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| lokki:
I thought the difference between the reciprocating saw and the jigsaw was just the size of the blades. (jigsaw using smaller thinner blades) |
| JCKnife:
This is a reciprocating saw. It's not made for precision. |
| Shape D.:
Its made for death and destruction!!! And sawing crap that you wont really see. |
| Trimoor:
Everyone must have their tools confused. Maybe this will help: Reciprocating saw: The blade moves back and forth (reciprocation) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saber saw: Just like a reciprocating saw, but made for cutting on flat surfaces. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jigsaw: Just like a saber saw, but mounted on a table. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bandsaw: Similar to a jigsaw, but the blade is a continuous band that moves in one direction. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Circular saw: A miniature handheld table saw. Cannot cut curves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This should help clear some things up. Remember that many people call a saber saw a jigsaw, but now you know better. As for the question, I reccoment a saber saw and circular saw for building a cabinet. If you can only choose one, go with the saber saw. |
| TOK:
Trimoor, that picture you posted and called a sabre saw says jigsaw right on it! ;) I thought the terms were interchangeable, regardless of the mount. |
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