On 6/8/2017 8:28 AM, Casper wrote:
So how good are Porter-Cable power tools?

Not nearly as good as they used to be. And I do not think they have
ever been know for their jig saws. They used to build good sanders and
routers.



I'm in need of a saw replacement and the local store has a deal going
on Porter-Cable. Buy the accessory kit for $99 and get a tool free.

A good corded jig saw will cost you between $100-$200, Same for a
circular saw.


I have an ancient jigsaw and circular saw and I need to replace one. I
am leaning towards jigsaw. It's not going to see heavy use or be used
for only straight cuts. Stricly for used for occasional home stuff.
Which is more useful? Jigsaw or circular saw.

Well that answer is going to be hard to answer. I find both equally
useful. It all depends on what you want to do the most, cut straight
lines or curved lines.


I'm looking at the battery ones because I find them lighter and easier
to control. My hands aren't what they used to be with arthritis.

I find the corded less heavy. Did you compare with a battery in the
tool? If you are an occasional user you might find that a corded will
always be ready to go, providing you have electricity. Battery will
always need to be charged and will eventually fail. Newer technology
Li-Ion batteries tend to last quite a long time, relatively speaking,
and tend to hold a charge longer when not being used.

Depending on your skill level and expectations, it is hard to go wrong
with a Bosch jaw. If you want mostly straight cuts and feel you might
benefit from very straight cuts take a look at circular saws that run
along a track. Pricey but some rival a table saw with accuracy,
straightness of cut, and quality of cut.

As Nailshooter mentioned in an earlier post, Ridgid offers a life time
warranty on their power tools including the batteries if you are careful
whth registration of the product.



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