Types of jigsaws

Jigsaws split along a few lines. Corded saws give constant power for all-day cutting and never run flat; cordless 18 V tools trade a little runtime for freedom from the lead, and modern brushless motors have closed most of the power gap. Then there's grip: a top-handle (D-handle) saw is the familiar shape, easy to guide one-handed, while a barrel-grip puts your hand low over the blade for more control on fine and bevel cuts — favoured by joiners. Most quality saws add orbital (pendulum) action, which swings the blade forward on each stroke for fast rough cuts and switches off for slow, clean ones.

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