you can turn off the Soft-Start by doing this. :) - Make sure that the tool is turned off. - Set the speed adjusting dial to "1". - Press the lock/unlock button to turn on the tool. - Set the speed adjusting dial to "5" by turning it, and then set it to "1" by turn it back. The lamp blinks twice to indicate that the soft no-load rotation function is disabled. To enable this function again, perform the same procedure again.
Very good option! I see that you commented this ~2021. I read somewhere that this feature came 2020 so in that case Scott didn't have that feature on his saw.
I just used it to cut a few pieces of plywood boards ru-vid.comUgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleMvOS works great. The blade that came with it isn't very good and I bought a much better bosch one which made much cleaner cuts. Blades were cheap, a few bucks.
Thanks for the review on the jigsaw good to get your thoughts, the best bit was when I heard "How did we F**K that up". The thing I like to see the most in your videos is that you don't edit out the mistakes and you show how you fixed them, great vid.
The U toob is so clever, recommended this when I'm researching that exact jigsaw. "We forgot to allow for the decking", that's something I would have done, nice to know even the experts make mistakes.
I have just used this saw, and here is my take. This was the first time I’ve used a barrel type saw. While i had extreme good control and made smooth, straight cuts, the tool felt less agile in tight cuts. I am also put off by the exceptional length of this tool. On the plus side, the saw had plenty of power and run time. It’s a massive improvement over the ancient 7.2volt tool i previously used. Sighting of the cut line was also very good. Makita blades are unbeatable. One thing that really annoyed me was the need to turn the tool off. Unlike a top handle model, there’s no trigger to release.
I hear you with the turning off thing, I have the 12V version and it is the same! Whilst I've had considerable time using jigsaws and they never jump on me any more, to the uninitiated if a jigsaw jumps out AND it's still running, bit of a frightening prospect...
I couldn’t agree more dude, Buy whatever suits you because everybody uses tools differently (how they hold them and what there using the tool for), Also there’s a lot of people online that say DeWalt sucks or Milwaukee sucks or Makita sucks, But have never used any of those tools outside of the one that they’re supporting, most of the big tool brands make great tools and everyone has duds, looking at you makita and Milwaukee cordless nailers lol but you know what I’m saying dude. Great video as always brother 👊🏽
Yup. It's a matter of preference. After 30 years of D-handle saws, I bought a Festool barrel grip and sold it after about 6 months. I did not like giving up the variable speed trigger for an on/off switch that I often fumbled to find at the end of a cut. cheers.
I've got a 30 USD Black and Decker. I was doing floors in my condo prior to selling. I spent the lowest possible dollar amount on a jigsaw. We ran into some tricky angles and patterns that required one. My buddy and I ran over, bought the cheapest one we could find, and got the job done. Long story short... I'm now in the market for a Makita 18v jigsaw.
I have the 12v makita barrel grip with a coping foot and a fine blade, and the 18v d handle with a more aggressive blade. They work together nicely as a set.
I’ve done exactly the same to my barrel handle jig saw, only difference is I got a 12v cxt range, light weight but enough for scribing. Good work, Ill keep following your channel. Can feel your passion about work, result oriented of course but also focus on how to optimise the process to make it more enjoyable.
Heng Zheng how do you like your 12v barrel handle jigsaw? I’m trying to decide between that and the 18v but I’m leaning more towards the 12v because of it being light weight. Thanks!
Good evening. I just watching your video about the Festool battery jigsaw on replacing rotten deck boards. The Festool is the tool what you pay for. Try to cut any 2x4 or worktops and you will be surprised how straight it is. The Festool got different mechanism compare to the others. Give it a go if you can borrow from anyone again. You got nothing to lose. 😊
I used the Bosch barrel grip (corded) untill makita made the battery one. Dont like jigsaws at all, but think that makita is the one for me. About the kick when it revs up. Dont go sawing on the line first, let it rev up by touching some where else on the piece and when its up to speed you start on your desired path. Cheers
Is that a Collins Coping Foot? It looks a lot like one, but the way you removed it from the box it kind of appeared as though it came with the kit. I noticed several people have asked about the coping foot attachment but after going through all of the comments I did not see an answer....?
I've got the older corded Makita barrel grip and wouldn't ever get a D handled version. Easy to hold and best feel around turns! I've got to get the cordless version. Great reviews
Never seen those barrel ones at my local "big box storrres". My old man gave me a jigsaw too but it is a shit Ozito one, so great to have this review on record for when I buy a nicer one. 👍
Thank you for all the episodes you've seen. The new jigsaw is cool (I have it) but I prefer with better control in the button. Continue because your videos are great.
