimensional materials, it definitely loses to its more professional brother - a jigsaw.
Purchasing a brand new, shiny, and functional benchtop jigsaw is absolutely effortless. Store shelves are filled with products from various manufacturers aimed at professional and amateur work. At first glance, the stationary jigsaws on sale seem to be very complex in terms of design, the assembly of which is carried out only by selected expert technicians. In fact, this is quite simple devices that you can do yourself if you have the desire and step by step instructions. And if the first point depends only on you, with the second we will definitely help and provide detailed guide By self-assembly homemade jigsaw machine.
Scope of application
The special design and thin saw blade make the tabletop jigsaw a unique device, indispensable when performing certain types of tasks. This device has gained the greatest popularity in the woodworking industry. It is often used in delicate work on making jewelry, souvenirs, musical instruments and furniture.One of the main features for which the wood jigsaw is so valued is the ability to carry out internal cuts on the workpiece without damaging its contour. Not the least role in the usefulness of this device is its ease of use, when both hands of the operator are free and can the best way control the position of the product on the working surface. To everything else, it is worth adding the accuracy of the resulting cutting line, as well as the ability to work with plastic and metal. All of the above advantages make a table jigsaw the best tool for cutting decorative elements.
The working principle of a jigsaw machine
To form the clearest possible picture of the structure of a tabletop jigsaw, you need to understand what it consists of. Next, we will list all the design elements of an elementary apparatus of this type, without additional functionality (removing sawdust, speed control, tilting the working surface and other gadgets). So, a stationary jigsaw consists of the following components:- Stable base
- Electric motor
- Crank assembly
- Desktop
- Upper and lower arm
- File clamping device
The whole process originates from the motor, which transmits rotation to the crank mechanism, which converts the circular motion into reciprocating motion. The connecting rod, which is part of the mechanism, transfers movement to the lower arm, causing it to move up and down. The entire structure described above is located under the desktop. The upper lever is located above the table surface and is connected to the lower spring, which serves as a saw blade tensioner. At the ends of both levers opposite to the spring there is a clamp where a saw is installed to cut the workpiece.
For greater clarity of the entire process described above, we present the following drawing of a jigsaw machine with the function of a saw blade tension regulator. Although this feature is one of the main ones, we did not present it in the description of the design of an elementary device, since it is possible to work without it.
Jigsaw machine from electric jigsaw
Not everyone has a need to regularly carry out decorative figured cuts. Often, to solve such problems, home craftsmen only need a regular hand-held electric jigsaw. Not everyone wants to purchase a bulky and rather expensive device for one-time use and further collection of dust. Still, in everyday life, sometimes there is a job that requires the most accurate and accurate cutting. In this case, you can assemble a fairly simple jigsaw machine with your own hands, using a minimal set of materials and a little imagination.
Today, the network offers many different options for desktop jigsaws, with varying degrees of complexity and efficiency. After reviewing dozens of products, we settled on the most interesting and at the same time simple assembly that meets the main requirements for cutting quality. Even a beginner who has at his disposal can assemble such a jigsaw machine from a manual jigsaw with his own hands necessary tool. For assembly you will need:
- Chipboard sheet (3 pcs): 600x400x20 (length, width, height)
- Spring
- Profile pipe (1.5 m): 30x30x2 (length, width, thickness)
- Jigsaw
- Flat washers (4 pcs)
- Bolts for washers and connections
- Self-tapping screws for countertop assembly
Required tools:
- Welding machine
- Grinder with a metal disc
- Screwdriver
1.First of all, you should assemble the base of the future machine. To do this, take 3 prepared sheets of chipboard or other thick enough wood material and make a structure out of them that looks like the letter “p”. We fix it at the edges with self-tapping screws. For greater reliability and stability, you can make a back wall.
2. In the center of the surface of the assembled tabletop, we outline future holes for a file and several fasteners for a jigsaw. To do this, remove the sole from the jigsaw, apply it with the opposite (not flat) side to the future attachment point and make several points through the grooves of the sole. At this stage, it is necessary to maintain accuracy, since the jigsaw installed from below must have the most accurate, perpendicular location to the side edges of the table, in order to avoid distortion of the file during further work. We drill the marked points with a drill 3-4 mm, and the central one (for the file) by 10 mm. As in the photos below.
3. After fixing the jigsaw under the tabletop, we proceed to assembling the upper arm from square pipe, serving as a saw blade tensioner. As a fixed base, we cut off a part of the pipe, 300 mm long, and weld fixation elements (corners or ears) at one of the ends. The moving part should be slightly longer (about 45 cm). The connection of two elements is carried out using a bolt with a nut and a U-shaped metal element, welded to the end of the post, as in the photo below.
