Howlor
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 08:48 AM |
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Recommend me a Jigsaw please!
Morning Folks,
I don't want a 10K piece 3d thingymajig I'm after a decent quality Jigsaw that will be capable of cutting through kitchen worktops etc. I
had a cheapy one a while ago and the blade always went off at an angle. I presume a Bosch or Dewalt will be the way to go? Think I will go with a
mains unit rather than battery.
Many thanks,
Steve
[Edited on 14/9/10 by Howlor]
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thunderace
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 08:56 AM |
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for cutting worktops make sure you use a worktop cutting blade downblade.
i would buy somthing like this on ebay Item number: 260662331540
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 09:02 AM |
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Bosch everytime for me
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balidey
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 09:33 AM |
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I have only ever used a Bosch. Did the job well, but it was for 'garage' worktop, not kitchen worktop.
Worth putting some masking tape down before you cut to stop the plate scratching the worktop surface.
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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adithorp
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 10:14 AM |
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Mate who does kitchen, says if using a jig saw (as opposed to router) on worktops, always use downcut blades and use a new blade fro each cut. Used
blades wander more and the down cut means you follow the required line on the top face where it matters most. Mains is probably better for the power
but battery is easier to use without the lead to worry about.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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jossey
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 11:09 AM |
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how about that?
dave J!
seriously though bosch. love mine and had it 5 years with no issues apart from blades are cra* from screwfix
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interestedparty
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 11:48 AM |
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A lot depends on how good a cut you want. If you are cuttting holes for sinks etc that have a flange to cover up the rough edges of the hole then any
decent jigsaw should give acceptable results.
If it's anything which is going to be remotely visible then perhaps a jigsaw isn't really the way to go.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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Howlor
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 11:52 AM |
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Thanks guys, I was thinking of a bosch anyway so it looks like that is the way to go.
Most edges will be covered so will be fine with a jigsaw. The breakfast bar I will route to get the finish.
Thanks,
Steve
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02GF74
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 01:36 PM |
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i wouldn't recomment the black and decker jigsaw i have.
some numpty decided to put the "on" button inside the handle, exactly where your finger would go when you pick the darn thing up. 
FFS it is it obvious to anyone with 1/4 of a brain or less that that is not a good place to put it.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 01:58 PM |
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Bought this a few months back.
Is great value IMO, even though RD are usually expensive
http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/product.php?product_id=146992
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BenB
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 02:18 PM |
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It's also quite useful to have a variable speed trigger....
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whitestu
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 03:50 PM |
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I wouldn't buy Bosch - I've had two and the blade guide broke on both
I now have a Hitachi which cost about £100 but is in a different league to the Bosch ones I've had.
I bought it for cutting a worktop and it did a great job.
Stu
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Mix
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 04:08 PM |
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Hi
In my opinion the saw is not the important thing here it's the blade - get a decent blade and you will more than likely get an acceptable
finish. If you want a professional finish use a router.
Regards Mick
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