Craftsman’s V20 Jig Saw Marks Another Entry in the Brushless RP Lineup So far, we’ve covered the Craftsman brushless RP impact driver, Craftsman pin nailer, and the Brushless RP hammer drill. Now, the Craftsman V20 Brushless RP jig saw takes the front stage. The first jig saw with a brushless motor from Craftsman, the CMCS650 […]
A Good Jigsaw with One Standout Feature No Other Company Has Editor’s Note: This tool has been discontinued by Metabo HPT Extremely well built and with power to spare, the 36V Metabo HPT cordless jigsaw (CJ36DAQ4) has plenty to like about it. It has all the usual features you would expect from a top-quality saw […]
Flex Cordless Jigsaw Debuts As A Top Performer Stepping into the professional woodworking side of power tools, the Flex 24V cordless d-handle jigsaw promises ultimate precision and control. We tested it side-by-side against a wide range of cordless competitors to see if it can deliver. Pros Excellent cutting speed Excellent vibration control Multiple grip positions […]
Hart 20V Jigsaw Gives DIYers the Features and Performance Needed for Quality Results The Hart 20V jigsaw is a familiar design with a feature set that promises to help beginners learn jigsawing techniques and the performance required to achieve excellent results. We’ve been cutting on wood, metal, and PVC to see if it’s a good […]
Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Jigsaw Offers a Nice Balance of Performance and Value The Kobalt 24V max brushless jigsaw was one of the first entrants to the Kobalt 24V brushless power tool line up. Over the year and a half of use I’ve given it, the Kobalt variable speed Jigsaw did not disappoint me. But […]
We’ve tested lots of jigsaws over the last few years. Today, we’re putting the DeWalt cordless top handle jigsaw under our microscope. The DeWalt DCS334 cordless top-handle jigsaw is a brushless tool and one of the best jigsaws we’ve tested in recent years. Pros Brushless motor Tool-free bevel adjustment and blade changes Competitive bare tool price […]
We’ve been making a lot of sawdust as we review the latest generation of jig saws from the big names. These saws differentiate themselves by more than just a battery platform. Today, it’s the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel Jig Saw’s turn to show us its stuff. Let’s see what it has to offer. Pros Faster […]
Ridgid’s unique Octane battery-to-tool communication system continues to expand with the Ridgid Octane 18V Brushless Jig Saw under review today. We’ve already seen good things from the Octane Megamax and Octane Grinder (review coming soon!), but will their brushless jig saw follow suit? Pros Excellent value Dust port attachment Tool-free bevel adjustment and blade release Line […]
Makita’s 18V LXT platform gets most of the love around here. With Sub-Compact tackling the 12V size, standard 18V tools, and 18V X2 bringing you up to 36V all on one battery, it’s one of the most compelling and complete platforms out there. But 12V isn’t going by the wayside. Tools like the Makita 12V […]
Makita 12V top handle and barrel grip jig saws promise a flexible and compact solution for carpentry tasks. The new Makita VJ04R1 top handle jig saw delivers 0-2,900 strokes per minute and a trio of orbital settings along with straight cutting capabilities to cover a variety of cutting applications. The jig saw also features a die-cast aluminum […]
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