Jigsaw Orbital Blade Settings | Tricks of the Trade

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5 жыл бұрын

One of those switches on your jigsaw can make a big difference in how it performs, and how it leaves the wood after the cut. Learn about the orbital settings for your jigsaw in this short video.

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@IKECH545 4 күн бұрын

I liked. I commented. I subscribed. Straight to the point, clear, and not wasting my time with things I'm not here for. THANK YOU!

@chaoticgood3935 Жыл бұрын

KZfaq DIY channel creators - some just get it and don't waste time with minute details, stories, anecdotes, comedy, horrible music, etc. When I'm trying to learn something I don't need any of that. This guy gets it! Thank you! Subscribed.

@G.I.JeffsWorkbench Ай бұрын

Amen!

@KF1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is how youtube videos should be. Straight to the point, no bs, no sales crap, just the information searched for.

@rudyaguilar1802 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@johntailing5283 2 ай бұрын

Four year old vid drops into my feed, so I watch it , , , , happens to hold the most practical info I’ve come across in quite some time, , , been doing this stuff for years and never had this explained quite so concisely before. Subbed 👍 thanks.

@angcrivellone 4 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to find this exact info for months! Everyone talks about all the components. But no one ever discusses technique, or shows you all the "hows" and "whys". My questions are finally answered. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! 💘💘💘

@jonathanbetenbender307 2 жыл бұрын

If you're doing something more intricate or something that makes a tight turn use a school cut blade (it's a narrower blade so it allows for a narrower radius)

@davidupton4730 Ай бұрын

if in doubt, ask old people!

@Ahmad-ol3lk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for removing the sound of the jigsaw during cutting process, lol. Many woodworking videos I watched didn't do that so it was hard on my ears, you know how loud it can be. Nice video. ;)

@user-pe1zs2pn4n Ай бұрын

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge on this tool. I have a nice jigsaw and just love it. Don’t get to use it a whole lot but for Minne applications it is just an awesome tool. I love that your video was short into the point and you didn’t ramble on about stupid stuff for 10 minutes to share something that you can do in three! Thank you for sharing.

@G.I.JeffsWorkbench Ай бұрын

Straight to the point. Solid advice. No unrelated chit-chat or distracting music. Every KZfaq content creator should use your educational style. Subscribed.

@brandyromano 2 жыл бұрын

This was beautifully short. Perfect for when I’m out in the shop with a quick question.

@jeffwells8646 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, after burning through 1.5 inches of baltic birch, I switched the jigsaw over to the 0 setting and then only had minor burning on a tight curve.

@michaelbradford4444 2 жыл бұрын

I've used jigsaws for years and often wondered about the settings and why circle cuts were hard at times and easier at other times....your simple explanation will help me immensely in the future , TY

@unclepewter4161 5 жыл бұрын

I like how straight to the point you were and how you gave examples of the difference between the settings

@hariraju3667 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the simple, straightforward and crystal clear explanation .

@tangobayus 5 жыл бұрын

Using the masking tape for a clean cut was new to me. Thanks.

@BDJappe 5 жыл бұрын

Didn’t read the manual. Thanks for sharing

@wattage2007 2 жыл бұрын

Me neither!

@toastrecon 2 жыл бұрын

Who has time for that! Do what I do: just start cutting, waste a bunch of time and wood, get frustrated, and then drag myself humbly to KZfaq to find out what I’ve been doing wrong. 😂

@elibertor Жыл бұрын

Hahhha same.

@skylined5534 3 ай бұрын

@@toastrecon Works for me 😂

@electriccoconut Ай бұрын

WHY DIDN'T YOU?

@JustMorad 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Very clear and straightforward explanation. Just got my jigsaw and this is very helpful

@essexbarnworkshop8578 Ай бұрын

This video was enough for me to subscribe. Thanks

@nehemiasmartinez2985 3 жыл бұрын

Helped me out alot i used to alway cut tight angles on 3, and now i only use 0... helped me alot

@philrichmond7567 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Really useful tip you've just taught me

@joewitous6281 12 күн бұрын

Great instructional video! Thanks!

@julesstone8526 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I had no idea about that switch! I was googling why my cuts angled out at bottom of timber sand stumbled across your vid! Perfect timing as I am cutting three layers of ply to creat some arch shapes! The look so Much neater now and less routing and sanding work for this woman! THANKS 🙏💜

@goldenvinylspin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. All these years I thought the 1-3 settings were for speed and I always said to myself what a bunch of BS because I've never heard or seen a difference. Now I know it's not speed. Good to know now and I subscribed.

