Porter-Cable PC600JS 6 Amp Orbital Jig Saw

Product Description

,DEWALT DW717 10-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter-Saw ,Bare-Tool Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Jigsaw FS18JS , Bare-Tool Makita BPB180Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Portable Band Saw , Black & Decker CS1030L 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Laser Circular Saw ,DEWALT DCS391L1 20-Volt MAX Li-Ion 3.0 Ah Circular Saw Kit From the Manufacturer With a 4-position orbital lever and a 7-position speed dial, the PORTER-CABLE® PC600JS jig saw provides optimal cutting performance and versatility. Its 6.0-Amp heavy-duty motor handles tough applications while powering variable speeds from 0-3200 strokes per minute, optimizing cutting in multiple materials and various applications. Other features include simple tool-free bevel adjustments at 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees, keyless blade change, and a lock-on button. Cast shoe with protective cover improves accuracy when cutting soft materials. LED light illuminates the cutting surface.


This review is from: Porter-Cable PC600JS 6 Amp Orbital Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)
I'm updating my review from earlier after using this for a year and a half or so. The tool is comfortable and the blower works well keeping the cutting area free of dust but there are a couple of issues for me which have become deal-breakers.

The motor is less powerful than the similar products from Bosch, DeWalt, etc. You will bog the saw down on thick material worse than the competition. Granted, this saw is significantly less expensive and I can live with that trade-off. If you regularly cut thicker or harder material (1"+) you might want something more powerful.

Secondly, the blade is not aligned with the body (ie not straight). I originally thought maybe mine was a fluke, but I've seen the same comment in magazine jigsaw comparisons. This wasn't that annoying originally but has become more over time. This issue means you can't use a guide for straight cuts. In the end the two issues are annoying enough that I will be replacing this saw.