A washer is welded to the end of the movable lever, which will be located directly on the file, which will serve as the upper fastening element.
4. Before installing the assembled tensioner structure to the surface of the table top, be sure to make sure that the end of the boom is located directly above the hole drilled for the file. If the top fastening moves too far to the side, the file will often tear, complicating the cutting process. When the ideal location of the tensioner has been verified, we fasten the structure to the tabletop with bolts.
5. Since the jigsaw is not suitable for working with thin files, we make a simple adapter fastener for it. To do this, take an old saw blade, grind off the teeth with a grinder, cut them to 3-4 cm in length and weld a regular nut to the end, into which the saw blade will be clamped using a second nut and bolt.
When making such an adapter, pay attention Special attention to its length. If it is too large, the nut will hit the bottom of the tabletop, which may cause the tool to break.
6. When the file is clamped in both fasteners, all that remains is to tension it and start working. The implementation of such a function is simple. We attach the spring to the back of the movable lever using a bolt and nut, and fix the opposite part to the tabletop to the required length. Determining the tension is very easy. To do this, just run your finger along the file, like a guitar string. A high sound will indicate that the device is operational.
At this stage, the assembly of the elementary device is considered complete. To more clearly understand how to make a machine from a jigsaw, we recommend watching the following video.
Homemade jigsaw from a drill
A screwdriver and a drill are among the most common power tools in any household. These devices are quite powerful, have a wide range of applications and are sometimes even used as drives for various mechanisms. The author of the following manual on assembling a tabletop jigsaw with his own hands uses a drill as a motor.
The manufacturing process of a classic machine presented below does not require welding and cutting metal with a grinder, but at the same time perfectly demonstrates the principle of operation of such a device. The device is based on a simple crank mechanism, which can be made in a couple of minutes, having at your disposal a piece of plywood and a short steel rod with a diameter of 6 mm. Unfortunately, the author did not provide a detailed drawing of the jigsaw machine, but answered many questions by editing a visual instruction video.
The entire assembly process includes quite a lot small parts, easy to understand and do not require additional comments. For this reason, we decided not to explain basic things in words, but to touch only on the basic details of the design. By tradition, we begin the instructions by listing the required materials.
- Wooden slats (2 pcs): 500x40x20 (length, width, thickness)
- Chipboard for base: 400x350x20
- Chipboard for work surface: 320x320x20
- Chipboard strips (2 pcs): 350x50x20
- Aluminum sheet: 400x400x1
- Drill (screwdriver)
- PVC pipes (4 pcs): 300 mm in length
- Self-tapping screws, bolts, washers and nuts
- Wood glue
- Steel rod, 6mm diameter (for crank assembly)
- Spring
Required tools:
- Screwdriver or drill
- Pliers
- Metal scissors
- Hammer
In place of the presented saw tension mechanism, you can install a small lanyard with a fixing nut. This way, the tensioning process will be more convenient and efficient.
The author uses steel wire as a file for survival in the forest. Of course, a perfectly even cut cannot be obtained with such an element, so at the ends of the upper and lower arms, you should make fastener. You can clamp the file between two washers, tightened with a screw and a pair of nuts.
For the most durable and convenient fixation of the crank, it is better to use a drill chuck with a key. If you have this element, you can quickly remove the drill or screwdriver when you need it in another place. You can just as easily tighten it back.
We hope that the presented manual was useful and clearly conveyed the principle of operation and manufacture of the device. More clear instructions on how to do it homemade jigsaw You can watch in the video below.
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The process of shaped or straight cutting of a large volume of materials, even of small thickness, can be very energy-consuming and time-consuming. In this case, a more advanced, stationary analogue, which has the necessary characteristics for reliable work, replaces a conventional hand jigsaw. In this article we will look at how a jigsaw machine works, what characteristics it has and how wide the functionality it can have. Also, at the end of the publication, we will provide a rating of high-quality, inexpensive models suitable for amateur and professional use.
What is a jigsaw machine
A tabletop jigsaw is a powerful device for longitudinal and shaped cutting of wood and other materials of small thickness. It consists of a rectangular base with a working surface and a rigid, metal frame. An electric motor located at the base transmits movement to the saw using the principle of a crank mechanism. The operating principle of a jigsaw machine resembles sewing machine, which became the prototype for the creation of this device.
The scope of application of a stationary jigsaw is as similar as possible to its more primitive manual ancestor, except that the first is used for more professional work. If we ignore the obvious design differences and focus only on the capabilities of the devices, we can highlight several significant features.
