How to Use a Jigsaw: The Easiest Tutorial For Newbies! - Thrift Diving
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Learn how to use a jigsaw with this in-depth 30-min. tutorial. If you've ever wanted to get started with power tools, I highly recommend getting started with a jigsaw. They're the least intimidating, are versatile because they can cut wood, plastic, and metal, and they can be affordable. In this in-depth tutorial, I walk you through WHY you need a jigsaw, HOW to get started, the parts of the jigsaw, and HOW to cut wood and metal. I also share with you my favorite jigsaw blades for cutting laminate, wood, etc. for getting the best results.
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CONTENTS:
0:06 - Introduction
0:38 - Why I use RYOBI power tools.
1:46 - Why you need a jigsaw in your toolbox and what you can do with it.
4:12 - Connecting the battery
4:39 - How to insert and remove a jigsaw blade
5:55 - Adjusting the base to cut at an angle (0, 15, 30, 45 degrees)
7:51 - Adjusting the orbital action.
8:28 - Variable speed and trigger lock features.
9:35 - All about jigsaw blades
11:57 - Setting up your workspace for cutting with the jigsaw.
15:45 - Safety
16:57 - Understanding how the jigsaw cuts
18:02 - How to cut with the jigsaw (a wood demonstration)
19:02 - Safety when cutting
20:15 - Comparing jigsaw blades (rough and smooth cuts)
23:02 -Cutting shapes out of wood with a jigsaw (cutting out a circle)
26:56 - Cutting metal with a jigsaw
28:39 - Subscribe and Share! :)
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74 year old woman and I just discovered I love making tables. Thanks for this informative video. Now I'll buy a jigsaw to make my next project easier.
Awesome, glad this video helps you!
It is mercy of Allah that you have a such a wonderful life. Please also take a moment and learn about Islam. Hope you enjoy good health as well as Iman/faith. Thank you.
I absolutely love this comment and feel so inspired.
This is probably the first time I have watched ALL of a 30 minute video... and it was worth it. Thanks for such a detailed and informative tutorial. It's very helpful.
This was an awesome tutorial! Informative, clear & concise. Feel like my bestie just taught me how to use a power tool!! Thrift Diving, You ROCK!!
Very well done video. I’ve been a carpenter for 35 years and felt the video was very well done, very informative. It left me with almost nothing to add, and was well worth the time. Anyone with a jigsaw should watch this video.
Can u do more of these videos explaining things about different power tools? Maybe like a power tool series 101 😁 im a female who is starting to get into diy woodworking projects and im having a very hard time learning how to use different power tools (mostly basic) and even finding good female tutorials explaining them like this one did!! Very informative and easy to follow, thank u!
Awwww, yes, I have been wanting to do more of these, Shannon! I will do this. :)
This may be 2 years late, but YES! So many tool videos start explaining things on the tool with the assumption that I already know basics. It makes it so difficult to follow.
You are a gifted teacher and I'm very impressed. I've had that Ryobi jigsaw for years and never paid any attention to all the features. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & I'm looking forward to being a subscriber. ( I just bought the Ryobi 10 inch table saw and have been staring at it for the past few weeks. It's a wee bit intimidating. If you ever feel like putting together a tutorial on the table saw that would be great!)
I just found this tutorial, and I LOVE IT!! I need to watch every tutorial you've ever posted!
very comprehensive, just starting with a jig saw and this was almost everything you need to know to begin in 1 place!
I just loved this tutorial. I've been using power tools since 1996 and you're the first person who took the time to explain every part. thank you so much, I learned so much!!!
You are most welcome!! I appreciate the great comment!
just bought a jigsaw. so excited to use it. appreciate this tutorial.
Thank you for posting this. I’m also a woman and I have been so nervous to use this tool the last couple of days. You just gave me the motivation.
