Hello,

I’ve read lots of posts from many of you saying that the Bosch 1590 or 1591 jigsaw is a super jigsaw. My question is, is it really that much better than an inexpensive jigsaw? For instance, I have a new Black & Decker variable speed jigsaw that I realize isn’t a top quality model.

The Black & Decker doesn't seem to be able to “track” that straight, even when I run it along a clamped straight edge. It’s as if the thickness of the wood (only 1/4 inch thick) forces the blade to move off the line. It may be just my technique, but I don’t know.

So, my question is, could I expect the Bosch to do a better job on this? Would the Bosch be expected to track that straight? And if so, which Bosch, the handle type or the barrel type, would be more controllable?

I guess that the bottom line is that I’d like to get the Bosch if it would be that much better than what I’ve got.

Thanks,
Louis