Hi,
Thanks to all for your input on my previous Jigsaw/drill questions.
I recently was trying to decide between a Bosch 1591 and the Festool Trion, after getting good advice here and from freinds I purchased the Bosch. The Festool was more compact and just felt better in my hands than the Bosch but the Bosch was still much more ergonomic than my old jigsaw (B&D4200 Quantam 3.5a, made in England), plus the Bosch had a blower which I wanted and better blade visibility with the anti-chip insert. Most of this is just "stuff on paper" so I took it to some 2x wood clamped to my MFT and yes it made an almost 90 degree cut (close enough for me!) in the 1-1/2" height and yes I only cut about 18" of wood but what struck me right away was the noise and vibration. You see I was expecting it to sound and feel like the $100 difference in cost from my B&D, but my old wavy B&D is quieter and smoother on any speed. Hard to believe and even harder to admit after parting with my hard earned cash.
But I've got it in perspective, it sure cuts better than the B&D so I should be thankful I can afford and enjoy a top quality tool and I get to spend the Holidays with my 2-1/2 year old son. Not all are so fortunate.
But as for the noise/vibration, could it be due to the much greater power of the Bosch? 6.4 amps versus 3.5? I'm going to use it more in the coming weeks on some pine and maple and see how it performs.
Pete