BOSCH Top-Handle Jig Saw 7.0 Amp, 3,100 SPM, 45 Degree Beveled Cuts, Variable-Speed Control, Ergonomic Design, Corded (JS470E)

Powerful jigsaw, accomodating long and diverse cutting blades. Easy to control and performs well on tough tasks.

Best jigsaw around. We use ours at a commercial door company cutting steel all day. No jigsaw is going to last forever but these are tough and easy to use. The only thing I don't like for my application is the plastic foot. I make a steel one for all of ours and remove some material around the blade on the foot for visibility but not a hard modification.

I have been using "Saber saws" Since they were invented in the 1950's, you know, the hand held, portable, reciprocating saws that replaced the bench top Jig saws of our grandpas. The ones now called "Jig saws"!I must say this Bosch saw was a real surprise for me. A little on the heavy side for a gentleman of 81 but no biggie. The added weight just makes it a bit more stable. Very low vibration from what I am used to for the past 60+ years handling this type of saw. I was a bit concerned about a saber/jig saw handling 2 inch thick material for some lawn furniture I am making. Ate it up like the proverbial hot knife through butter.Bosch got this one right. If you are going to be making saw dust for a few more years add this saw to your collection. I have collected quite a few tools in my time plus what my relatives and in-laws have willed me but this is one of my top possessions.

Well made, easy to use, great case to top it off

The package arrived on-time with all OEM seals intact. There is no question that this is a brand new itemThis saw is built like tank. Very solid body and the base. The blade once inserted, is solidly attached to the shank. Test cuts on 1" thick particle board with the supplied blade show sufficient control and precision.Compared to my older Jig Saw, this one is heavy. Jig Saw is a specialty tool that may be the last on the list of cutting implements after table saw, circular saw, band saw. Possibly sharing the spot with oscillating saw. The main advantage of this tool is the portability and convenience of using it for a variety of cuts, straight or curved, where a hand saw might be required otherwise. The weight however makes it less attractive. I can use the circular saw for a lot of cuts but I prefer a lighter tool when I need to make a quick cut with minimum preparation. Some of lighter circular saws may be close to the weight of this jig saw, but circular saw will be much faster for many cuts, like studs or plywood panels.I am very happy with the precision and quality of the build of this saw. I cannot comment on the durability yet but, from my experience with other Bosch tools, I am sure it will be outstanding as well as it is very solid for its every part.It is a bit heavy to my liking. The weight described on the Amazon likely accurate. I have weighted it without cable at 6 lb. Weight number does not make it real until you have the tool in your hand.

I had a 1960's era jigsaw that I inherited from my father, and it finally decided to quit. I figured if my next tool lasts even half this long, it's something I'm going to have a really long time, so picking a high-quality product I can live with over the long haul seemed sensible, and I turned to Bosch. I have several Bosch tools, and all are first-rate - this jigsaw is no different.The construction of this unit is pretty awesome. It's a bit larger close up than it looks in the picture, but at about 10 pounds, it's just the right size to handle well. I like that there are very few sharp edges on the tool, and everything just fits my smallish hands nicely. I also like that the tool-free blade design lets you get the right blade for the job with minimal fuss. The strong and solid footplate keeps the tool where you want it and is easy to adjust if you need to make bevel cuts.The jigsaw is variable speed, and there are various blade orbital settings to give you great control over the cut. The dial at the back of the jigsaw lets you set the upper limit speed, and then as you press the trigger, it goes from zero to whatever limit speed you've set. The motor is both powerful and low in vibration, and this is a big help in cutting through even thick and dense hardwoods. With the right blade, I find that the jigsaw just motors right through whatever I need to cut while leaving a nice smooth finish.I have the Bosch add-on circle cutting attachment...in my opinion, it should be included with the jigsaw. It works well and with the power of this jigsaw, it's pretty easy to cut nice smooth circles in most woods.Only two small complaints. One is that while there's a "chip blower" built into the tool, it's not possible to connect it to a dust extraction system without buying a few extra parts from Bosch...in my view, these should have been included with the saw. Issue number two is that I sometimes wish the jigsaw came with some sort of headlight so that I could see the exact spot where the blade is contacting the work. The Festool folks have something like this - but of course, their tools are way more expensive.Overall, this is an excellent tool that's capable of fine results and seems to be build well enough to stand up to demanding use for a very long time. It's probably a little more expensive than some of the alternatives, but it's definitely a case that you get what you pay for. Can't say enough good things about this jigsaw - if you need one, this Bosch should be on your short list to check out.

I finally used this say to cut out hand slots on a scroll saw table I made.It cut through 3/8" plywood with ease, using a 10-tooth blade. I could cut effortlessly even on setting 1, although I found 2-3 (out of 10 max) to be the best range.I can't wait to try this on treated lumber....for which I bought this beast.The best jig saw I've used outside of a woodshop, and it rivals what you will find in most wood shops, I think

I have always used the box store variety of jig saws and kept having to replace them every couple of years. I always found them to be slow cutting and burned the wood. This saw is a game changer! I timed the cut using the same blade with a yellow saw from the box store and this Bosch saw. It took 2 minutes 13 seconds with the yellow saw and 19 seconds with the Bosch! Not only faster but the cut was much smoother too! I will never buy the cheap saws from the box stores again!