[OP]
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Hi Gang,
Time to replace the very old and hopelessly outdated lone Jig Saw in my shop. I believe I've got it narrowed down to the Makita 4341FCT for a lot of good reasons. One of which is I can't justify the $$$ for the Festool.
I'm sure a lot of you have jig saws that you love, hate, "wish you'd-a-got", etc. Let's hear it and TIA!
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
– Samuel Butler
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Bosch Barrel grip. 10 years old and still going strong
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Bought my Bosch 2 or 3 years ago and I don't have a single complaint with it. It replaced a cheapo B&D. Just no comparison in them. My favorite feature is the variable speed. It's something I didn't think much about when I bought it but now I love it. Don't want to be without it.
I have Makita tools and no complaints with them. Not sure why I didn't buy a Makita?
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Bosch Its the best jigsaw I have ever used.
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I dithered over a Festool for a long time but just don't use this type of tool anywhere close to often enough for that money. I finally plunged for a Makita which is very good and excellent value - runs very smoothly. I went for the D handle on the basis that it was on special offer. I'm happy with the purchase.
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Bosch. Been a good one!!
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Bosch. Well thought out and designed. Durable. Adjustable to any situation. Great saw.
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Another vote for Bosch.
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Bosch barrell grip, 8 yrs, good tool.
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Bosch! My 1590 has been great. Now on sale, with free shipping...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...36765?n=228013
Last edited by Greg Koch; 05-18-2006 at 2:51 PM.
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I have an old Skil jigsaw that just won't die, but I use it so little that I can't justify replacing it. But when I do, I'll be looking for one that can be connected to a vacuum, like the Freud.
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electric=bosch, pneumatic=sioux.....02 tod
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[OP]
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Interesting that my old saw is a Skil as well. It was a 'get-by' saw when I bought it 20+years ago and JUST WON"T DIE. The saw is fine, just what I want one to do has changed.
Thanks to all!
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
– Samuel Butler
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BOSCH...Outstanding jigsaw IMHO
Jerry
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If you're not going Festool...Bosch is the best choice, IMHO...as well as many other folks.
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