@EricRoy85 5 жыл бұрын

Just an fyi. The trigger is speed sensitive based on how hard you pull Edit: on that particular Bosch jig saw. Not sure of others

@genghisbunny 5 жыл бұрын

Clear, straightforward and informative. Clarified my thinking on this a lot, won't make the same mistakes again when cutting tight radii.

@barryfoster453 2 ай бұрын

My number one gripe with them is the base going off of 90 degrees, so you end up with a slant cut. I have had a number of jigsaws in my life, and none of them locked in a 90 degree position - they were all variable. Hence 85 degree (95) cuts in timber. The 90 and 45 should be lockable, as in a mitre saw.

@treemanchris 2 жыл бұрын

Great video clear to the point and clear audio is very easy to understand what you’re trying to say with your message thank you

@pr9039 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the to-the-point, informative video! And good tips, too.

@oliviagibson8993 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful video, explained clearly, thank you!

@flatroc1 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I did not know that and never really considered it. 👍

@irfankhanmr1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the professional presentation.

@markdmaker3173 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks for the information

@johnalbrecht3831 5 жыл бұрын

This was awesome info for me . I build and sell these rustic wall hangings and use my jigsaw to cut them out . Sometimes I have a hard time with the radius cuts. This will help

@davidupton4730 Ай бұрын

If you want to avoid tear out on a face edge on wood ,plastics, veneer , kitchens ect and while making your cut the face edge is up, choose a blade that has the teeth pointing down, if the face edge is down while making the cut, choose a blade that has the teeth pointing up. Try it, it really works and use it with the great advice in the video.

@kristyy4u 2 ай бұрын

Great video, to the point and informative! Thank you

@user-ri7ux7oy5m 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully represented

@thevirgopoet8178 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Thank you.

@milesjay2330 3 жыл бұрын

Just what i needed to know! Thank you!

@personperson9591 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, straight to the point, great examples shown, very helpful. Although I personally can’t imagine even needing to use the orbital setting, if a jigsaw is like your only tool then maybe, but I pretty much only use a jigsaw for appearance or precision cuts, otherwise a circular saw or table saw makes a lot more sense for large rapid cuts.

@dingodyno9016 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, never owned a Jigsaw before but have used it, but didn't know what this orbital thing was till i was told to turn it off for cutting straight lines through acrylic. This is what we need, explanation of things on a tool, what they do, and also the pros and cons depending on what application you are using it for as not one size fits all for everyone since we all want the same tool, but using it on different things

@patmat. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my Metabo manual didn't explain anything but I figured it out, needed a confirmation.

@LittleYoki Ай бұрын

Great teacher, perfect lesson.

@19woodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!! Very informative and well explained.

@bluemoon3351 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL Thank u

@JessicaVanderhoff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really needed this.

@richardhanrahan5697 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I had wondered what that was there for last time I used mine 😄

@ChronicBongitis420 2 жыл бұрын

A very informative video. It was great.👍

@_.Mike.__ 5 жыл бұрын

I was looking at that switch thinking, man I should really read the manual. 2 years later this video pops up 👍

@flewggle 2 жыл бұрын

Short and sweet. Thumbs up

@chrisleggatt3240 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou! I needed this knowledge!

@FisherCatProductions 5 ай бұрын

Hmm, my experience cutting tight radii with a jigsaw, especially in thicker boards, is to use the #2 or #3 (more aggressive) setting. Because the blade moves forward as well as up and down, it makes a wider kerf when you are turning, giving the blade more room for the turn without binding and bending. Slowly, and with the right blade, you can get a smooth cut, and your blade won't wander out of square.

@harryharris7663 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant lesson, thanks

@TyKizer 2 жыл бұрын

Very Informative, Thanks.

@RV.Club100 2 жыл бұрын

so far best explanation thanks

@adamabdullah718 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the lesson

@johnmichaelquizon4015 Ай бұрын

Very succinct. Thank you.

@Bart-Did-it 5 жыл бұрын

Score your cross or straight cuts with a Stanley knife before you cut no tear out on your keep side . Carpenter for 20 yrs now I know what the 3 is for 😂 Thanks dude 👍

@thecloneguyz 5 жыл бұрын

Try a reverse downstroke with tool flipped upside down No scoring needed

@1antti Жыл бұрын

Masking tape. Great tip! Thank you

@billybobbenjamin5343 2 жыл бұрын

perfectly explained. thank ya.

