one important lesson I've learned while doing it, is do not apply pressure. let the jigsaw move freely and slowly or else you'll get a non-perpendicular cut
I just learned that lesson the other night. One video I was watching said..." apply pressure " to the jigsaw. NO -- not good advice. I found that if applied just slight pressure or none,...just enough to keep the jigsaw against the guide board, and no more, it gave me the best cut. I totally agree with your post.
Under 5mins, straight to the point... well appreciated. Thank you! I’m deciding on buying a jigsaw for DIY work, but I also planning on doing some cupboards myself.
My landlord only allow us to use a drill and a jigsaw in our apartment, and here's me wanting so badly to get into woodworking. This video just solved the last problem i had to effectively start making things. I can now begin planing out my new workshop. I can't thank you enough for this.
I know this video is old but I am glad I found this. I only have a jigsaw and I am a complete beginner in woodworking so this definitely helps! Excited to start on my new project!
OMG! So glad I just found you! We're getting new carpeting in our older home that we've been steadily upgrading through the year's and we have 6 door's we have to trim. 3 of them are brand new Jeld-Wen hollow core door's that I just painted and we installed and when I heard the word's 'you have to cut them',...I thought I'd be sick lol! I just called my husband telling him I watched your video and we can totally do this and he's even going to buy a new saw etc just so we have no issue's at all so, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! I'm going to get my saw horse's now lol!!!!!!!
I just got into woodworking d/t COVID-19 and did not have a circular saw. Father-in-law gave my husband a bunch of tools a couple of years ago. We bought a miter saw but I can't rip plywood. I'm very excited to learns these tips and tricks! HomeDepot is great but sometimes their cuts are a lil off.
Thank you so much for this video!! I even replayed and paused to write things down because I'm making a pantry and while I have a circular saw, It's heavy and I'm a small woman and am afraid of it lol. This just alleviated my fear and now I can make my own straight cuts without worry! You totally rock!!
As others have mentioned, this content is epic! This was an excellent, direct, and helpful video. The tips are logical and have resulted in my cuts being much more accurate.
I made it !, I made it! thanks to you! I really made it! it was a straight cut !!! Regards from Mexico and thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge !! Bless you !
Thanks for this! I'm new diy wood projects and I'm intimated by circular saws so I got the jig for plywood and longer cuts. I needed a way to cut straight though and struggled ! This will help a bunch!
Excellent tips. Wish I had come across your vid before I finished my kitchen project. I have got a last piece of wood panel to sort, this will work magic. Thanks again. Great tip👍
Hey man, I'm really glad you created this video. Thanks for your reply on your other video about circular saw.I haven't gave up on my jigsaw yet (though I spent ungodly amount of time looking at circ saw vids and how to use it). Months ago I bought a set of extra clean wood cut from Bosch and there's a big difference with the cut quality. I plan to use the factory edge of my once I purchase another playboard to act as straight edge for future jigsaw cuts. Finally, your way of getting the guide measurement is fantastic, thanks for the heads up. As always, appreciate your time and be well!
Very nice directions. Whenever I use a jigsaw and ruler to support one side of jigsaw foot, or a guide supporting both sides of jigsaw foot, I get inuppropriate results, the blade goes under angle. To summarize the video, using thick, wide (and sharp) blade, in one continuous pass (with moderate or weaker pressure) might be the winning combination. Still for long cuts always circular saw with guide jig, or table saw are proper tools. Very good video, thanks.
Brilliant video! It seems almost no one talks about cutting a straight line with a jigsaw. I have relied on my jigsaw for a long time for just about everything that needed to be cut because it’s not an intimidating power tool. I was afraid to use a circular saw but recently I got the mini circular saw from Dewalt and I love it. Now I’m always looking for things to saw 🤣 PS, new sub 🙂
If the errors show up in beginning and end, then along with adding extra length on the guide, use a board that is longer than needed and then time to size after the cut, getting rid of the beginning and end inch or so.
You're welcome! Just know that the jigsaw is not the best tool for cutting straight lines. If you need precise cuts, I recommend using a table saw or a circular saw with a straight edge. Just trying to help manage expectations. :)
Practically, I only have a jigsaw (and sabre saw) to make a long straight cut. Well, I am just a beginner, and was struggling to with a straight cut. I have learnt some good info, I'll try this next time.
agree 100%, except when you've chosen a wrong or blunt blade and it starts heating and smoking during the cut, you just have to abandon ship (and probably the ruined workpiece as well).
Thanks. Good video. Please could you explain how I could cut a small wooden log in straight thin pieces to make wooden coasters? My jigsaw guide line is too far away from the blade. Thanks on advance
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one important lesson I've learned while doing it, is do not apply pressure. let the jigsaw move freely and slowly or else you'll get a non-perpendicular cut
I just learned that lesson the other night. One video I was watching said..." apply pressure " to the jigsaw. NO -- not good advice. I found that if applied just slight pressure or none,...just enough to keep the jigsaw against the guide board, and no more, it gave me the best cut. I totally agree with your post.
