Cool Design and gadgets Lastest news*: I needed an inexpensive Jig Saw not restricted by a cord.

Been using this pretty steady for the past 5 weeks on wood flooring in a house I just bought. Its a very well made tool. Being able to change blades without unscrewing the old one is very handy. It had good power and battery life is good. I already had an XRP kit so this fits in well with those other tools. I haven't really cut anything on an angle but I did play around with it just to see what its capable of. I set it to blow dust away from the blade since I create a ton while cutting flooring. Works marginal but I'm really cranking out a lot of dust. Not having to fight with an extension cord is terrific. I've read other comment that this jigsaw weighs too much or that its really heavy. Well it is heavy but to me this is a good thing. Holding something your cutting with 1 hand and controlling the jigsaw with the other works a lot better when your jigsaw doesn't move around on you. I found the weight to be desirable myself. I'd recommend this to anybody in need of a good jigsaw.

I purchased this tool bare because I needed an inexpensive Jig Saw not restricted by a cord. I work on boats, decorative trim, and areas where an extension cord might be a liability or just one more thing to manage. I already own several DEWALT 18 volt tools and flashlights with Ni Cad and Lithium ion batteries. If weight is needed I use the Ni Cad packs, For horizontal and overhead work it makes sense to use the L Ions as they are lighter. The tool has plenty of power either way and does a reasonably accurate job if the right blade is used. I had some difficulty with the blade lock at first, but after some study mastered getting the blade to stay in its mount. Please read the directions on line. So far this tool has been heavily used for three months and hasn't developed any problems. The case has suffered a bit due to glue and other stuff getting on it. It didn't come with the fancy plastic case to protect it from the other tools in the bag so I would recommend removing the blade and wrapping the tool in a towel or something to prevent any damage that might occur during storage and transport. Mine has a lanyard attached to the wrist and handle for working over the water, on ladders, or in bilges. The home made lanyard was an invention borne of the experience which caused the need for a new Jig Saw and an OSHA citation payment.

I purchased this from Amazon a few weeks ago and have put this saw through its paces on a shed re-build project and a porch roof repair. Great power, and not having an extension cord in the way all the time is just fantastic. Plenty of power in this unit, and far less "jump" while going through sheet wood than with other saws. I read that some one complained about this saw weighing too much, but it feels just right to me - and you WANT some weight directly over the work in the first place. I also advise that you turn the saw on its back (lock the switch so no unintentional starts!) before inserting a new blade so you can see it go all the way "home" before you release the tool-less loading flap (great feature!) so the blade won't fall out when the saw is turned on. Last - use Bosch blades (sorry Dewalt); I tried the Dewalt assortment for this saw first, but the Bosch progressor blades are just much better and let this saw really shine.

It is probably the one tool in my arsenal that I rarely think about grabbing for a job, but should think about.

I don't do much woodwork, otherwise I'm sure I'd carry this regularly. But the few metal cuts & wood notches I've had to make, this thing is great. I have a corded version for bigger metal cutting so I can't attest to how much battery life you'll get with heavy cutting, but for anything I've done she shines right through.

I bought this cordless jig saw based upon the usefulness of my corded one. And I've been happy with it.

Remember to remove the plastic plate when cutting anything that may scratch it up. You'll be happy you did for the next time when you're cutting something you need to protect from any scratches. Or I guess you could go the other way. Use the plastic plate on rough surfaces and the metal one on fine surfaces. Whichever, just be aware of the texture of what you're cutting so you don't end up with both the plastic and metal plates all scratched up.

Adjustments are SUPER easy. Blade changes are quick. Just be sure you've got the blade set right and locked in. You'll know. It'll fall out as soon as you hit the switch. It's pretty lightweight and the rubber on the handle is nice to reduce vibrations. You gotta love cordless.

Cool Design and gadgets Lastest news*

11/15/2012

I needed an inexpensive Jig Saw not restricted by a cord.

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