Actually, there is a worse jigsaw; a Wen, circa 1974. (Not that the B&D
is so great.) :)
Dave
Mortimer Schnerd, RN wrote:
> Joe C wrote:
>
>>In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>>
>>Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated jigsaws
>>and/or job-site tablesaws?
>
>
>
> Jigsaws (Best): No question: the bosch 1590EVSK
> (Worst): No question here either: the Black and Decker POS
>
>
>
>
I use a skil variable speed jigsaw with variable orbital settings to
cut everything from 3/4" plywood to plexiglas to pvc pipe to thin sheet
metal. Does all of these easily and more. I have the older version of
model 4380-02
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=167215&cm_mmc=1hd.com2froogle-_-product_feed-_-D25X-_-167215
On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 22:51:32 GMT, "Joe C" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>
>Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated jigsaws
I love my Bosch, hate my old Craftsman.
>and/or job-site tablesaws?
No comment. I prefer a used Jet or Delta contractor's saw as a
jobsite saw.
Barry
David wrote:
> Actually, there is a worse jigsaw; a Wen, circa 1974. (Not that the B&D
> is so great.) :)
Never had their jig saw but had -- for a couple of months until I showed
it the inside of the trash can -- their reciprocating saw of that era.
Truly a POS. Had that quaint drive train like the early PC Biscuit
cutter (forget the model number) that bucked conventional wisdom. In
Wen's case, at least, everyone could say "I told you so!"
Typically the Bosch and the Milwaukee fall into the favorite category. You
cannot go wrong with either. HOWEVER, Look for the ones with the QUICK
BLADE CHANGE FEATURE. QUICK in this case is described as "1" second to
remove the blade and 3 or 4 seconds to replace the blade. The latest Bosch
has this feature and Milwaukee has had this feature for 5+ years.
One to stay away from is the next to the last generation DeWalt, they have
a documented history of spitting out the blade during use. I would have
never believe it until my friends DeWalt did this repeatedly to me. The
latest version may have addressed the problem.
"Joe C" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>
> Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated
> jigsaws and/or job-site tablesaws?
>
> TIA,
>
> jc
>
Joe C wrote:
> In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>
> Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated jigsaws
> and/or job-site tablesaws?
Jigsaws (Best): No question: the bosch 1590EVSK
(Worst): No question here either: the Black and Decker POS
--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
[email protected]
hey I am a master cabinetmaker and I will only use the bosch barrel Jigsaw
it is the best. I have had mine for about 10 years and I put it through the
wringer everyday and it has never let me down. I have been in the business
for over twenty years , this is the best I have ever seen.
"Joe C" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>
> Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated
jigsaws
> and/or job-site tablesaws?
>
> TIA,
>
> jc
>
>
"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Actually, there is a worse jigsaw; a Wen, circa 1974. (Not that the B&D
> is so great.) :)
>
> Dave
>
Sort of like saying I don't like to eat at Subway because the ambiance is
not as nice as McDonalds. True, but pathetic.
I'd probably use a jig saw a lot more if I had a Bosch rather than the B&D
POS
In article <[email protected]>,
"Joe C" <[email protected]> wrote:
> In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>
> Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated jigsaws
> and/or job-site tablesaws?
>
> TIA,
>
> jc
Don't listen to the other guys, Joe..*G*
Milwaukee makes a great jigsaw. I used Bosch for a decade, still think
it's good, but just love that Milwaukee.
The 2400 Ridgid jobsite saw is surprisingly good for the money, but I
hear raves about a Bosch of similar quality. Didn't FWW just do a
bake-off?..Or was it FHB? You won't go wrong with either.
I have one of those too! Great little saw for the money (mine cost as much
as a Bosch when I got it years ago), alas it is a thing of the past though,
haven't seen one for sale for in about 10 years. Go for the bosh
"woodworker88" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I use a skil variable speed jigsaw with variable orbital settings to
> cut everything from 3/4" plywood to plexiglas to pvc pipe to thin sheet
> metal. Does all of these easily and more. I have the older version of
> model 4380-02
>
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=167215&cm_mmc=1hd.com2froogle-_-product_feed-_-D25X-_-167215
>
Been away from the computer for a few days. Thank you everyone for the
recommendations. I've decided on the Bosch barrel grip 1591EVSK. This
fills the immediate need, still not decided on the site saw...
Thanks again,
Joe C.
"Joe C" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>
> Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated
> jigsaws and/or job-site tablesaws?
>
> TIA,
>
> jc
>
Joe C wrote:
> In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>
> Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated jigsaws
> and/or job-site tablesaws?
>
> TIA,
>
> jc
>
>
My favorite jigsaw is the Bosch 1587AVSP.
At the last construction job I worked on they brought in a Powermatic
cabinet saw so I'm a bit biased on this item but I've recently used a
Bosch 4000-07 and a Craftsman 21830 and I think they both suck.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
[email protected]
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On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:44:00 GMT, "Leon"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Typically the Bosch and the Milwaukee fall into the favorite category. You
>cannot go wrong with either. HOWEVER, Look for the ones with the QUICK
>BLADE CHANGE FEATURE. QUICK in this case is described as "1" second to
>remove the blade and 3 or 4 seconds to replace the blade. The latest Bosch
>has this feature and Milwaukee has had this feature for 5+ years.
I saw the Bosch one the other day at a HD. Almost wanted to buy one
but I was there for something else.
On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 22:51:32 GMT, "Joe C" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
>
>Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated jigsaws
>and/or job-site tablesaws?
Most hated jigsaw- the Black and Decker. Should have been obvious,
but I only needed it for one project, and it didn't even work right
for that.
Sorry my bosch is the 1582vs
"gmd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:W%[email protected]...
> hey I am a master cabinetmaker and I will only use the bosch barrel Jigsaw
> it is the best. I have had mine for about 10 years and I put it through
the
> wringer everyday and it has never let me down. I have been in the business
> for over twenty years , this is the best I have ever seen.
>
> "Joe C" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > In the market for two new tools (lucky me!).
> >
> > Can I get the wRECk's opinions/stories on their favorite/most hated
> jigsaws
> > and/or job-site tablesaws?
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > jc
> >
> >
>
>