BOSCH JSH180B 18V Top-Handle Jig Saw (Bare Tool)

I bought the Bosch JSH180B because of the reputation and the 110v saw I got from my dad that he bought in the 80's. I had a battery powered bosch drill I've had since 2012. This was another reason for buying the jigsaw. I had trouble with it not holding the blade in the auto loading mechanism and didn't use it much for almost two years. I checked online and found out it had a warranty. I contacted them through amazon and after filling out the form they sent me a shipping label for free. I sent it off and 10 days later it came back fully repaired at no charge. HATS OFF TO BOSCH!!

I've owned the Bosch jig saw for several years. I find these to be very useful--and importantly--safe, especially as compared with a circular saw. Easy enough to cut myself, but not as likely to sever a digit. I successfully resisted buying cordless because I figured that would put my jig saw on the shelf, right next to my corded drill. While that may not happen because of battery life issues, this tool is handy. Ask yourself--where do I actually use my jig saw? If the answer is odds and ends this will fit your usage well. If you are scrolling cuts on big sheets of plywood, then maybe not so much. Not only does it free you from the reach of the power cord, not having a cord is just easier. Cords get hung up on stuff. I have not noticed any missing features that my corded saw offers.In my teenage years, I worked for an electrician in a rural small town. My job was to crawl around in the attic dragging an extension cord for light, drill and the like. Bump the light and the filament might break and there you were in the dark. Now, we have cordless tools. And lights! Not just cordless but powered by the same batteries that power the tools. LED's. Bump them, no problem. No fiery hot light bulb. Yes, I know, it was not before flashlights, but their light was dim and battery life not good.This seems to have more than adequate power. On those few occasions I reach for my corded drill it has been to power through a heavy job. I just don't lug down my saw that way. The corresponding heavy load for sawing is more for sustained load. So I don't see the demands as analogous.If I were starting over buying tools, I would buy a good 18 v cordless drill and see if I could get by without the corded version. Even with the advantages I mentioned, I'd buy a corded jigsaw before the cordless one. Saws are a greater power drain than drills and you may not want to have to change batteries so often. One other consideration--corded tools are a lot cheaper. Buy a good corded tool and it will most likely last you decades. Batteries, on the other hand do not last so long. And, up to now, manufacturers have been all too willing to obsolete battery styles.

I am a DIY'r, not a pro contractor. That said, I've been doing house repair and light furniture crafting for 15+ years. I have some jedi skills with power tools. Here's what I want my jigsaw to do: cut where I want to cut, like a hot knife through butter, and leave a SMOOTH edge. This tool does just that. No blade wandering. No struggling to stay on line, and the edges it leaves literally look heat-sealed. Sort of like a light saber. The blade brake feature is a nice add, too, and the blade eject function works like a charm. And the case is a revelation. I don't know if Festool started this whole system, but I'm a convert.Bosch, if you're listening, here's what could be better: The air that blows dust away from the blade could do a better job. There could be click stops built into the base plate for beveled cuts.Other point: I had to buy Bosch blades, as the others I had (which were for an older plug-in Bosch jig) were too thin, and didn't fit.Adding to the review: Yesterday evening I ripped approx. 8 ft of 2x4, that was cut into 20" lengths. The saw worked perfectly -- great blade control and tons of power. Very satisfied.

Excellent quality again plus it use my old 18v Bosch lithium batteries! Even at -20F they work.Ive left my batteries outside in -20F & they work! Surprised even myself!

Bosch products won my lifetime of testing tool choices. Well worth the premium.I changed out the OEM base to convert it into a dedicated scroll saw for crown molding.Lots of power. The variable knob makes a noticeable difference.

It is worth every penny. I wanted a cordless and after trying it out, I'm retiring the Festool Karvex, unless I have to use it instead for some reason. Smoother, better cut quality and nicely balanced. It's the best I've ever used. Bosch nailed it with this jig saw.

I'm a frame to finish carpenter, and I use this for work on a daily basis. It's a great cordless jigsaw. While it does have its limits, I find that it's incredibly convenient to have a cordless jigsaw for all kinds of tasks, from finishing bird's mouth cuts in rafters to notching exterior trim to cutting out for outlets when installing T & G pine. It does eat through batteries pretty quickly, but if you have a second battery on a charger you should be all set even when using this almost constantly. It has a tool-free blade change mechanism that has held up very well, a light to illuminate your cut line, and a blade lock in case you're carrying it up a ladder. My only complaint is that you have to use the onboard Allen wrench to change the angle of the baseplate, which gets pretty tiresome when you need to finish angled cuts and have to switch the baseplate angle frequently.

My 20 year old corded Bosch jigsaw has always been one of my favorite power tools, and it is still running. It's a very versatile tool with the variety of blades available. I also have a Bosch battery powered drill. But I always had a need for a battery powered saw and so this fit the bill. All my existing blades fit and can use the batteries I already have for my drill. The quick-change blade holder and variable speed trigger are awesome features. It drains the slim-pack batteries (which are old) a bit faster than I expected, but battery life is reasonable for most jobs. Very happy with this jigsaw - no regrets.