This video is the best in You Tube , your instructions is so comprehensive, and details information we need for beginners like my self. I have been upset because I did not want to use Angle Grinder so I had no idea what tool there is I thought the only tool is a hand saw but is manual is so hard on my hand and difficult to work with. I have metal ,plastic, and wood to cut and I am a female and small build so I don't have much strength to use dangerous tools like angle grinder , I think tools have been made for men . Some are heavy and bulky. I have been upset because I thought there is no a tool like the Jigsaw could do the jobs DYI . I am so grateful for your video and your wonderful demonstration , you certainly have covered everything there is to know for a beginner . Thank you so much, and I am so grateful for your video. I am now feel the Jig saw tool is exactly what I need I feel confident to use it because of your video , I have seen other video and they are below basic. Yours is the very best video . The other best thing about it , I am a female and finding a video that is being demonstrated by another female makes it just fabulous and make such a difference in gaining confidence to use it . Your are wonderful , and you appear you genuinely care for the viewers and being engage with us to ensure we understand how to use a Jig Saw and with confidence .
Confident American female teaching me how to cut wood. God bless this country ;)
Lol! Love that. :) Be sure to look out for the circular saw video tutorial this week. ;)
Next time a Confident American male will teach you how to give birth to babies and how to change sanitary pads. God bless that country.
@@someonefromnowhere8052 Bull Schiff. Confident Males still know the science of gender. Women do not puke at the first sight of baby puke and poop, LOL. Guys would love to play with the girl parts while changing sanitary napkins. LOL. Going through birth is for insane sci-fi writers- so unreal- easier to believe in Big Foot. And I have 3 kids and 7 grands. Science is Science. There is a diff between dudes and gals. Us real dudes are happy gutting dead animals, and you gals can do the bloody birth thing. We are happy getting it started and you letting us know the outcome.
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Thanks for texting back. For your information I am much more manlier than you are... At least there are no homosexial weddings, gay prides and noone is overenthusiastic about such things where I am from.
You dont need clamps if you have an overweight cousin with free time.
Best video avaliable online about how to use a jigsaw. You hit on every question I had about using a jigsaw. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you so much!
aww, thank you so much! Glad I was able to be very thorough to help you!!
Thank you so much for doing this video. I purchased some power tools and the jigsaw was one of them and I been watching videos on how to use it. I was have some issues cutting my laminate floors with the jigsaw and decided to go back on UA-cam to see if I can find any videos that could help me. After watching your video I now understand what I was doing incorrectly and how to fix it. Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you so very much for finally making it clear in all the little details that other youtubers overlook, how to understand and operate power tools as a newbie. I've been so intimidated I have probably lost years of fun and satisfaction. I will now take out tools I bought years ago but never used and finally overcome my intimidation.
OH. MY GOODNESS!!! I have been searching for MONTHS for online power tool tutorials. I found yours completely by accident and I am sold. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
I watched a couple of these videos today, this one is by far the most professional. Thanks !
Verrry Informative fundamental video. I've just purchased my first Ryobi Jigsaw and knew nothing about it. That is why I am here. You answered all my questions during this demonstration. Thank you so much! I feel empowered!!!!
Thank you so much!!! I bought a jigsaw thinking it would be easy and I didn’t know WHERE to start! I’m ready now God bless you! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Best power tool tutorial ever!!! Some guys might be better at using tools but none of those skilled handy guys can make a tutorial video as good as yours. So encouraging and confident. You go, girl. And many thanks for the good work you put into this video. ❤️👍
I have just bought this same jigsaw. Thanks for some really useful tips!
Wow I really need DIY on tools and circular saws. No nonsense videos. Thank you
Anicka…you really cut it as a pro when it comes to be in control of the power tools. Very informative video. Thank you. Jose from Melbourne Australia
I love learning how to use power tools from a woman who is articulate, very knowledgeable & speaks at a decent pace. You rock, Serena👌. Skippi in WI
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that, Skippi!
Didn't know how to use this and circular saw. Learned from watching your videos. Thanks.
Never owned or used a jigsaw. But I have been planning on getting one and learning to use it for several planned projects. This tutorial is EXCELLENT.
So glad you found it thorough! :) I am going to be putting together a power tools course soon! If you're interested, you can sign up here so that when I'm ready to release it, you'll be the first to know. Sign up here! thriftdiving.com/tools
Fantastic video! Thank you for not yelling, being over hyper and just too much selling the thing! Superb safety instructions!
Just bought this Ryobi jigsaw so this was the perfect tutorial for me. Thanks!!
