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|synonyms=pendulum jigsaw,<br>DE: Pendelstichsäge
|synonyms=pendulum jigsaw,<br>DE: Pendelstichsäge
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|access=upon introduction
|access=upon [[Jigsaw Introduction|introduction]]
|location=[[Wood Workshop]]
|location=[[Chop Saw Station|chop saw station]]
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]], {{M}}
|tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]], {{M}}
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When using the jigsaw, always take the time to properly [[Clamps|clamp]] down your workpiece, hook up a [[Shop Vac|shop vac]] and wear [[Goggles|safety glasses]].
When using the jigsaw, always take the time to properly [[Clamps|clamp]] down your workpiece, hook up a [[Shop Vac|shop vac]] and wear [[Goggles|safety glasses]].
Wear hearing protection as it is really loud.
Wear hearing protection as it is really loud.
== Suggested Reading ==
* [https://assets.festool.com/media/p2010_gwps_de.pdf (DE) Grundwissen Stichsägen]


== Accessories ==
== Accessories ==
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== Links ==
== Links ==
=== Basics ===
=== Basics ===
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWneDzqAbH8 "What Can You Do with a Jigsaw?" by Steve Ramsey] (YouTube video)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWneDzqAbH8 "What Can You Do with a Jigsaw?" by Steve Ramsey] (YouTube video)
* [https://assets.festool.com/media/p2010_gwps_de.pdf (DE) Grundwissen Stichsägen]
 
=== Upgrade Ideas ===
* [https://www.neutechnik.de/produktkategorien/stichs%C3%A4getisch-zubeh%C3%B6r/pr%C3%A4z-stichs%C3%A4getisch/ jigsaw table] (can be self-built)





Revision as of 18:16, 8 May 2018

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Parkside PSTD 800 A1 (jigsaw)

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Synonyms: pendulum jigsaw,
DE: Pendelstichsäge
Type: power tool/saw
Material: wood
Location: chop saw station
Access Requirements: upon introduction
Tutors: Lukas, Mitja
Manual: in the box, pdf

A jigsaw is a powerful tool for cutting various hard materials in curved lines. For intricate shapes and thin materials, have a look at a scroll saw or a laser cutter. While relatively straight lines can be achieved by means of a fence, a circular saw (especially chop or table saw

Safety

When using the jigsaw, always take the time to properly clamp down your workpiece, hook up a shop vac and wear safety glasses. Wear hearing protection as it is really loud.

Accessories

Blades

Saw blades for various materials are available.

Links

Basics

Upgrade Ideas