There are times when you need to cut material in an environment where there is no mains power available. There are circumstances in which it is extremely inconvenient to pull a portable power line.
Self-powered tools
A cordless jigsaw is the answer. Unlike mains-powered jigsaws, the advantages of which are known to everyone, battery-powered jigsaws allow you to work regardless of the availability of electricity.
In any case, a battery-powered jigsaw offers unsurpassed mobility and allows you to work quickly in difficult conditions. Before purchasing a cordless jigsaw, reassess how much independence from the power supply is needed.
The choice of jigsaw determines the battery
The battery charger adds a little weight to the product, compared to electric models, but this inconvenience is compensated for by the ability to use them anywhere you want.
When choosing a particular model of cordless jigsaw, pay attention to the type of battery used and the number of batteries included. Modern lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion) provide the longest life.
Makita electric jigsaws deserve special attention, equipped with batteries made by the company’s own technology. They are distinguished by their high-capacity, low inertia and long service life. The inertia-free, or memoryless, property makes it possible to recharge a battery that is not fully discharged without damage.
The intelligent battery charger on Makita jigsaws shortens the charging time and reduces battery wear. It has been proven that it is best to have 2 or 3 charged batteries in stock. If necessary, it is advisable to buy suitable batteries to avoid downtime due to dead batteries.
Cordless jigsaw – An indispensable mobile helper for the implementation of any design solutions, especially when doing fine work in hard-to-reach places without a power connection.
If you decide to buy a cordless jigsaw, when choosing a model, we recommend that you pay attention to the following points:
- the ability to quickly and easily replace the saw blade;
- jigsaw speed control with the start button;
- convenient speed control;
- availability of motor cooling system.
Popular models of cordless jigsaws
- Makita BJV180Z cordless jigsaw – compact, mobile LXT series tool, cutting wood up to 135 mm thick, metal up to 10 mm, autonomous continuous operation.
- Makita JV100DZ cordless jigsaw – designed to work on hard and soft surfaces, for precise and accurate sawing operations, pendulum stroke, 4 positions.
- Metabo STA 18 LTX cordless jigsaw for precise cuts in soft materials, ideal for wood, steel and non-ferrous metals.
- Accu jigsaw Hitachi CJ14DSL (Hitachi CJ 14 DSL) – designed to work with soft materials, accurate cuts in wood, plastic, steel; built-in light, battery charge indicator.
- Bosch GST 14,4 V-LI cordless jigsaw – for working with wood, metal and other materials, unique force transfer mechanism, powerful and high-speed motor, 4-stage pendulum motion system.
- DeWALT DC330KB cordless jigsaw – motor with forced cooling fan system, speed control, balance mechanism, easy to replace saws.