Hi Scott, hope you're alright and doing well. Your videos are an inspiration. I got a question where did you got that foldable tent (at the end of the video) - Model/manufacturer would be great. Thanks and greetings from Holland!
It has a pretty awkward on/off switch. How do you live with that? I have the Bosch barrel grip 18v model and I like if so far. It has a switch in the perfect place, it's pretty comfy to hold on to, it starts aggressively, has good orbiting (or whatever the name is) function, 6 speeds with a wheel to set it and it doesn't drain the batteries. I already have Bosch and DeWALT batteries so it was a pretty obvious choice but it turned out great.
Hi Scott I’m new to carpentry so starting to build my kit up. I use makita so far I have the sds skill saw impact and combi. I don’t earn too much at the moment so I’m trying to buy a bit of kit each week or every other if I can. What would be the best bits of kit to get first that are priorities. Also any hand kit you would recommend
I don't get why people who like Milwuakee, Bosch, Rigid, Dewalt or Makita hate on each other's tools. I drove a ford truck before. It was nice and I liked it. Now I drive a chevy. it's also nice and I like it. My opinion, just enjoy what you have - it does the trick. Getting the job done is more important than fanboying or fanhating.
I have the same jigsaw. It's super precise and a beast at the same time with the oscillation. It's really hard to bog down. Only drawback is the price if you're in a pinch.
Would you ever consider having 2 barrel grip jigsaws, one setup with the coping base and one setup with the flat base? To minimise the swap out time ? I've done that with my impact drivers...one has phillips bit and one with a roof bit...just found it easier than swapping it out when I was on a job where it was changing constantly.
Valentino here, I'm facing a big decision; Carvex 18v or Makita brushless (the one in the video)? Assuming the price will be the same (found both options second hand at a similar price) and I have none of the 2 battery platforms yet. I mainly fit kitchens so I need something very precise. I'm more inclined towards the Makita for their wider range of 18v and overall more affordable than Festool, but like I said above, the main focus is the precision, so if Festool is really more accurate then I'll go for it, if is only a little more accurate then I'll go for Makita. Appreciate any suggestions!
There should be a way to disable the soft start. I also find the controls difficult to reach and turn on and on quickly, it is always fiddly. I much prefer the simple controls of the wired Makita barrel grip jigsaw.
Hi there! I totally agree. I was close to purchasing this saw but tried it before and got unsure. I have the corded barrel grip and need to replace it because someone I lend it to destroyed it. What astonishes me is that they managed to be 100€ cheaper than the old model. I wonder how they did it. For now I will replace the broken parts on my old saw. At least the new small 18V nailgun seems promising. Regards, Etna.
Great video, trying to decide between the three Dewalt, Milwaukee and the Makita. Leaning more to the Dewalt,,but I also liked that Belt, your link just put a big chunk on my credit card. Damn.
Scott how do you get on with a switch instead of a variable speed trigger ? This is one reason why I’ve stayed with my Bosch D handle as I just can’t get my head round a jigsaw having a switch like a grinder does ! But I do a lot of cutting with it upside down to stop chipping so I see the appeal.
Most my tools are makita, but they really dropped the ball when making these brushless jigs.... firstly... your making tools for professionals, so don’t put a stupid soft start on a jig for safety... secondly... I want a variable speed trigger on my jigsaw, not an off on button... The thing pissed me off so much, I sold it and used the old brushed one instead.
@Gentleman Disabling the soft no-load rotation function Country specific To disable the soft no-load rotation function, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure that the tool is turned off. 2. Set the speed adjusting dial to “1”. 3. Press the lock/unlock button to turn on the tool. 4. Set the speed adjusting dial to “6” by turning it, and then set it to “1” by turn it back. The lamp blinks twice to indicate that the soft no-load rotation function is disabled. To enable this function again, perform the same procedure again. NOTE: • If the soft no-load rotation function is disabled, the lamp blinks twice when the tool is turned on. • You can also disable or enable the soft no-load rotation function by changing the speed adjusting dial from “6” to “1” and changing it from “1” to “6”.
