Cordless jigsaw

[aspireguy95]

Looking for a new jigsaw. I'm trying to decide between the craftsman c3 and Milwaukee m12 jigsaw. Thoughts and opinions please. Thanks

 

[Cope]

I would recommend DeWalt, but of the two you mention, get the Milwaukee. Craftsman has a questionable future.

 

[bcradio]

I like my m12 jigsaw... can definitely recommend

 

[chrisnazzy]

I have the Milwaukee M12 jigsaw. It's probably my least used M12/M18 tool but that's only because I don't take on many woodworking projects requiring it. That being said I've had it for over 2 years now and each time I've pulled it out it has performed as expected. I chose it over the M18 version because it was more compact and I figured that may translate into easier maneuverability if I ever wanted to cut out a circle or shape.

The only comparison I could make are to a couple old corded jigsaws I used many years ago....I think a Craftsman and a Black&Decker and the M12 seems more than adequate.

If you were using it daily and pushing it hard you may want the larger 4.0 or 6.0 battery or even the M18 model.

My only complaint with this Milwaukee tool is the same for most my Milwaukee cordless tools.... the rubber bumpers on whatever side of the tool that it rests on in my box literally melt and flatten but I do live in AZ where summer temps reach 128 degrees.

Hope this helps.

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[Ign]

I too like my M12 but I am NOT a woodworker. I like the clear shoe, good idea IMO. Maybe this is commonplace these days, I wouldn't know

 

[M6erfan]

Do you have a current cordless/battery system?

 

[aspireguy95]

I don't do a lot of wood working I have an old corded one that's on its last leg. Currently I have craftsman 19.2 cordless and Milwaukee m12. Don't really want to add another battery system. Thanks for the input so far

 

[cheechi]

I have a craftsman corded and Bosch 18v cordless. I can't give you a direct comparison but my corded one is the same generation as the C3 would be. It has more features, removable D handle, blower to keep the blade sightline clear, a 'steering wheel' for scrolling, however comparing as close as possible to how the C3 one works I think it would be a good general jigsaw although not the best of any category.

But on the other hand, doing only the basic jigsaw tasks the Bosch is the better and generally I would suggest a Bosch corded jigsaw to someone who was asking for a jigsaw recommendation. unless you were already sold on a festool.

I don't use my cordless jigsaw very much. I'm not a jigsaw guy. I have very many M12 tools. The jigsaw is one of the few I don't have. If I had no jigsaw and needed one I would take a look at it it, otherwise I can't say it has a lot of appeal to me personally.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I have DeWalt cordless tools, They have served me well

 

[bcradio]

I have the Milwaukee M12 jigsaw. It's probably my least used M12/M18 tool but that's only because I don't take on many woodworking projects requiring it. That being said I've had it for over 2 years now and each time I've pulled it out it has performed as expected. I chose it over the M18 version because it was more compact and I figured that may translate into easier maneuverability if I ever wanted to cut out a circle or shape.

The only comparison I could make are to a couple old corded jigsaws I used many years ago....I think a Craftsman and a Black&Decker and the M12 seems more than adequate.

If you were using it daily and pushing it hard you may want the larger 4.0 or 6.0 battery or even the M18 model.

My only complaint with this Milwaukee tool is the same for most my Milwaukee cordless tools.... the rubber bumpers on whatever side of the tool that it rests on in my box literally melt and flatten but I do live in AZ where summer temps reach 128 degrees.

Hope this helps.

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Got a picture of the melted grips? I've never heard of anyone else complaining about this.

 

[aspireguy95]

I ended up picking up the Milwaukee m12 today haven't had a chance to use it yet. Overall it seems like a nice saw. Thanks for the input

 

[chrisnazzy]

Got a picture of the melted grips? I've never heard of anyone else complaining about this.

1st pic: M12 Jigsaw
2nd pic: non-Fuel M18 1/4" impact
3rd pic: non-Fuel M18 drill
4th pic: not as bad on newer Fuel M18 hammer drill
5th pic: My older non-Fuel M18 combo drill and impact are basically just loaners now so I didn't realize how bad they had gotten until I went to take these pics. This is after I decided to cut and scrape out the melted rubber bumper tonight.

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[bcradio]

Thank you very much for taking the time to get these pictures.

That is crazy how these rubber grips and pads can do that. This makes me nervous about mine now.

I wonder if anybody has had this happen with other brands as well or if this is a Milwaukee only thing.

 

[M6erfan]

I've never seen anything like that. My oldest Bosch 18v is going on 4 years and nothing even remotely like those pics. Kinda scary

 

[TheGrooveking]

I've had reaction between Matco drawer liners (new 6S) and a few Milwaukee M12 & M18 tools.

TheGrooveking

 

[chrisnazzy]

All of these tools are resting on Snap-on KRL drawer liners but I'm pretty sure they would melt and flatten out like that regardless of the surface they are on.

I think I'll make a post inquiring about this in the Milwaukee thread tomorrow and see if anyone else has experienced anything like this.

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[bcradio]

All of these tools are resting on Snap-on KRL drawer liners but I'm pretty sure they would melt and flatten out like that regardless of the surface they are on.

I think I'll make a post inquiring about this in the Milwaukee thread tomorrow and see if anyone else has experienced anything like this.

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Thank you. I am very curious to hear how common this is.

 

[ishiboo]

I have the M12 jigsaw. I really like it. Actually the first one I purchased is broken and I suddenly needed it, so as of yesterday I have 2. It has good balance and plenty of power, not sure if I'd ever have to go with the M18.

I don't do precision woodworking (if I did, I'd have a corded Bosch). I'm currently using it for outdoor trim work (curved window arches under brick).