Agreed. Let the saw do the work. And go snail slow.
@@energyfitness5116Because the blades are thin?
sound advice with no verbal padding. great video
Watched because of this comment
Agreed. Great video!
Under 5mins, straight to the point... well appreciated. Thank you!
I’m deciding on buying a jigsaw for DIY work, but I also planning on doing some cupboards myself.
Saved me making about ten mistakes and wasting materials - thanks so much!
My landlord only allow us to use a drill and a jigsaw in our apartment, and here's me wanting so badly to get into woodworking. This video just solved the last problem i had to effectively start making things. I can now begin planing out my new workshop. I can't thank you enough for this.
what the heck? Hows this legal? Next they wont allow android devices and force you to use iPhones in your apartment?
@@Dennis-1367 Sure, use a table saw to annoy the neighbours then
@@printedprops8730 as long as it's not during the night or on Sunday, or all day long, who cares?
@@Dennis-1367 the neighbors
thats dumb as heck haha no one can specify tools, only disallow too loud sounds.
I know this video is old but I am glad I found this. I only have a jigsaw and I am a complete beginner in woodworking so this definitely helps! Excited to start on my new project!
Glad it was helpful!
OMG! So glad I just found you! We're getting new carpeting in our older home that we've been steadily upgrading through the year's and we have 6 door's we have to trim. 3 of them are brand new Jeld-Wen hollow core door's that I just painted and we installed and when I heard the word's 'you have to cut them',...I thought I'd be sick lol! I just called my husband telling him I watched your video and we can totally do this and he's even going to buy a new saw etc just so we have no issue's at all so, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! I'm going to get my saw horse's now lol!!!!!!!
Omg!! I learned a lot.. Thanks buddy.. Now I can make my own straight cut..
I just got a big smile from your comment! Thank you.
I just got into woodworking d/t COVID-19 and did not have a circular saw. Father-in-law gave my husband a bunch of tools a couple of years ago. We bought a miter saw but I can't rip plywood. I'm very excited to learns these tips and tricks! HomeDepot is great but sometimes their cuts are a lil off.
Thank you so much for this video!! I even replayed and paused to write things down because I'm making a pantry and while I have a circular saw, It's heavy and I'm a small woman and am afraid of it lol. This just alleviated my fear and now I can make my own straight cuts without worry! You totally rock!!
I learned this on hard way, distroying wood. Should search this before i did a mess. Great tips, thanks
Simply great advice, which is often lacking in on-line videos. Thank you.
As others have mentioned, this content is epic! This was an excellent, direct, and helpful video. The tips are logical and have resulted in my cuts being much more accurate.
Thank you for the comment. Bless you.
Thank you so much for this information. Just purchased a jigsaw and I’m going to be cutting my first straight line soon. Thanks again!😊👍
Very helpful, short and to the point!
A big thank you from Greece!
You're welcome!
Learnt so much in just a couple of minutes!
Sound, detailed advice. Very helpful, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
short, clear, and to the point. Well done brother.
I made it !, I made it! thanks to you! I really made it! it was a straight cut !!! Regards from Mexico and thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge !! Bless you !
Great for you!! Well done! 👍
@@TrainingHandsAcademy thanks!
Super helpful and exactly what I wanted to know, in a compact video. Thanks very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video!! All the very best in quality:- precise, good video guide, great explanation and short.
GREAT ADVICE!! THANKU!! LUV THE MEASURING SECTION!! URA GREAT TEACHER!!💞👍😇
Best advice I’ve found so far.
Excellent delivery, clear and straight to the point. Thank you!
This is exactly the information I was looking for, and very succinct too. Many thanks.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching
Just bought my first jigsaw. This video give me a lot of tips, thanks!
Have fun!
That was awesome , simlpe and clear
Thanks for the comment.
Very true about not stopping half way through. Good tip.
Thank you for the comment.
Nicely done.. good, clear and straight forward 👍 Thanks.
Also some good advice in the comments too 👍
You are an amazing teacher!!!! Im so happy I found your channel!!
Thanks for this! I'm new diy wood projects and I'm intimated by circular saws so I got the jig for plywood and longer cuts. I needed a way to cut straight though and struggled ! This will help a bunch!
Glad it helped Angie! Thanks for watching!
Same i am not be trusted with any circular saw
You're a great teacher 👍
Very helpful idea.
Glad you think so buddy!
Thanks, man, this is immensely helpful. I'm subscribed. All the best to you!
Makes so much sense. My confidence is up after this
That is great to hear. Thanks for the comment.
OMG thank you so much. Just had to do a cut for a project and it’s the cleanest cut I’ve ever done!!!!
Fantastic!!!
Just what I needed for a home project I am working on, thank you!
Excellent tips. Wish I had come across your vid before I finished my kitchen project. I have got a last piece of wood panel to sort, this will work magic. Thanks again. Great tip👍
Thank you for the video!! Excellent instructions!!
