Right, here's the frikkin deal!
My Bosch jigsaw (green diy one), which has always served me well decided to go wonky when cutting kitchen units. I replaced the blade which was now slightly bent, but the new blade does the same.
Basically what happened was i was cutting a hole in the back of the unit for access to a water isolator valve. But, not wanting to cut into the pipe i withdrew the jigsaw about half way as it was cutting so it was no longer sitting on the wood to be cut if you know what i mean. It made the cutting harder work with it vibrating all over the place, but avoided sawing the pipe i guess.
So, have i knacked the guts of the jigsaw?
Typically, i'm about ready to start cutting the laminate worktops on the new kitchen at the weekend (for the sink) and i need a reliable 'accurate' cutting tool, which this always has been with its laser line. It was really good up until this mishap.
Is it salvageable? It only cost about £40 two years ago, but was really good.
Is there a better alternative, that may cost more, but would be better?
Thanks for any advice offered.
My Bosch jigsaw (green diy one), which has always served me well decided to go wonky when cutting kitchen units. I replaced the blade which was now slightly bent, but the new blade does the same.
Basically what happened was i was cutting a hole in the back of the unit for access to a water isolator valve. But, not wanting to cut into the pipe i withdrew the jigsaw about half way as it was cutting so it was no longer sitting on the wood to be cut if you know what i mean. It made the cutting harder work with it vibrating all over the place, but avoided sawing the pipe i guess.
So, have i knacked the guts of the jigsaw?
Typically, i'm about ready to start cutting the laminate worktops on the new kitchen at the weekend (for the sink) and i need a reliable 'accurate' cutting tool, which this always has been with its laser line. It was really good up until this mishap.
Is it salvageable? It only cost about £40 two years ago, but was really good.
Is there a better alternative, that may cost more, but would be better?
Thanks for any advice offered.