Im cutting inch thick trim thats in place can i set the blade cutting depth?

To cut molding in place, you need to get a dremel type oscillating tool, which will cut very fine lines, and not leave a ragged edge. It will also do a straight plunge cut, which is quite helpful for cutting molding, in place. (I've done a bit of that work, myself, so I'm quite sure.) A jig saw drives the blade down (a lot), then pulls it back up, which will leave your moldings, and wall, beat to death, and it will wreck your wrist, as well, trying to hold it steady while it beats against the wall. You won't like the results, trust me. Dremel tools are pricey, but if you search, there are places with MUCH cheaper options, that work just as well (HF). Just go for the oscillating tool, and use the blades that have tiny teeth on just the front end, for a clean plunge cut. Jig saws are great, and have a purpose, and this one looks like a good tool, but it just won't do what you're hoping for. (And neither will a circular saw, unless it's a super tiny one, and you don't care about the rip out and end divots that will come with a circular saw, of any size.) Depending on how steady your hand is, and how few/small the cuts are, you could just try it with a rotary tool, which is super cheap. Get the off brand one, with a wand attachment, and for considerably less money than this, you could do some small detail work, with what basically is a sideways 1 inch circular saw attachment. Unfortunately, it is a hand held tiny saw blade, so if it's gonna show, and you care about straight lines, go to the oscillating tool. It will work the best of the three options. PS I know this question is old, and you've long since done the project, but for others who may want to know the answer, as well, I figured I'd answer, because I had the same problem a while back.

Does the saw take U-shank or T-shank blades?

Interesting question. I bought this saw and have yet to find on the box or the enclosed instructions exactly what saw blade to use with this saw. Seems Porter Cable would mention the blades somewhere. Of course every thing was made and printed in China.

Brand	PORTER-CABLE
Color	Jig Saw
Blade Material	High Speed Steel
Surface Recommendation	Wood
Power Source	Corded Electric
Special Feature	Four Orbital Settings
Included Components	(1) PCE345 \| (1) Wood Cutting Blade \| (1) Wrench
Product Dimensions	9.5"L x 3.25"W x 8.5"H
Warranty Type	limited warranty
Item Weight	6 Pounds
Speed	3200 RPM
Number of Teeth	10
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Specification Met	Electrical safety standards for corded power tools and orbital jigsaw functionality standards
Wattage	7.2E+2
Blade Shape	Rectangular
Global Trade Identification Number	00885911368704
Handle Material	Plastic
UPC	797936021208 043914798861 043953592499 735090248666 885911368704 044914190785
Manufacturer	PORTER-CABLE
Part Number	PCE345
Item Weight	6 pounds
Item model number	PCE345
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	One Size
Style	Jig Saw Only
Finish	Brushed
Material	Blend
Pattern	Solid
Shape	Rectangular
Item Package Quantity	1
Number Of Pieces	5
Head Style	Flat
Number of Handles	1
Measurement System	Metric
Special Features	Four Orbital Settings
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Warranty Description	3 year limited warranty

PORTER-CABLE Orbital Jig Saw, 6.0-Amp, Corded (PCE345)

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