4 years later and this video is still relevant to my need of learning to use a jig saw. I had no idea there were so many blades. Especially a scroll saw blade, now that’s a game changer. Thank you 🙏
i like listening to you. i can listen to your clear English all day
Thank you for posting this! I own a hand me down jigsaw & am terrified of power tools! I've learned the dremel & drill & LOVE them!! After watching your tutorial, I feel confident to try out my jigsaw
Thanks for these videos I just started using power tools a couple months ago working with wood. Your videos are very informative and interesting.I like ur positive energy it keeps me comming back! I subscribed good stuff ☺
Aww, yay! Glad I could help!! Thanks for the sub!
FANTASTIC video! I just bought a jigsaw to do some DIY stuff around my first home....I feel so much better prepared! Thanks!
Thank you so much for this great tutorial! My MIL just recently gave me my late FIL's jigsaw. Now I'm excited to do some projects!
Thank you! Got my first saw power tool today, a jig saw, and am so glad I could watch this first as I hadn't a clue where to start with it!!
I'm getting ready to cut out silhouettes and haven't used a jigsaw in years. This was very helpful. Thanks!
This shows 5 years ago, but it still relevant to me at least. I live in nyc tiny apt and i love woodworking. I just started and i have the exact same saw. I have limited tools, but there is other stuff i want to learn to make for myself and maybe one day for others......Thank You for this!!!!
Absolutely amazing tutorial! I feel so much better after watching and will definitely start using a Jigsaw now!
I've learn so much so far.... I'm sitting in my car watching this before taking advantage of home depot's father's day sale...I feel READY
Did you grab the "free" Milwaukee jig saw from the battery deal ?
Yas! 💪🏼
You sound like me sis 😭
It's 1 am and I'm sitting here watching so i can cut the legs of two chairs down 3in each. Never used a jigsaw in my life, but this makes it look easy. Thanks about the clamps idea I didn't realize I needed them.
I truly appreciate you doing these type of videos. I cannot wait for the next one.
Thank you SO much for explaining this! I’m heading out to my garage to use my new jig saw now. Woop woop! 💪🏼
There are many videos out there demonstrating the use of a jigsaw but they all assume you know how to set up your work station. Yours is the first I've come across that assumes you're literally starting from scratch. THANK YOU!!!
You have NO IDEA how much I love your comment, Genie!!! You have put into words exactly the people that I want to reach because I have been there and know what it's like to want to get started with tools but not having any clue whatsoever what I needed to do. I want to make it easy for people to get started and to know about all those little nuances that you can never figure out, such as setting up the workstation. Thank you for the kind words!! Looking forward to doing more of these videos for you!
Thank you for being an inspiration. During this pandemic, I've been feeling the need to work with my hands. I know you have to start somewhere, so on Monday, I'm going to attempt the planter with the screen around it...You are amazing! And your kids are cute too!
Thank you for taking the time to break things down. I feel confident enough to use my saws!
Very thorough and informative! I'll be using a jigsaw for the first time to cut laminate flooring and this video gives me the confidence to start the job.
I brought the same exact jigsaw as you have about 9 months ago and it was still in the box until I just watched this video. Tomorrow I am ready to go. I also brought a circular saw and a miter saw at the same time and have yet to use those but you are giving me confidence to get started. Thank you.
Wow. I’ve watched several videos on jigsaws and even though your video is nearly 30 minutes long, it’s the most helpful video compared to all the other videos I’ve watched combine. Thank you so much!
Seriously, thank you for doing this video and all the others as well. I love that you do these things and share it with others. It's really inspiring. I've never thought of asking my husband for power tools for my birthday but I will. He's not a handy guy which is fine but I'd like to think I can make stuff on my own if need be because I am a lil bit handy and very creative so, yeah.
You are a great influence on your kiddos as well as to the entire U-Tube-verse.
Awww...what a great comment to wake up to this morning! :) I appreciate it! You'll enjoy having power tools. They're awesome! I hope you have space because you'll want more and more after you start using them. LOL
I'm a female and I own and operate a router, a table saw, a scroll saw, 3 drills, and a few other power tools BUT, ... I don't own a jigsaw! Thanks to you, I'm going to visit my local Lowe's store to fetch me one! Thank you SO MUCH for an EXCELLENT video tutorial!!!
lol, what being female have to do with owning any of this stuff? virtue signalling much?
