How to Use a Jigsaw: The Easiest Tutorial For Newbies! - Thrift Diving
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- 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.
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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! :)
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74 year old woman and I just discovered I love making tables. Thanks for this informative video. Now I'll buy a jigsaw to make my next project easier.
Awesome, glad this video helps you!
It is mercy of Allah that you have a such a wonderful life. Please also take a moment and learn about Islam. Hope you enjoy good health as well as Iman/faith. Thank you.
I absolutely love this comment and feel so inspired.
This was an awesome tutorial! Informative, clear & concise. Feel like my bestie just taught me how to use a power tool!! Thrift Diving, You ROCK!!
This is probably the first time I have watched ALL of a 30 minute video... and it was worth it. Thanks for such a detailed and informative tutorial. It's very helpful.
I just loved this tutorial. I've been using power tools since 1996 and you're the first person who took the time to explain every part. thank you so much, I learned so much!!!
You are most welcome!! I appreciate the great comment!
You are a gifted teacher and I'm very impressed. I've had that Ryobi jigsaw for years and never paid any attention to all the features. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & I'm looking forward to being a subscriber. ( I just bought the Ryobi 10 inch table saw and have been staring at it for the past few weeks. It's a wee bit intimidating. If you ever feel like putting together a tutorial on the table saw that would be great!)
I just found this tutorial, and I LOVE IT!! I need to watch every tutorial you've ever posted!
just bought a jigsaw. so excited to use it. appreciate this tutorial.
Thank you so very much for finally making it clear in all the little details that other youtubers overlook, how to understand and operate power tools as a newbie. I've been so intimidated I have probably lost years of fun and satisfaction. I will now take out tools I bought years ago but never used and finally overcome my intimidation.
very comprehensive, just starting with a jig saw and this was almost everything you need to know to begin in 1 place!
Thanks for these videos I just started using power tools a couple months ago working with wood. Your videos are very informative and interesting.I like ur positive energy it keeps me comming back! I subscribed good stuff ☺
Aww, yay! Glad I could help!! Thanks for the sub!
Best power tool tutorial ever!!! Some guys might be better at using tools but none of those skilled handy guys can make a tutorial video as good as yours. So encouraging and confident. You go, girl. And many thanks for the good work you put into this video. ❤️👍
4 years later and this video is still relevant to my need of learning to use a jig saw. I had no idea there were so many blades. Especially a scroll saw blade, now that’s a game changer. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for posting this! I own a hand me down jigsaw & am terrified of power tools! I've learned the dremel & drill & LOVE them!! After watching your tutorial, I feel confident to try out my jigsaw
Very well done video. I’ve been a carpenter for 35 years and felt the video was very well done, very informative. It left me with almost nothing to add, and was well worth the time. Anyone with a jigsaw should watch this video.
I brought the same exact jigsaw as you have about 9 months ago and it was still in the box until I just watched this video. Tomorrow I am ready to go. I also brought a circular saw and a miter saw at the same time and have yet to use those but you are giving me confidence to get started. Thank you.
Very empowering! I've been a little shy to try out my power tools, but I just got a table saw and have other power tools. This gives me more confidence to get going! First project: installing laminate flooring.
Seriously, thank you for doing this video and all the others as well. I love that you do these things and share it with others. It's really inspiring. I've never thought of asking my husband for power tools for my birthday but I will. He's not a handy guy which is fine but I'd like to think I can make stuff on my own if need be because I am a lil bit handy and very creative so, yeah.
You are a great influence on your kiddos as well as to the entire U-Tube-verse.
Awww...what a great comment to wake up to this morning! :) I appreciate it! You'll enjoy having power tools. They're awesome! I hope you have space because you'll want more and more after you start using them. LOL
Fantastic tutorial! You covered everything so well and explained it so clearly I feel confident I can use one! Thank you for all of the time and energy you put into this training. 😊👍🏼🤗
Awesome!! I'm so glad you found it helpful! I have more tutorials coming. Hopefully they will be equally helpful! :)
Thank you! Got my first saw power tool today, a jig saw, and am so glad I could watch this first as I hadn't a clue where to start with it!!
