Comparison Metabo ST 18 L 90 601047850 vs Metabo STB 18 L 90 601048850

The minimum stroke frequency of the jigsaw blade during operation. In some cases (for example, when working on metal), a low stroke rate is preferable to a high one; accordingly, the lower the minimum frequency, the more opportunities you will have to set up the instrument for working on a particular material.

The shape of the jigsaw handle determines the way it is held during operation, as well as some application features. Today the following types of handles are used:

— D-shaped. Sometimes also called “staple-shaped”. True to its name, it is shaped like the letter “D” rotated 90°. The advantage of such jigsaws is the ability to work with one hand; on the other hand, they are poorly suitable for figured sawing, especially with complex shapes of cuts.

— Mushroom-shaped(rounded holder). In our catalog, this category includes all jigsaws equipped with an additional protrusion holder in the front part. This protrusion makes it easier to hold the tool with both hands, which is especially important when making cuts of complex shapes. Accordingly, such tools are considered more suitable for figure sawing. Among the disadvantages, visibility during operation is somewhat worse than in the case of a D-shaped handle.