Makita (or other brand) Jigsaw

Bosch makes the best but I use my cordless dewalt more often just because it is so damn handy.

While I have a lot of tools that are battery operated (I'm a Makita guy), all my routers (large and trim) and jigsaws are corded. I just hate having every tool I buy being subject to changes in the battery technology. I'm already on a second generation of Makita batteries/tools. And cords on tools that I only use in workshop are not a hindrance. Plus, I can pick corded tools based on those rated the best, not just by who makes my battery charger. As previously mentioned, Bosch jigsaws are the best rated, and they have a huge blade selection. I'd vote for corded Bosch, but to each their own.

Dewalt XR is great I have own one now for about 2yrs. Also spend a little extra and get good blades. I use Diablos

In my opinion festoon, then Bosch, then everyone else when it comes to jigsaws.

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In my opinion festoon, then Bosch, then everyone else when it comes to jigsaws.

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You missed the best of the best. Mafell>Festool>Bosch>everything else.

The Bosch 1591 used to be VERY close in quality to the Festool Carvex but the 572 just isn't as good.

This all begs the question unless you are doing intricate coping cuts all day do you really need one of the high quality jigsaws? This comes from a Carvex owner, while it is a pleasure to use it is one of my most over paid tools, 99.9% of the time I use a jigsaw as a blunt tool usually to clear out waste before using a pattern and router/spindle sander. You can go a long way with a quality blade on a mid-tier jigsaw. I suggest Festool or Bosch.


ETA unless you have small hands look for a barrel handle jigsaw, they are much better for fine control.

I’m a carpenter and switched to a cordless makita jigsaw after my corded Bosch shite the bed.. won’t go back to corded .

I will always have a cordless skillsaw, jigsaw drill/impact and multi tool as long as im alive.

Ordered a Makita D handle style cordless last night from Home Depot.

My dad has the 20v dewalt jigsaw. We are remodeling the lake house and it is used frequently to cut quite a bit of stuff. Haven't had any issues or difficulty with it.

I've been a bit stubborn on battery operated tools. Corded just have more consistent power. But those cords have been irritating lately.

I have the 20v dewalt drill, impact, small blower and now the chainsaw and angle grinder. I've been doing a lot of welding which I use the angle grinder a bit for cutting and grinding down to get a good ground. Cord management has been a battle lately. The plasma has 3 "cords" off of it, and the welder has 3 as well. Those 6 cords are tangled constantly. Then throw the angle grinder cord in the mix and it's a birds nest before you know it. Yesterday I bought the battery angle grinder and all of a sudden I want everything to be battery. Having 6 or 7 batteries is the hard part about getting into a battery operation. The batteries are expensive and without enough, you'll be waiting for a charge and killing productivity if you use them for long periods of time. But it made life so much easier working yesterday.