looking for a new jigsaw

Well, they are pretty pricey but I have a Bosch and love it. Woodcraft has them for $119.99.

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-- Dan in Central Oklahoma, Able to turn good wood into saw dust in the blink of an eye!

I have a Bosch and love it as well!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

Had a Dewalt, LOVE my Bosh!

-- Berta in NC

I have this Bosch and LOVE IT!

I LOVE the Progressive Blades… they cut as smooth as glass!

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-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1389"

THANKS GUYS..i THINK THAT WE HAVE A QUARUM (however it may be spelled)

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

WOOPS… which Bosch there seem to be about 4 or 5

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

Mine’s the Bosch 1587 AVS, the same as Dano

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

I’ve heard wonderful things about the Bosch so I’d go with that. just to put it out there the Festool one it amazing, its about half the price of a table saw though so I guess its out of your price range like it is for the majority of us.

Mine is a Bosch 1590EVS and to spite the operator it cuts GREAT!!!!

-- Bill - If I knew GRANDKIDS were so much fun I would have had them first.

If I was going to get one it would be the Bosch.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

I had a B&D jig saw for 25 to 30 years now but that is something that I never use now since I discover a cut-out tool I got the whole kit you can cut drywall, wood, paneling, you also can use it as a small router trimmer with that you don’t need a jig saw.

-- - - Tools are nice to have but you need someone to work them - -

I recommend the Barrel Grip version of the Bosch. I have one and love it. I feel as though I have a lot more control with it over the traditional grip.

-- Tony, Ohio

i do agree with GMman, i have a dewalt roto-zip and with a nice spiral bit in it you can really do anything that a jigsaw can do just more precise and you can turn on a dime. i used it here to make this project.

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I’ll include the blog where i used the roto-zip too.

I have a delta – changing blades seems like a pain to me..

-- Bruce from Central New York

You can build a house with a Bosch jigsaw. A must have tool for any woodworker.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

THANKS EYERYONE FOR YUOUR INPUT !!!

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

Bosch the one with a handle not a barrel….love mine!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Not a single Milwalkee? I only ever used a really cheap one before the Milwalkee so I’m easily impressed, but it works great when I pull it out.

I have the Craftsman Laser Trac (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00927245000P) which gives you the flexibility of both the handle and barrel grip. I find there are times when I prefer one over the other. Changing blades are easy and tool less. I also like the slow start motor, variable speeds and the Multi-position orbital action.

-- Todd, Richfield MN

I had a Bosch 1587. Changing blades was a bitch. Got a Bosch 1590 and gave away the 1587. The 1590 is a much better machine. Look closely at both machines paying particular attention to ease of blade changing and blade alignment. The 1590 is a much better deal even with a $50 higher price than the 1587 on sale.

I have the 1591EVS which is the one with the barrel takesa bit to get used to but after that it is pure sweetness, and cuts like butter.!

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

I have a porter-cable. Had it for 20 yrs. works great.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Love my Bosch.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

Festool Trion Jig Saw…. Pricey but dang is it good!

-- Chris

THANKS TO EVERYBODY. I got a 1590 factory rebuilt from cpo bosch for 120 including shipping, through the woodworking store. I arrived Sat and a pkg of blades from another source arrived today. It is everything that everybody said and more. I have been using jigsaws since I was about 15 or so ( yes we did have electricty back then) and have never used anything like this. its amazing. Thanks again for everybody’s input. rt

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

rbt – You done good! ;-)

-- Only the Shadow knows....................