To increase your comfort when using the jigsaw, some jigsaw models are equipped with laser pointer cutting direction. In order to make an accurate straight cut, it is sufficient to hold the narrow laser beam on the marking line where the cut is made when sawing. Let’s look at the options to make the backlighting of the jigsaw working area with your own hands.
Among users there is no consensus about the usefulness of the laser cut direction indicator: experienced users consider it useless, those who only occasionally use the jigsaw, note the convenience of such a clear visual control of cutting accuracy. Everyone determines the usefulness of a laser pointer based on their own experience. One thing is certain: when making cuts with a complex path, a laser pointer is ineffective.
Under all circumstances, and even more so in poor lighting conditions, it is appropriate to backlighting of the working area.
Structurally, the light is a compact lamp built into the body of the jigsaw or made as an additional module attached to the jigsaw. The light is designed to illuminate the cutting area to improve the visibility of the marking lines and to control the sawing direction.
The advantage of of jigsaws with light when working in places where there is not enough natural light. In some cases, additional lighting comes in handy even during daylight hours. As a rule, LED light sources are used in jigsaws for illumination: compact, economical and bright.
The jigsaw work area light can be equipped with a separate on/off switch, or it can be switched on automatically when the tool is started. Pay attention to this feature when purchasing your jigsaw and decide which of these options is best for you.
Not only can the backlight be a removable unit, but also a laser pointer. The modular layout is used to keep the tool compact and allows modules to be installed only when needed. The detachable jigsaw modules are tailored to the specific model and are included.
It is useless to look for “plywood” or “chipboard” jigsaws. The jigsaw is a universal cutting tool and to process certain materials it is sufficient to install the appropriate type of saw on it. But the choice of saws should be taken with great care. Jigsaws are differentiated not only by the type of material that can be cut with them, but also by the type of cuts – straight, shaped, finishing, high-speed cutting, etc.
If you are going to take the work with the jigsaw seriously, we recommend that you do not skimp on saws and accessories for the electric jigsaw. After all, half of successful material handling depends on the quality of the tool used.
