It goes without saying that sawing wood and other materials is part of almost every major DIY project that is tackled around the house and garden in the first weeks of spring. No wonder, then, that the question of one of the most sought-after power tools arises, the question of the ‘right’ electric jigsaw. Trotec provides you with very good answers and also comes up with impressive solutions: the jigsaws of our PJSS range – optionally with battery or corded. With handle or knob. You can choose from our best!
With the powerful pendulum stroke jigsaws from Trotec, you always have the right tool at hand. The Cordless Jigsaw PJSS 11‑20V with its 20 volt lithium-ion battery allows you to work in areas without a power supply. For precise straight, curved or mitre cuts, the laser-guided jigsawsPJSS 12-230V and the PJSS 13-230V with knob handle – in demand especially by professionals – are our best recommendations. So that you know what to look out for when choosing the ‘right’ jigsaw for you, we have put together the key points for you here.
What do you mainly want to use the jigsaw for?
To find the right jigsaw model from the PJSS series for you, you should first consider what kind of cuts you want to make in the wood. This is because each model exhibits different cornering characteristics, and major differences exist when it comes to performance. If you want to make longer straight cuts, for example, a rip fence will be extremely useful in helping you to minimise design-related deviations when sawing straight. If you are planning mitre cuts, we recommend jigsaws with an adjustable base plate. Incidentally, all PJSS models feature the so-called “pendulum stroke”: compared to jigsaws without orbital action, pendulum stroke jigsaws not only move vertically but horizontally as well, thus reducing the effort required for forward movement and enabling faster sawing progress.
Pay attention to convenient features
One look at a jigsaw’s features will spare you the frustration of missing out on its convenient features when you need the device later on. Thanks to their electronic stroke rate control, all PJSS models allow you to work safely and in a material-compatible manner. In addition, the PJSS jigsaws have a transparent chip screen, which ensures exact, tear-free cuts. An integrated blowing function keeps your workplace free of chips and dust, and the quick chuck allows tool-free saw blade changes in seconds.
Choose between the bow shape or rod shape with knob
The design is a decisive factor in making the various cutting options a success. Jigsaws with a bow handle, such as the battery-operated PJSS 11-20V and the corded PJSS 12-230V, are mainly at home in the beginner’s and DIY sector. They fit securely in your hand when making straight cuts and can be easily guided with one hand, and switching them on and off is often easier as well. Professionals most often prefer jigsaws with a knob handle such as the PJSS 13-230V, which are much easier to manoeuvre than jigsaws with a bow handle when complicated tasks such as curve cuts, mitre cuts and overhead work have to be carried out. The machine can be receive the optimal feed via the knob on the front of it, while you precisely guide the device with your other hand.
Do you prefer a cordless or corded jigsaw?
The suitability of a corded or cordless model depends on its intended use. Corded jigsaws offer the advantage of being able to work without interruption as long as the power cable is connected to a functioning power connection. A cordless jigsaw such as our PJSS 11-20V is the ideal choice if only few options are available for connecting it to the power supply on-site. You do not have to lay an extension cable first, but can get started right away. These days, cordless jigsaws are hardly inferior to corded electric jigsaws in terms of performance. However, the battery only lasts for a certain time and then needs to be recharged. If you are planning to work for a longer period of time, it is advisable to buy an additional battery. If you charge both batteries alternately, you can work virtually without interruption.
Jigsaws with laser – what advantages do they offer?
Modern jigsaws such as our PJSS 12-230V or PJSS 13-230V jigsaws have a laser guide light, which marks the cutting line. The laser can be switched on separately and projects a clearly visible red line onto your work piece, thus precisely displaying the cutting direction. Deviations from the cutting line can be detected immediately and corrected directly.
Choose “your” PJSS jigsaw model – now in the Trotec Shop!
With the high-performance jigsaws from Trotec, you always have the right tool at hand. With its 20-Volt lithium ion battery, our PJSS 11-20V cordless jigsaw allows you to work in areas without a power connection. For precise straight, curved or mitre cuts, we recommend our laser-guided jigsaws PJSS 12-230V with bow handle and PJSS 13-230V with knob handle. Find out more about thehigh-performance devices from Trotec’s PJSS series – now in the Trotec Shop:
- The PJSS 11-20V cordless jigsaw with handle comes with a rip fence, an adapter for external dust extraction, a chip screen, a sliding shoe, Allen wrench, two wood-saw blades, a metal-saw blade and a carrying case
reduced from €99.95 to just €69.95,
- The jigsaw PJSS 12-230V with bow comes with a rip fence, adapter for external dust suction, chip guard, sliding shoe, three wood-saw blades and a metal-saw blade
reduced from €44.95 to just €29.95,
- The jigsaw PJSS 13-230V with knob comes with a rip fence, adapter for external dust suction, chip guard, sliding shoe, three wood-saw blades and a metal-saw blade
reduced from €54.95 to just €34.95,
all device prices include VAT.