Love this video! So many others are staged to make things look really easy, never showing the problems that might arise. Also, such clear explanations in a logical order with no time wasted: no long drawn out introduction about her professional expertise; all really genuine & down to earth. I'm subscribing, something I've NEVER done before. You rock, girl!!!
Yay! I am so happy to have you, Marsha!! :) Thanks for that wonderful feedback! I'm going to keep these tutorials coming. ;)
I just bought a Ryobi corded jigsaw as I've been needing to redo the shelving on my book/dvd/CD cases. This has helped me immensely as I've never used a jigsaw previously. There were so many useful tips in your video, I'm so glad I watched before I started just cutting away lol
Thank you so much for this great tutorial! My MIL just recently gave me my late FIL's jigsaw. Now I'm excited to do some projects!
Thank you for being an inspiration. During this pandemic, I've been feeling the need to work with my hands. I know you have to start somewhere, so on Monday, I'm going to attempt the planter with the screen around it...You are amazing! And your kids are cute too!
Wow. I’ve watched several videos on jigsaws and even though your video is nearly 30 minutes long, it’s the most helpful video compared to all the other videos I’ve watched combine. Thank you so much!
Just bought this Ryobi jigsaw so this was the perfect tutorial for me. Thanks!!
Thank you for this! I love that you were not afraid to be super basic because basic is exactly what I needed as a first-time jigsaw user! Mine is not nearly so fancy, doesn't do angle cuts and has a plug, which I kept having to worry about; Ryobi should be happy because I think you just sold me on that one.
I watched this video after buying my first jigsaw and then confidently made my first cut! Thank you @ThriftDiving so much for this super informative and very thorough video! I went from knowing nothing about jigsaws to being ready to make my first cut
Thank you so much for this video 🙂 I have just started woodworking and bought myself a jigsaw a couple days ago, this video was super handy, lots of stuff I now know that I didn't before. Thank you 🙂
I have just bought this same jigsaw. Thanks for some really useful tips!
OH. MY GOODNESS!!! I have been searching for MONTHS for online power tool tutorials. I found yours completely by accident and I am sold. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you so much for doing this video. I purchased some power tools and the jigsaw was one of them and I been watching videos on how to use it. I was have some issues cutting my laminate floors with the jigsaw and decided to go back on RUclips to see if I can find any videos that could help me. After watching your video I now understand what I was doing incorrectly and how to fix it. Thank you thank you thank you!
Very thorough and informative! I'll be using a jigsaw for the first time to cut laminate flooring and this video gives me the confidence to start the job.
Thank you so much for explaining it in detail. Now I can buy this tool and can do DIY which require cuts and all. God bless you! 🙏🏻🤗
I watched a couple of these videos today, this one is by far the most professional. Thanks !
This shows 5 years ago, but it still relevant to me at least. I live in nyc tiny apt and i love woodworking. I just started and i have the exact same saw. I have limited tools, but there is other stuff i want to learn to make for myself and maybe one day for others......Thank You for this!!!!
Thanks so much! I'm an avid do-it-myselfer and have renovated many rooms in my house, including two kitchens (two houses) but I have a fear of power saws. I once cut a 30" panel with a japanese pull saw (because as you explained saws that cut on the push and pull are awesome). I feel more confident in giving a jigsaw a try now. About to install floors that will require some weirdly shaped cuts!
FANTASTIC video! I just bought a jigsaw to do some DIY stuff around my first home....I feel so much better prepared! Thanks!
Thank you so much!!! I bought a jigsaw thinking it would be easy and I didn’t know WHERE to start! I’m ready now God bless you! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Omg 😱 this was soooo awesome, thank you sooo much for this video. I’m a event designer who’s interested in making my own props and this is exactly what I needed to know..thank you, thank you 🙏🏾
Verrry Informative fundamental video. I've just purchased my first Ryobi Jigsaw and knew nothing about it. That is why I am here. You answered all my questions during this demonstration. Thank you so much! I feel empowered!!!!
I understand very well your instruction regarding the use of Jigsaw and I learn also about the safety of the unit since that tools is not yet available in my tools thank you very much.
This was great! I already had a jig saw but never used it. Now I'm ready to jump in and make something! Thank you!
