John Rumm wrote:
Arfa Daily wrote:

So have I just been unlucky to buy what was a poor model ? Has
anyone else got one of these that they'd care to comment on ? Have
B&D brought out a

Par for the course I am afraid... Better "low end" ones may not fly
apart in the same way, but the inability to cut straight and true is
common.

better one since that anyone would care to comment on ? Or anyone
got any suggestions regarding any other makes and models that are
suitable for occasional, but 'serious' DIY work, without carrying a
TTP price tag ?

A Jigsaw is one of those power tools where is really does pay to get a
decent one, even if all you plan to do is basic DIY - the difference
really is startling.

Yup 100% agreed. I learned that the hard way. Eventually John Rumm made me
buy the Makita :-)

"Its a jigsaw Jim, but not as we know it". Eats 38mm worktop for breakfast,
square cut, easy to follow a line. Well worth the dosh.

Screwfix sell the old Makita 4340 (?) as the 'Site' brand
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/44822/...gsaw-720W-240V


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk