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Re: Pedulum action jigsaw, what does it mean/do? |
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| message from Jerry Built on 11 May 2004 |
Hi Chris, the pendulum action pushes the blade forward on the
cutting stroke. You may see a fork carrying a TCT (or monkey
metal!) blade guide roller behind the blade when fitted. This
guide wheel pushes the blade when pendulum action is on. If
you don't notice much difference, maybe it's more of a wobble
action than pendulum!
The advantages of pendulum action are:
Cutting speed increased; blade life extended; may get a
more accurate cut.
Disadvantages include:
Not good for tight curves; may get a less accurate cut;
possible increase in splintering; more stress on tool.
J.B.
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