Do Jigsaw Blades Come In Different Lengths?

Saber saw woodworking tool

Jigsaws are an incredible power tool and can be used to make straight or curved cuts in a variety of materials such as wood, particleboard, plastic, metal, and even ceramic tile. Jigsaw blades come in a range of different shapes and lengths and are usually specially designed to cut one particular material.  In this article, … Read more

Can I Use a T-Shank Blade in a U-Shank Jigsaw?

Ornate sword with T-shaped handle

If you use a jigsaw often, you probably asked this question: Can I use a T-Shank blade in a U-Shank jigsaw? And if you’re a woodworker or even hobbyist, you want to make sure your jigsaw is working properly and safely. I was looking for U-shank jigsaw blades recently. However, my local store didn’t have … Read more

Jigsaw vs Router: 15 Pros and Cons

Man with hand router woodworking tool

The Jigsaw vs Router: Which one is better? Can you cut wood with these woodworking power tools? This post is about power tools for the beginner. It focuses on a comparison of the Jigsaw vs Router. Does one tool have advantages over the other? The post will list pros and cons in order to help … Read more

What is a Saber Saw Used For?

Saber saw woodworking tool

So, what is the saber saw used for? Do you swing swords in order to chop wood into pieces? No, you don’t. Actually, there is a lot of confusion about the name. I’ll try to clarify things: The Saber saw is a portable woodworking tool and can also be called a Sabre Saw or a … Read more