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Tried the Hitachi first, but blade insertion was fussy and the blade didn't line up with the guide roller properly. Has variable trigger in addition to dial for excellent speed control. The foot is just stamped steel but angle adjustment is very accurate. I love this saw. Blade insertion literally couldn't be easier with this, just push it in. I even like that it is more compact and maneuverable than more expensive models. Very smooth with the counterbalancing--only one in this price range that has it as far as I know.
Wonderful jig saw. We have used it on many projects and it is still going strong. It was reasonably priced and very durable.
The guide post also is a great idea. This saw is a pleasure to operate. My old jig saw finally died so I bought the Bosch. There is no vibration plus the blade dosen't wonder. I haven't used it to cut metal yet but I am sure it will do a great job. Sawing a 2x4 is like cutting through butter.
There a little sloppiness in the slot the tightening bolt goes through and the base can be inserted into the 90 degree alignment slot and still be off square with the blade. Plenty of power, just adjust the maximum speed you want with the dial and squeeze the trigger to go from 500 spm up that max. That is the only reason I gave it 4 stars.All in all, it seems to be a very well made saw. I recently purchased this product to replace a 30 year old 2-speed Skil. This is the only one I found that even comes close to filling the bill. The saw has heft, but is still lighter than most on the market. You need to take some care in aligning the base before securely tightening the bolt. However, I did cut off the wire protector.
I wanted a variable speed saw with orbital action without paying an arm and a leg. Motor is quiet and very smooth. thing in front of the blade as it blocks the view of the cutting path. Blade changing is a snap.My only complaint is the tilting base.
After using it the first time. It has enough power to cut the wood I'm working with. Have different type of blade I can use to cut wood or metal. After getting rid of the B&D. The blade is very easy to change. It cuts straight. I always taught a jig saw is a jig saw.
I got tired of it and paid someone to take it off my hands. I purchase the Bosch JS5 online cause of an article I read highly recomended it. Started getting into some home-improvement work. I have'nt had experience using a professional model to see how it would compare to this one. I had a black & decker jig saw that I was using but the cut wonders all over the place that I would ruin the wood I was working on. The price was right. But this Bosch is good enough for me.
This Jig saw is like another experience from the Jig saw I been using.
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