Hitachi CJ110MV

Hitachi CJ110MV 5.8 Amp Top Handle Variable Speed Jig Saw Saw felt balanced and worked well for about, oh, ten hours. Then the assembly that holds the blade fell out. Of course, it was attached by screws… which had long since shaken loose. Even if I could have found them, they would be incredibly difficult to reattach. In addition, their "keyless" blade system is tricky to use and does, in fact, not last for more than say, ten hours of work. I usually expect more of Hitachi tools. They must have been asleep when they designed this one.

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This jigsaw is well built and fairly well balanced. The motor on mine gave out at about 11 1/2 months but no problem - it comes with a 5 year warranty and there are service centers all over (even in RI,… which can't be said for alot of other major brands). Someone mentioned there's no variable speed at the trigger. This is true but who cares? Maybe with a drill you want to start off slowly, but with a saw, if you start off slowly, you're gonna splinter whatever your cutting. And anyhow, the speed adjust wheel in front is unbelievably simple to use. Overall, this saw is a great value for the money. Especially with the outstanding warranty.

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I needed a new jig saw. I knew my 25 year old jig saw would not be capable of cutting the Brazilian hardwood we were using for our new deck. The jigsaw was necessary because of the semi-circular stairs my… wife and I had decided would look neat coming off our deck. It was only a total of four steps, but it was much more complicated than we expected. The jig saw cut through the hardwood easily and smoothly, without the severe shaking I expected from my old jigsaw. Changing the blades was easier too. While the whole unit was heavier and larger than the old one, the handle fit my grip perfectly so that I could work for hours without tiring the muscles of my hands or wrist. A good buy!

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