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- Fast
- Tool-free blade changes and bevel adjustment
- 360-degree scrolling knob
- NiCad batteries have short run-time
- Short stroke (0.75 inches)
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No cords is sweeeeet!!!, March 24, 2009This is a must-have jigsaw to add to anyone's workshop. It cuts right through plywood and trims doors with ease. The convenience of no cords is a huge plus. I bought mine last summer and I love it. I have… several 18V Black & Decker tools (including lawn care tools), and it's so cool not to need a different battery for each tool. You need to be aware that this tool does NOT come with a battery or charger. Those items are sold separately and can be purchased at most hardware stores and home improvement centers. If you already have batteries from owning other Black & Decker/Firestorm tools, then getting this saw is a no-brainer to add to your workshop. If I had to do it over again, I'd still buy Black & Decker and Firestorm.
Discontinued, January 13, 2009Unfortunately, Black and Decker has discontinued the entire Firestorm product line. And, they didn't tell anyone, so the product is still on their website and Amazon and lots of other retailers. So don't wait for them to restock here or anywhere.
Excellent Tool, February 27, 2007
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1. Epinions.com
This long, detailed review recommends the Firestorm FS18JS jigsaw, praising its power (boosted in the orbital setting), saying "I have yet to bog the motor down with anything I've thrown at it, even pressure treated two-by-four wet lumber." The only drawback is that it's relatively big and heavy, so it's tiring for long jobs.
Review: Firestorm 18-volt Orbital Jigsaw FS18JS, Contributor to Epinions.com
2. Lowes.com
Half a dozen or so owners rate the cordless Firestorm FS18JS jigsaw here for quality, performance, features, design and ease of use, giving it an overall rating of 4.5 on a five-point scale. Ratings for features and quality are a bit lower.
Review: Firestorm 18 Volt Orbital Jigsaw, Contributors to Lowes.com
3. Amazon.com
The sole owner-written review here of the Black & Decker FS18JS jigsaw gives it a perfect five-star rating, praising it partly because it uses the same 18-volt batteries as quite a few other Black & Decker Firestorm tools.
Review: Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Jigsaw FS18JS, Contributor to Amazon.com
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