- When working on a jigsaw, unlike a manual one, the operator has both hands free, which allows more precise control of the position of the product during cutting.
- The effectiveness of using a manual jigsaw depends on the skill and physical data of the person. Prolonged work with such a tool is significantly exhausting.
- Most models of jigsaw machines are equipped with a tilting working surface, which allows you to cut the workpiece at a certain angle. Accurately performing such a task manually requires some experience.
Files for a jigsaw
The most important working element, which requires the most frequent replacement during operation, is the saw blade. The duration of its use and the quality of the final result depend on the characteristics of this consumable. To work on a jigsaw, files with flat ends are used. Unlike a manual jigsaw, blades for the machine have pins installed at the ends for more convenient installation and tension. Otherwise, the files installed in a manual and stationary jigsaw are identical in size and shape.
We have provided a more detailed description of the types of saw blades for a manual jigsaw and a selection guide in a separate publication on our website.
Main characteristics
There are several generally accepted indicators that determine the capabilities and efficiency of a jigsaw machine. Before choosing a device based on certain data, you should set clear criteria in advance and determine the approximate scope of work in which an electric table jigsaw will be used. It’s worth answering whether you need a powerful and expensive machine capable of cutting thick bars and sheets of metal, or will it be enough budget option With high speed cutting small workpieces. The more specific the answer to this question, the more profitable purchase you can make. To select the most optimal device, we provide the following data.Power
One of the most important indicators affecting the operation of an electric jigsaw is the power of its motor. The higher its value, the thicker and denser materials it can cut. The average power rating for models costing up to 10,000 rubles is only 90 watts. Compared to normal electric jigsaw, where the average value is 450 Watts, the indicator of the stationary analogue does not seem serious, but in fact, this power is enough to confidently cut wood up to 50 mm thick.
Although the power indicator plays an important role when purchasing, in order to understand how to choose a jigsaw that meets your requirements, you need to understand the other characteristics.
Cutting depth
Another important indicator that determines the maximum thickness of the material being cut. In most cases, the maximum value for wooden blanks is 50 mm. Basically, this thickness is determined design features a device whose frame simply physically does not allow placing a larger product underneath it. At the same time, when we're talking about When working with metals or plastics, the power indicator at the cutting depth plays a key role. Average values in budget models are 6 mm for steel and 15 mm for PVC.
Number of moves
The value of this parameter determines the speed and accuracy of cutting the workpiece. The more reciprocating movements your machine makes per minute, the fewer chips are formed on the wood, and the cut line is smoother. The average number of strokes for most stationary jigsaws costing up to 10,000 rubles is 1500 per minute. When using special saw blades (double missing teeth), given value enough to get a clean line.If you intend to produce high-quality products and you need a good tabletop jigsaw for artistic sawing, you should pay special attention to the frequency of the saw blade. The higher this indicator, the better.
Desk dimensions
The convenience of working with large workpieces depends on the size of the work table of a jigsaw machine. This indicator does not determine maximum length cut (this is indicated by the clearance to the frame), but it significantly facilitates the manipulation of large sheets of materials. The average size of the working table of budget stationary jigsaws is approximately 350 mm in length and 250 in width. You should pay attention to the dimensions of the site if you plan to work with materials large sizes.
Additional functionality
The presence of additional functionality expands the capabilities of any device, and a jigsaw is no exception to this rule. Special regulators and accessories make the device more versatile, increasing its cost, but at the same time, labor efficiency. For the convenience of performing certain operations, stationary jigsaws for wood are equipped with a pedal, a backlight, a dust collector, a mechanism for tilting the work table, and even an engraver. Let's take a closer look at all the delights of modern jigsaw installations.Speed adjustment
One of the most common additional functions, most often found in desktop jigsaws. Adjusting the speed allows you to adjust the frequency of reciprocating movements made by the saw blade in one minute. This function makes the device more versatile, allowing high-quality cutting of materials of varying degrees of density. For example: with wood and its derivatives, you can work at maximum speed, for PVC is better set the average value, and it will be more correct to cut metal at minimum speed, to extend the life of the saw blade.
There are two types of speed controller: smooth and stepped. The first type allows you to set the most precise frequency of movements, and with the help of the second you can only switch between several speeds provided by the manufacturer. Both options have a right to exist, but in the case of the second, it is worth paying attention that there are at least 4 speeds. Sometimes you come across models of jigsaw machines with a speed controller of only 2 speeds, which does not particularly expand the capabilities of the device.
