Jig Saws
Buy Jig Saws
Jig Saws are a practical buy for contractors and tradespeople who regularly need to make curved, angled, or intricate cuts in timber, sheet materials, metal, and plastic. Unlike circular saws, the reciprocating blade action of a jig saw allows cuts to follow curves and shapes — making them essential for joinery, formwork, cladding, and any finishing work where straight cuts alone aren’t sufficient. Wenbro stocks professional-grade Jig Saws suited to site and workshop use, maintained in-house for consistent performance. For the full range of hand-held power tools, see our Power Tools category, and for cutting masonry and concrete, our Masonry Saws are the purpose-built solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials can a Jig Saw cut?
Jig Saws can cut timber, plywood, MDF, sheet metal, aluminium, plastic, and ceramic tile depending on the blade type fitted. Blade selection is critical — wood blades, metal blades, and specialist blades are not interchangeable. Always match the blade specification to the material being cut for clean results and extended blade life.
Can Jig Saws make straight cuts as well as curved ones?
Yes — Jig Saws can make straight cuts, though a guide fence or straight edge clamped to the workpiece is recommended for accurate straight cutting. For long straight cuts in sheet material on site, a circular saw is generally faster and more accurate. Jig Saws excel where curved, plunge, or profile cuts are needed.
What blade stroke and speed settings should I use?
Most professional Jig Saws offer variable speed and orbital action settings. Higher orbital settings and speeds suit faster cutting in softwood and sheet materials, while lower orbital settings with reduced speed give cleaner cuts in metal and fragile materials. Refer to the manufacturer’s blade guide for specific settings.
Are Jig Saws suitable for formwork and shuttering work on construction sites?
Yes — Jig Saws are commonly used for cutting curved formwork profiles, trimming plywood shuttering panels, and making notch and plunge cuts around obstructions. For volume straight cutting of shuttering panels, a circular saw is more efficient, but a Jig Saw is indispensable for any non-straight cutting on site.
Does Wenbro service Jig Saws after purchase?
Yes — all Jig Saws purchased through Wenbro are supported by in-house servicing. Browse the full Power Tools range or call 087 073 7777 to discuss your tool requirements and servicing needs.
