"David Hall" wrote in message
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Well I have had a B&D jigsaw for about 20 years. It works so "good" that I
probably haven't had it out for 4 or 5 years. While I read all the nice
comments about the Bosch jigsaw here, my expectations weren't real high
given
my jigsaw experience. Today I picked up the Bosch 1590 top handle at the
Lowes
20% off sale and tried it out when I got it home. So that's what a jigsaw
is
supposed to work like!! I can now understand how you can actually use one
for
serious work.

Dave Hall

The main feature in a quality jigsaw is the small backup wheel behind the
blade, the orbital action, and the general tolerances in the mechanism. Also
the blade retention system makes life easier. Set-screws are horrible,
bayonet mounts do the job.