Work surface tilt
When a product requires cutting at a certain angle, the tilting function of the working surface comes in handy. This mechanism allows you to set the required angle of inclination of the desktop, up to 45°. In the majority budget models table jigsaws the tilt is carried out only in one direction. In more professional devices, this function works in both directions. The ability to set the cutting angle in modern machines is becoming more and more common, but there are also models where it is absent.
Backlight
The cutting process is much more efficient in a room with good lighting. If it is not possible to illuminate the entire room brightly enough, built-in lighting comes to the rescue. This simple function, provided in some models of jigsaw machines, greatly facilitates the work process, saves vision and saves time that you could spend on organizing the lighting yourself. working area. Of course, this function is not decisive in choosing a stationary jigsaw, since if desired, you can do it yourself, but careful, spotlight, will be an undoubted advantage of any model.
Dust extraction
When cutting, even a small volume of material, a fair amount of sawdust forms on its surface. In addition to the fact that this waste from the work process covers the contour being sawed, due to the vibration of the machine, it partially enters the air and the operator’s respiratory tract. In order to ensure a comfortable working process without dust and shavings, many models of stationary jigsaws are equipped with special dust extractors, to which you can connect a vacuum cleaner to suck up sawdust.
An additional option for removing sawing waste is a flexible rubber pipe. This item connects to a small compressor, and unlike a dust extractor, it does not suck in dust, but blows it away in the specified direction. It is better to wear a respirator when working on a machine with a similar function. Many models of tabletop jigsaws have both sawdust removal functions at the same time.
Flexible shaft (engraver)
One of the most interesting and useful functions, in most cases inherent in professional models. Allows you to drill, grind and polish products without the use of third-party tools. The main advantage of a flexible shaft is the almost complete absence of vibration. Among the disadvantages, we can note a single drive that starts the saw blade and the engraver at the same time. For safety reasons, when working with a flexible shaft, the saw blade should be removed from the fastening element. The average number of revolutions of the nozzles per minute is 2500, which can be reduced or increased using the speed controller.
Rating of desktop jigsaws
Among the large number of products offered, it is quite difficult for an inexperienced buyer to make an unambiguous choice of a tool that meets all the requirements. By and large, this statement applies to such technologically complex devices as jigsaw machines. When choosing this device, you must have clear requirements for technical specifications and additional functionality. In addition, it is worth reading reviews from previous customers, comparing people’s opinions with your expectations.To make the selection process easier, we have collected 5 proven models of budget jigsaw machines costing up to 10,000 rubles. The devices listed below belong to the budget category, but they cope with their task 100, or even 150 percent.
BISON ZSL-90
One of the most budget-friendly jigsaw models from domestic manufacturer. Quite noisy in operation and has decent vibration. It copes well with cutting plywood, chipboard and thin wood. Suitable for amateur and household use. Well worth the price.
Guarantee: 5 years
Price: 6000 rubles
ENCOR Corvette-88
A fairly quiet table jigsaw with a minimum of vibrations. It has a design with a large frame reach for working with large workpieces. It has a stroke frequency adjustment with two speeds, which allows it to be used for working with plastic. There is no dust collector, but there is a pump for blowing sawdust. Optimal and inexpensive option for performing longitudinal, inclined and figured sawing of massive products.
Guarantee: 12 months
Price: 7500 rubles
Dremel Moto-Saw (MS20-1/5)
A very fast, electric desktop mini jigsaw from an American manufacturer. Thanks to the prefabricated design, it can be used as a machine and as portable tool. It has a miniscule stroke of the saw blade, due to which the cutting line turns out to be very smooth and neat. Primarily intended for decorative and figured cutting of small parts from wood, plastic and metal, but can also be used to solve more practical, everyday problems.
Guarantee: 2 years
Price: 7800 rubles
Einhell TC-SS 405 E
A decent jigsaw machine for performing straight, curved, inclined and cross cuts of various materials. It has an average level of noise and vibration, which is significantly reduced by mounting the device on a workbench. The working surface is made of plastic, albeit of fairly high quality. It is equipped with good additional functionality, which makes this jigsaw universal in its field of application.
Guarantee: 2 years
Price: 8500 rubles
JET JSS-16A
Perhaps the most reliable representative of budget desktop jigsaws. Features a durable die-cast housing and aluminum work surface. Distinctive feature This model allows you to use files with or without pins. During operation, the machine produces a low level of noise and vibration, acceptable for comfortable operation. A decent and functional option for the home workshop.
Guarantee: 2 years
Price: 9000 rubles
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