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25th March 2007, 01:04 PM #1
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Triton jigsaw design flaw?
I bought a Triton jigsaw a couple of months ago because I needed to cut some rounded corners and I liked the idea of the scrolling function of the triton.
However, this weekend when I needed to use it, I noticed that the edges of my cut corners were not straight. I then realised that the Triton jigsaw holds the blade at an angle. This is of course not an issue if the blade is locked into the guide roller, however with the scrolling function it is not possible for the edges of the cut to be straight.
Anyone else have this issue? I don't think I can return it to Bunnings now seeing as though I bought it months ago.
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25th March 2007, 02:32 PM #2
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All jigsaws will give you some sort of flex when cutting corners / some sort of angle.
If you want a perfect right angle, make a jig and fininsh it off with a router.
Or cut it with a bandsaw or scroll saw.
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25th March 2007, 03:02 PM #3
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Did you square the base up with the blade? What happens when the blade is rotated 180 degrees - does the angle remain the same? (which would happen if the base had not be squared to the blade properly - which is a user adjustment)
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25th March 2007, 05:06 PM #4
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Reason for Jigsaw kit
This is one of hte reasons that the jigsaw kit is good. It supports the sides of the blade to prevent it from flexing while cutting curves. Not as tight as a scroll saw, and without the full bearing support of a band saw, but a very good improvement on a hand held jigsaw.
Other comment on cutting curves, it is essential that the orbital, or pendulum feature of the jigsaw is turned off. If it isn't, the curf that is behind the blade will encourage the blade to cut in a straight line and give you a pretty ordinary curve.
I usually follow up with a belt sander after using the jigsaw. I find the belt sander is heasier to hold level than a random orbital. Depends on what you are doing of course.
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