I too am looking to replace my older Bosch(4201). I bought a barrel grip
1584 for as a Christmas present for one of my helpers. When we tried it in
the shop the vibration of substantial, significantly more than the 4201. I
took it back. FWIW, this model is now made in China. strangely enough the
display model was made in the US.
My friend said that I should buy a new one for myself as I use one much
more than he does and that he would be quite happy with my old unit.
So now I am looking at the 1590/91 series and the Festool. I have read that
the Festool is a pound lighter than the Bosch and considered a bit better
overall but the visibility issue has me concerned. As there is no local
dealer for Festool I would have to buy one without trying it. So does anyone
else consider the visibility issue a problem? Thanks, JG


"Joe Bleau" wrote in message
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My 10+ year old Bosch jigsaw seems to have given up the ghost. I
could send it off for repairs (Bosch says $89.00 max charge). Add
shipping and I'm around $130. Festool's PS300 Trion seems to be fixed
at $280 everywhere on the web.

Just wondering if something has come out that is really better than
that good old Bosch?

Opinions please?

Joe