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Whats the best jigsaw for novice?

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  • FreeBear
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    Davesnave wrote: »
    A tip that was given to me by another MSEer is to split eucalyptus immediately, because it hardens up considerably as it dries.

    Guess I'll be splitting logs and cutting the branch wood tomorrow as long as it doesn't rain.
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  • tonyh66
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    reciprocating saw might be a better option.
  • Tom99
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    edited 14 October 2018 at 8:27AM
    tonyh66 wrote: »
    reciprocating saw might be a better option.

    The problem with a reciprocating or circular saw it that they tend to be two handed tools so you would need to secure the bit of wood you are cutting.
    With a jigsaw, not only does the saw itself push the work down but the other hand if free to hold the work then move it along for the next cut - much quicker.
  • tonyh66
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    Tom99 wrote: »
    The problem with a reciprocating or circular saw it that they tend to be two handed tools so you would need to secure the bit of wood you are cutting.
    With a jigsaw, not only does the saw itself push the work down but the other hand if free to hold the work then move it along for the next cut - much quicker.

    having thought about it, you are probably right, a jigsaw is easier to manage.
  • Norman_Castle
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    The op started the thread in March and hasn't returned so clearly isn't interested.
  • tonyh66
    tonyh66 Posts: 1,736 Forumite
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    The op started the thread in March and hasn't returned so clearly isn't interested.
    or cut their typing fingers off with a saw :eek:
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