In this article, we will talk about another high-tech power tool from Metabo, the electric libzik STE 100 Plus. Like other power tools of this type, the STE 100 Plus is mainly used for processing sheet materials of various hardness. These are boards, sheet wood materials, plastic, metal sheets. For cutting materials of different density, there is a wide range of saw blades. Modern blades for electric jigsaws are unified, so you should not worry that the file will not fit this jigsaw.
Of the features of the electric jigsaw, it is worth noting the reliable design of the gearbox and engine, ensuring the durability of using the tool without breaking it. The STE 100 Plus has a quick blade change system without using a key, which distinguishes it from many models from other companies. Like most modern electric jigsaws, the STE 100 Plus has the ability to remove dust using external devices, such as a vacuum cleaner, which allows it to be used when working in a city apartment, as well as
cutting area blowing system.
Separately, it is worth noting the use of Vario-Constamatic (VC) electronics in the tool, due to which, with an increase in the load on the web, the load on the engine is also compensated. The aluminum alloy gear housing is made by casting technology and is highly wear resistant. In the event of a critical increase in voltage in the mains and to prevent failure of the jigsaw, the carbon brushes are made to be switched off.
The approximate cost of the STE 100 Plus electric jigsaw is about 8,500 rubles (at the end of 2014), which is quite a lot and is unlikely to be suitable for an ordinary person as one of the home kit tools.
If you look at the appearance of this jigsaw, you will not see the classic handle in the form of a bracket. The handle for pressing in the process of cutting the material is made at the top and you need to hold it with your palm - like a planer. With the second hand, you need to hold the body of the planer itself, like a small grinder.
The STE 100 Plus jigsaw has a fairly large weight - 2.6 kg. This is due, firstly, to the fact that there are more metal parts, a large powerful engine in the body and a large size compared to many household jigsaws. The jigsaw has a plastic transparent screen to protect it from flying sawdust.
The tool is primarily intended for cutting materials on stationary workbenches and tables. In difficult places, in an uncomfortable position, using this tool is difficult, and sometimes impossible. For example, when building on the same roof, when cutting often has to be done at different angles, holding the jigsaw upside down, sawing towards you, etc. It will be very inconvenient to do this with such a heavy jigsaw and even with the listed features of the handles.
Contents of delivery
When selling the product through retail stores, the STE 100 Plus electric jigsaw is supplied with:
- electric jigsaw;
- suitcase made of high quality plastic;
- hex key;
- chip protection plate;
- protective glass.
Technical characteristics of the jigsaw STE 100 Plus
Rated weight: 2.6 kg
Power consumption of the tool: 680 W
Rated power of the tool: 400 W
Maximum workpiece thickness:
- Wood: 100 mm
- Steel sheet: 8 mm
- Non-ferrous metals: 25 mm
- Changing the angle of the sole: yes
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