The best jigsaws for your next project

Friday, April 17, 2020 - 12:40 in Physics & Chemistry

Make a magazine rack, a breakfast nook, a cutting board, a planter, or whatever else strikes your fancy. (Amazon/)For any DIY project that requires cutting wood, metal, plastic, and insulation, a jigsaw should be your go-to tool. With swappable toothed blades made for different materials, tilting shoes for angled cuts, and orbiting sawing motion, a smooth, precise and ready-to-sand cut is exactly what you get every time. No need to cut in only straight lines, either—jigsaws are perfect for cutting shapes and curves into your material of choice. Regardless of whether putting metal siding on a building, cutting picture frames, or just making a birdhouse, this time-saving tool should be the next one on your list.Check out this list of the best jigsaws currently available.Change blades in a snap. (Amazon/)This corded jigsaw from Black+Decker features a five-amp variable speed motor and an adjustable shoe that’s great for making perfect bevel...

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