As always Serena thank you for reinforcing my knowledge and now I have more understanding of a jigsaw and it's blades. Now if I can only find a toddler bed I'll be set! Thank you so very much!!!!!!!
LOL, check Craigslist! LOL :) Very happy that it helped you!!
I've been using power tools for many years but was so happy to learn about the new blades you found.
Fantastic video! Thank you for not yelling, being over hyper and just too much selling the thing! Superb safety instructions!
Thank you SO much for explaining this! I’m heading out to my garage to use my new jig saw now. Woop woop! 💪🏼
THANK YOU! I had already bought this EXACT jigsaw and I don’t feel scared to use it, now!
I'm using a jigsaw tomorrow for the first time to make something for my nephew and I appreciate this video! New sub! 💗
This video was so helpful. I’ve always loved diy project, but all the time I need tools I need to borrow from dad but I decided to purchase this jigsaw. I was nervous but watching ur video made me feel confident on my buy. I can’t wait until it gets delivered! Thanks!
Great video. I use the same Ryobi jigsaw and your tips helped me a lot. Thank you.
Thanks so much for making such a clear, thorough, high quality video! All the little details were really helpful for me - a complete beginner. Looking forward to cracking out my new jigsaw now, and to watching all your other vids!
Absolutely amazing tutorial! I feel so much better after watching and will definitely start using a Jigsaw now!
Thanks for your video! You go into great detail and you also cover the safety aspects of using the power tools! Please keep making more videos so people can learn the correct ways to safety learn the skills that they need to do projects at home!
I watched David Stanton earlier today demonstrating how to cut a curve. His workpiece was a large piece of 42mm hardwood. He turned pendulum (orbital) off. He made the point that the front hand is for holding the jigsaw down, not for steering it. He made a special point of explaining why he doesn't use dust collection. The rear hand steers the saw, and applies gentle pressure to move it.
He showed the cut close up, it was straight and smooth.
He's also made a workbench that you can place on the dining table. I won't scratch the table, and it won't move. It has a lot of dog holes, based on the Festool multifunction table (MFT).
Thank you for taking the time to break things down. I feel confident enough to use my saws!
Thanks so much for posting this tutorial!! I've had a jigsaw sitting on my tool shelf for 4 years and have been very apprehensive about using it. I have limited use of my right hand and arm due to chemo and radiation therapies BUT given the information on your tutorial, I know I can handle this. I have been using hand tools to do DIY work but have just completed taking apart an old picket gate to upcycle it into a rustic American flag. Now with the information you've given me, I can see similar, smaller pieces in my future as well as something abit more advanced! THANK YOU!!! Sue
Sue Csejka You are most welcome!!! So glad you'll be able to move forward with it now!
I loved all the information you demonstrated in this video! I just purchased my jigsaw & have yet to actually try it. You gave me the confidence I so badly need to get started. I would love to see you cut circles in metal, thanks!
It is amazing details. It's a huge knowledge i had received about the jigsaw that I didn't know before.
Thank you very much 👍😘
thanks - great introduction - I wanted to get a jigsaw but have never used power cutting tools before, and know I feel much more confident in how to get started .........keep up the great work!
Thank you for sharing! I am just getting started with power tools and I appreciate the detailed review!
First of all your presentation on how to use a jigsaw was awesome! Being a new DIY’er I really appreciate your expertise. My first project is installing a cat door for an indoor doorway. I carefully leveled the template, then drew the lines. After drilling the lead holes as instructed I began to use my Ryobi Jigsaw for the first time. I’ll tell you…I’m still a little nervous but, getting use to it. My door in a metal one with foam insulation and has the square beveled panels. My cut started real smooth, using your direction for almost the entire top of my square template. When it got to the end the jigsaw kicked back and the blade broke. I diligently replaced it after removing the battery and started at another lead point from the bottom up the side. Again, pretty smooth until I got another kickback and broken blade. Then I almost got to the end of this cut and…you got it…kick back and broke my third new blade. I’m using blades that are labeled basic metal. It seems that when I get to the beveled portion of the cut this occurs. How can I cancel this kick back-broken blade curse??? In the end I used a reciprocating saw, which I never used before and got the job done but, not at neat and clean.
