Jigsaw is a special type of power tool that uses a thin blade to cut through materials. Jigsaws are used to make a variety of cuts in wood, plastic and metal. The saw has a thin blade that reciprocates at high speed, ideal for cutting tight curves. Jigsaws are commonly used for making intricate patterns in wood or plastic. They can also be used to cut out holes in sheet metal or other materials as well.
They are not great at making long straight cuts without accessories.
Jigsaws come with some accessories that are useful for making more precise cuts than what can be achieved with the bare tool itself. Some of these accessories include a mitre gauge, table extension table (also known as a fence), guide fences, and dust collection attachments.
In addition to these accessories, there are some other jigsaw accessories available such as blades and bits that make it easier to do certain types of cuts. For instance, you may want to use a flush cut bit when cutting very thin material or you may want to cut ceramic tiles with special blades available for jigsaws.
