Makita Jigsaws DJV181Z is an Ultra-compact Machine that is Lightweight and has a Brushless Motor for Longer Battery Runtime and Less Maintenance. Its Rubberized Soft Grip Handle Provides Increased Comfort on the Job. Makita Jigsaws are primarily used to make curved, intricate cuts in wood, but can also cut through a number of other materials such as plastic, sheet metal, and ceramic tile.
Makita DJV181Z 18v LXT Cordless Barrel Grip Brushless Jigsaw Body
Like the above reviewer states, the body grip on the DJV181 is a key benefit. It allows you amazing levels over control over your cuts, especially curves. Equally, flip the jigsaw upside down, and the barrel grip is ideal for making plunge cuts from the underside of the material.
Features:
- Brushless motor
- New improved dust extraction hose joint
- Rigid aluminum base bevels 0 to 45 degrees left and right
- Change lever for 3 orbital settings and straight cutting
- Tool-less blade change
- Variable speed control dial
- Soft start feature
- Twin LED job light
SPECIFICATION:
- Voltage: 18v
- Max. in steel: 10 mm
- Max. in wood: 135 mm
- Max in aluminum: 20 mm
- Strokes per Minute: 800 – 3,500 spm
- Shank: Universal
- Stroke Length: 26 mm
- Noise sound pressure: 78 dB(A)
Metal
You can also use a jigsaw DJV181Z on metal, which can be useful when making a hole in a piece of material through which a pipe can fit. There will also be times you’ll need to cut curves in metal for it to fit on a wall.
Ceramic Tile
There are a number of instances when you might need to use a jigsaw with ceramic tile. For example, you might need to cut a semicircle or curve around a pipe. With the correct blade on your jigsaw, you can easily accomplish this.
Carpet
Although most people wouldn’t immediately think of it, you can use a jigsaw to cut carpet. This offers a more accurate cut than you’d manage with a utility knife or by using scissors.