The electric jigsaw is a highly sought-after tool that allows you to cut almost any material. At the same time, the accuracy of the cut is very dependent on the quality of the jigsaw file. Files should be chosen according to certain parameters.
What is the difference between jigsaw files?
If you need to choose files for a jigsaw, you should decide on their main types. Saws usually differ in size and shape, methods of sharpening and setting of teeth, as well as materials of manufacture. A particularly important criterion to consider when selecting a file is the thickness of the material being processed. And of course, you should pay attention to the amplitude of the instrument movement.
Not everyone can at first glance determine the purpose of the jigsaw file. You just have to look at its teeth right away. If their thickness ranges from 2.5 to 4 millimeters, the files are designed to work with wood materials. Typically, electric jigsaws used for cutting metal have files that are no more than 2 millimeters thick.
Are you planning to work with ceramics? Then the tool will need files that have no teeth at all. In this case, they are replaced by a special spraying of abrasive. If you see an unusual wavy shape for a tool on sale, know that they are used for sawing soft metals.
Marking and material for making files
Often, high quality hardened steel is used to create jigsaw files. By the way, when choosing a tool, it does not hurt to pay attention to the marking. If you see the HCS mark, these saws can be used for wood and similar soft materials. HSS engraved tools have little flexibility. But with it, you can cut hard metals.
As for the jigsaw blades with the BIM marking, they are bimetallic. Perhaps, it is bimetallic files that are the best option, combining the advantages of other varieties. The presence of the HM designation indicates that such files can be used for cutting ceramic tiles.
In addition to all of the above criteria, the design features of the jigsaw should be taken into account. The fact is that some tools have a universal clip that allows you to accept files of any kind. Otherwise, the spare part may simply not fit the jigsaw.
Try to choose tool files from trusted manufacturers and purchase them only from authorized dealers. Otherwise, the quality cannot be guaranteed.
