Jigsaw or Reciprocating Saw?

It depends what kind of work you want to do.

A reciprocating saw can become a jigsaw, but they are not quite as precise and fine. A reciprocating saw is more for trimming trees, or rougher harder work. A jigsaw is for finer work.

While both the jigsaw and reciprocating have different blade options, you would not use a jigsaw for larger harder things.

A reciprocating saw with the right blade, would be useful for cutting someone out of a car crash, a jigsaw would not really.

Jigsaws are used for smaller curves and detail work, mostly in wood,but also thinner metal. A reciprocating saw is more commonly used in demolition.

@poisonedantidote and @majorrich have got it right. Jigsaw is for smaller, finer jobs while a reciprocating saw is great for just ‘ripping through’ a bigger project. Want to cut out a nice square or circle in a piece of wood? Start a hole with a drill bit, and finish the cutting with the jigsaw. Want to rip out a big piece of drywall? Use a reciprocating saw.

Terrific! Thank you all for your help. I’ll be adding the Jigsaw to my Christmas list!

The last time I used a reciprocating saw it was for demolishing a wall. I will probably be using my jigsaw for my current woodworking project.