Morning Folks,

I don't want a 10K piece 3d thingymajig I'm after a decent quality Jigsaw that will be capable of cutting through kitchen worktops etc. I had a cheapy one a while ago and the blade always went off at an angle. I presume a Bosch or Dewalt will be the way to go? Think I will go with a mains unit rather than battery.

Many thanks,
Steve

[Edited on 14/9/10 by Howlor]

for cutting worktops make sure you use a worktop cutting blade downblade.
i would buy somthing like this on ebay Item number: 260662331540

Bosch everytime for me

I have only ever used a Bosch. Did the job well, but it was for 'garage' worktop, not kitchen worktop.
Worth putting some masking tape down before you cut to stop the plate scratching the worktop surface.

Mate who does kitchen, says if using a jig saw (as opposed to router) on worktops, always use downcut blades and use a new blade fro each cut. Used blades wander more and the down cut means you follow the required line on the top face where it matters most. Mains is probably better for the power but battery is easier to use without the lead to worry about.

adrian

dave J!

seriously though bosch. love mine and had it 5 years with no issues apart from blades are cra* from screwfix

A lot depends on how good a cut you want. If you are cuttting holes for sinks etc that have a flange to cover up the rough edges of the hole then any decent jigsaw should give acceptable results.

If it's anything which is going to be remotely visible then perhaps a jigsaw isn't really the way to go.

Thanks guys, I was thinking of a bosch anyway so it looks like that is the way to go.

Most edges will be covered so will be fine with a jigsaw. The breakfast bar I will route to get the finish.

Thanks,
Steve

i wouldn't recomment the black and decker jigsaw i have.

some numpty decided to put the "on" button inside the handle, exactly where your finger would go when you pick the darn thing up.

FFS it is it obvious to anyone with 1/4 of a brain or less that that is not a good place to put it.

Bought this a few months back.
Is great value IMO, even though RD are usually expensive
http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/product.php?product_id=146992

It's also quite useful to have a variable speed trigger....

I wouldn't buy Bosch - I've had two and the blade guide broke on both

I now have a Hitachi which cost about £100 but is in a different league to the Bosch ones I've had.

I bought it for cutting a worktop and it did a great job.

Stu

Hi

In my opinion the saw is not the important thing here it's the blade - get a decent blade and you will more than likely get an acceptable finish. If you want a professional finish use a router.

Regards Mick