| Comparison Chart - Jigsaws |
Jigsaw and price*
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Power, type, capacity in wood
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Max. speed (strokes per minute)
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Weight
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Jigsaw features, accessories and warranty
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Festool Trion PSB300 EQ
Where to Buy
(*est. $280)
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Corded
6 amps
4.75 inches
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2,900 spm
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5.1 lbs.
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Made in Germany. Available in both top handle and barrel grip styles. Tool-less blade changes, but adjusting bevel requires Allen wrench. Dust collection even on barrel grip model. Soft-start motor; can lock on trigger. Optional attachments include a guide for straight cuts (*est. $18) and a circle-cutting guide (*est. $17). Three-year warranty with thirty-day handle-type exchange option.
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Bosch 1590EVSK
Where to Buy
(*est. $150)
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Corded
6.4 amps
3.375 inches
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2,800 spm
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6 lbs.
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Top handle (available in barrel grip style as Bosch 1591). One-handed tool-less blade changes, tool-less bevel adjustment, precision control blade guides, constant response circuitry, zero clearance insert, no- mar plastic cover for baseplate, dust blower, carrying case. Can lock on trigger. One-year warranty.
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Hitachi CJ110MV
Where to Buy
(*est. $100)
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Corded
5.8 amps
4.3125 inches
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3,000 spm
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4.9 lbs.
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Top handle. Tool-free blade changes, soft-start motor, can lock on trigger. LED light. Long one-inch stroke length. Five-year warranty.
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Makita BJV180
Where to Buy
(*est. $430 with charger and two batteries)
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Cordless
18-volt lithium-ion
5.3125 inches
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2,600 spm
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6.1 lbs.
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Top handle. Tool-free blade changes, LED light, variable-speed switch. Can cut steel up to 3/8 inches thick. Long one-inch stroke. Battery recharges in 25 minutes. Comes with charger and two batteries. Tool available separately (*est. $300). Battery warranty one year, tool warranty three years.
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Bosch 52318
Where to Buy
(*est. $215 with battery and charger)
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Cordless
18-volt NiCd
2.75 inches
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2,000 spm
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6.4 lbs with battery.
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One-handed tool-less blade changes, die-cast aluminum baseplate, variable speed trigger, no mar plastic baseplate cover, one-hour charger, carrying bag. Replacement battery (*est. $80), auto charger (*est. $80), 15-minute charger (*est. $130). Three-year warranty on tool, two years on battery.
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Black & Decker Firestorm FS18JS
Where to Buy
(*est. $45 without battery)
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Cordless
18-volt NiCd
Capacity not specified
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2,500 spm
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5 lbs. without battery
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Tool-free blade and bevel changes, scrolling knob, onboard blade storage, shop-vac adapter, case. Two-year warranty.
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