Jig Saw

[karlito]

Hallo folks,

I would please like to ask for an advice. I am not sure what jig saw to buy. I am not a professional crafts man but when it comes to tools I would like to get a good tool that lasts. First of all, is there any difference in akku or corded equipment ? Of course other than having easier job with akku in cases where power is not an option. I mean when it comes to cutting, performance and so on. I am a fan of Festo of course though most of my tool so far is the Protool which is a daughter company of Festool I suppose. So I am not certain whether the right indicator for me should be the power of the device or anything else. The Protool JSP120E does not offer akku version but has a higher power than the Carvex PS420 (720W versus 550W). Any hints for me please ? The work application varies a lot but usually cutting a polypropylene sheets (

 

[Alan m]

just to get there before jmb. welcome to the fog.
a cordless jig saw would be very handy on those odd situations where there is no power on site etc . but i wouldnt want it to be my main jigsaw. i have a trion and love it. i would like a cordless jig saw for my dewalt cordless drill for those situations

 

[jmbfestool]

just to get there before jmb. welcome to the fog.
a cordless jig saw would be very handy on those odd situations where there is no power on site etc . but i wouldnt want it to be my main jigsaw. i have a trion and love it. i would like a cordless jig saw for my dewalt cordless drill for those situations

Dam it!  Didn't notice he was newbie!!!

 

[VictorL]

Welcome to the FOG Karel,

It depends on saw, saw blades, materials and your preferences. You can bring pieces of different material to Festool/Protool dealer and try to cut these pieces with different saw and saw blades there. 

VictorL

 

[ART at WORK]

As I was choosing my jigsaw, dust extraction was an important issue, so if my saw is going to be connected to a dust extractor by a hose it might as well have a cable.

If im on site then there is usually electricity other wise I take a generator.

I think a good use for an akku model is when your up a ladder or outside on a decking.

Pip

 

[AlexThePalex]

For most tools I prefer the corded model. Battery tools just don't have the power corded tools have. And you never have to fool around with batteries, just plug it in and you're ready.

 

[karlito]

Hallo all,

thank you for your tips and welcome. I guess I will then have find a place where I can try out both products and test which one fits better for my work.