MY REASON: I'm sick and tired of people asking me why I own all those power tools and why I spend so much time working with wood, building stuff when my husband should be doing it all, etc. (This, when they know that my husband is always in his workshop working on his own projects!) Some neighbors have irritated me with their biased comments and ignorant assertions! Therefore, I made it a point to emphasize my gender in discussions/comments such as the ones in this venue to encourage other women to do the same and to publicize the fact that there are many of us around.
I recall all the crap that my uncle had to endure just bc he spent every day behind a sewing machine! He sewed living room furniture covers of all types that sold like hotcakes in his own licensed shop, and that's what he did for a living! And he was married, had 3 children, etc. and was very "macho," unlike what some biased jackasses assumed!
If you wish to make YOUR own assumptions about the purpose behind what I did, that'll have to be on you! You have the right to assume whatever you wish, but I stated my reason for what I did bc I have the prerogative to do so as long as negative verbal projectiles continue to be thrown my way! I hope the day will come when I won't feel the necessity to do so anymore.
Thank you very much. Your presentation is much better than instructional videos done by vocational teachers and company technicians. I just started using jigsaw about 3 months ago and your video taught me much, much more than I ever knew.
C. G. Torio Aww, thank you!! So glad you found it helpful!!
This was great! I already had a jig saw but never used it. Now I'm ready to jump in and make something! Thank you!
Omg 😱 this was soooo awesome, thank you sooo much for this video. I’m a event designer who’s interested in making my own props and this is exactly what I needed to know..thank you, thank you 🙏🏾
Your video is so thorough and I can understand more about the blades. Thanks Serena!
Thank you so much for this video 🙂 I have just started woodworking and bought myself a jigsaw a couple days ago, this video was super handy, lots of stuff I now know that I didn't before. Thank you 🙂
As always Serena thank you for reinforcing my knowledge and now I have more understanding of a jigsaw and it's blades. Now if I can only find a toddler bed I'll be set! Thank you so very much!!!!!!!
LOL, check Craigslist! LOL :) Very happy that it helped you!!
Fantastic tutorial! You covered everything so well and explained it so clearly I feel confident I can use one! Thank you for all of the time and energy you put into this training. 😊👍🏼🤗
Awesome!! I'm so glad you found it helpful! I have more tutorials coming. Hopefully they will be equally helpful! :)
Thank you so much for explaining it in detail. Now I can buy this tool and can do DIY which require cuts and all. God bless you! 🙏🏻🤗
Thanks so much for making such a clear, thorough, high quality video! All the little details were really helpful for me - a complete beginner. Looking forward to cracking out my new jigsaw now, and to watching all your other vids!
Thank you for sharing! I am just getting started with power tools and I appreciate the detailed review!
I've been using power tools for many years but was so happy to learn about the new blades you found.
It is amazing details. It's a huge knowledge i had received about the jigsaw that I didn't know before.
Thank you very much 👍😘
Great tutorial, detailed and highly informative! Thank you a lot, Miss Nice Lady!
Thank for this video. I love your channel and i have learned so much from you. Thank you for being amazing.
Love this video! So many others are staged to make things look really easy, never showing the problems that might arise. Also, such clear explanations in a logical order with no time wasted: no long drawn out introduction about her professional expertise; all really genuine & down to earth. I'm subscribing, something I've NEVER done before. You rock, girl!!!
Yay! I am so happy to have you, Marsha!! :) Thanks for that wonderful feedback! I'm going to keep these tutorials coming. ;)
Great video. I use the same Ryobi jigsaw and your tips helped me a lot. Thank you.
Thank you for this! I love that you were not afraid to be super basic because basic is exactly what I needed as a first-time jigsaw user! Mine is not nearly so fancy, doesn't do angle cuts and has a plug, which I kept having to worry about; Ryobi should be happy because I think you just sold me on that one.
