Just got back from NY and left my old Porter Cable behind. I’m thinking about buying a Milwaukee like this one.
Any thoughts anyone?
WSJ
Edited 11/3/2005 5:08 pm ET by WorkshopJon
Just got back from NY and left my old Porter Cable behind. I’m thinking about buying a Milwaukee like this one.
Any thoughts anyone?
WSJ
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From the "Buy it once, and do it right" camp, (LOL) i would consider this:
Jake Gulick
Lateapex911@optonline.net
CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
Bosch is still the best IMHO. Smooth, powerful, tough. New models have one-touch blade changes and an improved guide that helps resist blade deflection. On the whole the new guides work well, with excellent support in tight scroll work. In thicker materials, it still works well but a sharp new blade makes a big difference in cut squareness. I've used and prefer the classic barrel handle style, but it is also available in a D handle style.
I've got an older top handle version (6266-21) made in Germany, basically an AEG (http://www.aeg-pt.de) in Milwaukee red. Great saw............ much smoother, more power, far easier blade changes and cuts straighter than the Bosch 1587 it replaced. If I was in the market for a jigsaw, in the mere mortal price range the Milwaukee and the newer Bosch 1591 would at the top of my list.........in the carte blanche catagory Festool. iirc Rich Beckman is running a Milwaukee ....... maybe he'll chime in.
I agree with SlyKarma...I got a chance to try out the latest Bosch when we did a T&M review a few issues back. That tool was sweet as can be...I've been aiming to buy one ever since, but so far I haven't been able to spare the $160 or so that it costs.
But truly, it is an exceptional tool....I prefer it over the festool.
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
Justin,
The advantage for me with the Milwaukee is I work two blocks from the corporate headquarters, and they have their service center their, so if it breaks, I can get parts in minutes. Pretty much why most people here in the Milwaukee area go red. Just wanted to know if people who bought one regretted doing so.
Jon
OK, here's my question on the Bosch: Can you cut through 4-by stock with it? The Festool advertises that it cuts 4x material, which put it at the top of my wish list. If the Bosch will do the same for less $, then I'll swap places on my list! Thanks
Well, I've never tried to cut 4x stock with it. I suppose I should have qualified my statement by mentioning that I use it for finish carpentry work (plywood, etc). Perhaps someone else can make a claim on it's merits in the heavy duty cutting department.Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
I also only use a jig saw for thinner "finish" work.
For 4x stock I break out the Stihl 13". Noisy and rough, but CORDLESS and FAST.
I suspect most jig saws will cut through 4x, but will they do it with minimal blade deflection? I too bought the Bosch 1591 with the much- promoted 'precision guide' that keeps the blade centered when cutting thick stuff. So far it's proven to be a great tool, but I doubt I'd want to cut 4x material with it. Sooner or later you've got to move to the band saw.
Scott.
Edited 11/4/2005 11:59 am ET by Scott