Trion Jigsaw-Help with Purchasing Decision

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munchcolo

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I?m down to the last blade on my Porter Cable, so it?s time to buy a new jigsaw.  I?ve decided to get a Trion, but I have a few questions:

How long have the current models been out?  Is Festool about to release new jigsaw models?  If so, I could wait.
Barrel (PS300EQ) or D-grip (PSB300EQ)-What are the advantages/disadvantages of each?
Blades-I was thinking of the 35 blade assortment (493240).  Any thoughts?
Accessories-What are the ?must have accessories??

FYI, I?m a hobbyist, and all my work is done in my shop.  I already have a few other Festools (MFT, CT22, TS55, couple of guide rails, etc).  The Trion will be used exclusively for furniture making and other miscellaneous woodworking.
 
Munchcolo,

I have a Trion and think they are great jigsaws.   But the Festool jigsaws has plenty of other good competition, especially from Bosch.   And, Festool has lot's of other categories that they need to penetrate over here in the US of A.  I'm refering to the Kapex mitersaw, CMS, and CS50/70 saws.  And the C12, while a great drill (I have one), REALLY needs a lithium-ion batter and I think there's a big market for a 15-18V drill to.   And, the belt sander has been getting some nice attention.   I suspect that it would do well over here.

So, there's a lot of other tool needs ahead of a Trion replacement.   I could easily be wrong, but I suspect that the current Trion's will be here for a while. 

Of course, I heard a rumor that 2008 will be a BIG year for Festool USA product introductions.   Who knows?

Dan.
 
The jig saw is one tool that we did not go with Festool in the shop.

We went with the Bosch ... great side guides, easy shoe adjustment, blades available everywhere and we bought two for less than one festool.

Sorry gang, while I really like the ones we have ... there are some areas where, at least for our shop, the price to value ration is just way off we feel the jig saw is one
 
I was looking at Amazon for jig saws (not in the market, just curious) and chose to order the search results from highest price first and at the top of the list was a tool that makes the Trion look cheap.

Though it's not a jig saw and shouldn't have been included in the list it's pretty interesting, and you could get ten Trions and a whole lot of blades for the price.
 
munchcolo said:
I?m down to the last blade on my Porter Cable, so it?s time to buy a new jigsaw.  I?ve decided to get a Trion, but I have a few questions:

How long have the current models been out?  Is Festool about to release new jigsaw models?  If so, I could wait.
Barrel (PS300EQ) or D-grip (PSB300EQ)-What are the advantages/disadvantages of each?
Blades-I was thinking of the 35 blade assortment (493240).  Any thoughts?
Accessories-What are the ?must have accessories??

FYI, I?m a hobbyist, and all my work is done in my shop.  I already have a few other Festools (MFT, CT22, TS55, couple of guide rails, etc).  The Trion will be used exclusively for furniture making and other miscellaneous woodworking.
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That is a great and a very helpful Trion Jigsaw. It helps you in purchasing  your decision.

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Furnace Filter
 
The best thing I can tell you regarding the Festool Triton Jigsaws is that if you do a lot of scroll cuts the blade stabilization is excellent. Little to no deflection. Since you already own Festool products it would be a great addition. With the CT 22 that you own the amount of dust is drastically reduced. If you get the chip guard,  either # 490120 ( 5 pieces ) or the 590121 ( 20 Pieces) you can achieve virtually chip free cuts.

I am not sure if Festool is coming out with a new jigsaw, rumor has it they might, if they do no telling how long it will take to get here in the states.

The biggest difference between the D-Handle and the barrel grip is the way that you cut. Me when I do scroll cuts I like to cut from under the wood so the barrel grip is easier to use.

You can check out the below link for all the different accessories that are available for the jigsaw

http://www.acetoolonline.com/Festool-Jig-Saw-Accessories-s/2037.htm

 
Working on a jobsite doing construction work, the Bosch will destroy the Trion. Working in a shop doing delicate work, the Trion will make the Bosch look like the brute it is. I have both and use them accordingly. I tend to use my jigsaws for trim/etc shaping and then finish with a file, when I'm too lazy to hook up the belt sander. The Trion works much better for that type of thing. Having tried both handles, I prefer the D.
 
I don't know why this thread was resurrected from 2 summers ago, but there is one consideration that people should know about...

There are Trion jigsaw promotions that are going on through the end of June. You get the Trion with a free 35-pack of blades.

As always, this is "at participating dealers, while supplies last".

Tom
 
I've had the trion for maybe 3 years.  It's OK, but I still prefer the Bosch.  It's better when you use it upside down and I do use it in a table (festool), but I hate to say on a festool forum that I would rather use the Bosch.
 
Munchcolo,

They both cut the same - even on thick wood.

If ergonomics are important to you, then keep in mind the following:
1) The Trion is more compact than the Bosch, the barrel is a smaller diameter.
2) The Trion does not have a rubberized grip like the Bosch has.
3) They both get quite warm in use.
4) The Bosch has a better line of sight.

For me, the Trion's more compact body gives me better control, so I paid the extra $$.

-Pete
 
i asked the forum this same question weeks ago despite alot of people saying the bosch was better value for money i went ahead and bought the barrel grip trion in first use it was an excellent machine. however whilst cutting a curve i was forcing the blade in a rush and damaged the stabilzing jaw immediately i thought what a heap of shit i had it replaced and started using it again, i want to make it very clear that i was forcing the jigsaw which caused it to be damaged. since this part being replaced i have found the trion the best most accurate easy to use jigsaw i have used. any questions go ahead and ask i would love to help you purchase one of these machines

lee
 
richard.selwyn said:
I've had the trion for maybe 3 years.  It's OK, but I still prefer the Bosch.  It's better when you use it upside down and I do use it in a table (festool), but I hate to say on a festool forum that I would rather use the Bosch.
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Well, you're not alone in your choice. I decided to buy the Bosch over the Festool and there aren't many bigger Festool supporters than me.
 
hi lord interiors and brice, can you tell me the model number of the bosch jigsaw that you both purchased?

i recently damaged the guide bushes on my trion while using 150mm blades, cutting 70mm tallowwood. this timber is unbelievable, i have never cut a timber as hard as this, i think it would be easier to cut concrete than this stuff!
maybe i should take holzhacker's advice and use the bosch for the rough work and keep my trion for the delicate work.

regards, justin.
 
i do not own the bosch i have used (GST135BCE) is the model number now i know the limits of my trion i find it much easier to use and get perfect results from it

lee
 
justinmcf said:
hi lord interiors and brice, can you tell me the model number of the bosch jigsaw that you both purchased?............

regards, justin.
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Justin , I have the D-handle 1590EVSK, the barrel grip model is the 1591.
 
Tom Bellemare said:
I don't know why this thread was resurrected from 2 summers ago...
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Holzhacker said:
Probably so acetool would have an excuse to promote the Trion/blade pack combo
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Probably so arlyn9391 would have an excuse to promote his furnace filter business.
 
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