New barrel jigsaw: Trion or Carvex?

[ibuilder2011@gmail.com]

How do u guys keep the blade on the roller position when cutting contours on heavy stock, my Bosch always bumps out when doing contours

 

[Brent Taylor]

How do u guys keep the blade on the roller position when cutting contours on heavy stock, my Bosch always bumps out when doing contours

I go slower and use lower orbit setting.

 

[Brent Taylor]

Thanks all for the replies.

I already have the standard Collins Coping Foot and it is a direct fit to the Trion (albeit with the use of a supplied shim).

I have a Metabo STEB105 (D shape) which I have had since the late 90s and it is a very good jigsaw, but with the coping foot fitted it leaves a gap where it is easy for the blade release mechanism to catch your fingers when working with the blade up. In its standard configuration it has great dust extraction and it is not dissimilar to that provided on the Trion/Carvex models, again, when used with the Coping Foot this feature is lost (as it is again on both the Trion and the Carvex).

I also have a Ryobi One+ 18v R18JS Jigsaw (again a D shape), which is also very good, but obviously uses battery power, and for use with the coping foot it is recommended to use a corded model. It has no dust extraction so when used with the Coping Foot nothing is lost.

So, I am looking for a barrel jigsaw for use purely with the Coping foot, and at the moment the Trion looks to be the one I will choose. Cheaper, more powerful and does not see to lose much to the Carvex, for me and my proposed use it seems that it will fit the bill.

I am going to the Axminster Power Tools 'Festool Demo Day' on Wednesday so will have a play with the Trion then.

Quick question, what are you cutting where you have to be so precise with a jigsaw.  There are so many  ways to get a better cut easier with other tools. I would cut fancy raftertails on timber frames with a portaband and a router. Or trim work with a table saw.  I like the Mafell, but you could farm the work out for the price of the thing, and make more money doing so.I build for a living and have  for nearly 40 years,  so I was just perplexed with the type of work your wanting to do. 

If this was aimed at me, I never mentioned the Mafell, too rich for my blood for an occasional use tool.
No aim implied,  as I wrote I was trying to figure out what people are trying to do with a jigsaw and how ( other than want ) one  justify the cost of a tool like the Mafell,  I did not want to upset you, it was more aim towards those who have one or find it a reasonable option. As I asked, what are people using it for? 

 

[Ed Bray]

Hi Brent, no upset caused, I just wondered if it was aimed specifically at me as I had not mentioned the Mafell and it only came up in the thread as an option suggested by someone else.

 

[Brent Taylor]

Hi Brent, no upset caused, I just wondered if it was aimed specifically at me as I had not mentioned the Mafell and it only came up in the thread as an option suggested by someone else.

Thanks Ed, I'm  glad.  I'm  old  fashioned  and old I still cope with a mitre box, coping saw , a 4 in hand and rattail rasp. Mostly just a coping saw, used to use the jigsaw, but the hands don't do it so well and safely,  plus the hand saw faster and I get a cleaner looking job, probably just more practice.

 

[butzla]

Why do people not like the Carvex?  I had a Trion and didn't like it but when I saw the Carvex came out I thought it looked much improved.

 

[Kev]

Why do people not like the Carvex?  I had a Trion and didn't like it but when I saw the Carvex came out I thought it looked much improved.

Opinions on the CARVEX are mixed. As with most things, everyone with an issue will make a noise .. but the vast majority with no issue will remain silent (after all, what is there to say if there's nothing wrong).

Most issues seem to relate to blade drift on deep cuts. I'm not experiencing this personally.

Some will say it's a technique issue - a result of "pushing" the jigsaw, rather than "guiding" the jigsaw.

Some say the machine is basically flawed .. only Festool would have these stats as it could also be a problem with individual units.

A CARVEX happiness poll may be a really contentious thing .. but I'd personally vote "happy with mine".

 

[Cheese]

A CARVEX happiness poll may be a really contentious thing .. but I'd personally vote "happy with mine".

"Happy with mine" also, although I kept my Trion just in case because of the Carvex bad press.

 

[Ed Bray]

After today's demo event I have decided to go for a Carvex Set.

 

[Wuffles]

After today's demo event I have decided to go for a Carvex Set.

Exactly what made me buy one. Until it stopped working.

The Carvex set is the same cost as the P1CC Ed?

 

[Holmz]

After today's demo event I have decided to go for a Carvex Set.

Exactly what made me buy one. Until it stopped working.

The Carvex set is the same cost as the P1CC Ed?

When the question is posed as per the title of the thread it does presuppose that the answer is one of two, rather than multiple choice.

As long as the OP is happy with it and tests it out thoroughly during the 30-day window then it is the safest approach.

 

[Ed Bray]

Unfortunately, we only get 15 days over here to return with no questions asked, but that will be long enough for me to decide whether to keep it or not.

 

[Wuffles]

If this was aimed at me, I never mentioned the Mafell, too rich for my blood for an occasional use tool.

It was a tongue in cheek reference to this quote from Ed about the P1CC.