Saw holder for jigsaw, types and features of saws for wood and metal

Types of jigsaws

The variety of types is not as wide as with other instruments. The following types of jigsaws can be distinguished.

By the way of food:

Network... They are powered by 220 V. They can have any power, they can be used by specialist carpenters and amateurs alike.
Rechargeable... Battery operated. These are mainly professional expensive models. Can be used where there is no network. Sometimes they are bought by amateurs from those who like a stand-alone instrument, but such an acquisition for household purposes pays off for a long time.

By application:

Household... Inexpensive products with less than professional equipment, cutting accuracy and duration of work. Usually they have a power not exceeding 500-750 W, cutting depth up to 70-80 mm for wood, 5-7 mm for metal.
Professional... Powerful devices from 600W and above. The main thing that differs from home tools is that they are designed for long-term uninterrupted work and heavy loads. They have a cutting depth of up to 130–140 mm for wood, up to 10 mm for metal.

By design:

Stationary... They are in the form of small machines installed on a table (they are called desktop machines). By design, they represent a frame with a holder for a working blade fixed above it. Their peculiarity is that during work it is not the working body that moves, but the workpiece itself. They are large and are used only by specialists. The advantages are that you can make very high-quality cutting of parts.
Manual... The most common and popular devices. When working, they are moved by the operator. Universal aggregates.
Jigsaw-transformer... In such a unit, the canvas and the sole can be exposed at different angles in relation to the handle. This means that the jigsaw can be used as a reciprocating saw. Option for the amateur. Specialists prefer a highly targeted tool.
Mushroom... Instead of a handle, it has a body protrusion, and a slider plays the role of a switch. It is used by professional craftsmen to work in confined spaces. Has limited use.

How the headset works:

With file... The working body in the form of a short saw blade is clamped on one side in the unit. The other end is free. The most common option.
Tape... It is mainly used in stationary versions. The working body is a closed belt sliding on rollers. Band saws have a similar design.

User manual

In the delivery set, the presence of instructions is required.

Jigsaw device

The manual consists of the following sections:

Jigsaw device "Black Decker".
Characteristics of the selected model.
Security.
Preparation for work.
Maintenance of the Black Decker jigsaw.
Malfunctions.

Safety rules when working with a jigsaw:

Work only with the use of personal protective equipment: gloves; robe; headphones; protective glasses.

Do not connect the tool to the network while debugging, tuning, changing the blade.
Only work with a working jigsaw.
Do not repair the instrument yourself.

Maintenance of the BlackDecker jigsaw:

Cleaning the jigsaw from sawdust and dirt.
Lubrication of the support roller, saw attachment mechanism.
Replacement of worn out parts.
Replacing the saw blade.

Types and characteristics

All electric jigsaws of TM Black & Decker can be divided into three types.

For light duty

These instruments have a power of 400 to 480 watts. The group includes 3 models.

KS500. This is the simplest low-power model designed for everyday use.The speed of this device is unregulated and at idle speed reaches 3000 rpm. The sawing depth of wood is only 6 cm, the model is capable of sawing through metal 0.5 cm thick. Saws with T- and U-shaped attachments are suitable for this tool. The file holder is opened with a key. The device can work at an angle of up to 45 degrees.
KS600E. This instrument has a power of 450 watts. Unlike the previous model, it is equipped with a speed control handle, has a port for connecting a vacuum cleaner that will collect sawdust during operation, and is equipped with a laser pointer for a smoother straight cut.
KS700PEK. The most powerful model in this category. The power indicator here is 480 watts. The device is additionally equipped with a 3-position pendulum movement. The universal file clip on the KS700PEK model does not require a key, opens by pressing.

For general use

Here, the power of the devices lies in the range of 520-600 W. This group also includes 3 modifications.

KS800E. The device has a power of 520 watts. The cutting depth for wood is 7 cm, for metal - up to 5 mm. The tool has a non-key sole tilt mode. Equipped with a container for storing files, the blades will always be at hand during work.
KS777K. This device differs from the previous one by the innovative shape of the case, which allows excellent viewing of the cutting site.
KSTR8K. A more powerful model, the power indicator is already 600 W, the operating speed is 3200 rpm. The device is capable of sawing wood 8.5 cm thick. It has a convenient body, which is equipped with an additional stop. This allows them to work with both hands. As a result, you will be able to cut the material better in a straight line.

Heavy duty

These are professional jigsaws that have a power of up to 650 watts. There are 2 models shown here.

KS900SK. Innovative modification. This jigsaw automatically adjusts to the material you need to cut by selecting the desired speed setting. It has a convenient design that allows you to see the cutting line. Equipped with a dust extraction system. The device is also capable of sawing wood 8.5 cm thick, metal - 0.5 cm thick. It has a power of 620 watts. The set of the tool includes three types of files, as well as a convenient case for carrying and storing.
KSTR8K. This is a more powerful model (650 W). The rest of the KSTR8K differs from the previous modification only in design.

Conclusion

To decide how to choose a jigsaw, you need to carefully understand which characteristics of the device are important and which are not, as well as with a range of significant criteria. In our review, we looked in detail at all these points in relation to amateur equipment as well as professional. Knowing the rules, it is easier to choose a tool for the intended tasks.