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Jigsaws (Battery-powered )

How to access this tool

Drop-in use

Drop into the workshop during our opening hours to use this tool, but ask a technician if you need any training first.

Key information

Yellow tools require further training. Training will be available either in the form of a bookable tool training session, or by dropping into the space and making an arrangement with a technician.

A jigsaw is a handheld power saw which uses a reciprocating blade to cut irregular curves or designs in wood, metal or other materials.

Please note

Ensure the correct blade is chosen for the material being cut.

What can I use this tool for?

Cutting freehand circles, curves or designs in wood, metal or other materials. The jigsaw is a particularly useful tool in instances where curves are too acute to be cut with other tools.

Materials used with this tool

  • Various - Woods, Some Metals, Plastics

What training do I need to use this tool?

The induction for the jigsaw is by arrangement with a technician.

If you would like to use the jigsaw, come to the workshop during opening hours and work out a time to be inducted with one of the technical staff.

Technical specifications

Specification Details
Cutting Depth in Wood 120 mm
Cutting Depth in non-ferrous Metals 20 mm