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How To Choose A Jig

Jig – one of the most popular tools, which is valued by diy and professionals for its versatility. In this article I will tell you the characteristics of the jigsaw and will talk about main selection criteria. Jigsaw (jigsaw electric saw) – Hand tools with electric drive, which has small size and light weight. Jig is designed for longitudinal, transverse and Shape cutting of various sheet materials. Jig can perform the following tasks: straight cuts virtually any material (wood, sheet metal, plastic, laminate, drywall, ceramic tile, etc.); curvilinear cut any material to make round holes of different diameters and openings in a rectangular shape. Benefits Jig for most repairs, carpentry and other similar work at home do not need to drink a great power, with that work perfectly handle jigsaw, jigsaw can make high-quality curly cut material works with various kinds of materials; an indispensable tool for carving; professionals say Jig versatility and ease of use.

Jig are professional and household: Household models have less power, and working resource and, often, a smaller set of additional features. Household jigsaw can usually be cut wooden parts thick and 70 mm, steel – up to 2-4 mm. Requirements for home tools are not so high as to professional, so many well-known brands make this tool is not in Germany and Czechoslovakia, as in China or Poland. Recommended total time of use of household jigsaw is about twenty hours per month. Of course, domestic models have a lower cost than professional. For the professional tool more demanding, as it must withstand a greater load, have performance and be as convenient for work.