New Jigsaw

[Jim_gsxr1000]

Looking for a new jigsaw, can anyone recomend somewhere for good prices has to be Bosch professional or Dewalt

 

[Keith 66]

Aminster tools or Tool line, http://www.toollineuk.com/browse.php/section/2295/level/4, they often have deals going.

I have an old Bosch i bought it new in 1983 & its still going strong.
Bet the De walt wont last that long!

 

[KemppiFrog]

Bosch are incredible. We had one of the original Scintilla models before Bosch took them over. Did a massive amount of work over 40yrs. I have a Bosch that is from the '80s, still going fine and actually has a Scintilla label underneath.
KF

 

[pedrobedro]

I don't know what model to recommend but when you buy one get one with the slowest low speed you can find and an adjustable pendulum action. It really makes a difference on thinner material to be able to control the speed and on thicker material to let the cut clear. I have an old Black and Decker pendulum saw and the blade can be slowed down till you can count the strokes and I am dreading the day I will have to replace it as it is such a good solid old machine. Not something you hear about B&D very often these days.

 

[zx9]

I can't help with which jigsaw to buy, I have an old Wickes variable speed pendulum jigsaw and can echo pedrobedro's comments above.
Recently I have been buying Bosch tools from FFX in Folkstone, good prices and free next day delivery, they are on Ebay or you can buy direct from their website.

 

[steve.h]

I dont know if it is of any use but toolstation have a bosh jigsaw on their website. I have only used them for odds and ends but I have found then half the price of screwfix and the others. really helpfull bunch in my local store too.
HTH
Steve.

 

[Jim_gsxr1000]

Think im going to go ofr the Dewalt cant see anathing better out there

 

[sm-]

Think im going to go ofr the Dewalt cant see anathing better out there

Then take a look on Festool..

 

[Jim_gsxr1000]

iv heard of them, realy dear ?

 

[the snooper]

de walt are part of black and decker

 

[Jim_gsxr1000]

just had a look, very nice but im not made of money lol

 

[Westfield-builder]

de walt are part of black and decker

And for approximately 3 years, Black and Decker have been a subsiduary of Stanley, maker of the world famous "Stanley Knives"!

 

[the snooper]

yep all intermingled with various levels of quality

 

[sm-]

No they are not cheap but the best i used for woodwork. Another good one wich i think is value for money is Makitas. If you take a look at what most rental companys use its usually Makita or Bosch blue series i have never got any tool branded dewalt from a rental company and i think that says alot

 

[Jim_gsxr1000]

yeh the blue bosch was the other option

 

[jordan1]

I've had a Bosch SDS GST85PBE jigsaw for years, never skipped a beat and it has had some use.