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FJ85 Jigsaw Review

This jigsaw from Freud has a sliding dust guard that won't get lost

By Andy Engel

The Freud FJ85 wasn’t up to par with the other saws tested. It won’t accept some thicker, heavy-duty blades, and the cutline becomes covered with sawdust when the removable no-mar plate is used. The sliding dust guard is a nice feature because there isn’t any chance of losing it.

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Editor Test Results:

Overall RatingN/A
FeelB-
CuttingB
Blade changeB

Manufacturer Specifications:

ManufacturerFreud
Manufacturer's Web Sitewww.freudtools.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number800-334-4107
WeightN/A
DimensionsN/A
Amps6
VoltsN/A
SpeedVariable
Special FeaturesSliding dust guard

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