On 2007-06-29 16:28:05 +0100, Pete C said:

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.

Good blades certainly do help, expecially in jig saws and circular saws.


However, in the case of a jig saw, the quality and engineering of the
blade holding mechanisms etc. are key to the ability of the saw to
maintain the stability of the cut.

There is a world of difference between the sub £50 jigsaw and the £100
products of Bosch, Makita et al.