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Bosch 1587AVSP Progressor Top-Handle Jig Saw Kit | List Price: $272.00
Discount Price: $99.99
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Brand: Bosch
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Powerful 5 Amp motor, 500-3100 SPM
- Tool-free blade change system - For fast and easy blade changes
- Exclusive multi-directional blade clamp mechanism - For superior blade hold
- Low-vibration design - Ensures extremely smooth operation
- 4-Stage orbital action adjusts blade motion - To match workpiece and cutting task
A Great Tool [Posted on 2007-09-21]
Just like most of the other reviewers here, I think this is an incredible tool. I never thought a jigsaw could cut so smoothly and so quickly. I have bad memories of jigsaws chattering away while making crooked rough cuts. It is well worth the money. Before buying the Bosch, I read the numerous comments about the difficulty of changing the blade. A co-worker has owned a similar Bosch for several months and he showed me a simple trick. He said eventually you can do it simply by feel, but initially you have to do a little more. Most people lift the blade change handle and turn it, but they get frustrated because nothing happens and then the blade change handle falls off. The trouble is the blade change handle hasn't been engaged correctly. As you turn the blade change handle, look underneath it. The handle has a black tube that is around an inner white tube. You have to make sure that when you turn the blade change handle, the white tube is engaged and is turning also. Just move the blade change handle up and down slightly until you feel it engage the white tube.
Also, when I ordered this jigsaw an option to purchase a 5-pack set of Bosch T234X Progressor Wood Blades popped up. They look like good blades but be warned the package says to use them with cordless jigsaws. I returned mine.
What can I add - GREAT SAW!!! [Posted on 2007-11-17]
I go out of my way to find reason to use this saw. It is simply a wonderfully designed machine that doesn't just do the job, it makes the job fun.
Best jig saw I've ever used [Posted on 2007-11-18]
I grew up using a plastic jigsaw. Until I read about and bought this saw, I was unaware of the differences that existed between jigsaws. This thing is built tough and has a good motor.
I really like that if you want to cut slow, it doesn't bog down and stop as soon as it hits force. A cheap jigsaw may run slow in the air, but you can't control it when you are cutting. This thing will run slow in the air and barely bat an eye when you bring it in contact with plywood all at a slow RPM. (I make a lot of slow cuts to keep the temps down)
The forward-back action of the blade (optional setting) really chews a fast line through a board.
I've made 24" cuts though quarter inch steel to the point that the motor was dangerously hot (too hot to touch) and it kept on going.
The blades are not hard to change, I don't understand why all the fuss about that. It is easiest with the carriage all the way in the up position, but I can get them in there either way.
The metal base is rigid and sturdy, unlike all plastic saws, which are lousy and wiggle all around.
I recommend this product highly. As far as I am concerned, I never want to have to make a cut with any other jig saw.
Clean Cuts [Posted on 2008-03-02]
THe Bosch jigsaw worked beautifully right out of the box. Very satisfied with the performance after using it several times. Very clean cuts using the progressor blades that came with the saw.
Helpful info [Posted on 2008-05-08]
All of the Bosch jigsaws receive high praise for their cutting performance, so I thought I'd provide some info I would have appreciated before making this purchase (which I in no way regret.)
First this tools "low" points, which keep it from being a perfect tool:
1. Blade changes are a bit involved. Not at all what I would call difficult or confusing, but it's certainly not like changing a quick change drill bit or Milwaukee Sawz-all blade. This is more like a three step process rather than one step. This seems to be the main item Bosch improved for the 1590/1591 jigswas, so if it's a major concern might be worth the extra 50 bucks.
2. The case. This case suffers from the same fault as so many tool cases, there is limited space to store the power cord or to store additional blades. One has to carefully organize the cord in the case and hope it will fully close every time. Not the worst case in this sense I've ever had, but certainly not the best. At least the tool can be put in the case without removing the blade, but it will need to be in the upper half of it's stroke for a normal length blade.
Finally, I thought I'd list the blades that come with this version, to see if it's worth the 7 dollars over the 1587AVSK. Especially since there are a couple typos in the official list of included blades. Price per five blade pack for each is listed.
T101AO - Wood blade, specifically for curved cuts, splinter free. 5/64" - 3/4" material. (6.05/5)
T101BR - Wood blade, downward cutting (splinter free on top surface.) 3/16" - 1 1/4" material. (8.49/5)
T101DP - Wood blade, specifically for angled cuts. 1/4" - 2 3/8" material. (8.36/5)
T118A - Metal blade, basic straight cuts. (7.00/5)
T118G - Metal blade, straight cuts in thin material. 1/16" - 3/64" material. (6.97/5)
T123X - Metal blade, fast and long life, Progressor toothing for use in thick and thin material. 3/64" - 3/4" material. (9.78/5)
T144D - Wood blade, straight and fast cuts. 1/4" - 2 3/8" material. (7.87/5)
T234X - Wood blade, straight fine cuts. Progressor toothing for thick and thin material. (9.02/5)
T345XF - Wood with nails or metal blade. Progressor toothing for thick and thin material. 3/16" - 3 5/8" material. (13.89/5)
So that's 15.49 in blades... 1587AVSK comes with 3 blades instead of 9 (and the less expensive blades at that)... so I'd say there is an extra 11 dollars worth of blades in this kit.
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