How Do You Use A Jigsaw To Cut Ceramic Tile?
The jigsaw is an ideal tool for cutting a variety of substances, including ceramic tile. Small and light weight, the jigsaw is easily handled regardless of your skill or strength. It allows the user to make quick, precise angled or curved cuts in ceramic tile and eliminates the need for a much larger and more complicated specialty saw. Attach a carbide-grit ceramic blade to the jigsaw and tighten to secure. Grit-edged blades are toothless and use a grinding action to make the cut, thereby minimizing the chance of chipping or breaking the brittle ceramic tile. Mark a cut line on the top of the ceramic tile so you know exactly where to guide the saw blade when making your cut. Suspend the tile to be cut right-side up between two saw horses or two wooden blocks and clamp tightly. Put on your protective eye goggles so your eyes are protected from any stray debris. Wear a face mask to prevent inhalation of the ceramic dust created by the cutting action. Hold the saw so the jigsaw blade is s
