Jigsaw

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:49 pm

Gents,

Looking for a new jigsaw, as I've never had a decent one (partly) and also got lots to do with one coming up.

Looking at this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gst90be ... Aq2C8P8HAQ

Any thoughts? Anything better for the money?

BG

Chappy · Post by **Chappy** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:58 pm

So I'm thinking you were too late for the Dewalt one half price at Wickes?

kellys_eye · Post by **kellys_eye** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:05 pm

Just make sure all recommendations have jigsaws with fewer than three peices and a clear image of it's completeness on the front of the box......

but on a serious note...... I'm looking myself so I'll tack onto the various suggestions ta....

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:23 pm

Chappy wrote:So I'm thinking you were too late for the Dewalt one half price at Wickes?

I've been in three times and they keep checking stock. First time was no. Second was in Chesterfield, some 200 miles away. I got a mate who lives there to order it, but they rang back and said it was a stock error.

Third time I went in, shows why - he vanished into the stock room. Looks like they are 'hidden until asked for' which is really weird, but he had none and had no idea when they would.

Think it's a ghost chase, sadly. The other stuff they have though.....which is even weirder. I think it's a 'get you in the store' deal.

BG

Steviethejoiner · Post by **Steviethejoiner** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:10 pm

If you dont mind splashing out...have a look at festool carvex. Bought one recently, Best jigsaw ive ever used.

philprime · Post by **philprime** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:56 pm

I have used bosch jigsaws for years so I'm biased.

Never had problems with them

Job and Knock · Post by **Job and Knock** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:55 pm

Steviethejoiner wrote:If you dont mind splashing out...have a look at festool carvex. Bought one recently, Best jigsaw ive ever used.

I've had a Bosch GST135BCE for quite a few years - at the time it was a toss-up between the GST and a Festool Trion (PS300?). I tried both, but didn't rate the Trion as highly.

I've had two blue Bosch jigsaws and one Metabo in 30 odd years. I still have the Metabo, the first Bosch died aged 25 so I honourably retired it. They invented the jigsaw (or at least the bought the firm that did) so they've had time to develop a reliable product by now

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:05 pm

Think the Festool wouldn't get past the missis, but I'm hearing positive things about the blue range of Bosche!

I reckon I'll get the screwfix one, unless there is a better one for a bit more?

It's always the same with tools, it's always another 20 quid.......

BG

fin · Post by **fin** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 6:36 pm

ive got the makita black and white (toon army) jigsaw,. its done me fine for the past 5 years. if i was to upgrade it i think id go with the festool jigsaw. the latest type though. and barrel grip not D handle type

Dave54 · Post by **Dave54** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:41 pm

Another vote for the blue Bosch. Had one for years and it's done loads of work.

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:02 pm

Cheers guys, I'm going to go with the Blue - looks like a winner.

In other news, if anyone is in Glasgow, the DeWalt at wickes is in stock.....50% off, 1 in stock:

GLASGOWWICKES 2345 LONDON ROADGLASGOW GAIT, KENMUIR SITEGLASGOWG32 8XP

BG

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