On Jun 29, 2:29 am, John Rumm wrote:

I think the jigsaw test is an ideal way to convince anyone who doubts
the value of decent tools. The Makita in particular is just *so* much
better than most peoples experience of a jigsaw as to be really quite
surprising even if you are expecting it to be lots better.

I was even more suprised when I bought some *GOOD* blades for my
fairly modest jigsaw,
saved me spending £80 odd on a Makita etc ))

I expect most peoples experiences are of crap blades in a cheap
jigsaw...

cheers,
Pete.