I'm just starting out with woodworking and I'm facing a problem with my solid wood tabletop that has metal legs (weighing around 20kg or 44lbs). Whenever I use my jigsaw to cut timber, the table jumps around a lot, and I can't figure out why. I suspect it might be because the table is a bit too light. I'm also wondering if switching to a cutting saw, like the tough build C700, would help. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
One tip is to clamp your workpiece as close to the cut line as you can. If it's too far off, it can bounce like a diving board when you use the jigsaw. Keeping it secure will definitely help reduce that jumpiness.
Try using just a light pressure when guiding the jigsaw. You don't need to push hard, just let the tool do its thing while you keep firm pressure downward.
Remember that a jigsaw cuts on the upstroke, so you should push down on the wood while you're cutting. This will help stabilize everything while you work.