An electric jigsaw is a versatile cutting tool that can be used to cut a wide variety of materials from wood and plastic to metals, glass and ceramics. This is true with one caveat: the jigsaw blade must match the material, and for both manual and electric jigsaws.
This is especially true for such a hard and fragile material as ceramics in all its forms (ceramic tiles or tiles, floor tiles, tiles, porcelain tiles and others).
Only special ceramic files will make it possible to make a clean, accurate cut with almost no chips or other unwanted damage to the edge. By the way, using a jigsaw with a specialized saw to cut ceramic expands the possibilities, as it allows you to perform curved cuts, as well as cutting on the inner surfaces.
Many craftsmen faced with the need to cut ceramic tiles, give preference to saws produced under the brands Bosch и DeWalt .. These saws provide a precise and even cut with high performance and a relatively long operating life. It should not be forgotten that jigsaw blades can be classified as consumables.
Jigsaw blades for ceramic jigsaws are available in lengths from 70 to 132 mm. The choice of length when buying and using is determined by the expected thickness of the material to be cut. It is not a good idea to give too much length allowance.
Ceramic jigsaws, as a rule, do not have teeth, and the role of the cutting edge is performed by the abrasive coating on the blade. From a practical point of view the best results are obtained by spraying with diamond grit. The sputtering can be present only on the cutting edge or spread out by taps of different shapes on the sides of the blade, which increases the width of the cut, but virtually eliminates the possibility of the saw jamming in the material to be cut.
There are special jigsaws for tile sawing.
Ceramic and other high-tensile materials are commonly marked as DIA. However, it is necessary to take into consideration that different manufacturers may use their own markings and you have to read the manufacturer’s specifications in order to choose the right cutting tool. Or simply consult a consultant and choose one or two trustworthy brands beforehand.
As with the purchase of other types of jigsaw saws, you need to pay attention to the shape of the shank: it must fit into the clamp of your jigsaw. For example, Kinzo provides its tools with universal clamps in which all types of shanks on the market can be securely fixed.
The right saw blade is the key to a productive and accurate cutting of ceramic tiles.
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