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Tool Category: Cutting

Specific Uses: Cutting wood, chipboard and plastic into shape for further use

Think about these questions before you buy your jigsaw:

To cut basic shapes – a standard jigsaw
To cut intricate shapes – a scroller jigsaw

Fast straight cutting – a pendulum jigsaw

Control over cutting speed?
A single speed jigsaw runs at one speed only
A variable speed jigsaw gives you total flexibility over cutting speed and use of different materials
Changing the blades?
With standard blade fixing, new blades are attached via screws at the front of the machine
Black & Decker®’s ‘Superlok’ quick blade change system allows for quick and easy blade change without unscrewing
Clearing waste material from work surfaces

Tip

If you plan to follow drawn outlines, a blow/suck facility is extremely useful.

A blow/suck facility lets you remove debris as you go keeping the edge line visible

Tip

All Black & Decker® jigsaws feature adjustable ‘shoes’, so you can angle your cut for bevelling.

Jigsaw Accessories

Different jigsaw blades are available for different types of cutting Before you buy your jigsaw blades, consider :

The type of material?

Blade teeth? Blades come with a variety of teeth-spacing for improved cutting of different types of materials There are also blades available with specialist tooth forms for increases strength and durability