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   Squash | May 03, 2009 11:56pm | #1

   I'm 99% sure that's the model that I personally use with my CCF - when I use it that is.  Mine is a barrel grip, variable speed model going on 16 or so years old: one of the original, old-style Bosch jigsaws.  It's a very good match in my opinion, although my owning that saw came a LONG time before I had even heard of a CCF.  I've seen plenty of people using top-grip saws in conjunction with a CCF, but personally I can't see them working as well for the different hand positions that are necessary grip the saw in when working with a CCF...  To each their own though, I've watched Dave Collins many times at JLC Live working with both style saws without missing a beat.  And, for all I know there may be an advantage to a top grip saw when coping, I just don't see it.

   For what it's worth, the newer model Bosch is nice, but I'm still not sure just how nice.  I'm still trying to decide just how useful and durable the little blade guides are and honestly, it doesn't really blow me away any more than the old style does.  The Collins foot won't fit with the blade guides and the new, tool-less base adjustment.  Overall, a nice saw with some nice features but the jury is still out for me after about 3 years.

   Hope that helps,

   Nick

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   AitchKay | May 04, 2009 04:33am | #2

   My Bosch is too old (circa 1983) to accept the CCF, but the durn thing refuses to burn out so that I can upgrade!AitchKay

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   chairmon | May 09, 2009 01:44am | #3

   Hello,

   For the money i think your best choice is the old style Bosch you can pick it up for $130.00. I have the Festool Trion Barrel, which also has a CCF that it fits, and I really like it. but I sometimes wonder if I like it for what it is as much for what it does.
   Thanks Craig

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   Squash | May 11, 2009 12:08am | #6

   You know, I looked really, really hard at the Festool when I bought my last jigsaw.  Actually borrowed a saw from the Bosch booth at JLC Live and took a walk over to the Festool booth and did a little side by side.  Both really nice saws, but I picked the Bosch in the end.

   It came down to this.... it didn't take long to think of many other ways of spending the $150 more that it would have cost me to get the Festool instead of the Bosch.  I like Festool quite a bit, but still haven't ponied up any of the money for much other than a few Systainers.  With that said thogh, their sanders are soon to make an appearance in my shop, tired of replacing the cheaper ones every year or so.

   Nick

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   chairmon | May 11, 2009 12:38am | #7

   My Friend I must warn you though. Their #### is addictive. It is so because the more pieces of the system you use the better they preform the total task. One of the things about the sanders that does not get often discussed is for the 150mm series is the middle hole which blows air giving a wind stream to flow out the dust and keep the paper cool. I never would have believed it but it is surprising how much longer a sheet lasts when measured to the amount of work done.Craig

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   Squash | May 11, 2009 08:49am | #9

   There is a certain addiction that I've noticed amongst some of my peers.  Truth be told, I'd love to have a stack of gray and green boxes to brag about but I haven't honestly found the excuse as of yet.

   With all that said though, the features on the sanders look top notch.  Dust collection is becoming a bigger and bigger importance for me - clean freak - so their collection system is really appealing.  I'm already pretty much sold on the track saw as well, just waiting for the right time.

   We'll see.  Got some cabinet work coming up... again.

   Nick

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   chairmon | May 12, 2009 03:19am | #11

   Laughing the addiction is sometimes a pain in the wallet. The good thing about them is, when you factor in the resale value...85 to 90% of new on ebay, They become a very good investment.Craig

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   Snort | May 11, 2009 04:22am | #8

   I've got a Trion. The only thing I like better about it than the new Bosch is it's smaller size. Worst cord I've used on a power tool and lack of a variable speed trigger really set it apart from the pack, well, that and the price<G>http://www.tvwsolar.com

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   BigDaddyJT | May 10, 2009 05:03am | #4

   Take a look at Makita's barrel grip jig saws. I have the CCF on this one and love it. Great balance and good grip on the barrel. Makes it much easier to get good results.

   [url]http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=24061%5B/url]

   Also check out [url]http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=451%5B/url]

   Both are built rock solid and have better features than the Bosch. I have the Bosch too and it is a solid jig saw but I like the Makita better for the CCF

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   Mongo | May 10, 2009 06:01am | #5

   i've had the 1584 for years and I love it. Gets regular use, and I use the CCF on it with no complaints.

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   unTreatedwood | May 11, 2009 08:25pm | #10

   That's exactly the one I use.  Got one rebuilt for $90 on CPO Bosch.  It works great and is dedicated for coping. Make sure you get the aggressive blade Collins recommends.  I suggest you make the jig that is recommended, as well.  Still, it works great with that model.  I note you refer to the barrel grip.  I do not have the barrel grip, just as a side comment.

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   MDFContracting | Jul 20, 2009 08:46am | #12

   Update: Bought the bosch and love it and the CCF is best sixty bucks (CAN plus shipping) ever spent.