Time for a new jig saw

[Frank Pellow]

Frank. It all comes down down to dollars and cents. The Bosch saw is between $120-$160. The Festool saw is between $250-$300. I will buy what I can afford.

Dan

Find the extra money. You will soon thank yourself that you did so and you will thank me that I kept bugging you to get a Festool jig saw. By the way, I recommend the barrel grip.

[Dan Mages]

Ow.. ow!! OWW!!! Watch the arm twisting there Frank!! Do any of you Festool Junkies want to pitch in and help my buy a Festool Jigsaw?

[Jim Becker]

Dan, talk with Bob Marino...he may be able to find a deal for you or at least twist your arm a little harder!

[John Miliunas]

Ow.. ow!! OWW!!! Watch the arm twisting there Frank!! Do any of you Festool Junkies want to pitch in and help my buy a Festool Jigsaw?

Dan, agree with all the Festool junkies and, as Jim indicates, check with Bob. There's a chance he can find a "Demo" or "Refurb" for you. That's a GREAT way to get into Festool. I have purchased several that way and, had I not known any different, I'd swear they were brand-new pieces!

[Dan Mages]

MAN! I think I will need my arm in a sling soon. I sent Bob a PM. Lets see what he can do.

Dan

[John Miliunas]

MAN! I think I will need my arm in a sling soon. I sent Bob a PM. Lets see what he can do.

Dan

What?! *ONLY* ONE sling? Sheeeeesh...We must be slippin', guys! Hey, seriously, if the Bob guy can help you out, you will be amazed by how well that saw works! The first thing I tried it on was some 6/4+ Hard Maple. Cut wiggly line into it and then put my little engineer's square to it: Not a single point was out of square! I was duly impressed! Plus, you also need to remember that they have a "no-hassle" return policy. If you're not happy with it, you're not "stuck" with it! (I can't imagine myself ever returning *any* of my Festools, but it's nice to know the option is there for future purchases.) Good luck!

[Russ Filtz]

If you do go Bosch, I would second the newer model. I Absolutely HATE the blade change mechanism on my Bosch 1587 Progressor! Saw gets minimal home usage and the other day the mechanism came apart! I had to take the front off to get things lined back up and release the blade. Others have had problems with the blade release too. I am thinking of selling it and getting a Festool or anything with a lever action blade change!

[Steve Clardy]

Don't gang up and beat me too hard here Festool owners. Ha
Quick rundown on prices.
Festool- 250.00 is the lowest price on a quick search.
Bosch [old style top handle]
amazon-162.00
toolmart-159.99
toolseeker.com--
woodworkers supply-142.00
allprotools-144.00
jimslimstools.com-139.00
toolsforless.com-137.88

Yea, I'm still pushing bosch.
Steve

[Ron Jones near Indy]

around here still have a few of the old style Bosch (most with top handle) in the $120 to 130 range.

[Dan Mages]

Don't gang up and beat me too hard here Festool owners. Ha
Quick rundown on prices.
Festool- 250.00 is the lowest price on a quick search.
Bosch [old style top handle]
amazon-162.00
toolmart-159.99
toolseeker.com--
woodworkers supply-142.00
allprotools-144.00
jimslimstools.com-139.00
toolsforless.com-137.88

Yea, I'm still pushing bosch.
Steve

Steve. I thought the old model was the 1587. Amazon is selling it for $127

Dan

BTW, there is no Festool left handed circular saw. There goes that idea.

[David Hayes]

Dan,
No matter which one you buy, you are in for a real treat. All of the "professional" model jig saws will make you wonder why you didn't have one sooner.
I haven't read through all of the posts before posting so I apologize if I'm restating something.
Dave

[Steve Clardy]

Steve. I thought the old model was the 1587. Amazon is selling it for $127

Dan

BTW, there is no Festool left handed circular saw. There goes that idea.

Dan. Yes on the 1587, but it has a AVS behind it also,[mine] showing it is the top handle. Slightly newer version is the 1587AVSK. Barrel grip is a different number, 1584AVSK.
When I did a goggle search I came up with that price for amazon without actually going to their site.
But I just went there and you are correct on the 127.00 price.
Steve, who hasn't broke your arm. lol

[Ken Salisbury]

Folks,

I had to do some extensive scrubing of this thread for reasons I will not elaborate on. Please stick to the thread subject and refrain from wandering into areas which are not germain to the subject at hand.

[Dan Mages]

Folks,

I had to do some extensive scrubing of this thread for reasons I will not elaborate on. Please stick to the thread subject and refrain from wandering into areas which are not germain to the subject at hand.

Sorry if I stirred up some poop here. Anyhow. I spoke to Bob and he was able to get me a rerbished Festool for just a little more than a Bosch. I hope it will be here soon!!

Dan

[John Miliunas]

Sorry if I stirred up some poop here. Anyhow. I spoke to Bob and he was able to get me a rerbished Festool for just a little more than a Bosch. I hope it will be here soon!!

Dan

IMHO, you have nothing to apologize for, but hey, it IS just my opinion! At any rate, me thinks you'll be quite impressed and happy with the Festool! Just one, heavy-duty unit with a real "can do" attitude! Bob will do you good...! Enjoy!!!