I am looking to buy a new jigsaw since I have worn out my old Porter Cable. I own a couple of tools from both Festool and Fein and love their build quality. I would like some feedback from anyone who owns or has used either brands jigsaw, both pros and cons. The only downside to these two brands seems to be finding one to look at before you buy.
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Actually if you ask me for my opinion I would recommend the Bosch 1587 top handle or barrel grip model. Bosch makes THE best jigsaw. See link to Amazon here.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004S90L/qid=1060707262/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/103-2353552-1003866?v=glance&s=home-garden&n=507846
try the bosch its the only one i use. i am sure the festool and fien are very well made.
festool, they have a new pendulum saw out next month, it is supposed to be the bees knees.
James
Recently took the plunge into an assortment of Festo tools and the CT-22 dust collector vac.
Based on my limited experience with them so far, I would not hesitate to buy their recently announced line of jigsaws, which I have an opportunity to buy at a discount as a current customer.
Their tools are well designed/constructed and come with a 3 yr warranty. Dust collection is incorporated into the tools' construction, not as an add-on accessory.
Also own the Bosch 1587 with the optional dust collection parts which I thought worked so-so. The 1587 is an excellent saw in itself and comes highly recommended by many folks who post at Breaktime, which is why I bought one. No regrets.
It will be the one I will grab if dust collection is not required.
Thanks to all. I just received the "Festool Trion" barrel grip jigsaw yesterday and I must say it is everything I had hoped it would be. There is NO vibration, very smooth running. The cuts are clean and tear out free on bottom and topside of ¾†oak and birch plywood.
The dust collection is great, although dust collection on a jigsaw was not one of my main concerns. The tooless blade change is the best I have seen.
I think the most impressive thing about the saw is the perfect 90 degree cut it gives while using it straight or for tight radius cuts. The blade guides seem better placed than on some other saws I have tried. I have only used the saw on wood up to 2†thick, but its much better than my old Porter Cable. It is more like a cut from a good bandsaw.
I would recommend anyone looking for a new jigsaw to try and find one of these new Festools to try out.
re - I just received the "Festool Trion" barrel grip jigsaw yesterday and I must say it is everything I had hoped it would be.
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Excellent !
I've been waiting for some comments on that tool..........the thought of a jigsaw that holds a 90 degree cut, nice!