Bosch Jigsaw? - Page 2 - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

TBFGhost · 11-11-2009, 09:52 PM

I love mine, had it for 3 years now....1590

Inner10 · 11-11-2009, 11:05 PM

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It blows the dust away from the blade as you cut and make's it a breeze to follow your line.

That is a feature that every saw should have!

Does the Festool blow the dust away or only when you hook it up to a vac?

TempestV · 11-11-2009, 11:44 PM

I have the dewalt and have no complaints. It works as well as the bosch saws that I've used. That being said, Bosch is pretty much the standard as far as jigsaws go. If I was in the market for another, I would seriously consider the barrel type, I like the increased control.

fitadude · 11-12-2009, 09:55 AM

I just scored a brand new 1590 off eBay for 90.00 shipped. I have a barrel grip that I love but I am left handed and the on/off switch on the left side of the saw sometimes a pain for me. Does the new versions still have the switch on only the left side?
I know this seams like a lame reason to get a top handle but I have found a few tools that could be made more ambidextrous.
Love this site you guys have given me much inspiration.....

2ndGen · 11-14-2009, 05:33 PM

The Best!

karl-kruger · 01-31-2010, 11:55 PM

Which bosch jigsaws fit the Collins Coping Foot?

gallerytungsten · 02-01-2010, 03:16 PM

You can't go wrong with the 1590.

mwhafner · 02-01-2010, 03:42 PM

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Which bosch jigsaws fit the Collins Coping Foot?

According to the Collins website, all but the 1590 and 1591

charimon · 02-01-2010, 08:04 PM

The older one goes with the Coping foot. I use the Festool barrel grip and the older Bosch in the same config. Unless you are heavily invested in systainers and plug-it cord systems, the Bosch is the way to go.

Craig

btw the fes does not have a "dust blower"

mwhafner · 02-01-2010, 08:45 PM

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The older one goes with the Coping foot. I use the Festool barrel grip and the older Bosch in the same config. Unless you are heavily invested in systainers and plug-it cord systems, the Bosch is the way to go.

Craig

btw the fes does not have a "dust blower"

I have both, and reach for the Bosch more often. The Festool is great if you are cutting 8/4 or thicker stock, but I don't really think it is worth the extra dough for most applications.

Rustbucket · 02-02-2010, 09:41 AM

I have this Porter Cable:

http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-9.../dp/B0000222YV

Cuts fine, but the dust blower seems to be designed for the sole purpose of blowing dust in your eyes. Oh, and the "quick-release" blade system is a PITA.