My jigsaw is worthless. What to do?

[Cochese]

I'm using the Trion, and I mostly like it. Blade visibility is an issue, as others have noted. I picked up a spare chip guard from Woodcraft last night, I'm going to attempt to modify it.

 

[JimD]

I've never seen a jigsaw review that the Bosch didn't come out on top.  And they aren't significantly more than other good brands.  MUCH less than a Festool.  I have an old barrel grip that has cut 1/4 inch steel and a lot of wood.  Works fine.  I also have the little cast aluminum table for it so I can use it like a scroll saw.  I also have the little snap in plastic pieces to avoid chip out on the top.  I have a special base for coping molding.  My point is that there are more accessories available for Bosch jig saws than for any other brand.  Mine is too old to have a dust collection attachment but the newer ones have that too.  It isn't often you can get the best saw at the price of the good saws.  But Bosch jig saws are one of those cases. 

 

[Holmz]

I've never seen a jigsaw review that the Bosch didn't come out on top.
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Or second to the red one... [wink] But all the accessories are identical between the Bosch and Mafell., and unless one is wanting to do thick boards or put a blade in backwards, then the Teal coloured unit is every bit as good, but at only 1/2 the cost.
One would be generally mad to look beyond them.

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And they aren't significantly more than other good brands.  MUCH less than a Festool.  I have an old barrel grip that has cut 1/4 inch steel and a lot of wood.  Works fine.  I also have the little cast aluminum table for it so I can use it like a scroll saw.  I also have the little snap in plastic pieces to avoid chip out on the top.  I have a special base for coping molding.  My point is that there are more accessories available for Bosch jig saws than for any other brand.  Mine is too old to have a dust collection attachment but the newer ones have that too.  It isn't often you can get the best saw at the price of the good saws.  But Bosch jig saws are one of those cases.

It is true that Bosch invented the jigsaw quite a while back, and they seem to be remain at the cutting edge.

The only problem with this logic is when someone is invested in Festool rails, and they want to run the saw on the rail.
This is a case where "the system" locks us in.
There is only 1 saw (a tracksaw) that works on both Bosch and festool rails... There are no jigsaws that run on both AFAIK.
(But I do not usually use the jigsaw on the rail, but sometimes I have)

So once someone like Cochese has rails, then it seems a natural choice to want to choose a Trion or Carvex.

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I also have the little cast aluminum table for it so I can use it like a scroll saw.
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What is the number of that unit? Is it the neutechnik or a Bosch device?

 

[Staniam]

Actually, the Bosch JS572EBL has accessories just like the Carvex. So "system integration" isn't a problem. As you can see, I run my Bosch on my Festool rails...

Here's a better look at the Bosch FSN 3000 accessories. [member=7673]neeleman[/member] hooked me up from across "the pond". Circle cutter and guide rail adapter.

You could always go this route too [emoji2]
Pick up the little Bosch JS120 and form the best jigsaw combo there is.

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[Staniam]

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case where "the system" locks us in.
There is only 1 saw (a tracksaw) that works on both Bosch and festool rails... There are no jigsaws that run on both AFAIK.
(But I do not usually use the jigsaw on the rail, but sometimes I have)

So once someone like Cochese has rails, then it seems a natural choice to want to choose a Trion or Carvex.

Actually the Bosch FSN 3000 guide rail adapter works on both the Bosch rail and Festool rail.

 

[Lbob131]

The Bosch is a good jigsaw but unfortunately  it still has the primitive  roller  blade/pendulum  action  guide  set up.

 

[Staniam]

The Bosch is a good jigsaw but unfortunately  it still has the primitive  roller  blade/pendulum  action  guide  set up.

How is it primitive? The roller guide on the JS572EBL is superior to that of the Carvex in my opinion. Especially considering I can make repetitive 90 degree cuts in thick materials without continuously adjusting the roller guide.

 

[Cochese]

So, here's where I state I bought the Festool Trion. Discussion about other brands probably isn't germane anymore.

Would like to see if anyone has modified the chip guard on the Trion.

 

[Holmz]

So, here's where I state I bought the Festool Trion. Discussion about other brands probably isn't germane anymore.

Would like to see if anyone has modified the chip guard on the Trion.

You still have 30 days...  [big grin]

 

[Cochese]

I'd really rather not spend another $100+ at this point. The Trion will work, I'll make it. Tried cutting from underneath, it will take some practice. Also noticed there is a line on the side of the saw right about where it would be cutting, so that will help in the future.

 

[Holmz]

They all basically move the blade up and down, so you should be o'roight.

 

[Cheese]

The Trion will work...

There's nothing wrong with a Trion, I own a Trion & Carvex, I was seduced by the Carvex with its LED lights and strobe lighting, but find myself using the Trion more often because of the more robust feel that it has. It's a solid jig saw...it'll serve you well.  [big grin]

 

[Cochese]

She's a sturdy girl alright. Cuts very well, nothing wrong there. Just will need to figure out how I approach cuts that need to be dead-on and not just close. I'm sure that will come with time.

 

[Cheese]

[member=26457]Cochese[/member], the largest issue I have with both the Trion & the Carvex is adjusting the blade guide. It's a challenge to adjust it tight enough to prevent blade wander, but not too tight to overheat and blue the blade. It's a fine line...I'm still looking for an easy method.

 

[Lbob131]

The Bosch is a good jigsaw but unfortunately  it still has the primitive  roller  blade/pendulum  action  guide  set up.

How is it primitive? The roller guide on the JS572EBL is superior to that of the Carvex in my opinion. Especially considering I can make repetitive 90 degree cuts in thick materials without continuously adjusting the roller guide.

Its primitive compared to the Mafell.

 

[JimD]

The table accessory I use is by Bosch.  It is the MT250 inversion table.  Nice die cast aluminum piece. 

 

[Michael Kellough]

The table accessory I use is by Bosch.  It is the MT250 inversion table.  Nice die cast aluminum piece.

That table is really handy but don't get excited guys.
It was only available for a couple of years some 2 decades ago.

 

[Cochese]

[member=26457]Cochese[/member], the largest issue I have with both the Trion & the Carvex is adjusting the blade guide. It's a challenge to adjust it tight enough to prevent blade wander, but not too tight to overheat and blue the blade. It's a fine line...I'm still looking for an easy method.

Noted the blueing as well, thought it was trying to turn too tight of a corner.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

So, here's where I state I bought the Festool Trion. Discussion about other brands probably isn't germane anymore.

Would like to see if anyone has modified the chip guard on the Trion.

Do a search for this -- there is a member here that used a Dremel to open a slot in the bottom of the chip guard to allow more visibility with DC and it worked well - probably a post from 4-5 years ago.

 

[Cochese]

So, here's where I state I bought the Festool Trion. Discussion about other brands probably isn't germane anymore.

Would like to see if anyone has modified the chip guard on the Trion.

Do a search for this -- there is a member here that used a Dremel to open a slot in the bottom of the chip guard to allow more visibility with DC and it worked well - probably a post from 4-5 years ago.

Pretty sure this post was deleted, as the thread it is in contains references to it but the post isn't there.