QUESTION OF THE DAY: What's the most common woodworking item you use a jigsaw for? Would you be more likely to hook up dust collection to it or use the blower feature?
My first jigsaw was a hand me down from my dad, a small handle Makita which I still have and use, it's days are about over. I'm liking this Barrell handle Milwaukee, since I own other Milwaukee cordless tools this would make sense for me.
I still have a vintage Rockwell given to me by my great uncle. It's around for the memories and my Milwaukee one is the go-to for getting the job done.
Dad had a Rockwell too in the 70's, I liked it so much I bought a Red Makita almost the same in the 90's.Still have it along with and Blue sawsall, and Drill, all plug ins. I found bosch blades worked the best.
I got an old Craftsman that was my dad's and it's served me pretty well actually. Problem is it's corded, which sucks and gets in the way, and it takes the blades with the U-shape and hole you secure with a screw. I've never found blades for it in a store, only online, which is a problem. I think because I'm used to that, I think I'm going to go with the D-handle, offers more control too. I'm more of a DIY person who happens to woodwork, rather than a real woodworker. An advanced woodworker probably would appreciate the barrel handle so you can see what you're doing easier. I'll probably be safer with the D-handle.
For me, I probably use it most for “rough” scroll cut. I would hook it up to either my smaller Milwaukee or Festool vacuum. The backpack vacuum would be great on a job site where you are moving room to room, or vacuuming the wood or tile floors at home.
My father has that same one! Came in a metal box and the blade locks/unlocks by twisting the button on top of the tool. Great machine! He's had it for 20+ years and it's still working great. It's one of those tools that will last forever.
The barrel handle is great makes me wonder why I waited so long to switch handle types also with this tool if you are making winding cuts you and use scroll blades which give you a cleaner cut .. This saw maneuvers so nice it’s worth the extra money to switch over and cordless is the way to go …
@@MarkThomasBuilder I think thats exactly what there doing.. But at $130 Australian $$ for 1 pack out box large enough to hold the sds rotary hammer I wont be buying them.
Love the Variable Speed Feature on this... I've the Milwaukee D-Handle Jigsaw i wish they have a Variable Speed Dial on it... Got the D-Handle Jigsaw over the Barrel Grip Jigsaw because i've very "BIG" hands and the Barrel Grip will feel awkward/clumsy..
I have big hands as well and I feel I have more freedom for my hands and prefer the barrel grip much more and easier to maneuver … a scroll blade work great in curved and tight areas also
It's all personal preference. Several people I know like the barrel grip and others like the D handle. Milwaukee makes both. I'd say my preference is the D handle.
