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The Final CutBy now you've probably read theat-a-glance comparisons on pages48 and 49. So what more can I say?For starters. these six jigsaws aremuch better than older or inexpensivemodels. And any of themwill exceed your expectations.Id also venture that not one ofthese jigsaws will spend much timeon the shelf, thanks to their mulriplepersonalities. In orbital mode they'llpower through thick stock in ahurry. But they'll also hug a line andcut smooth in non-orbital mode.Blade deflection - a problemon saws I was used to- is minimalwith all six jigsaws. Even whenmaking scroll cuts in thick stock,square cuts require just a steadyhand, and a zero-orbit setting.But just saying "they're allgood" isn't good enough. Theyshould be good at these prices. Sowhat's the bottom line?RECOMMEl{DATIOI{SIn this field of six jigsaws, theMilwaukee 6266-21 rated bestoverall. The quick, simple bladechanging system helped this sawwin. But it also performed well inall tests, and did so without excessnoise or vibration.Second place goes to DeWalttDW32I.It also performs well, butlacks the slick blade changing setup.And the DeWalt is larger, making itless maneuverable in close quarters.The Bosch 1587AVS runs aclose third. And soon, Bosch willdebut a blade changing system thatmay rival Milwaukee's.Fourth and fifth place go tothe Porter-Cable and Makitarespectively. Each saw was helddown by a single shortcoming.Porter-Cable's was the clunkyblade changing system.The Makitalacked low-speed power.That leaves the Craftsman insixth place. It works fine, but needsmore features to compete.And that's the real bottom line.In a league this tough, success takesmore than a couple good features. Ittakes the whole package.T[SOUND OFF ONTINENow you know what we think about logging on to the lool Reviews pagethese jigsaws. Next it's your turn. at www.WorkbenchMagazlne.com.Do you agree with our concluslons, We'll post your responses, and we'llor has your expedence with these encourage manufacturerstotools been dlfferent? Letting usknow is easy.share theirYou can share your point of view thoughts on thewith us and your fellow readers by tools and tests.POINTS 0F VIEW: Opinions from other tool usersAll six jigsaws have features I like. Butto me, the besrjigsaw would combinethe greatest attributes of each sawSince I cant have that I'll oick fromthe saws that really exist.I like the Milwaukee for its sweetblade change system and wellplacedcontrols.And itt smooth.My second place saw is theMakita. I like it's compactness andadjustments.Yes, it has less power, butthere's plenty for homeowner use.The DeWalt and Bosch get thirdand fourth place, respecrively.Kevin BoyleWorkbench Sr. Proiect DesignerIt might be hard to pick a clear winnerif the Milwaukeet blade changingsystem wasn't so good. Plus, thesaw is well-balanced and quiet.In second place, the DeWalt andBosch tie. Changing their blades ismore awkward. The systems aren'tbad. theyjust aren't as convenient asthe Milwaukee's simple lever. Boththe Bosch and DeWalt are mucheasier than changing blades in thePorter-Cable, though.The Makita comes in third, but itreally needs more low-speed power.Kerry CibsonWorkbench As sociate EditorI also like the Milwaukee best. It runsvery smooth, and the blade change isslick. Id like to see a toolless systemfor the shoe, but this isnt as big adeal, since I don't make bevel cutswith a jigsaw that often.Second place was a tie betweenthe DeWalt and the Makita. Bothrun very smooth and have toollessadjustments that work well. If theMakitab power was ever a problem,I d just keep it cranked to full speed.If I have to choose a third placesaw, itd be the Bosch.Steue JohnsonWorkbench Shoo Craftsman50woRKBENcH tr MARCH I APRrL 2000
Easy-Tio-Build Jigsaw TableMount a ji,qsaut under tlistahle, and it'll work like ascroll saut or band sau,.T'lrcre'scuen atl I I i f ,utaoc .guflro-lit' sd[cty.Tl'ris t:rble irrcr-elrses thc' versutilitvoi.rrrv jiqs:rw lry h'rrvirrr:both lrrrncls fl-ee tc'r controlthe rvorkpiece.Tlre table is sinrple tobuild.:rncl setting up or rcnroving thesllw ls:l stltP.BUITDING THE TABLETb nuke the tnble, start by cutting nt()p. (w() sidt' pltrrt'ls.lrttl lt plif ivlcnrssbrrcc'sto size ((,irnrr ny V'iuO.Blade Slot: Tir cr.rt l slot fbr thebhdc, c'lrill :i scrics of overlapping'/ru"-dia.holes centered on thc widthof the top (Iriq. 1).Then cleln up tl.rcslot with r fine-tooth jigsrw bhcle.Routing a Recess: Thc' jignrwnlolrnts in n rccess irr tl-re top (/i.A /).Holcl tl're saw on the r.rnclersicle of tl-retlrblc top, lucl trlrce lronnd tl-re sl-roe.Next, rout I rtcess sliuhtly lareerw4r iIhreaded ----\linsert gthnn the jigsawls shoe, mcl just a bitshrllower (l-i.q. la) This wly, the jigsrlwcan be secrrrecl with four turnbuttous tttlde from scrap hardwood.Thrulb scrcws :rnd threaded insertshold the turn buttons tight (Fiq. 1a).Blade Guard: A sinrple guardcovers the exposcd teeth ofthe nrovingblade (|iq. 2).The guard is a pieceof scr-ap 2x4 witl-r an arllr nrade of/^.1.19"hardboard or acrylic plastic. Glue in a35mn.r film canister or a pill bottle fora sirrrple blade cover (Fig 2a).Using the table: Use fine-toothblades to keep the workpiece frornhopping around. And cut with theworkpiece face up to nrinirnizechioout on the fir.rished side. TMN0IE: All casepleces cut fiom3Z'rthbk plywood.-t141#8xVz" Fh wooda-.Q'-Saw base- recess -V2" #8xlVa,"Fh.1lll[l,../0" 1__U"_____]__3"W()l(KBt\( H ! MAI{(:H I Al, l(ll l{ilr{}51
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