While both tools are capable of cutting both materials with the right blade, which tool you should choose depends on the purpose of your project.

I did a search through C&CF and I didn't find this mentioned anywhere, so I thought I'd share something I found.<P>I came across an accessory that's available for most jigsaws that should make cutting ...

Jigsaw puzzles were traditionally made by painting a picture on a flat piece of wood. A woodworker would then use a jigsaw to cut the board into smaller pieces. The puzzles became a commercial pastime ...