Bosch JS5 120V Jig Saw

List Price: $184.00 Discount Price: $69.99

Features:

• Power with variable speed dial - match power and speed to work piece and task
• Light weight - low fatigue for long use projects
• 4 Position Orbital Action - Smooth to aggressive cuts
• Counterbalanced Drive System - minimizes vibration
• Soft Grip Handle and Body - Adds comfort and control

Customer Reviews:

Phenomenal Product at Competitve Price [Posted on 2008-06-06]
This thing is amazing- it has a ton of power with a lot of precision! The JS5 cut through all types of wood effortlessly, but was smooth and had little vibration. I like the placement of all the controls and really have no complaints thus far. My old jigsaw had a screw that held the blade in place, but this has a tool-less system that allows the blade to be changed with one hand in seconds.

From what I understand this is smaller and lighter than Bosch's 2 other, more expensive jigsaws. I felt like this model would give me better control since it is more compact, which was really a priority for me. The JS5 actually has more power than the 1587, which is approx $20 more, but I'm unsure as to whether or not the 1587 has any additional features. From what I could tell, it seems the 1587 comes with a hard case and some more accessories. The top of the line 1590 has some additional features and more power than the JS5, but since I'm not a pro I couldn't justify spending 50% more.

Compared to other quality jigsaws on the market this is priced competitively and everything I could want in a jigsaw! I upgraded from a $25 Skil jigsaw and this feels like a completely different tool!

Smooth as silk [Posted on 2008-06-23]
This jigsaw runs like a sewing machine. It's plenty powerful and worth every penny. The box was missing the zero-clearance insert, but one call to Bosch service and they sent it in the mail. I was holding out for the 1590, but this one is so much of a leap over my previous saw (Black and Decker from 20 years ago) it's not even funny. The only thing I'd like to see different is some way to use non-bayonet (universal) shank blades, since I have a plexiglas cutting one that now won't fit the Bosch. Overall, an excellent saw.

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