How funny also 74-year-old woman and was wanting a jigsaw---never to old-but when do you feel old? Great video-you really made me feel confident to use this tool, thank you so much-- love ryobi
You're never too old to learn!!! :)
Watched this entire video during my work lunch break. Okay, y'all. I'm excited! I want to start sawing some wood now. :)
Very empowering! I've been a little shy to try out my power tools, but I just got a table saw and have other power tools. This gives me more confidence to get going! First project: installing laminate flooring.
Love this tutorial! I can't wait to get my jigsaw and get started!
The best and easiest tutorial on a jigsaw. Thank you now my creative juices has been aroused 🤗
Nice! I'm glad you found it easy to follow along!
Brilliant...all I ever wanted to know about a jigsaw. Thank you!
This is the first time I've stumbled across your channel, and I'm in love 😍😍😍
I absolutely love your videos! I just got my Ryobi jigsaw as a buy on get one after watching your video I am glad I got! YOU ARE AWESOME!
I'm using a jigsaw tomorrow for the first time to make something for my nephew and I appreciate this video! New sub! 💗
I just bought a Ryobi corded jigsaw as I've been needing to redo the shelving on my book/dvd/CD cases. This has helped me immensely as I've never used a jigsaw previously. There were so many useful tips in your video, I'm so glad I watched before I started just cutting away lol
Thanks for your video! You go into great detail and you also cover the safety aspects of using the power tools! Please keep making more videos so people can learn the correct ways to safety learn the skills that they need to do projects at home!
Thank you. Clearly spoken and an easy to follow tutorial.
thanks - great introduction - I wanted to get a jigsaw but have never used power cutting tools before, and know I feel much more confident in how to get started .........keep up the great work!
This video has been very informative to me since I was just starting to look into jigsaw to buy one. I find your videos very motivating thank you keep up the good job!
I believe I will be better at cutting circles and other designs using the proper blade. This video was so helpful. Thank you. Namaste.
You help me get the fear out of some of my first times tools! Thanks Serena.
This video was so helpful. I’ve always loved diy project, but all the time I need tools I need to borrow from dad but I decided to purchase this jigsaw. I was nervous but watching ur video made me feel confident on my buy. I can’t wait until it gets delivered! Thanks!
Brilliant! Thank you for your incredible tutorial on using a jigsaw.
I just got my Ryobi jigsaw yesterday!! Thanks for this tutorial!
like i just watched this and i am mind blown. never knew i could cut angles with a jigsaw. Definitely subscribed
I understand very well your instruction regarding the use of Jigsaw and I learn also about the safety of the unit since that tools is not yet available in my tools thank you very much.
I watched this video after buying my first jigsaw and then confidently made my first cut! Thank you @ThriftDiving so much for this super informative and very thorough video! I went from knowing nothing about jigsaws to being ready to make my first cut
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Thank you so much!! This is exactly what I needed.
Great demonstration on how to use the jig saw. I just bought one I’m excited about using it. I will now look at your circular saw tutorial as I also bought one and have no ideas on how to safely use it.
Excellent video. One of the best for jigsaws. So easy my 4 year old was able to understand. He loves tools!
You are an excellent teacher. Thank you. I need so much training
This was amazing thank you so much! Happy crafting!
super informative. appreciate that you go in detail with which blades should be used for what, alot of guides miss out on that stuff
veeerry very helpful. am a total beginner and was thinking about whether to get a circular saw or a jigsaw. i watched video on making a wooden bed with drawers and the man used circular saw, so initially i thought thats what i was supposed to use. but the more i learn about the jigsaw, the more am leaning towards it instead of circular saw. this video solidified my decision. very thorough and helpful. thank you! 🖤
also, often times i feel like am the only girl whos into power tools and whatnot. seeing you on screen, passionately explaining how to use a power tool, makes me feel less "weird". so, thank you for that too!! 🖤🖤
This is excellent! I look at a lot of videos and this one was clearer give you the ability to do a lot more.
Thank you sooooo much!!! Here I've been putting off projects awhile waiting for a man with power tools to come along and help me ..(like waiting forever, lol)... and you made this all so easy for me! I wish I'd seen this years ago! You explained things so well and simply and I'm going out to get me a jigsaw! Thank you!
YAY! So happy to hear that this is happy! :)
Thank you so much for all this information. You just cover the answer of all my question in one video. You are amazing!!!!