Excellent tutorial. Must say, I'm obsessed with my jigsaw, can't stop cutting things. My latest was a wall hung seahorse key holder. Fitting given I live close to the beach.
I just got my Ryobi jigsaw yesterday!! Thanks for this tutorial!
This video is the best in You Tube , your instructions is so comprehensive, and details information we need for beginners like my self. I have been upset because I did not want to use Angle Grinder so I had no idea what tool there is I thought the only tool is a hand saw but is manual is so hard on my hand and difficult to work with. I have metal ,plastic, and wood to cut and I am a female and small build so I don't have much strength to use dangerous tools like angle grinder , I think tools have been made for men . Some are heavy and bulky. I have been upset because I thought there is no a tool like the Jigsaw could do the jobs DYI . I am so grateful for your video and your wonderful demonstration , you certainly have covered everything there is to know for a beginner . Thank you so much, and I am so grateful for your video. I am now feel the Jig saw tool is exactly what I need I feel confident to use it because of your video , I have seen other video and they are below basic. Yours is the very best video . The other best thing about it , I am a female and finding a video that is being demonstrated by another female makes it just fabulous and make such a difference in gaining confidence to use it . Your are wonderful , and you appear you genuinely care for the viewers and being engage with us to ensure we understand how to use a Jig Saw and with confidence .
Thank for this video. I love your channel and i have learned so much from you. Thank you for being amazing.
Thank you very much. Your presentation is much better than instructional videos done by vocational teachers and company technicians. I just started using jigsaw about 3 months ago and your video taught me much, much more than I ever knew.
C. G. Torio Aww, thank you!! So glad you found it helpful!!
super informative. appreciate that you go in detail with which blades should be used for what, alot of guides miss out on that stuff
like i just watched this and i am mind blown. never knew i could cut angles with a jigsaw. Definitely subscribed
Thank you so very much for the info. I was looking into buying a new circular saw, but now I will be purchasing the jigsaw.
You're welcome, Yvonne! Yes, get a jigsaw first! Get comfortable with it, and then add a circular saw to your DIY toolbox! :)
Can u do more of these videos explaining things about different power tools? Maybe like a power tool series 101 😁 im a female who is starting to get into diy woodworking projects and im having a very hard time learning how to use different power tools (mostly basic) and even finding good female tutorials explaining them like this one did!! Very informative and easy to follow, thank u!
Awwww, yes, I have been wanting to do more of these, Shannon! I will do this. :)
This may be 2 years late, but YES! So many tool videos start explaining things on the tool with the assumption that I already know basics. It makes it so difficult to follow.
Best tutorial ever! I just bought my 1st Jigsaw after watch it and now I'm rewatching to make sure I'm safe!
I agree with Shannon! I just found your RUclips channel and love how you explain everything in detail. I'm an artist and have been wanting to learn how to cut my own wood in various designs for resin projects :)
Great tutorial, detailed and highly informative! Thank you a lot, Miss Nice Lady!
Wow! all questions answered Lovely Lady, that was just brilliant. Just ordered my combi pack of Ryobi today. Hoping you & your family are all doing well. 🤗
I absolutely love your videos! I just got my Ryobi jigsaw as a buy on get one after watching your video I am glad I got! YOU ARE AWESOME!
I'm getting ready to cut out silhouettes and haven't used a jigsaw in years. This was very helpful. Thanks!
Love this tutorial! I can't wait to get my jigsaw and get started!
This video has been very informative to me since I was just starting to look into jigsaw to buy one. I find your videos very motivating thank you keep up the good job!
I know how to use a band saw but due to covid I wanted to get some cordless hand held power tools that I could use at home. This was so informative. I didn't know that the jigsaw could cut metal as well. I'm super excited to get one and start working on projects as soon as possible. Thank you so much for all of the work that you do and the information you share with us via youtube and your blog!
