It helps to have a drill nearby for making clean plunge cuts with yourjigsaw.

Plunge cuts are needed when starting a cut in the center of wood.

This method is easy, but not always the most convenient.

With a sharp blade, youll be making plunge cuts in no time.

This approach can also be applied to making plunge cuts with a reciprocating saw.

Dont forget your eye protection.

Jigsaw Plunge Cut Technique| enduringcharm (YouTube)