 [Larger view] | Bosch 1590EVSK Top Handle Jigsaw
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| The Best I've Used | |
| I am a semi-pro woodworker. I've used several jigsaws over the years, including the Porter Cable 9543, and this is the best! I've always been a Porter Cable guy, but when some of my tools were recently stolen, I had to replace them quick. I read several reviews on jigsaws and tested a few. I've never owned a bosch, so I was a little reluctant to purchase this saw, but I couldn't ignore all the great reviews, so I bought the Bosch. I'm glad I did, what an awesome saw! Enough power for any wood I've cut so far (including 3/4 red oak). Great precision, solid, and no saw dust in my face (unlike the PC 9543)! Easy blade change and base adjustment.
I would definitely recommend this saw. It's a little more expensive than most, but worth it. I've since purchased a Bosch router, and am looking at other Bosch tools. I've been converted. | |
| Wow - what a nice jig saw. | |
| The Bosch 1590EVSK is smooth, powerful and easy to handle. But, with any cutting tool, half of the credit or blame belongs to the blade used. This review is based upon the Bosch blades supplied with the jig saw.
First, vibration is very well controlled. When run at low speed settings there is virtually no vibration. At the highest speed vibration is present but not at all objectionable. In terms of power this jig was not at all challenged by 1-3/4" thick kiln dried red oak. The speed control circuitry held a constant blade speed regardless of the rate I fed the tool through the stock. Of course there are limits and if pushed too fast the blade would slow down somewhat. Another reviewer mentioned heat buildup with this Bosch. I used this jig to cut four skirtboards for my staircase. It took about an hour to make all of the cuts. The Bosch was slighty warm but not hot. Perhaps working in an unfinished house at 65 degrees was part of the reason I did not observe any objectional temperatures. The Bosch is a heavier-than-most jigsaw. However, the extra weight, coupled with a large shoe size makes it easy to keep the tool firmly in contact with the material. My previous B&D jigsaw had a small shoe and as a result was "tippy" especially when cutting near the edge of the stock. I have not observed this behavior with the Bosch. The mass also aids in dampening vibration. The blower works well at higher speeds, but if you select a low speed setting the tool does not generate enough air to clear the cut line of debris. One improvement would be the inclusion of a light source near the blade. My 40-something eyes don't focus as well as they used to and a bit of supplemental light near the blade would be welcome. At first I was hesitant to spend so much on a jigsaw. But then, my previous saw was an economy priced B&D that I cursed every time I used it. With the Bosch I look forward to cutting with a jigsaw and have never regrettted spending the extra money for it. | |
| The Super Smooth Cutting Action | |
| For me, this is the best jig saw I have ever used or owned.
I used to regret having to use a jigsaw since they would seem to rattle my teeth from all the vibration. This is worlds apart in performance, quality and precision cuts on this product! Highly recommended. |