Yo Scott! You considered a making a carpentry Facebook group/fourm or something for this growing little community you've got? Be handy to bounce ideas an get advice on diy projects
A lovely video like always. I am still in doubt whether to go for the D handle or the Barrel grip. With the latter one I don't have any experience but maybe that will change soon. I have been looking forward to this video. Greetings from Holland
Fleutketol don’t be afraid of Barrel-Grip I have the mafell p1cc and I honestly just hate using anything else now mostly because the jigsaw is awesome but the Barrel-Grip is much more versatile this coming from someone who only used d handle jigsaws for the best part of 5 years
Thanx mate for your answer! Maybe I am able to try out the different styles of jigsaws in a convention when it's near my place. I will certainly look into it. Gz for your comment though, I am still in the market to buy myself a new jigsaw. Cheers to you from Holland as well.
Good tool. sturdy, powerful, reliable. Downside is I’m not a fan of the button start and automatic soft start I prefer full control. And yes you do get use to it so won’t Impeed your ability after using it a while yea I’d recommend it. Would invest in some quality blades tho I use the Starretts
Hey Scott great video just wondering why you built your steps with boxes rather than cut stringers out of 2”x10” or in New Zealand dimension 50x250mm lol
I build boats and the barrel grips, assuming it fits in your hands, is far better. There are lots of cuts on a boat, at weird angles, where the barrel grip is a lot more comfortable, because any time you move the saw on it's side you are fighting it's weight with a D grip. There are also a lot of cuts where one has a piece of ply in one hand, and the saw in the other, and a high grip robs you of leverage. Imagine you hand plane had it's handles 6 inches off the base of the plane. It can be odd if the saw can't be turned off because one can't reach the switch. But I don't find it unsafe. If I had to do a thousand cuts were the saw ends up trapped in a corner, and I can't turn it off, I would just run my corded saw with a foot pedal. But in any cut where the waste falls off, and the saw isn't trapped it doesn't matter. Newer saws have load blade speed which at least means the saw isn't running fast if it gets trapped and becomes awkward.
I like when I come across old people at Home Depot and start arguing with an employee because they recommend them dewalt / Milwaukee The Walk away and grab a Makita and leave.
I'm a cabinetmaker and absolutely hate the soft start. It makes it harder to enter the workpiece cleanly and on your line. Just my 10 cents because negative criticism is important too when it comes to tools
Good timing. I was using it today and realized that I have incorporated the soft start into how I use the saw. I know when it is going to kick in and I adjust for it. I still think it's goofy and it would be better if it didn't have it.
@@ScottBrownCarpentry thanks, mate! It might be a deciding factor for me. I won't have the regular use that you would, so I'd rather not have a learning curve every time I use it.
@@ScottBrownCarpentry....your Makita jigsaw is programmable you can remove the soft start feature... Electronic function: The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for easy operation. • Soft start Disabling the soft no-load rotation function: To disable the soft no-load rotation function, follow the steps below.1.Make sure that the tool is turned off.2. Set the speed adjusting dial to "1".3.Press the lock/unlock button to turn on the tool.4. Set the speed adjusting dial to "5" by turning it, and then set it to "1" by turn it back.The lamp blinks twice to indicate that the soft no-load rotation function is disabled. To enable this function again, perform the same procedure again.NOTE: If the soft no-load rotation function is disabled,the lamp blinks twice when the tool is turned on.NOTE: You can also disable or enable the soft no-load rotation function by changing the speedadjusting dial from "5" to "1" and changing it from "1" to "5". PS...enjoy your videos very much 👍
deck jacks, usually used for floating decks www.nurajack.co.nz/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgMPgBRDDARIsAOh3uyJTfV7VATOj07Pm2qY1k3jPptikuExdATq2-wd9koHnxGzsBAt8uR8aAmvFEALw_wcB
Only fault with that barrel grip that i can see is unless you have huuuuge hands the on/off looks a bit of stretch for the average hand. Should be placed nearer the thumb imo. Cracking job yet again tho guys!
I have the same barrel jigsaw. The soft-start itself is good but the change from no-load to load is far too abrupt. Other than that I prefer it to the D-handle jigsaws.
Yeah this one here www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1868992713&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgMPgBRDDARIsAOh3uyIb4UViEshPT8Pi2SJrG16WKY3nLtXX7kkfRv6QU7nFFOfU_Tir9HEaAlh-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have a makita one thats shaped like this www.google.co.nz/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enNZ790NZ790&biw=1646&bih=837&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=wmARXPmGO4SoyAPu-Y6ADA&q=coping+jig+saw+blade&oq=coping+jig+saw+blade&gs_l=img.3...3662.4412..4967...0.0..0.166.621.0j4......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39j0i10i24.bNwitM85X-0#imgrc=WJUT4pzPJZnzIM:
