What type jig saw blade can cut tighter curves?
What type jig saw blade can cut tighter curves?
Instead, select a 10- to 12-tpi blade for larger, gradual curves, or a 20-tpi blade for tight curves (1″ radius or less) in solid wood and all cuts in plywood or melamine-coated particleboard.
Can you cut curves with a jigsaw?
Jigsaws are ideal for cutting curves and complex shapes in wood (Photo 1). They also work well for making short crosscuts on a board (Photo 2) and finishing inside corner cuts (Photo 3) that you start with a circular saw.
How do you cut tight curves in wood?
- Bend plastic wood. Bent plastic wood makes a perfect curve.
- Drill two pencil holes for parallel curves. Clamp the board and screw the compass to the workbench.
- Circular saw technique. You don’t need a jigsaw to cut curves.
- Sand tight curves. Use a random orbital sander for tight curves.
What is a narrow blade best suited for on the jigsaw?
There are two general rules to keep in mind here: First, wider blades are best for making long, straight cuts, and narrow blades are better for cutting curves. Second, blades with larger and fewer teeth cut extremely fast but produce a rough, splintered surface.
What saw is used for cutting curves?
Bow saws are used for cutting gentle curves. They have a wooden frame with the blade tensioned by a twisted string. The blade can be twisted through 360 degrees so it can be turned to follow curves and cuts on the forward stroke.
How thick of wood can a jigsaw cut?
Once a 4″ blade is attached to the jigsaw, you will usually have an effective length of around 3″. All things being equal, this is a rough calculation of how thick of wood a jigsaw can cut. With that being said, cutting wood that is the same length as the effective jigsaw blade often leads to challenges.
How to use a jigsaw?
Safety First. Be sure to put on your safety glasses and also your mask just in case.