On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:45:05 -0800 (PST), Joe
wrote:

I've been offered a choice of two gifts for a prize I won at work. A
DeWALT Palm Grip Orbital Sander or a Skil Orbital Cut Scrolling
Jigsaw. Which one is more useful for a homeowner?

They are both useful and very different machines. I'd get the (better
brand) DeWalt sander.