How to Use a Jigsaw: The Easiest Tutorial For Newbies! - Thrift Diving

Learn how to use a jigsaw with this in-depth 30-min. tutorial. If you ve ever wanted to get started with power tools, I highly recommend getting started with a jigsaw. They re the least intimidating, are versatile because they can cut wood, plastic, and metal, and they can be affordable. In this in-depth tutorial, I walk you through WHY you need a jigsaw, HOW to get started, the parts of the jigsaw, and HOW to cut wood and metal. I also share with you my favorite jigsaw blades for cutting laminate, wood, etc. for getting the best results. WATCH NEXT: How to Use a Circular Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFPUkhHhomM NOTE: Be sure to completely read the manual before using your jigsaw. Read the blog post for more info: http://thriftdiving.com/how-to-use-a-jigsaw-tutorial/?utm_campaign=Social-Media&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube Buy the dual cut blades: Regular blades for straight cuts (affiliate link): http://amzn.to/2jypZOU Scroll blades for making circular cuts (affiliate link): http://amzn.to/2jAv7lp Check out my Project Gallery: https://thriftdiving.com/projects?utm_campaign=Social-Media&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube Subscribe to my mailing list for 5 additional freebies: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=Social-Media&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube CONTENTS: 0:06 - Introduction 0:38 - Why I use RYOBI power tools. 1:46 - Why you need a jigsaw in your toolbox and what you can do with it. 4:12 - Connecting the battery 4:39 - How to insert and remove a jigsaw blade 5:55 - Adjusting the base to cut at an angle (0, 15, 30, 45 degrees) 7:51 - Adjusting the orbital action. 8:28 - Variable speed and trigger lock features. 9:35 - All about jigsaw blades 11:57 - Setting up your workspace for cutting with the jigsaw. 15:45 - Safety 16:57 - Understanding how the jigsaw cuts 18:02 - How to cut with the jigsaw (a wood demonstration) 19:02 - Safety when cutting 20:15 - Comparing jigsaw blades (rough and smooth cuts) 23:02 -Cutting shapes out of wood with a jigsaw (cutting out a circle) 26:56 - Cutting metal with a jigsaw 28:39 - Subscribe and Share! :) *************** BLOG: https://thriftdiving.com EMAIL: serena@thriftdiving.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/thriftdiving PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/thriftdiving INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/thriftdiving TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/thriftdiving SNAPCHAT: http://www.snapchat.com/add/thriftdiving THRIFT DIVING TEE-SHIRTS: http://thriftdiving.com/shop