Jig Saw

[Proximity 10+ year member]

I was at home depot today and I saw a Dewalt Jig Saw and Orbital Sander package for $100. Would a jig saw produce adequate cuts for making a box? There is a jig jaw guide there so I'm not worried about straight cuts, just in terms of the cut itself.

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[302yota 10+ year member]

i own a router, but i still use a jigsaw to cut out all of my spear holes....

p.s.- a router isnt anything without a jasper jig, (as far as cutting out circles...i just dont feel like spending 30$ for something i can do half as good with a jigsaw)

 

[302yota 10+ year member]

and a sander is always nice to have, for those uneven edges.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

i tried it and failed bad and went out and bought a table saw

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

i have a router but no jig for it, so i still use a very old jigsaw for all my hole cuts, if you take your time you can do a good job.

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

A jigsaw isn't the best tool for box building. A circular saw or table saw would be better for the edges, and a router makes perfect circles.

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

In short, no. Even with the guide the cuts will not come out that great. They're only good for the circle cut-out.

A jigsaw blade is relatively small, heat builds up quick and you'll probably end up burning the wood.

Not to mention it will take an excruciating amount of time.