@cutwagman 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation !!!

@friotexas 5 жыл бұрын

Have owned my Bosh for 25 years. Never understood what this setting was for. Thanks.

@anandasene 3 жыл бұрын

Is this true?

@miami-xv8cq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. 😉👍

@mark261166 Ай бұрын

Thank you. Now I get it.

@andre1987eph 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my very first jigsaw recently - a Bosch.

@bobt2522 5 жыл бұрын

I knew the cut was more aggressive at the higher settings but I did not know about the change in cutting curves.

@brucewelty7684 4 ай бұрын

I wish I still had m 70's Craftsman autoscroller

@stevetomkiewicz621 Ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for clearing that up! I never fully understood it’s function till your video. Perhaps you could help me with an issue I’ve been having with my cordless Milwaukee jigsaw. I can’t seem to make a vertical cut. The final look is off by about three or four degrees. Always annoying, especially when I cut from the opposite direction to meet up in the middle, ending up with opposing angles. Never had this issue with my old B&D corded jigsaw that I bought as a fifteen year old in ‘73. What am I doing wrong?

@Wollti80 5 жыл бұрын

Super erklärt. Vielen Dank und schöne Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

@popularwoodworking 5 жыл бұрын

Bitte. Gerne Wissen zu verbreiten!

@MsDunkin123 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@RemoteHogg10 3 жыл бұрын

What about blade selection when cutting wood? How does blade selection pair up with various settings? Also, what about cutting metal with metal cutting blade? Better to use 0 setting instead of 1, 2, or 3? Thanks for the video and the info.

@kennethlemke9826 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@SSBanglaTubeUK 9 ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration. For cutting Kitchen Laminated Worktop, which jigsaw blade I should use? Should i use Bosch 128BHM? OR T101BR? OR, T308B Vs T308BO Vs T308BF Vs T308BR? Which one is the best for Laminate Kitchen Worktop cutting without Chipping?

@robvantour9757 3 жыл бұрын

Journeyman Carpenter, and I didn’t know the 3 settings, lol.

@lfpaiva 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the video. What about the saw speed? What's the rule of thumb?

@funkydozer Ай бұрын

So this switch is the equivalent of having a switch on a gun that makes the gun shoot sideways? Genius.

@DeemanTV 3 жыл бұрын

great vid just fyi The reciprocating setting is set higher when using thicker material because it helps eject the shaving produced this also makes sure the blade doesn't over heat.

@hybridparts3169 5 жыл бұрын

Always wondered

@jjtrades7186 Ай бұрын

I did construction for 23 years and never knew that out thought to ask. I just switched based on "is it cutting good or bad" lol

@astubblefield6297 5 жыл бұрын

Useful info

@jockellis 5 жыл бұрын

Always wondered what that was on the Bosch 1582 I inherited from Pop.

@brainnya Ай бұрын

I never kneeeew, thanks!

@faizanideas3458 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u sir

@Y_N_K_888 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm about to drill a 7 & inch hole in the wall. And I wasnt sure if the reasoning for the blade tilt. Now I know. (Use zero)

@E-BikingAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Great tips. BTW, are you going to be making another star wars movie?

@ruhosaq 8 ай бұрын

very smart man

@JimE918 5 жыл бұрын

The front of your jigsaw has teeth showing smiley face! 😀 LOL!

@earltharrisjr6955 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip. I am needing to make a cut of plywood that includes several radius in the diagram. I would like to see how to cut two pieces of plywood at the same time to achieve two identical patterns.

@mikeingeorgia1 Жыл бұрын

If you’re able to clamp the two pieces together and cut both of them simultaneously you’d get the best matching cuts

@earltharrisjr6955 Жыл бұрын

@Smiley Sixguns I did clamp the two together, but when using a jigsaw the blade tends to bend out and you still get a lopsided cut.

@salam.arabic.course 6 ай бұрын

Hey, Is there a blade that would work for curves and sharp turns on some thicker hardwoods? Or would I need a scroll saw/ban saw?