YOU. ARE. A. LIFESAVER! As a newbie DIYer, I have been hesitant to use many of the power tools. So my DIYs are limited. Thanks so much. I'd like tutorials on the miter saw, the circular saw, and drills (pocket drills and those big circular drills). See, so new I don't even know what they're called. LOL
Thank you sooooo much!!! Here I've been putting off projects awhile waiting for a man with power tools to come along and help me ..(like waiting forever, lol)... and you made this all so easy for me! I wish I'd seen this years ago! You explained things so well and simply and I'm going out to get me a jigsaw! Thank you!
YAY! So happy to hear that this is happy! :)
Never owned or used a jigsaw. But I have been planning on getting one and learning to use it for several planned projects. This tutorial is EXCELLENT.
So glad you found it thorough! :) I am going to be putting together a power tools course soon! If you're interested, you can sign up here so that when I'm ready to release it, you'll be the first to know. Sign up here! thriftdiving.com/tools
Sister Appiah, this is so helpful! I like that this Ryobi uses the ‘t’ blades - better because they feel more secure. God bless! 💛😎
I truly appreciate you doing these type of videos. I cannot wait for the next one.
Not long ago I thought, what I wouldn't give for a jigsaw, a router, and a grinder. A friend of mine gave me all of those tools and more. Your video was great for getting me started with these new tools.
Your tutorial is so informative and has so much good information. I’m a newbi just starting out. I bought this jigsaw and I can’t wait to use it. I plan on making my first box. 😊
Thank you for posting this. I’m also a woman and I have been so nervous to use this tool the last couple of days. You just gave me the motivation.
Thanks for sharing, I will definitely watch your others.
Thrift Diving I know after watching this video i can move forward with the purchase of a jig saw you were so helpful and thorough thank you so much i gonna purchase a rioby like you.
The video was very helpful thanks for sharing. Just bought my 1st jigsaw to round off a new window sill.
I’m a female wanting to switch Carter parts into the trades at middle age… Sir sometime like you who is willing to share thier experience like this has been a problem of gatekeeping thus far. But not now that I’ve discovered this channel. Thank you so so so so much!!!!
Your video is so thorough and I can understand more about the blades. Thanks Serena!
You help me get the fear out of some of my first times tools! Thanks Serena.
Wow I really need DIY on tools and circular saws. No nonsense videos. Thank you
Wow, I don't think you left anything out. Loved the tutorial. The loud noise is what's keeping me from using any power tool.
But boy, can I ever use all that power to get things done. I do have a couple jig saws, a circular saw and a mitre saw, tile cutter, to name a few. I've always had my helper handle that part of our projects. Haven't worked on any projects in a few years and now I have a few I want to tackle on my own and here I am going through all my storage bins searching for all types of hand saws I know I have somewhere. LOL!
I came across this tutorial at just the right time. Definitely the confidence booster I needed. Thanks for sharing. Actually I'd appreciate any tutorial on any power tool because I really do love them from a distance.
a dining table as a workbench? lol I would be dead in no time if my wife found out
HAHA, well, in that case, find an old dining room table that your wife wouldn't mind you using! LOL. I know for a fact we rarely use our dining room table. Then again, I only paid $12 for mine at the thrift store. HA!
Make your first project 2 sawhorses. And then from there, a workbench :)
My living room right now as well as my dining room table are currently being used as my wood shop…. But I’m the female I’d my household so I guess I’m not worried about the wife lol
Great demonstration on how to use the jig saw. I just bought one I’m excited about using it. I will now look at your circular saw tutorial as I also bought one and have no ideas on how to safely use it.
veeerry very helpful. am a total beginner and was thinking about whether to get a circular saw or a jigsaw. i watched video on making a wooden bed with drawers and the man used circular saw, so initially i thought thats what i was supposed to use. but the more i learn about the jigsaw, the more am leaning towards it instead of circular saw. this video solidified my decision. very thorough and helpful. thank you! 🖤
also, often times i feel like am the only girl whos into power tools and whatnot. seeing you on screen, passionately explaining how to use a power tool, makes me feel less "weird". so, thank you for that too!! 🖤🖤
I’ve always been afraid of hand tools! I’ve been watching you and hubby just bought me my first diy tool set! It’s pink! I’m so excited!! Thanks for showing that girls can diy too!!💖💖💖
Thank you so much!! This is exactly what I needed.