Jig saw decision

[Ingleside 10+ year member]

It's time to step it up and get a new jig saw but i wanted some opinions before i went out and got a new one.

i'm debating between a slightly used Bosch

http://www.boschtools.com/tools/tools-detail.htm?H=175981&G=54927&I=55129

and a new Craftsman

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00927245000

i'm leaning toward the Bosch because it's a good name and i know they hold up but the Craftsman seems to have more features.

any input?

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[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

Bosch, hands down.

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

a straight line never does any good on a tool as it only points u straigh ahead. u can still draw a circle with the laser showing the stright line.

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

keep in mind how often you are going to use it.... I use my SKIL about twice a year and it rips through 3/4in MDF all day long..... if I was using it 3-4 times a week I'd go with bosch/dewalt etc...

 

[MemphisSoul4U 10+ year member]

Craftsman has an unbeatable warranty policy though...

Me and my papaw constantly buy Craftsman tools at yardsales... If they work, hey they work... BUT, if they don't, we take it to Sears and get a new model...

We've done this with around 20 year old tools...

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

.... the warranty doesn't apply to new power tools.... maybe it was on the old ones, but not the new ones.

 

[spudracer326 10+ year member]

I have a bosch and it is incredible....the nicest trigger system....get the bosch you wont be disappointed

 

[BoomCrew 10+ year member]

me and my dad only buy milwakee and craftsman, i have never used a bosch before, but i love the milw's they are sweet, i use it probably twice a week or so

 

[soundstreamer 10+ year member]

i don't think it should be too hard of a decision. i'm happy with my $40 skil jigsaw. am i uanble to cut something or missing some very important features that i am unaware of? i'd go for the cheapest you feel you can live with.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

i got a cheap black and decker and it cuts 3/4" without a problem

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

Bosch, hands down.

x2

 

[Ingleside 10+ year member]

thanks.

im pretty much getting the Bosch but the sunday paper came in today with the sears add and the other saw got me thinking.

 

[NewToTheGrounds 10+ year member]

ive never had a problem with bringing back craftsman tools there life time warranty no matter what you do to them

 

[Moe Lester 10+ year member]

Craftsman hand tools have lifetime warranties, not power tools like that jigsaw. Either way, the bosch is a better saw.

 

[VereChronicus 10+ year member]

If you do it all day long, you can put every brand in your hands and I don't see a possibility of coming out without wanting the Bosche. They have a new one out that I'm going to pick up this week at Home Depot. 6.4amp and refined as they come. Milwaukee is my 2nd choice. I've used the Skills and the Dewalt, Craftsman, Ryobi, Black & Decker, Hitachi, & Rigid....which is not bad...probably 3rd place. None of them compare to that pissed off Bosche.