Dial speed control. Orbital action with 4 adjustment levels for faster cutting. Dust collection port for attachment to vacuum. Quik-Lok blade change system. Uses T-shank jigsaw blades. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Blade assortment and carrying case. SPEC IFICATIONS: 5.7 amp motor, 450 to 3100 strokes per minute. 1 inch stroke length.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
The word is smooth:
I chose the Milwaukee jig saw over the Bosch because I have heard that the bosch has problems with square cuts. If square cuts are a priority for you this is the jig saw for you. It runs extremely smooth and it cuts through hard wood like butter, just let the saw do the work.
Cuts like butter:
Smooth cutting, well balanced. Cut off the tip of my left index finger and didn't even feel a thing. Nice that it came with it's own case to protect the saw. Better than my Dewalt which is probably in some landfill now.
very happy with product:
I typically buy Milwaukee power tools when I can. I am very pleased to add this one to my collection. It runs great, like any Milwaukee, but it seems that even more thought was put into this product than usual. The light on the work area is excellent. Never would have thought you need one, but after using it I would hate to go back to not having it. Cuts very smooth for a jigsaw. Also, I don't know if it is the orbital action or what, but it cuts through PT lumber like butter. Coord is nice and long, a nice... more info
My new favorite tool:
I love this saw. I can't afford a SawStop table saw or a Laguna bandsaw, but if this isn't the best jig saw out there, it's got to be darned close to it. My previous jig saw was a Freud J85, and the difference is like night and day. First of all, the fit and finish: This saw is made with precision. It cuts square and doesn't drift when cutting along a straightedge (like the Freud used to). Second, the LED light and the dust blower make it easy to follow the cut line (the Freud piled the dust right on the... more info
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