[SML] Jigsaw recommendations... methods as well....

[Stephen Rees]

Plus one for Bosch!  Had many Model 1581s in the scene shop that are still
running about 10 years later. Have one of my own that I bought after
retirement. Love it.
Steve Rees

Stephen E. Rees
RAC Addition Project Shepherd
State University of New York at Fredonia
716.673.3208 Office
716.680.1565 Mobile


On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 9:14 AM, Richard John Archer via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

>
>
> > I prefer the Bosch barrel grip jigsaw which, for those,in the know, was
> originally called a "Scintilla" saw. …………….
> > I find that the barrel grip fits my hand in a more natural position than
> the "D" handle.
> >
> > Paul 1
> >
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> I've been  buying Bosch jigsaws for my shops since the mid 70's.  They
> last.   A Scintilla engineer invented the jigsaw, Bosch bought them in 1954
> and has been building jigsaws ever since.   They've pretty much worked it
> out.   Good fit is important.  For student types, I find the D handle is
> easier for them to control.  They can use two hands if need be.  Fairly
> expensive. $159 at the big box store, blue or orange.  current model is a
> JS470E and "just for Paul 1"  has a lock on switch.
>
> Makita's 4329K is not nearly  as robust but is quite light and hence is
> easy to use for scrolly work.  At "cheap"  price of $65 on Amazon….but you
> get what you pay for.
>
>
> DickA
> TD, Cornell U
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