After a drill, the jigsaw is usually the second power tool a DIYer will acquire. These tools are extremely versatile and can be handled by makers of all ages. Jigsaws excel at cutting curves in wood ...

Jigsaws work best for cutting softwood that’s no more than 40mm. thick and hardwood up to 20mm thick. Jigsaw blades tend to bend when cutting curves in thicker boards, leaving a bevelled edge rather ...