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Bosch 1587AVS Top Handle Jig Saw | List Price: $260.00
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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
Blade-lock, support hassles [Posted on 2004-05-17]
Like other purchasers I also had problems with the blade lock system. I followed the skimpy directions, but the blade would not pivot toward the front. The sparse manual had no troubleshooting tips, and Bosch has no customer support on weekends, when many home enthusiasts are going to need help. (Why is it companies like Bosch do customer support at their convenience, not their customers'?) After several attempts I finally ignored the directions to turn the top adjuster three times, and instead tried it at four, then five turns. Success. The blade-lock mechanism simply wasn't calibrated properly from the factory. I would have to assume from the many postings on the blade-lock issue that Bosch is not doing thorough quality control, pulling its tools off their factory line and following their own directions to see if the calibrations are done accurately. Once I got the blade locked in, it cut like a dream, far above my old B&D. It's a shame that a company will take the trouble to build a first-rate tool, but not provide quality control, directions and support. It's how you turn a five-star piece of equipment into a two-star customer experience.
Best jigsaw on the market? [Posted on 2005-01-15]
I don't know, but I wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe the newer model.
The blade change mechanism was a bit tricky at first, but has worked flawlessly once I got it adjusted properly, which took all of 5 minutes to figure out. Just keep turning it open until you can rotate the blade.
Changing the bevel angle is also a bit of a pain, but it's solid and once set it stays that way. And the allen wrench needed to change it stores at the base of the cord, so it's always handy.
the plastic base is great when working with delicate surfaces, and the (almost) zero clearance insert also works great to prevent tearout.
Using a combination of the 4 orbital settings and the fully adjustable blade speed allows you to make great cuts in just about anything from soft wood to plastics to metal.
It's also smooth as silk, and the dust blower keeps the cut line visible.
Great blades only add to what this saw is capable of doing, and the Bosch Progressor blades are amazing.
I'm sure there are other great jigsaws on the market, but I don't feel the need to look any further than this one.
Blade change gets 2 thumbs down. [Posted on 2005-08-16]
I bought this to replace the crummy B&D jig saw I had. I spent an hour working with the blade change system. I folowed the instructions in the manual and found the procedure to be cumbersome and illogical. After the first time, I didn't hear the "clicks" at the right times anymore. I returned it and got the Bosch 1590. Push a lever and slide the blade in. Push the lever again and the blade pops out. Why Bosch uses such an absurd blade change system on the 1587 is beyond me.
Wish I had not bought this [Posted on 2008-03-27]
From reading the good reviews this tool received, I thought the warnings of blade removal/insertion problems were probably from user lack of reading instructions or brute force. I am a woman with over 20 years experience with power tools, I read and follow instructions carefully, and I do not force things to their breaking point. However, after one use with this tool, instructions in hand (having been forewarned), I went to change the blade. Though I followed instructions to the letter, I couldn't get the blade out. Again and again I tried, not knowing what I was doing wrong. The top plastic piece then broke right off leaving me in the middle of a job with no tool to finish. This tool looks brand new; I had purchased it, used it once, then didn't need it again until after the store would take it back. They really messed up on this one. It doesn't matter how good it runs if you can't get a blade in and out.
Piece of crap [Posted on 2008-06-19]
I should have read the reviews here before buying it as a closeout. I used it for less than 2 hours, needed to change the blade and it no longer secures the blade.....no response from the pathetic Bosch Customer Service.
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