Milwaukee 6266-22 Top Handle Orbital Jig Saw

List Price: $280.00 Discount Price: $189.99

Features:

• 6.2 amp motor delivers powerful cutting action
• Orbital action with 4 adjustment levels for precise to aggressive cutting
• 7-setting dial speed control ranges from 500-3000 spm
• Quik-lok blade change system offer tool-free blade changing
• Limited warranty

Accessories:
DEWALT DW3791 8-Piece T-Shank Jig Saw Blade Set	DeWalt DW3753H 4-Inch 6 TPI Fast Clean Cut Wood High Carbon Steel T-Shank Jig Saw Blade, 5-Pack	DEWALT DW3760-5 4-Inch 10TPI Fine Finish Wood Cut Cobalt Steel T-Shank Jig Saw Blade (5-Pack)	DEWALT DW3760H 4-Inch 10TPI Fine Finish Wood Cut HSC T-Shank Jig Saw Blade (5-Pack)	DEWALT DW3762H 4-Inch 10TPI Laminate Down Cutting HSC T-Shank Jig Saw Blade (5-Pack)

Customer Reviews:

Milwaukee does it again [Posted on 2004-03-15]
I bought this saw for a song from a local home improvement center where it was on the closeout table. It had been the display model and had no case and was missing the clear dust cover over the blade. I ordered the case ($24) for it and dropped Milwaukee an email about the missing dust cover. Less than a week later, the missing dust cover arrived in the mail at no cost to me. Kudos to Milwaukee for remembering what customer service is all about. It was a toss-up between this unit and the Bosch but what finally sold me on the Milwaukee was the blade change. The Bosch has the clumsy "lift-and-turn" lever on the top of the saw. I see great potential for breakage with this plastic lever. I note that last month Bosch introduced a new saw (1590EVSK) with a blade changing device that looks very much like the Milwaukee's.

I've used it on numerous projects already and have found this saw to be like all the other Milwaukee tools I've used; plenty of power and built to last. The only thing that took a little getting used to was the variable speed thumb wheel. It took a few sessions but I find myself being very comfortable with it now. To be fair, Milwaukee is probably re-thinking this and the new model will have a variable speed trigger but we'll have to wait and see. I've since ordered the rip fence as well as the vacuum attachment and hose. The rip fence is nice and sturdy and the vacuum attachment does a fairly good job of keeping the cutting area clear of dust. The shoe cover is a great attachment especially when working with laminates. The motor is smooth and virtually vibration-free and as I already noted has more power than the average user will ever need. This jigsaw will provide most, if not all, users a lifetime's worth of troublefree operation

It's A Feature - Not A Flaw [Posted on 2004-06-17]
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.

I thought it was good until... [Posted on 2005-03-15]
I am a professional hardwood floor, cabinet, and granite installer. I bought this jig saw (mainly for its price and features) about 6 months ago to replace the old Craftman. It did a nice job, I thought. Until one day, I picked up my friend's Bosch, wow. What a jig saw. The Bosch is smooth as butter. Hardly any vibration cutting thru 3/4 Cherry. I am selling the 6266.

One of the best I have used [Posted on 2005-08-08]
This saw is vibration free right out of the box. The supplied blades (2) provide a clean cut with little tear out. The saw is a pleasure to use and performs well using any of the 7 available speeds. The adjustable orbital action comes in handy as well for adjusting the saw to the material being cut. I grew up using an older B&D jigsaw and there is no comparison. This saw is well built, powerful, and easy to operate. The bosch 1590 gets good reviews as well, however, the price difference and brand loyalty lead me to buy this one, and I have absolutely no regrets.

A Great Tool that Could Be Best in Class [Posted on 2006-10-13]
I've owned this Milwaukee jigsaw for 3 years now and have used it for a variety of applications ranging from fine cuts in furniture-grade hardwares to sawing through sheet metal. As I would expect from Milwaukee, this unit is well-built and hasn't even so much to show any signs of tiring or fatigue. The Milwaukee is light years ahead of the Black & Decker, Skil, Ryobi, and DeWalt products on the market.

There are several reasons, however, that I can not dole out 5 stars to this product. Firstly, the shoe easily comes out of alignment and even after some adjustments on my part, it will let loose at random. I've been told by my local tool dealer this has been the complaint of several customers and has on occasion plagued Milwaukee's circular saws as well. Secondly, the plastic casing could be of a higher quality. Sure, it is better than a Black & Decker, but given more than a $100 price differential, Milwaukee could have stepped it up on the materials. Thirdly, I believe the Bosch jigsaw is of slightly higher build quality, has a softer start, and is better-suited for precision applications.

All in all, Milwaukee has a great tool here that with a few refinements could be an excellent one, even better than the Bosch. I would recommend this product to any potential buyers.

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