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Low vibration is also impressive. This saw really delivers. It doesn't leave your hand feeling numb, even after 30 min. Plenty of power, even when cutting treated 2x6.Works great for decorative rafter tails on the pergolas we build.We really like the barrel grip. It really puts your hand in a good position for controlled cutting. of use. A great tool to add to your arsenal.
After My dozen years in the Tavern business I am back doing construction, handyman type things. I love it. The Bosch would cut steel raised floor panels all day long without a wimper. I did all comercial work, a lot of metal cutting. I used to be a union carpenter, 22 years, but got into other business for a dozen years or so. This is the top end of jig saws, accurate, powerful, smooth. I had never used a barrel grip before but it seemed it would be even more controlable than the handled type. I got a job where I was going to have to do some rather fancy cuts requiring a jig saw so I decided to acquire a new Bosch.
Great tool. A couple of years ago I bought a Bosch knock-off jig saw made by Grizzly. Back in the day the Bosch jig saw was all that we used. Easy to control, square cuts, very low vibration, easy blade changes. Not necessarily real small jobs, but certainly diverse. Not a bad saw for the price, but definately not a Bosch. Took a little getting used to the power switch, but not a problem. A pleasure to use, highly recommended.
I purchased this jigsaw about a year ago to make a large project from 3/4" plywood. I was easily able to make any cut I needed. It performs very well with Bosch blades that are appropriate to the material. I would definitely recommend this tool to anybody.
Only downside (if you can call it that) was that I pulled the saw out of a curve I was making and the blade hit the board so hard, it actually bent the blade. It helped dampen vibration.
I bought it to cut decorative ends in some framing lumber for an outdoor project. This saw rocks.
The saw is on the heavy side, which I found to be a benefit. Material changed to pressure treated during the planning stage.
I was amazed at how effortlessly it made the cuts. The blower didn't keep up with the wet pt saw dust, but that didn't surprise me.
I blame that more on operator error than the tool's fault, but its something to keep in mind.
I've used it to trim laminate flooring (laminate blade), cut through plywood (rough wood blade), trim fencing (fine cut wood blade), and many other items. I honestly do not know what I'd do without this jig saw. It is very natural to hold in almost any position needed. I've always hated jig saws, proabably due to ones I've owned in the past that have been terrible. With the right blades and settings, this jigsaw is one of the most versatile tools I've ever owned. The only downside is that it could be too heavy for constant cutting above your head. Maybe I need to work out more, but it's definitely a heavy-duty jig saw that can deal with almost anything you throw at it (with the right blade on it).
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