Using a jigsaw tool, various construction materials are cut, shaped figures are used that are used in the carpentry shops to assemble furniture.
Manufacturers, models
Most often they use desktop jigsaws of the Bosch, Makita, JET, DeWALT, Corvette, Proxxon, Excalibur, Zubr brands. The equipment demonstrates stable operation, good performance. So, the Bosch electric jigsaw machine has a long operational period and is characterized by high build quality. DeWALT equipment is characterized by smooth, trouble-free operation. The Zubr desktop jigsaw is equipped with an adjustable pendulum stroke of the saw, which improves the quality of the cut surface.
The stationary electric fret saw Enkor Corvette copes with an inclined, longitudinal, cross cut. The Einhell German bench-top electric power unit is sold in 53 countries. Dremel jigsaw machines ("Dremel") are equipped with a wide range of saw blades, with which you can make parts of complex configuration.
When choosing, you need to study the features of the equipment, to know for what purposes an electric jigsaw machine is purchased, how often it will be used.
JET JSS-16 (10 560 rub.)
The JET desktop jigsaw machine is used in home workshops, small carpentry workshops for curved cuts of workpieces. It is possible to install saws with various mounts. The range of stroke frequency is adjustable between 400-1600 movements per minute. This provides high-quality processing of plastic, plywood, particleboard, natural wood.
JET JSS-16е (12 320 rub.)
A jigsaw machine with an asynchronous motor copes with direct and radius sawing of wood of various hardness, polymeric materials. Operating speeds - 400-1800 passes per minute. Safety is guaranteed by a transparent casing, a fan for removing sawdust ensures a clean working area.
Kraton WMSS-11-01 (5 679 rub.)
The machine is designed to form decorative details from wood, sawing wood in the longitudinal, transverse direction, along an inclined line. The working table can change the angle of inclination, the cutting file is installed in two positions. The desktop jigsaw has a large overhang of the frame, so overall workpieces can be processed on it.
Holzstar DKS 501 Vario (8 700 rub.)
The desktop jigsaw is designed for cutting external and internal contours of various configurations, including complex curved shapes. It is also used for cutting parts from soft wood, plastic bases. The cutting line is cleaned with an adjustable wood dust removal system. It is possible to connect a vacuum cleaner.
Scheppach SD1600V (9 800 rub.)
A distinctive feature of the machines is a low vibration level, stable sawing of parts from various materials. You can choose the angle of the desktop depending on the nature of the work. The compactness of the equipment allows its use in small workshops, at home.
Scheppach Deco Flex ($ 13,995)
The sample is equipped with a flexible shaft, which provides finishing processing of lumber. With its help, complex furniture elements are cut. The speed is adjustable in the range of 550–1650 rpm, the cutting depth is 500–405 mm.
PRORAB 4000 (6 825 rub.)
Benchtop jigsaws handle wood, plastic and metal workpieces. They are distinguished by high stability: they have a wide support base. The cooling system of the working element does not allow the saw to overheat due to friction.
Proxxon DS 460 (34 500 rub.)
The jigsaw unit is equipped with a robust cast steel construction and magnesium beam. To replace the cutting element, the aluminum table is shifted 8 cm horizontally. Saws with pin and flat ends can be installed on the machine, providing high-quality cutting of wood, plastic, metal, plexiglass.
Hegner Multicut-2S (52 720 rub.)
The professional electric jigsaw machine is easy to operate, it is cut clean. The unit is equipped with a set of original saws capable of cutting wood, polymeric materials, metal blanks. At the request of the model of machines is supplemented by a speed controller, the cost increases.
The table shows the characteristics of the models of the brand "Bison" and jigsaws "Corvette".
Model | Power, W | Number of strokes / min | Wood cut depth / mm | Weight, kg | Price, rub. |
Bison ZSL-90 | 90 | 1450 | 50 | 12,5 | 5 620 |
Bison ZSL-250 | 250 | 1600 | 51 | 21,5 | 17 490 |
Corvette 87 | 85 | 1400 | 40 | 7 | 5 449 |
Corvette 88 | 150 | 1400 | 50 | 20 | 8 200 |