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Makita LXT BJV180

*Est. $390

Best cordless jigsaw overall

Long battery run time
25-minute charger
LED light
Cuts wood up to 5.3 inches thick
Uses same LXT batteries as several other cordless tools

Fairly heavy (6.1 pounds)
Expensive

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for 374.24

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(2 customer reviews)

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Great tool, September 12, 2009

Absolutely essential tool for my construction business. Couple of issues, the plastic splinter guard disappeared in the first 15 minutes of work, lost in the debris, and one battery supplied the jigsaw does not hold good charge. Returned battery to Makita.

First to buy this gem, March 24, 2008

This saw is the cats meow! I have nothing bad to say about it. What clean quiet cord free cuts. The splinter plastic devise has been falling off. The only problem so far. I had the corded Milwaukee jig and this is all around better. These latest Makita cordless tools are great, I bought the 4 tool pack and the 7 tool pack and then this tool all by itself. VERY PLEASED!

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Makita BJV180 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig Saw Kit

(2 customer reviews)
Buy new: $718.00 $374.24 5 New from $374.24

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1. Toologics.com

This brief review of the Makita BJV180 lithium-ion-powered cordless jigsaw shows some evidence of testing, noting that the switch is easy to operate even while wearing gloves. No drawbacks are noted.

Review: Makita's New LXT Jigsaw Combines Power with Comfort, Editors of Toologics.com, May 30, 2007

This brief review really just announces specifications for the Makita lithium-ion-powered cordless jigsaw, but a reader also comments, praising the Makita LXT tools' light weight and balance.

Review: Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Jigsaw: A Lighter Slicer, Erik Sofge, Aug. 2007

3. Amazon.com

The sole review of the Makita LXT BJV180 lithium-ion jigsaw here gives it a perfect five-star rating, calling it "the cat's meow" and praising its clean, quiet cord-free cuts. The only drawback is that the plastic shield sometimes pops off. Owners' reviews of Makita kits that include the jigsaw are also quite favorable.

Review: Makita BJV180 18V LI-Ion Cordless Jigsaw, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Power Tools for Geeks

Although this review is dated before Makita added a jigsaw to its lithium-ion-powered cordless tool line, tool geek Brian Mark does an excellent job of explaining the differences between Makita's lithium-ion tools and other brands'. Another article here reports results of an informal poll of women, who say judge the Makita LXT tools are the most comfortable and well balanced.

Review: Makita LXT Lithium Ion Cordless Tools, Brian Mark, Dec. 23, 2005

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