Many home masters want to expand their opportunities for arranging their own housing. For this, various modern tools are purchased, one of which is an electric jigsaw. It often happens that the euphoria from the acquisition of a new accessory is replaced by disappointment - the device does not cope with the tasks, there are annoying complications. In order for the work to bring only joy and satisfaction, you should familiarize yourself with the secrets that will forever leave problems in the past.
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Soil masking tape for delicate surfaces
Often the tool has to be used for sawing materials with varnished, polished, laminated and glossy surfaces. Such situations arise during the repair and manufacture of furniture, lining using expensive panels. In such cases, there is a risk of scratches on delicate surfaces.
It can be completely eliminated with a masking tape.
Need to:
- Take a skein whose width corresponds to the distance between the edge and the sole of the sole.
- Fasten the edge of the tape on top and make 3-4 turns, finishing wrapping again from above.
- Repeat the procedure on the second side.
Now you can cut without fear of damaging the decorative coating.
Connect the vacuum cleaner to a jigsaw to get rid of sawdust
When working with an array of wood, fiberboard, chipboard, OSB and plywood, a large number of sawdust and fine suspension are formed. Since in most cases cutting is carried out in an apartment, garbage scatters over its entire area, and dust covers hard and soft surfaces. But, this is not the worst thing - inhaling wood dust causes allergies, can cause the development of diseases of the organs of vision and breathing.
You can get rid of waste even in the process of using a household vacuum cleaner. You need to connect the hose to the nozzle, which is located on the back of the tool body. After that, turn on the vacuum cleaner at full power and start drilling. It is advisable to use a disposable paper filter so as not to wash the fabric bag later.
Dripping oil for better gliding and cutting metal
The metal has a high density and strength. It is necessary to carry out cutting with a special file with small teeth and medium wiring. The speed should be set to a minimum, since during fast circulation the teeth do not have time to hook the material, but simply slide over it. When sawing, the contact parts are heated due to friction. Excessive temperature increase leads to a violation of the structure of the metal and the loss of its strength.
Place a substrate under the sheet of metal to eliminate vibration
Cutting a thin metal is accompanied by its deformation and strong vibration. In the absence of proper preparation for work, tearing and bending of the material is possible. This is especially true for tin.
The way out of this situation is simple - to lay metal between two sheets of dense material. It can be plywood, fiberboard or plexiglass. Between themselves, the clamps are tightened with clamps with screws or bolts. After applying the contours, you can cut without fear of the formation of large burrs
Remove the jigsaw sole for increased mobility.
The sole plays the role of a support when working on flat surfaces.If the tool does not have a swivel heel, then they can only make straight cuts. Sometimes it becomes necessary to make oblique slices or use products to remove protruding fragments, branches, knots. The sole in such cases can become a hindrance. It should be removed by unscrewing the mounting bolts. Such an action will not affect the level of work safety.
Having shown imagination and creativity, it is easy to turn the jigsaw into a wide range of devices. This will not require difficult manipulations. In skillful hands and after a little modernization, the product can work wonders.
