Which jigsaw is the best bang for the buck?
I never seem to get my purchases right. I buy the deals, that's the cheap stuff--only to buy replacements way too often. So, had a Craftsman, then a Freud. Neither was that bad...but what's the last jigsaw that I need to buy?
Any suggestions will be appreciated; however, I'm not rich, so the more reasonable, the better.
thanks!
Bosch - Fantastic Company
Bosch is an excellent companies with excellent customer care before and after the sale. I own the 1617EVS router and I bought the first models which had the Magnesium base which oxidized terribly. I sent the router in to one of Bosch's service center's and they replaced the base free of charge with the newer aluminium alloy bases. I am sure there are other companies that offer similar service but in this day and age, I think customer care such as Boschs' are the exception and not the rule. All that said (sorry for rambling), I would recommend any Bosch tool.
Personally, I bought and use the Grizzly Jig Saw. The jig saw does what you need and the price is very good. There is no automatic release and you need to use the screwdriver that came with the tool to change blades. I bought the jig saw before Bosch switched out the router base on my 1617EVS. If I ever need a new jig saw, I will buy a Bosch. No question. Almost forgot. I also own Bosch's 3HP Plunge router - another great tool.