Thanks for watching!
Hey man, I'm really glad you created this video. Thanks for your reply on your other video about circular saw.I haven't gave up on my jigsaw yet (though I spent ungodly amount of time looking at circ saw vids and how to use it). Months ago I bought a set of extra clean wood cut from Bosch and there's a big difference with the cut quality.
I plan to use the factory edge of my once I purchase another playboard to act as straight edge for future jigsaw cuts. Finally, your way of getting the guide measurement is fantastic, thanks for the heads up.
As always, appreciate your time and be well!
I'm so grateful for your viewership! I'm always looking for video ideas, so if you want me to teach on a certain topic, just let me know.
Thanks! Really useful. I messed up with circular saw and need to fix it.
You are welcome!
Very nice directions. Whenever I use a jigsaw and ruler to support one side of jigsaw foot, or a guide supporting both sides of jigsaw foot, I get inuppropriate results, the blade goes under angle.
To summarize the video, using thick, wide (and sharp) blade, in one continuous pass (with moderate or weaker pressure) might be the winning combination. Still for long cuts always circular saw with guide jig, or table saw are proper tools.
Very good video, thanks.
💯 That is a perfect summary! Thank you for adding this to the comments!
Thank you very practical and easy. I was looking for something like this
Succinct demonstration. Well-made. Very useful. Thank you for making this video.
Thanks for watching my friend!
Thanks so much! Your video is very helpful.
I'm happy to help!
Very useful video. Only one I cut find on rip cutting laminate that was useful. Smashing!
Dude! You explained that so easily and so well! Thank you!!!]
Glad it helped!
Thank you for your good idea. It help me a lot....
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Omg .. perfect video... thanks bro
was looking for this tips. Thank you
Great video.. really helpful at the moment ive stuck.. thank you very much
You rock. This is very helpful and is exactly what I needed.
thank you so much - I need clamps now!
Super video! Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching!
Thank youuuu....
Your vid... simple way... great help
Thanks. Good idea.
Thanks so much! I learned something new!
Excellent, right to the point... nice vid...
Very helpful short video..thanks man
Good information. Thanks for posting
Thanks for watching!
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Very good video with such good analysis. Thank you very much, what a helpful video.
Brilliant video! It seems almost no one talks about cutting a straight line with a jigsaw. I have relied on my jigsaw for a long time for just about everything that needed to be cut because it’s not an intimidating power tool. I was afraid to use a circular saw but recently I got the mini circular saw from Dewalt and I love it. Now I’m always looking for things to saw 🤣 PS, new sub 🙂
Welcome! Thanks for the comments!
@@TrainingHandsAcademy A suggestion for a future video, I think lots of your female subs would enjoy a video on the mini circular saws available.
If the errors show up in beginning and end, then along with adding extra length on the guide, use a board that is longer than needed and then time to size after the cut, getting rid of the beginning and end inch or so.
Simplest yet very useful video 👍🏻
Thank you very helpful !!
Nice tips man!! Tks
well put thank you incredibly helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this. Attempting to revamp my parents shower and this is INVALUABLE information
You're welcome! Just know that the jigsaw is not the best tool for cutting straight lines. If you need precise cuts, I recommend using a table saw or a circular saw with a straight edge. Just trying to help manage expectations. :)
Good job. I also made a clip for sawing at 45°
Good job. Thanks
Thank you so much sir I got my first jigsaw thank u
Big Help Thank-you!
Good content and quick and clear delivery. Liked and subbed. :)
Nice one bro... Thanks a lot
Simple and easy - thanks!
Very helpful, thanks 😊
Excellent!
Thanks for this, great video.
My pleasure!
Great info! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
This is amazing
Practically, I only have a jigsaw (and sabre saw) to make a long straight cut. Well, I am just a beginner, and was struggling to with a straight cut. I have learnt some good info, I'll try this next time.
Let me know how it goes Nasim!
great tutorial, really helpful setting up the guide, cheers.
Great info
Thank you!
Great video
Excellent video
Thanks for the comment.
2:55 this is my problem always. I will try what you said. Start to the end continuously without pause. Hehe
agree 100%, except when you've chosen a wrong or blunt blade and it starts heating and smoking during the cut, you just have to abandon ship (and probably the ruined workpiece as well).
Very helpful video! Thx
Thanks for the help!
Thanks so much.
Thanks. Good video. Please could you explain how I could cut a small wooden log in straight thin pieces to make wooden coasters? My jigsaw guide line is too far away from the blade. Thanks on advance
Thank you Thank You. I learned so much
Great advice! Thanks a lot.
Very helpful
Excellent
Very nice. Learned a lot! Thanks
Love your work! It would be much appreciated if you could demonstrate how to rip a 2.4 metre or any lengthy 2×4 into 2 2×2s with a jigsaw, cheers
thank you very much for the lesson.
Thank you very much. 👍👍