Bosch JS470EB 7-Amp Barrel-Grip Jigsaw

Product Description

,milwaukee 2625 21 m18 18 volt hackzall,dewalt dwm120k 10 amp 5 inch deep cut portable band saw kit,makita ls0714 quad 10 amp 7 12 inch sliding compound miter saw,milwaukee 6536 21 super sawzall 13 amp reciprocating saw,festool ro 90 dx rotex sander From the Manufacturer New from Bosch ! Get power and ease of use with the Bosch 7.0-Amp Barrel-Grip Jigsaw (JS470EB). Its toolless blade-change system offers fast insertion, and it has a blade ejection lever that eliminates the need to touch the hot blade. The ambidextrous lock-on button enables you to make steady long cuts, plus it has a large, sturdy die-cast foot with steel insert and an on-board bevel wrench. Its multi-directional blade clamp provides superior grip of T-shank blades while the adjustable dust blower keeps the cutting line clear. The precision-machined plunging system and low-vibration design gives you enhanced accuracy and smooth operation. It has 4 orbital-action settings, with different blade strokes for smooth and aggressive cuts. Plus, it has an ergonomic top handle with soft-grip areas for solid, comfortable grip.
This review is from: Bosch JS470EB 7-Amp Barrel-Grip Jigsaw (Tools & Home Improvement)
...like an oscillating, 7 amp motor driven, extremely serrated knife.

as soon as i unboxed the thing, i think my first words were, "man this thing is substantial."

the variable speed controlled by dial and an on/off switch (rather than a trigger and a dial) took a little getting use to. the exhaust from the motor can be directed toward the blade which keeps the sawdust and debris off your line... "real nice Clark". runs smooth as glass.

cons: it's weighty.

pros: it's weight keeps it from vibrating up off the surface. it cuts like a Cadillac drives.

bottom line: it's a man's toy... sure the motor may be overkill... sure, it could come across as a little cumbersome... but beauty is in the eye of the holder.. of it. or something like that.

for real bottom line: it's a great shop saw.. it may be a little bit much for a job site. I've had it for a few weeks now. I use it in the shop for about 30-45 minutes everyday. no real complaints to mention.