@REDCLAYHOMESTEAD 5 жыл бұрын

Learned something

@0xigix0 5 жыл бұрын

Now i know why i often brake my thin blade doing circle. Because of motion was interfering with tight corner cut and snap

@thecloneguyz 5 жыл бұрын

You buy a scrolling jigsaw blade for doing circles

@thecloneguyz 5 жыл бұрын

And you have to match the motion of the turning with the speed of the blade in order to not get any burning

@michael.schuler Ай бұрын

Will it damage the tool if the orbital setting is changed while the tool is running? (Should the tool be turned off before the switch setting is changed?

@musicbymark 5 жыл бұрын

Conclusion I got was that this newer feature isn't tremendously valuable, not a 'must-have' feature or worth replacing a well-functioning older saw. Maybe more useful for forceful/aggressive speedy cuts through metal? Thx for the video.

@user-yk2gt2px2t 3 жыл бұрын

tnx sir

@joshthomas2807 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful! Thank!

@jeffharmed1616 5 жыл бұрын

Nice thanks. What’s your take on blade drift?

@popularwoodworking 5 жыл бұрын

It exists but it can be avoided. Blade guides do a lot to avoid drift on a jigsaw but the best information is still one of the oldest adages: let the blade cut at the proper speed. Pushing the cut is what usually causes the blade to wander, taking the cut out-of-square to the surface of the wood. By cutting slow enough to let the blade cut efficiently you'll greatly reduce drift. - DT

@shellcracker18 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the smaller lever do?

@electriccoconut Ай бұрын

I really would read THE MANUAL FROM COVER TO COVER AND INSPECTED THE MACHINE BEFORE I EVEN PLUGGED IT INTO THE POWER SOCKET. and then TRIED EVERY SWITCH AND SETTING. EVEN THE BLADES TELL YOU WHICH SETTING TO USE FOR BEST RESULTS. THE MANUAL IS LISTED IN THE PARTS LIST.

@bluemoon3351 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do video on why my board is vibrating and NOT CUTTING WELL

@realtalk1590 2 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer straight or orbital?

@namelessgarrett3052 5 жыл бұрын

How do you get a 90° angle from the depth to face? My blade always angles away from being plum and gives me a curve.

@memyselfandeye1234 5 жыл бұрын

get good quality blades ......make sure blades are sharp .... make sure the wood (material) is not to thick. .... cut slower, but not so slow that you burn the wood ....... guid the tool let it do the work .... Do Not Force the tool... Peace

@namelessgarrett3052 5 жыл бұрын

@@memyselfandeye1234 Thanks. Is Diablo considered a good blade? I've been told they are but I still have the curve problem.

@rogerosborne2322 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Bosch JS365 jigsaw. The blade goes out of square when cutting a radius. I use recommend blades for the job. Any help would be appreciated. ( New jigsaw. Bought this from local Bosch agent here in Trinidad they did not honor their warranty. )

@popularwoodworking 5 жыл бұрын

We've had very good success with Bosch Progressor Jigsaw blades. The tooth and gullet design seems to reduce drift and wander during cuts and provides a very good finish. - DT

@memyselfandeye1234 5 жыл бұрын

slow ya self down ... not so much you burn the wood. let the tool do the work ... do not force it ... just guid it Peace

@ibidesign 5 жыл бұрын

Use a narrow chord blade (thin when looking at it from the side of the blade). And ensure your orbital cutting switch is set to 'zero' or 'off.' As demonstrated in this video, I find radius cuts just don't work well when the blade is oscillating. In fact, with my Rigid jigsaw, the tear-out I experience when cutting a radius, especially on an outside corner like a table-top, is much more pronounced than seen in this demonstration video. I haven't bothered with the orbital settings in years simply because I never need to go that quick through wood and suffer bad tear-out (I never prefer speed over quality).

@shanehartley484 4 жыл бұрын

I got a book here that says you can do a plunge cut with these things. I would like to see that. LOL. Why are they so damn hard to use. What about backing off with the support wheel that contacts the blade during extreme corners. In my limited experience it seems to try and hold the blade straight and causes a shit show. Also which way is forward. I can turn the front around 360 degrees. I notice 2 blade types. They can cut up or can cut on the down stroke. Which type is better. How about drywall, fine or coarse tooth blades. I think with a jig or better guide these things could be functional.

@camillebrubaker202 3 жыл бұрын

Plunge cuts are easy with a saw like this. Hold the saw on a straight portion of your cut on it's nose. The blade won't be touching the work yet. Line up the blade with your line, turn on the saw, then gradually lower the blade into the stock keeping the nose on the board. Once you're all the way through move the saw back and lower the base onto your work. You're in! Continue as usual. You're welcome.