Time for a New Jigsaw

[Burt Alcantara]

I bought my B&D jigsaw as an impulse because it was very chearp...er...inexpensive...cheap.

Hard to cut a straight or curved line. Vibrates like crazy. My not-go-to tool. Avoid it as much as possible.

So, what's an accurate, low vibrating, good dust collection port, dare I say...long lasting, jigsaw?

Thanks,
Burt

[Chris Padilla]

Bosch.

Yes, I have the Festool barrel-grip jigsaw but I think the Bosch is probably a better value and likely just as good and perhaps even better.

BTW, I graduated from a Sears jigsaw to the Festool...wow, didn't know a jigsaw could cut so beautifully!

[Lee Schierer]

I have a Bosch and it is great compared to the B&D that I had for the same reasons as posted by Burt. It has been a great addition to my tool cabinet. The progressor blades (T-234) give a cut quality that will rival a TS for smoothness.

[Mike Cutler]

I have a Milwaukee, nice jigsaw, but I like the Bosch barrel handle better for feel, from the few times I've used one.

[Matthew Hills]

got a Bosch. Low blade deflection was the big thing.
Mine doesn't have any provision for dust collection, though.

Matt

[Chris Kennedy]

Another vote for the Bosch. I have the regular/non-barrel 1587. It is one of my favorite power tools and one that I use a lot.

Cheers,

Chris

[Chris Padilla]

The Festool, while pricey, does have dust collection and it works well...when I bother to hook it up. I dunno if Bosch jigsaw have built-in dust collection. Festool is reknowned for their dust-collection on ALL their power tools and that is one reason I'm a big fan of them.

[Bob Slater]

My Bosch jigsaw was the first power tool I bought for woodworking about 15 years ago. It is an old friend and has never let me down. A+++

[peter de tappan]

Had a Bosch 1587. Blade changing was a bitch. If you get a Bosch, get a 1590 or 1591. MUCH better saw. Dead simple blade changing. Truer cutting.

[Dwain Lambrigger]

...and you are getting the same replies I did. I bought the Bosch barrel grip on "the river" and I love it. It replaced a 15 year old B&D. Take the plunge and drop the $150. You will probably never have to replace it, and you will be happy every time you use it.

My .02 cents.

Dwain

[Max MacGill]

I think Bosch pretty much perfected the jigsaw - other than DC. I can't see any improvements that could be made on the 1584 barrel grip. It is easily the nicest tool I've owned - balance, weight, power, control, reliability - everything. Just a great tool.

Max

[Jeremy Layden]

I have the 1590EVS with a regular grip and you can purchase a dust collection tube for it and it works very well. I haven't used the festool, but it captures almost all of the dust. Just make sure you have the blower switch turned off on the jigsaw!

[Kelly C. Hanna]

Another vote for the Bosch here....I have the older one with the clunky blade change knob up top....other than that the tool is perfect. Amazon has them for $99 from time to time.

[Don Bullock]

I have the regular grip BOSCH and have found it to be a very good tool.

[Scott Kilroy]

I know I'm repeating what has already been said but the Bosch barrel grip is amazing. Anyone who has been unlucky enough to stop by my shop when I'm using it has been forced to try it on some scrap wood. The only thing that I could imagine being better is to have a jigsaw that plugs into your nerve endings.