99% of Beginners Don’t Know The Basics of Using a Jigsaw (tips and tricks)

For a beginner woodworker the jigsaw can be an intimidating and frustrating tool. In this video I’ll show you some beginner tips on how to select and use a jigsaw for woodworking.

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0:00 How to Use a Jigsaw
0:27 Barrel Grip vs D-Handle Jigsaws
1:56 Jigsaw Settings and Features
3:20 Jigsaw Shoe Features
3:35 T-Shack vs U-Shank Jigsaw Blades
4:04 Corded vs Cordless Jigsaws
4:18 Which Jigsaw Blades to Use
5:38 BEST Jigsaw Tip
6:42 Best TPI on Jigsaw Blades
7:36 How to Cut Curves with a Jigsaw
8:15 Cutting Notches with a Jigsaw
9:21 Cutting Multiple Notches with a Jigsaw
9:52 Cutting a Square with a Jigsaw
10:09 Cutting Cirlces with a Jigsaw
10:23 Plunge Cutting with a Jigsaw
10:40 Cutting Long Handles with a Jigsaw
11:05 Charcuterie Boards with a Jigsaw
11:45 Relief Cuts with a Jigsaw
11:55 Jigsaw Tips for Clean Cuts
13:09 Jigsaw Cuts not Square?
14:04 Router Mistakes to Avoid

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