Jigsaw Plunge Cut Technique

Demonstration of how to make a plunge cut into wood with a jigsaw.

You forgot the drill to make a starter hole? This technique allows you to use your jigsaw in the middle of the work piece anyway.

[Ragingmarmot]

Outstanding. The first vid I saw that explained that forward movement. Practiced and practiced, then almost threw my brand new Bosch jig saw in the garbage.

[Striider]

Bravo! I'd never have thought of your technique myself, but having watched your video I can see that I'll be much more inclined to make a plunge cut when I need to, as long as I have sufficient "runway" for it. Really, many thanks for giving us this demonstration...

[MamaCat]

Great demo! Thank you very much for this. I was having a complete mental block and couldn't figure it out. You just saved my furniture!

[Npakaderm]

Thanks for this little tip. Thankfully I have a drill with a paddle but handy so I'll start with that but it's nice to know the other method for the future.

[tjh]

Just made my small problem even smaller. Thanks for video, instruction, and suggestions.

[gueritodrew]

Thanks for the pre-demonstration and explanation. Very helpful!

[MrHalomaster]

Out of all the years been making speaker box I never thought about that brilliant idea

[yvonnewilson]

Thank you for this video - very helpful right when we needed it!!

[suzannescottholmes]

Greatly appreciated. Thanks for the demo.

[timthompson]

Ha Ha!  I tried that a couple of months ago and I did it but nearly as slick as you.  Thanks for the tip!

[athenahepler]

Thanks for this. Wished I had seen this video before I made some mistakes.

[mommy_jazz]

it is easier said than done... lots of practice needed for me

[prashantgaur]

Is orbital/pendulum motion helpful for this technique or harmful?

[jrodnanfelt]

Ya I'll use my drill, this is bonkers

[noelvega]

bahahaha pesci is that you...; )....lol....thats a great tip bro...some idiots cant even hold and turn on a jigsaw..