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 This is definitely the best Jig Saw in the market |
| I just bought this unit today and tried on several 2x2's crosscuts and rip cuts, and there is no strain on the saw at all. It felt like I was slicing butter with a hot knife. Very very smooth. I'm glad I waited for this one, instead of buying the slightly more expensive Bosch. I read some reviews on the 6266-21 model and could not figure out why the cutter has to see the blade cut. With this saw, all you have to follow is the guide on the tip of the saw. One thing that should or be made available to the market is a rip fence or a straight guide for this saw. Although the cuts are smooth, it still definitely need a fence to make straight cuts. I own several Milwaukee tools and so far, none of their products were disappointing. Although, DeWalt has some nice high powered tools, the price they ask for are just ridiculous. Their jig saw that has 5.0 amps costs close to ($$$), and this jig saw which has 6.2 amps costs ($$$). Buy this tool, you will like it alot. I know I did, and will for a long time. Plus it comes with 5 free blades and a case. |
 Great jig saw! |
| It was time to replace my 30 year old Craftsman scroller saw, and I read a review of the Milwaukee jig saw that rated it very high. I bought one about two months ago, have used it several times, mainly during a kitchen remodeling, and I find it to be everything Milwaukee claims it to be. It cuts through wood like butter, is much quieter than my old saw, and blade changes are a snap with the T-shank blades. The only problem I have had with is the clear plastic shield in front of the blade, and the plastic 'anti-splinter device', both of which occasionally fall off the saw. It has a very long cord for a portable power tool, which is very convenient, and comes with a nice carrying case and a plastic shoe cover. Milwaukee lists an edge guide/circle cutter attachment for it, but apparently it is not yet available. This saw is made in Germany (maybe by Bosch?), and I'd recommend it to anyone. |
| It's A Feature - Not A Flaw |
| Another reviewer sited the lack of trigger controlled variable speed as a reason for returning this saw and choosing another brand. I typically don't like to contradict other reviewers as everyone has their own technique and application. I would, however, like to offer a bit of a different insight into the matter. When negotiating an intricate cut, any change in SPM will impact the accuracy of the cut. I always find it advantageous to maintain a constant speed throughout a cut. Maintaining a constant speed can be difficult when the speed control is integrated with the trigger. When performing an intricate cut your grip pressure often increases and decreases in and out of the turns. An increase in grip pressure can result in more displacement of the trigger and subsequently a sudden change in SPM (and an inaccurate cut). I personally like the fact that Milwaukee has made the speed adjustable via a separate control. Unlike the other reviewer, I have not noticed high torque jumps with this saw. When I need to restart a cut I always insure that I have backed the saw sufficiently away from the uncut material. This is a great saw, and though it initially seems that trigger integrated speed control would be convenient I think the separate speed control is a well thought out design. Perhaps Milwaukee may want to implement a soft-start feature if it is widely perceive that start-up torque jump is an issue. Personally I wouldn't find such a feature valuable enough to merit an almost certain increase in price. |
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