Jigsaw by SKil

[Classic Finn]

I received a little late Christmas Present.. and to my surprise it was a fancy lil jigsaw by the company SKil..

Variable speed, a light in front, and angle adjustment, but now here is my question, it only has 600 watts ... Is that an ok saw for my Hobby building.. or cutting...?

Is there enough power? The reason Im asking is... before I use it I thought Id get your opinion about its sufficiency.. Or should I exchange it for a more powerful one? ..I dont use the jigsaw for too many projects other than my teadrop build. and yes I can use a new jigsaw since I didnt have a good one.

Classic Finn

[Endo]

I have an old Craftsman jigsaw. It is 115v, 2.7 amp, 1/3 hp. It has worked fine for everything I have used it for. I have cut 3/4 inch plywood without a problem. The new Craftsmans are 5.0 amp, and 3/4 hp. Mine works fine, but I wouldn't mind a new one!

So the one you have should do most jobs but if there is a more powerful one available why not get it.

[JIML1943]

HAPPY NEW YEAR If my calculations are right that should be about 5 amps which should be plenty if it does orbital cutting that would be a + it would cut much faster.

[Classic Finn]

Happy New Year Jim and Endo...

Here is the website ... and model tech. specs..Mine is the 4580 model

http://ocs.skileurope.com/skilocs-defau ... rod_id=377

It sounds good but again my knowledge on these isnt the best.

Classic Finn

[JIML1943]

It looks like a winner to me put it to work.

[Classic Finn]

It looks like a winner to me put it to work.

Thank You

I shall... Sawdust to fly...

Classic Finn

[Micro469]

Heikki.... Never look a gift horse in the mouth.......(unless you bought the horse yourself)...

[Miriam C.]

My 3.5 amp Black and Decker did all my curves and kerfing. Cut out the 1" thick hatch spars too. Although it was extremely slow doing it. My next one will a big un.

[Classic Finn]

Heikki.... Never look a gift horse in the mouth.......(unless you bought the horse yourself)...

Yes sir....you are very right...

Heikki

[Classic Finn]

My 3.5 amp Black and Decker did all my curves and kerfing. Cut out the 1" thick hatch spars too. Although it was extremely slow doing it. My next one will a big un.

So I guess this will cut 3/4 " x 2 at the same time , clamped together okay then? Slowly that is...

Heikki

[Miriam C.]

Really slow. The blade kept getting hot. It is a Black and Decker so only cheap blades and when they get hot they tend to bend. Makes for an uneven cut.

[Lazybones]

I use a jigsaw all the time in my work. I my opinion Bosch, hands down makes the best jigsaw on the market.
I have an old black and decker that belonged to my Dad; It works fine if you don't need to be real accurate. the bosch has plenty of power and you can buy quality blades for it.

[Classic Finn]

:lol: Really slow. The blade kept getting hot. It is a Black and Decker so only cheap blades and when they get hot they tend to bend. Makes for an uneven cut.

I forgot to tell you in the Xmas box was a set of good standard Bosch Blades that are interchangeable and even with a gurantee...hmmmmmm
ok... Skil with Bosch Blades... cant be too bad then... but I,ll let you know.
Does a steady hand help????????


Classic Finn

[Classic Finn]

I use a jigsaw all the time in my work. I my opinion Bosch, hands down makes the best jigsaw on the market.
I have an old black and decker that belonged to my Dad; It works fine if you don't need to be real accurate. the bosch has plenty of power and you can buy quality blades for it.

Weve got a nice selection of Bosch here too and certainly there is a difference in the 2 but I cant complain.... the price was right for me anyway,,, and to top it all off it has a 5 year guarantee included..Geee. Thats not bad... (From the place of purchase)

Classic Finn

[Juneaudave]

Your going to like it Finn...the orbital feature will make all the difference!!!