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Comparison Chart - Jigsaws

Jigsaw and price*

Power, type, capacity in wood

Max. speed (strokes per minute)

Weight

Jigsaw features, accessories and warranty

Festool Trion PSB300 EQ

Where to Buy

(*est. $280)

Corded

6 amps

4.75 inches
2,900 spm 5.1 lbs. 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.

Bosch 1590EVSK

Where to Buy

(*est. $150)

Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
Corded

6.4 amps

3.375 inches
2,800 spm 6 lbs. 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.

Hitachi CJ110MV

Where to Buy

(*est. $100)

Hitachi CJ110MV D Handle Jigsaw
Corded

5.8 amps

4.3125 inches
3,000 spm 4.9 lbs. Top handle. Tool-free blade changes, soft-start motor, can lock on trigger. LED light. Long one-inch stroke length. Five-year warranty.

Makita BJV180

Where to Buy

(*est. $430 with charger and two batteries)

Makita BJV180 18V Lxt Lithium Ion Cordless Jig Saw Kit
Cordless

18-volt lithium-ion

5.3125 inches
2,600 spm 6.1 lbs. 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.

Bosch 52318

Where to Buy

(*est. $215 with battery and charger)

Cordless

18-volt NiCd

2.75 inches
2,000 spm 6.4 lbs with battery. 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.

Black & Decker Firestorm FS18JS

Where to Buy

(*est. $45 without battery)

Cordless

18-volt NiCd

Capacity not specified
2,500 spm 5 lbs. without battery Tool-free blade and bevel changes, scrolling knob, onboard blade storage, shop-vac adapter, case. Two-year warranty.
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