Because Project Farms actually records all the testing and shares it with the viewers, this guy is expecting us to just take him by his word. Which to me means nothing.
Terrific informative video. Whether individual tool reviews or head-to-head reviews, for me this channel is the gold standard when I'm considering a tool purchase.
Guys, It was brought to our attention that there was a mistake found in the final ranking chart of the EARLIER VERSION of our jigsaw Head-to-Head video. It's truly impressive when our readers read through and pay attention to our data! As you know it takes a lot of data to create our final rankings, and we made a mistake in sorting one of the columns in the final score table The important thing is that we get it right but we do apologize for any incorrect final scoring. This is the corrected version.
@A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz Thanks Rob for the corrections and reupload. Can't wait for the barrel style jig saw jigsaw head-to-head. Hope you, the staff at TBB, and your families stay safe and well.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am a scientist and a physician, this is the best work I have seen when comparing tools. Like the fact of creating jigs to minimize human factors and allowing the tool to perform without any interference, making the data collection more accurate. Excellent job and believe this should be the standard to be emulated by others. Agree with those expressing that price is essential to be included as it is an important factor in the mind of many when buying any power tool. Maybe consider collecting data on tool's durability, more common damage incurred from its long use combined with the price as it may show that higher price tools may not be equal to durability or vice versa; as it may help buyers to see durability, as more important than price in the long run. We used this approach when buying, for example, cars or power washers, as in the latter, Honda motors equipped power washers are considered very durable/reliable. Great job!
As much as I enjoy project farm and what he does, your head to head shootouts are much more realistic to what a tradesmen like myself sees out in the real world.
I like project farm better because the tests are explained better and you can see more of the tests. And he sometimes test durability like when a tool is dropped. He also factors in the coat Project farm would have identified Festool as a good tool but a 350 dollar jog saw that you need to buy the additional accessory pack and a 350 dollar tool that didn’t nail down 1st in some important categories. He also over stresses some tools too
You and Project Farm are all i use now for choosing tools to buy. I know they are your competition but you guys are both great. I think having BOTH your channels putting expensive tools through the ringer is a good thing, it keeps these companies in check. Just got a free Ryobi D-Handle jigsaw with my Ryobi HP Brad nailer purchase and Project Farm did NOT have a Jigsaw review so gj! keep it up!
Thank you! I’m a lady DIYer looking for something to replace an old B+D that practically rattles your teeth loose. I’ve been avoiding a home repair project for this reason. This comparison and ranking is most helpful!
I’m a huge makita guy but recently got into kobalt namely for the 7 1/4 miter saw which is amazing. So I bought the kobalt jig because it was so much cheaper then the makita and I absolutely love it. Hard to beat kobalt especially for the prices.
Got the Milwaukee jigsaw as a freebie on a holiday sale with my Drill/Impact M18 Fuel kit. I'm loving it so far. Comfortable to use and very smooth operating.
Not sure how a "professional" testing crew would have done it differently, this one nailed all the criteria that tradesmen care for. I can't even imagine how much time actually went into this from start to finish, thank you! 🤜🤛
As a Ryobi Tool Owner(because the Ryobi tool package that I bought that day was on sale for almost half of what DeWalt tool package I first went to get.) Only a couple of times have I had to stop working with Ryobi tool for something more powerful/capable. I've found Ryobi battery powered tools like to have a larger battery. I haven't tried anything bigger than the 6ah that's recently been released, but with the 6ah's, these tools have a whole new personality. Since I already have a couple Ryobi chargers, it made sense to invest in 6ah's, a huge step up from the 3ah's I picked up a year and a half ago. The change from the 1.5ah oe batteries that my kit came with, did well when new, the 3ah's gave them nearly twice the tool they each were, the 6ah's more so, and they last longer than I do at this point. I'm an amateur at this point, should ever go pro, I depend very much on channels like yours to test all these different tool brands to give us the low down on who's best bang for the buck. You guys are the best.!😎
I just finished watching your barrel handle jigsaw review and heard you say the same thing "we're not a professional tool testing company." Your reviews are definitely that good and your real-world everyday hands-on experience gives you more credibility than professional testing companies. A question, why would you use a barrel jigsaw vs a standard handle jigsaw?
@@ConcordCarpenter However you’ve removed everyone’s comments that say their Dewalt Jigsaw hasn not ever accidentally ejected a blade (like yours did) and don’t have the problem you’ve mentioned?
Just a general comment about jig saws: A jigsaw was one of my first power tools. This was partly because you can find some really affordable ones; I think I paid $20 back then. I didn’t use it very often - or not nearly as often as I liked. The deficiencies of the tool left me discouraged: wandering cuts, bending blades on big curved cuts, fussy blade changes. I then got an early Makita stick- battery model. Not much better, very short run time, and required different blades. I did notice how excellent the Makita blade was. Years later I got a corded “pro” model. This $$$ Makita worked like a dream. What a difference! Tool-less blade change (which I first saw on a DeWalt) was heavenly. In my use, blade change is a big factor. Lighting the cut line is huge. Having the saw blow sawdust out off the cut line is critical. Less important is how close I can get the saw to cut to the front edge of the tool. When cutting a curve, I need the blade to remain vertical.
