Bosch Jigsaw?

TBFGhost

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

Inner10

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

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

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

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karl-kruger

Which bosch jigsaws fit the Collins Coping Foot?

gallerytungsten

You can't go wrong with the 1590.

mwhafner

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

charimon

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

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

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.

Brandito

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A18F233SN21KKY

anyone have any thoughts on this makita? seems pretty comparable to the latest bosch but accepts the ccf.

i'm looking for a good barrel grip jigsaw as my next tool purchase as well. i've heard great things about the bosch, but not a whole lot of anything about the makita...well i did see it mentioned in another thread. all positive comments.

i'd say if the quality is comparable the makita doesn't seem like a bad choice. it's more expensive though but i'd like to have the option of using the ccf.

griz

Bosch is great stuff. If Warner stops by DO NOT DRINK THE KOOL AID.

Project_Pat

I have one......Its a great tool but it gets uncomfortably hot when used for extended periods of time.

TBFGhost

I don't think any other saw out there has the "blade stablizer" that the Bosch does...and I don't use the CCF, just a grinder...

Brandito

wish i had saved the thread, but someone mentioned the makita actually had the better system...going to see if i can find that.

edit: found it

http://www.contractortalk.com/f40/ma...-review-63716/

now i don't know if either system is better from experience, so i can only assume based on other experience. as much as i'd like to i know i won't be testing both out for myself

MikeNeufeld

The Best Jigsaw FOr the MONEY!!!!!

jiffy

I have used the Makita Jigsaw and it is a great tool. It is super smooth with the least vibration in a jigsaw I have ever used. But, people are stuck on the Bosch.