Description
- 4-position orbital selection knob changes the movement of the blade from up-and-down to circular
- Onboard laser and LED light work together to keep your workpiece and line-of-cut illuminated
- 6.6-amp variable speed motor generates anywhere from 0 to 3,300 strokes per minute
- Use either the 1-1/2-inch dust port or the front-mounted dust blower to clear sawdust from your line of cut
- Includes a lock-on trigger switch, a beveling footplate, a non-marring shoe, a wood blade, a metal blade, a parallel fence bracket, and a two-year warranty
Roadmaster –
There is nothing to dislike about this jigsaw. The construction is top notch and the manufacturer had both safety and utility in mind when this was designed. The supplied blades are inserted securely by rotating a locking mechanism, inserting the blade, and then releasing the lock. There is no need for tightening a screw with a screwdriver.You always know if power is applied since it has a separate ‘power on’ light. The speed is adjustable with a thumb wheel that is graduated so you can recall the proper setting for various materials. While using the saw I experienced no flexing of the blade and cutting was very smooth. It was easy to guide along my cutline. I especially liked the work lamp that brightly illuminated the cut … absolutely clear! This unit even has a pulley-like blade guide that prevents flexing! This saw makes me feel in control!
PS –
Love it. I made a rabbit bottle holder with an intricate pattern (considering my DIY skills) and completed the project in less than 2 hours.
PS –
El producto llego antes de tiempo, en muy buenas condiciones de empacado, ya lo probe y resulta muy facil su uso, las caracteristicas particulares del producto funcionan en forma correcta, un prodcto muy recomendable.
omer boucher –
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Está exelente la verdad superó mis expectativas,buenos materiales de fabricacion,es bastante cómoda muy potente el cambio rápido de cuchilla es muy comodo,la luz led es de mucha ayuda,la guía lazer creo es extra por lo regular la uso en cortes curvos,la luz verde q indica q está conectada es un detalle bastante util.espero más adelante q tenga terminado el trabajo hacer una mejor reseña.la marca es muy buena ya tengo otrs herramientas y siempre satisfecho,recomendada al 100 la veo al nivel de las más costosas
RUADOGWALKER –
I struggled with whether to give this four or five stars. To be fair the Makita and the Bosch are better jig saws. That said this is very good and a wonderful value. It has some extra features too, light, laser, dust blower. It works well.
Norma cisneros ramos –
Got it for small cutting and it was easy to use. Grip is good and sturdy and I was able to cut 3/4″ boards no problem. Great value for the cost I paid.
L. Chan –
I seldom need a jigsaw, but this is getting more use than my old one. A smooth operating saw and the laser is more help than I had anticipated. Variable speed and easy blade changes are exceptional. A great deal for the money.
jose luis adolfo ortiz rios –
very good saw i use a lot off jig saw over the year but this one is the best i ever use it very strong and wock percfect fom im very happy to have it
MB –
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting anything spectacular for $30 and wasn’t even going to buy from WEN after a bad experience with one of their rotary tools. I needed a Jigsaw to make router templates and various odd jobs around the wood shop but wasn’t interested in dropping a ton of money and kept coming back to this one based on its really nice set of features for the price. Its got both a light and laser, blower and dust port, comes with 2 blades, edge guide and plenty of power which I did need for cutting hardwoods. So what the heck right? Showed up today and I’m pretty surprised and it’s overall build quality. What you can’t see in the pics is the nice rubberized handle and quality feel of the overall tool. It’s heavy but not cumbersome with very little vibration. As I was hoping, there is lots of power and the variable speed is smooth to operate. I did a few test cuts in some hard maple and red oak and the stock wood blade is plenty sharp and cuts true. Love the laser and light at the same time! Also the blower feature clears sawdust very well as you cut. I have not tried the dust collection and probably won’t mess with it. Overall, I’m happy so far. If it holds up I will consider other tools from WEN.
Richard –
I needed a cutting tool while rebuilding our front steps. I saw this online and decided to purchase from Amazon. It arrived very quickly. There are many features to like. Blade installation is very simple. Variable speeds allow the user to adjust to a variety of cutting tasks. The LED guide light is very precise and makes cutting in a straight line very easy. Although I have used this tool for several days, in my judgement the build quality is excellent. IMHO, this might be suitable for a professional user. In sum, this is an excellent tool. My only complaint is that the jigsaw comes with only two blades. If you are buying this to work on a major project or on a worksite, get some extra blades.
Diogenes –
I bought this saw, though I suppose I really didn’t “need” it as I already have 2 other saber/jig saws But those 2 are old as technology goes, 1 being a little Skil I bought new 20-odd years ago and the other a Craftsman probably 40 – 50 years old. The problem is they both take the U notched blades which are old technology and getting scarce. Plus, I wanted a laser guide as my 75 year old eyes aren’t as good as they once were. I looked at this and it looked substantial, had many features, and the price didn’t break the budget.
I didn’t get the 2 blades that were supposed to be included but I’d bought a set of new ones so that was no problem. I decided to use it today to cut down some shelves (white oak) that I’d salvaged from an old entertainment center. I’d already used the other saber saws for some cutting so I gave this a try today. WOW!!! It went through that oak like the proverbial hot knife through butter, about twice as fast as either the Skil or the Craftsman. It wasn’t as fast as a circular saw but it beats the 2 older saws I have. To say I’m favorably impressed is an understatement, this is a great value for its price. It’s a large and substantial unit, solid and powerful, and IMO, it’s a 5 star product. I’ll probably keep the 2 older saws for old times’ sake but, when there’s some serious cutting to be done, I’ll definitely grab this one.