Carvex 420 Vs. Trion

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Just curious if there is any noticeable difference in quality of cut between the new Carvex 420 and the Trion jigsaw...I realize that there are a lot of changes with the 420 that make it more state of the art, but I am interested in cut quality.  Maybe this should be moved to the tools section but I thought I would ask here first.  Assumption would be same blade and same material with proper set-up -- assume there would be no difference? 

Thanks

Scot
 
Scot, let me preface my response by saying that I've had limited time, maybe an hour, with the Carvex 420 at this point. Obviously much less than my time with the Trion. I have never made the exact same cuts side-by-side with the two. But, both are very capable jigsaws.

I would say that for the most part, cuts with the same material, blades, etc. are comparable between the two saws from the standpoint of cut quality. I'm basing that on my memory and experiences with the two being used at separate times. I hope that adequately answers your question. If the additional features of the Carvex aren't of much interest or you don't want to wait, you would be very well served by the Trion.

Between now and the time we have the Carvex 420 in the US/Canada, I suspect we will see more comparisons and reviews by our friends overseas.
 
i have a trion. i saw a demo of the carvex 400 before i bought the trion. the cuts were both faily good. not perfect but good enough . on some materials it is perfect. iv used dewalt blades (fine ones left over from other saw) in my trion and got a perfectly smooth cut on the edge and face of the cut no sanding required (i was doing cut out shapes for a play type set up).

the 420 should be a lot better than the 400 because of all the improvments ( i will be kind) they made.
 
Things I like about the 420 without having used it; there's a cordless model, improved blade visibility, compact circle jig.

Things i'm not sold on; multiple bases, I don't mind the idea of switching between a ridgid and angle base so much but both should be included when you purchase the saw IMO or at least have a package deal for both. I'm uneasy about the bookfold design of the angle base, I haven't used it but at first glance i don't like it.
I'm not sold on the strobe light thing, I don't see the point but again I haven't tried it.
With the reported disapointment in its predecessor the 400, and the quick release of the 420 I'd like to see how the 420 holds up for those early adopters before taking the plunge, if i was in the market for a new jigsaw.
 
GhostFist said:
Things I like about the 420 without having used it; there's a cordless model, improved blade visibility, compact circle jig.

Things i'm not sold on; multiple bases, I don't mind the idea of switching between a ridgid and angle base so much but both should be included when you purchase the saw IMO or at least have a package deal for both. I'm uneasy about the bookfold design of the angle base, I haven't used it but at first glance i don't like it.
I'm not sold on the strobe light thing, I don't see the point but again I haven't tried it.
With the reported disapointment in its predecessor the 400, and the quick release of the 420 I'd like to see how the 420 holds up for those early adopters before taking the plunge, if i was in the market for a new jigsaw.
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i never understood the point of the "bookfold"(or what ever its called) base. i presume you cant use the saw at an angle in the midle of a piece
 
I'm just making that name up but you can use it in the middle of the piece you just gold it the other way. The problem I have with that is that it leaves you with only half the base in contact with the material
 
I had been wondering about that base design too.

A bit of a head scratcher.

???
 
Alan m said:
i never understood the point of the "bookfold"(or what ever its called) base. i presume you cant use the saw at an angle in the midle of a piece
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I suspect that will be used on cylinders (pipes?, dopwel rods) to split it in half
Vijay
 
Well I got to use the cordless ps 420 today at a festool demo in my local dealer and boy it is a brilliant jigsaw. I cut tight curves with in 20mm solid oak and it went through it like butter. Extremely powerful for a cordless jigsaw. No blades bent, no sparks and no blades burning up either.
 
With the bookfold base you can make miter cuts of all degrees on
the ends of boards and stock..

Gr rick
 
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