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Jigsaw guides: 3 models, one plain row each
Each row says who the model suits, its main strength and its main catch, taken from each guide's listed sources. Open a guide to confirm the exact model and what's included before you buy on Amazon.
| Product | Best for | Main strength | Main caveat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch JS572EBK 7.2 Amp Barrel-Grip Jigsaw Kit | Corded users who steer a jigsaw by the barrel and want a preset speed dial | Kit has a case, anti-splinter insert and 3 blades | T-shank blades only |
| DEWALT DCS334P1 20V MAX XR Brushless Jigsaw Kit (5.0Ah) | DEWALT 20V MAX users who want a brushless jigsaw with a battery, a speed dial and work lights | Battery and charger in the box | Will not bevel with the dust shroud fitted |
| Makita XVJ04Z 18V LXT Brushless Jigsaw (Tool Only) | Makita 18V LXT owners who want a speed-dial jigsaw that eases into each cut | Soft no-load slows the blade until it cuts | Battery and charger are extra |
What to check before buying
These jigsaw guides set out each saw's speed control, orbital settings, bevel, blade clamp and what the box leaves out, from DEWALT's, Makita's and Bosch's pages and manuals, and note where a maker's own figures disagree.
- Cord or battery. The Bosch JS572EBK is a 7.2 amp corded saw. The DCS334P1 kit comes with a 5.0Ah battery and charger, while the XVJ04Z is sold without either.
- Speed control. Makita lists up to 3,000 SPM for the XVJ04Z, and Bosch 800 to 3,000 for the JS572EBK. All three saws have a speed dial.
- Orbital action. All three offer straight cutting plus three orbital settings. DEWALT's manuals say never to cut metal or hardwoods in orbital action, while Makita's table lists its smallest orbit for mild steel, aluminum and hardwood.
- Bevel. Each shoe tilts to 45 degrees left or right. The DEWALT and Bosch shoes adjust without tools, while Makita's manual sets the XVJ04Z base with a hex wrench.
- Warranty. DEWALT gives three years plus one year of free service, and Makita's page lists three years for the XVJ04Z. Bosch's warranty page gives its corded tools one year.
This page collects 3 jigsaw guides from Plain Buy Guides. Each guide covers one exact Amazon listing: the maker's published specifications, what the listing says is included, the fit and installation limits that decide whether it suits you, and the main caveat, with every source listed and dated. Nothing here is based on hands-on testing, and no guide promises a price or stock level.
In the table above, the Best for column says who each model suits, and the strength and caveat columns carry the first point each guide makes. Open a guide before buying to confirm the exact model, the included parts and any conflict between the listing and the maker's documents, which each guide reports rather than settles. Side-by-side pages put the published facts of two models from this category in one place.
- Bosch JS572EBK 7.2 Amp Barrel-Grip Jigsaw Kit
Bosch's JS572EBK is a corded 7.2 amp barrel-grip jigsaw kit. Bosch lists 800 to 3,000 SPM on a six-step dial, a 1 in. stroke and a footplate that bevels 45 degrees.
- DEWALT DCS334P1 20V MAX XR Brushless Jigsaw Kit (5.0Ah)
DEWALT's DCS334P1 kit pairs its 20V MAX XR brushless jigsaw with a 5.0Ah battery and charger. It takes T-shank blades and bevels to 45 degrees each way.
- Makita XVJ04Z 18V LXT Brushless Jigsaw (Tool Only)
Makita's XVJ04Z is an 18V LXT brushless D-handle jigsaw sold tool only. It runs 0 to 3,000 SPM with a 7/8 in. stroke and cuts wood up to 5-5/16 in. thick.