Phisherman wrote:
I'm a homeowner who will give light to moderate use of a jigsaw. Which
would you suggest as the best one for such use? Can I get by with a
$49 Skil at HD, or should I go with something at $100+?


Bosch makes high quality jigsaws (about $160) and I recommend these.
On the low end I recommend Grizzly G8994 which is about $60, modeled
after the Bosch, variable speed, orbital action, beveling footplate,
chip blower (no dust collection). Check out Amazon rather than Home
Depot.


I used to use cheap tools just like many people. Last year I became introduced
to the Bosch 1590EVSK (for $169 at Home Depot) and I will never go back to the
crappy tools. I HAD NO IDEA. This Bosch is a delight to use, as opposed to the
cheap POS Black and Deckers I had owned in the past. Accept no substitute.

Lowes is having a 20% off sale right now on all "power tools". That should
bring the cost down to about $135.

Do yourself a favor... don't buy the cheap crap. The only time you're happy
with it is when you pay for it. You'll end up cursing it every time you use it.
Buy quality the first time and be done with it. We're not talking about 16"
jointer here....



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Mortimer Schnerd, RN

VE