For those who like to work with wood, a huge variety of tools have been developed today, but one of the indispensable is a jigsaw, which can be desktop or manual. The desktop jigsaw is an electric tool used for longitudinal, transverse and figured cutting of wood. The main advantages of this equipment are:
- possibility to perform any curly cutting;
- indispensable when working with wood;
- versatility.
Before choosing such a unit, you need to think about what kind of load it will have. If you want to solve problems at home, then you should prefer a tool that will be able to process wood no more than 70 mm thick. In this case, the device will have a small set of functions, and its power will not exceed 350 watts. The total time of work with such a tool will be 20 hours per month.
Professional desktop jigsaw will have more impressive features, among themwood thickness up to 135 mm, as well as a set of additional functions and unlimited time of continuous operation. In this case, the power can reach 750 W, and the dimensions and weight will be larger compared to the tools of the above class.
However, when choosing, you must also pay attention to the manufacturing company, which must have a good reputation in the market. Before making a purchase, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of some models, as well as find out what the cost of spare parts for them.
Most Popular Electric Table Jigsaw Models: Dremel Moto Saw
If you need a desktop jigsaw, then you can pay attention to the stationary model mentioned above. It will cost you 7500 rubles. This equipment is intended for processing parts not only from wood, but also from plastic. With it, you can cut a 18 mm sheet with high quality.
The device can work in stationary and manual mode. The surface of the support sole has a graduated scale, which ensures maximum precision in operations. The device is easy to transport, as well as light weight.
Dremel Moto Saw Specifications
The desktop jigsaw described above is powered by a 220 V mains supply. The power of the equipment is 70 W, while the idle speed is 2250 per minute. The equipment weighs quite a bit, the mass is 1.1 kg. The length of the file is 100mm.
The operator can quickly change nozzles using a special lever. In operation, the equipment is quite simple, the device has a handle, which makes operation quite convenient. Vibration is 9.3 m/s². The equipment provides the possibility of a figured cut and is ready to serve for a long time if it is operated according to the instructions. The sound pressure is 77.5 dB.
Cost of spare parts
The above-described desktop jigsaw in the process may require the purchase of consumables, including saw blades for wood and metal. For example, a 100 mm saw blade with 7 teeth for a stationary jigsaw will cost 470 rubles, a saw blade with 10 teeth has the same price, its length is 100 mm.
Characteristics of the electric jigsaw "ZUBR ZSL-250"
This desktop jigsaw will cost 15,900 rubles. It is used for sawing wood and plastic and allows you to perform the functions of polishing, grinding and drilling. To do this, the set includes a flexible shaft with an additional work table and a chuck.
The manufacturer has provided a cooling system that prevents overheating of the tool. The work table can be tilted for miter cuts. Such stationary desktop jigsaws have good power, which is 250 W.
As for the width of the workpiece, it is 406 mm. The idle speed is 1600 rpm. The thickness of the file is 0.3 mm, andthe tilt angle of the table can vary from 0 to 45 °C. This equipment weighs 21.5 kg, so it will need a special table. The maximum workpiece thickness can be 50 mm. The length of the file is 133 mm, while its width is equivalent to 2.6 mm.
Characteristics of the electric jigsaw brand Bosch PST 900 PEL
The aforementioned Bosch electric jigsaw costs only 5600 rubles. and is a household electrical equipment. Its power is 620 watts. You can use this device for longitudinal cuts and cuts in:
- metal;
- wood;
- plastic;
- rubber;
- ceramic tiles.
In order to ensure an accurate cut, the device is equipped with a cutting line control system. Thanks to this, the operator will be able to guide the tool quite accurately along the designated line. The tool has a backlight, but there is no soleplate tilt adjustment. This also applies to the molded sole, as well as the presence of a soft start. However, to simplify transportation, the manufacturer supplemented the equipment with a case.
This Bosch jigsaw weighs only 2.1 kg, if necessary, it can be connected to a vacuum cleaner, and when working, use a protective screen. An additional advantage is the ability to quickly change the file and adjust the speed. This mini electric table jigsaw delivers high precision cuts guaranteed by turning the setting wheel.
Tooldurable enough, because the sole is made of high quality steel. You can replace the files quite quickly and independently, without resorting to the help of an additional tool.
Cost of consumables
Spare parts for electric jigsaw you will need during the operation of the tool. Sawdust is considered consumables, their average cost is 400 rubles. This price will have to be paid for T101AO files in the amount of 5 pieces. Their length will be 56 mm.
If this parameter is increased to 74 mm, then for 5 files T101B you will have to pay 385 rubles. Spare parts for electric jigsaw are presented today in a wide range. For example, a saw holder can be purchased for 300 rubles, while a stem frame can be purchased for 250 rubles. A jigsaw guide, which is also called a roller, will cost the consumer 200 rubles. If you need to mount a desktop jigsaw blade, then you must remember that it is additionally fixed with two M3 screws on the stem and a single M4 screw.
Features of working with a jigsaw
Sawing with a desktop jigsaw is more comfortable than when using a manual counterpart. You can even make such a tool yourself using a sewing machine. The cutting line will turn out to be rougher than that of a manual counterpart, however, this tool has no equal in cutting speed.
It is worth remembering one drawback of such equipment, which is expressed in the maximum depth of cut, whichsome options is 40 mm. Therefore, when choosing a desktop device, you should pay attention to the presence of a saw blade speed controller. If you train, it will be quite difficult to cut with frequent movement.
Work methodology
Before using a jigsaw on plywood, you need to apply a pattern, and then sand the surface to a smooth base. After completing this mechanical work, you can begin to be creative. If the pattern suggests the presence of elements with straight edges, then you can save effort by placing the workpieces close to each other, in this case, instead of two cuts, you will need to make only one.
Once the pattern is applied, holes should be made into which the jigsaw file is placed. Holes can be made with a hand drill or an electric drill. You need to make them by placing them in the middle of the fragment that you plan to cut out.
Specialist recommendations
The prepared blank must be placed on the jigsaw stand, passing the file into one of the pre-made holes. If you need a straight part, then you need to start work from the edge of the workpiece. The speed of work will depend on how thin the lace needs to be.
If the work is difficult enough, then even an experienced master can take several weeks to complete it. Once all the details have been cut out, you can start processing them, for this the surface should be sanded with sandpaper, achieving absolute smoothness.
Conclusion
Before choosing a specific modelelectric desktop jigsaw, you need to pay special attention to the number of strokes per minute. Not only the speed of work, but also its quality will depend on this parameter. Usually this indicator varies from 500 to 3100, however, models can also be found on sale, in which the frequency of strokes per minute reaches 3500 units.
Additional useful functionality is double electrical insulation, which is indispensable for work in damp areas. In order to provide a jigsaw with the ability to work with different sizes of files, you should select a tool with a universal mount. It is important to pay attention to the presence of a support roller, which should have an impressive diameter.
