"Rob" wrote in message
...
I was looking for a 120v jigsaw in the $50 range. Local hardware store
recommended the Skil 4390-01 (Amazon page he
http://www.amazon.com/Skil-4390-01-8.../dp/B000EB547Y
)

Any other ideas? Opinions on the Skil jigsaw?

Thanks!

It'll do you if you want to thrash your way through a relatively rough cut.

If you are looking for a "good" jig saw that will produce good results and
have convenient features, you want to look at the latest Bosch and or
Milwaukee saws with the lever action blade release.
You seriously need to be looking in the $150-$200 range to get a saw that
you will enjoy using and give you nice results.