Jigsaw

Using it well

• Use a down-cut or reverse-tooth blade on the visible face of plywood to avoid tearout.
• Orbital action speeds up straight cuts in thick stock but leaves a rougher edge.
• Drill a starter hole for internal cuts and let the blade reach full speed before touching the work.

Compatible materials

Materials this tool handles without compromise. Where a material is not listed, check that the tool is rated for it before committing to a cut.

• Plywood
• MDF
• Softwood
• Hardwood

Reference sample in 3D

The model above is a real maple reference block rendered in the browser. It is simulated from a height field rather than photographed, so you can rotate it to see how light behaves across the grain, the end grain and the edges. Drag it, or use the view buttons to look at the top face or the end grain in isolation.