Recomend JigSaw

[knightmasks]

Hello Everyone,

I'm thinking of buying a new jigsaw. But I am undecided between two products of two brands.

- DEWALT DW331KT
- BOSCH BCE 150 Professional

What do you recomend me ?





Best Regards
António Luís.

 

[Oldsmobile]

No experience with the DeWalt, but I did use the Bosch not long ago. I was very impressed with it; it cut well and was better by leaps and bounds than my 40-year-old Craftsman basic jigsaw. I doubt if you'd be disappointed with the Bosch.

 

[knightmasks]

I'm watching the BOSCH model. But lately I have read very positive comments about DEWALT.

 

[dacan23]

Bosch, anytime I ever asked or talked to people about best jigsaw, answer is always Bosch, same for routers. Their answer was never brand biased.

 

[ADSR]

bosch barrel grip.

 

[knightmasks]

Bosch, anytime I ever asked or talked to people about best jigsaw, answer is always Bosch, same for routers. Their answer was never brand biased.

I will not do any more questions again: D

 

[knightmasks]

bosch barrel grip.

Why barrel grip ?

 

[ADSR]

Why barrel grip ?

Much easier to maneuver through curves, and that means less stress on the hand.

 

[Sine Swept]

I used my friends barrel grip one day and it was smooth and cut like butter.

I have a big *** DeWalt, it does the trick but seems like a beast to maneuver by comparison.

A lot of things I used to use the jigsaw for I now use a router, for things like circles the router is the way to go.

 

[The Cobbler]

bosch barrel grip has my vote too.

 

[johnnyradiant]

I've had a barrel grip bias for 40 yrs. I do have a handle on one of mine but have only touched it to move it to a different storage location.

If corded 100% would buy another Bosch.

If cordless I've got no rec. and I've never seen anything but D handle models. I've used a buddies Makita on a jobsite a couple times. He and I both agree it is not like my Bosch but it certainly beats driving back to my shop or not having anything, and for a lot of stuff it does do it's job.

 

[johnnyradiant]

Barrel grips tend to be a little easier to do the slalom race with. They also tend to get into a slightly tighter confine. Years ago in my reading I came across a Fine Home or Wood mag article that said the barrel design had it's roots in Europe and the D Handle came out of N.A. and as such had similar strong leanings depending on which of the two continents the buyers were buying. I guess I've followed suit with my parent's European lineage. I've got an old JigSaw 60-65 years old. It still works. It's not a Bosch but it gets in tighter than my Bosch or other couple saws I have.

 

[MANelson85]

Another vote for bosch.

 

[Fender1325]

I own the DeWalt (not exact model but it's about 3 years old). It's been good but not great. I'd be inclined to try the Bosch at this point

 

[PhysicsDude]

I've worked construction my entire adult life, and 9 times out of 10 when I see a jigsaw on the job its a barrel grip Bosch, and usually those same guys have Dewalt cordless drills.

I will saw, I bought a battery powered Ridgid jigsaw like 10 years ago, and I loved that thing. Not dragging a cord around made the cuts a lot easier IMO, even though the actual saw itself was bulkier. Cordless jigsaws are typically just as powerful as corded ones. Depends on which batteries you already have. Unfortunately I'm invested in Makita and for some reason their cordless jigsaws are $200+ for the bare tool.

 

[ssdave]

I own an older model of that Dewalt, and it's a good saw. But, I'd try the Bosch next time. The Dewalt isn't as good to control as some other saws I have used (had a real nice professional Makita before and have used an older Bosch) and it gets real hot if you use it for long periods of time. The Bosch tools I have in routers and laminate trimmer seem to be better than other brands.

 

[dnschmidt]

Barrel grip BOSCH. Industry standard since the dawn of time. For Sawzalls you go with Milwaukee for grinders you go Metabo. Every company has something they do better than anybody else and for jigsaws it's BOSCH.

 

[rmack898]

I'm not much of a wood worker but I have a Bosch barrel grip and if got stolen tonight I would be buying a new one tomorrow.

 

[bcradio]

I enjoy my bosch as well. It is the D handle version not the barrel grip. I would probably choose the barrel grip given the choice again.

 

[Empty Pockets]

bosch barrel grip.

I have had a Bosch barrel grip for decades. If it breaks, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another

 

[tarbellb]

Bosch- I too like barrel grip. The higher end Bosch are made in Switzerland or Germany (those are the ones you want).

Looks like you are in Europe... also look at Metabo. Maybe Monte will chime in?

 

[rharman]

I have the regular grip Porter-Cable corded and a DeWalt cordless. I like them both- the PC is really smooth.

That being said, I have always heard excellent things said about the barrel grip Bosch.

 

[Jack Olsen]

A very well-made and useful tool.

 

[Musicinabottle]

I have a Bosch top handle jig saw. Have used it for many years. Can't think of anything better.

 

[knightmasks]

I already bought the BOSCH. I will post here photos when arrive to me

 

[bcradio]

You will love it

 

[tarbellb]

Well done boys, we should be receiving our Bosch promotional income checks soon. Still waiting on my Knipex and Milwaukee checks tho... JK

knightmasks you will have a quality jigsaw for the rest of your life, congrats.

 

[dr_clyde]

Congrats on the purchase. Love my Bosch jigsaw.

 

[knightmasks]

Thanks for all the comments posted here, I will give you news soon.

 

[ez-duzit]

Bosch, hands down.

 

[knightmasks]

JigSaw is no longer made in Switzerland, it is now made in Hungary

 

[ez-duzit]

Should beat the hell out of made in China.

 

[M6erfan]

Good choice. I was in the same boat, trying to decide earlier this year, and I got the Bosch. Very happy with it

 

[Chromdome35]

I have had this Bosch for years and I love it. It's a beast. This one was made in Switzerland.

 

[Chromdome35]

If you aren't scared to go the vintage route a Craftsman 315.17280 is a great saw. My father bought one back in the 70's and it's still going strong.

You can pick them up fairly cheap at garage sales or flea markets, or there are always some on ebay.

 

[ez-duzit]

That Craftsman is a vastly inferior tool.

 

[Chromdome35]

That Craftsman is a vastly inferior tool.

I'll let my father know.

 

[knightmasks]

It's a good machine. But I still have not gotten very well with the cut. It is necessary to know first how to work with this machine.

 

[Elginz]

A couple years age I told my wife what I wanted (Bosch) and where to get it. They were out and the salesman told her this was about the same. She came home with the Dewalt. I have been using it but sorely disappointed. I just need to get socks and shirts as gifts and buy the tools myself.

 

[Elginz]

It is good to know about it as well as how to use one in general.
Blade size for radius, and tooth pitch and all that stuff as well as the adjustments on the machine for how aggressive it will cut. I forget the word, but the lever on the side for the amount of orbit on each stroke. And so on. Have fun!