Wichman3 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) I may need to replace my inexpensive B&D jigsaw soon, it really heats up after about 15 minutes of use (130 degrees). I am looking for personal experience here I can google reviews or look on Amazon, but I want real reviews not cheerleaders. So, a couple of questions: 1. T or U? 2. Brand and model please. Thanks in advance. My usage is occasional, but when I do use it, it will be for hours at a time. The current project is cutting out large (38") snowflakes for the bosses wife (local winter fund raiser) 2 full sheets of 5/8 plywood. 4 sizes of snowflakes, at least 4 of each size. Edited November 22, 2017 by Ron Dudelston tags added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 T shank blades are certainly a lot more convenient. When you change a blade you simply trip a sliding trigger and the blade pops out, then move that same solder to put a new one in. No tools, and fast change. My choice is saws is Bosch, and my current one is a a JS 572 which replaced a Bosch 1590. For long usage, the 572 is very smooth which should make it a good fit for your application. You didn't ask about grip. I've used a top handle all my life (I'm 69) and thought it was, well, perfect. With my last one I switched to barrel grip. To be honest, I like both and think both are very serviceable...but with my smallish hands the top grip saw would have probably been a better choice. But the barrel grip does seem to have better control. Cal and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 You didn't ask me either but the last one I bought was the barrel grip. I just figured my hand would be closer to the task so better control. So if you didn't ask, then I'm not telling you. Cal and HARO50 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I have a old Makita jig saw. It is a real workhorse. Not sure how the newer models would compare. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Bosch is the way to go. Mine is the top handled one. You might like the barrel grip better. Try them both at the store. See which one is more comfy. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Worsham Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I have used a few different brands of jig saws (Craftsman, Hitachi & Bosch) over the years. The Bosch 1590EVS is the hands down winner in my shop. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Bosch generally are the best. Even older ones. I do have a metabo and a PC, but still prefer the Bosch. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman3 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 No one in town carries the barrel grip Bosch, Lowes said it would take two weeks to get one here, so I can't compare the different models. I grew up using a barrel grip, so that's what I'll get this spring. But for now, I picked up a cheapy at Wally world, $20.00 and the project is done. The cheapy worked great at first, but after about 3 hrs of cutting it started getting more vibration (shock, stun, surprise). The real reason I picked that particular cheapy is that it was supposed to use either U or T blades, nope just T, imagine my surprise (sarcasm). Here is a picture of the completed snowflakes: Cal, p_toad, Gerald and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Looks like you made do ok Wichman. With the right pricing, you could have bought a CNC for the project Cal For the record, my last jigsaw purchase was a Bosch that I picked up at a local pawn shop. It has given me good service. Edited October 16, 2017 by clhyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 You are a true artist with a jigsaw. Can you share your techniques? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 8 hours ago, Gene Howe said: You are a true artist with a jigsaw. Can you share your techniques? Ain't that the truth...cutting that stuff out with a jigsaw took some skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Actually a used scroll sounds about right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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