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Sabre Saws/ Jigsaws Hand Power Tools
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Objectives Identify the parts and uses of sabre saws/jigsaws and reciprocating saws on a handout in class with 100% accuracy. Describe the similarities and differences of a sabre saw, jigsaw, and reciprocating saw on a handout in class with 90% accuracy. Identify the safety procedures associated with these saws on a test with 100% accuracy. Safely operate a jigsaw in the shop with 75% accuracy.
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Reasons to Learn Why do we need to learn how to use a sabre saw/jigsaw? Why do we need to know the parts of a jigsaw? Why is it important to know the differences and similarities between the jigsaw and reciprocating saw? Why is it important to know how to use these saws safely?
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Questions to Answer What is a sabre saw/jigsaw and what are their uses? What is a reciprocating saw and what is it used for? What are the differences and similarities between the saws? How do you use them? What are the safety procedures?
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What is a sabre saw/jigsaw?
Used to cut circles, curves, and holes in different materials. Blades for wood, metal, drywall/plaster, plastic
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Parts Power cord strain reliever Handle Brushes Base tilt adjustment
Tilting base On-off switch Guide knob Aluminum housing Blade screw Toe Blade
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What is a reciprocating saw?
Saw that uses a reciprocating motor to move a small blade up and down across the object to be cut Used more for demolition
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Parts Blade Blade set screw Motor housing Brushes Trigger lock
6. Switch lock 7. Handle 8. Power cord 9. Air vents 10. Rocker shoe
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Safety ALWAYS wear eye protection!
The material should be secured with a bench vice or clamp. Do NOT adjust the saw when the motor is running. Needs to be cleaned regularly.
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Review Objectives for this lesson were:
Identify the parts and uses of sabre saws/jigsaws and reciprocating saws on a handout in class with 100% accuracy. Describe the similarities and differences of a sabre saw, jigsaw, and reciprocating saw on a handout in class with 90% accuracy. Identify the safety procedures associated with these saws on a test with 100% accuracy. Safely operate a jigsaw in the shop with 75% accuracy.
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Review What are the saws we have talked about today?
What are they used for? Differences and similarities? Safety?
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