Electric jigsaw KOLNER KJS 450 with a power of 450W is one of the cheapest models on the market for this type of power tool.
In principle, it has the same design and principle of operation as its more expensive counterparts.
In the description of online stores, you will most likely read that the jigsaw of this model provides convenience and good cutting accuracy. But this is debatable.
In principle, this electric jigsaw is equipped with a sufficiently powerful engine for its price, and a sufficiently large cutting depth is declared both for wood and when cutting metal. But 6 mm of metal is difficult to cut even with a grinder specially designed for this, and even for a jigsaw this is generally unrealistic. Yes, and not every circular saw can cut through 55 mm of wood, and not only because of the small size of the disc. Just the power of the engine will allow you to cut this material of similar thickness very slowly.
It would be more correct to say that the KOLNER KJS 450 electric jigsaw is designed exclusively for small jobs that do not require a significant amount of sawing work and high accuracy.
That is, in order to cut several slats once a year or to cut some part out of plywood, it is quite suitable, and it will cope with chipboard, though not providing good cutting accuracy and quality. But even a very good manual jigsaw is not suitable for cutting chipboard. Here you need a special sawing machine.
This model of electric jigsaw is also suitable for cutting various floor coverings such as laminate or parquet boards. Ordinary pine boards up to 30 mm thick will also not cause difficulties, but only if you cut them across the grain. It will no longer work along, or rather, it will only turn out very slowly and crookedly.
This jigsaw model allows you to change the cutting angle from 0 to 45 degrees, as well as adjust the rotation speed of the motor and, accordingly, the saw blade. This is very important when you are sawing materials of different densities. The speed of cutting steel is significantly different from that needed for sawing softwood or softwood products.
It is also worth noting the presence of a power button lock on the tool, which is very convenient when you need to cut a curved long line, for example, in plywood.
If you plan to work in an apartment, then an important function is the ability to connect a jigsaw to a vacuum cleaner. In this model, this is implemented. If you try to cut even a small plywood or wooden part without connecting the jigsaw to the vacuum cleaner, then expect trouble. All sawdust, even with careful work, will be in a carpet or socks, from where it will be very difficult to pull them out.
Technical characteristics of the electric jigsaw KOLNER KJS 450:
Power: 450 W
Jigsaw blade stroke: 18 mm
Rod stroke frequency: up to 3000 strokes per minute
Maximum thickness of the material being cut
- metal: 6 mm
- wood: 55 mm
Tool weight: 1.6 kg
Pendulum stroke: yes
Connection to a vacuum cleaner: yes
Warranty : 12 months