I heard festool is making a recipricating saw that only pushes the saw forward. You have to buy an add-on to get it to move back. Otherwise, it's silky smooth.
you probably dont give a damn but does someone know of a method to get back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
1:40 aren't Festool jigsaw blades thicker than Diablo? Honestly, I think the Carvex would perform better if the blade were retained properly. Also, with prolonged use, the smaller blade might deform the rectangular shape of the blade holder.
@@grassrunner7983 diablo jigsaw blades, circ blades are very thin. The circ and recip blades are some of the best. Not sure about the jigsaw blades. I have a pack but have not tested them jet. Waiting to pick up a jigsaw
I have an M18 fuel barrel grip. It’s very solid and it has a soft start feature. There are hobbyists that swear by the Festool Carvex when it comes to jigsaws but, due to my satisfaction with the Milwaukee Fuel, I cannot justify the extra cost of a festool carvex. However what makes you happy makes you happy.
I own and use several of these saws. Chief among them are my Festool Carvex (PSB420C) with the barrel handle and the Dewalt Cordless. I typically use my Dewalt during rough framing but use the Carvex for cabinetry installations, thicker stock, countertops, and when the cut truly matters. I prefer the Festool for the accessories available, extended capabilities, battery life, and dust collection. While expensive, for my use, it's definitely worth the money.
To help select a tool I trust the testing. One set of testing needs to be conducted portable tool storage from pro line of tools, I have the milwaukee packout, like to see how it compares to ... Dewalt Bosch Makita Festool Rigid And whatever other brand(s) for testing. The real world testing allows the viewer to decide, then make their selection. Thanks to all the staff in creating the videos, are really helpful.
been in the market recently for a table saw, benchtop planer and jigsaw and the reviews here have all been excellent. You also quite honestly mention in each video that you are not "professional testers" but I think pro testers could take a leaf out of your book as you do a really comprehensive job and also allow potential buyers to make their own minds up based on user case and whats important for them. Thanks for all the effort, it's really appreciated 🙏👊👍
I love you guys, I always go to you before I buy a tool.I don't always pick your number one pick. I will take the price in consideration before i chose what one to buy. Thank you guys, you save me a lot of cash and time. Jim
Try Mafell is on another level, I have them both Festool and Mafell and I’m telling you I love using the Carvex thanks to being cordless but every time I’m using the Mafell I’m wondering myself why do I use something else. Best tool reviews channel by far, keep up the good work and thank you.
I am in the market for a cordless top handle jigsaw to replace my trusty corded Bosch. I am in awe of the time, effort, and detail provided by these Head to Head tests :-). Thanks !
Wow. You could see just how smooth or not smooth some of those jig saws cut while in the rig you guys put together. That Festool just looked buttery smooth. Awesome vid guys
Interesting ranking system, owning 3 different Bosch saws (1 corded/2 cordless) never found them to be lacking. Do like some of the newer features available, though mine suit me fine. Before this video I did recommend a friend buy the Milwaukee for a project, and I’m happy to see Ridgid hold it’s own.
Thanks Rob and the guys from Ireland. As the buyer of tools for our Men’s Shed project, I regularly look at your reviews to get ideas on what to purchase. Thanks.
This isn't a criticism of your review, just wanted to say the dcs331 dewalt is a very solid jigsaw for the workplace. It's slid off of a few worksites with only surface level scaring. A very solid unit just wish the blade was slightly easier to see, a light would do wonders.
Thanks Rob for another great review. One feature not discussed but the reason that I have a lot of Ridgid power tools; warranty. Ridgid has a lifetime warranty, and they have fixed or replaced tools for me over the years. Nice to know that over the years you won’t have to pay to replace a tool.
I have the Makita. The safety button can get annoying and the soft start should be optional IMO. Wish it had that tooless bevel adjustment - that's pretty slick.
Makita has slid a revision under the rug that allows you to disable soft start. You can test and see if yours can by turning the power setting either full-up or full-down, then “unlock” the tool, rotate power dial to other end and then back. If the LEDs blink twice, you’ve disabled the soft start. Give it a shot if you bought yours recently there’s a decent chance you have the feature. It will stay that way until you choose to enable it again, which is just repeating the same procedure.
Thank you for taking the time to do these head to heads. I seriously appreciate the real world evaluation and the attempt to level the field I your evaluations
I'm pretty much too far down the road of Makita cordless to change now...so was happy to see the Makita do so well. It took me forever to get one because the price was so dang prohibitive, made me hang onto my corded saw for a lot longer than I should have and almost got me to consider a second battery line if there were other tools I wanted for low use and wouldn't mind a different brand.
Looks like my Kobalt was always middle of the pack. It has all the features and for a good chunk of the year it's $99. I never thought i would see jig saws this in-depth.
I have Dewalt Cordless tools other than my corded Milwaukee Sawzall, but I need a jigsaw and that Milwaukee is my pick thanks to the great time and effort put into this video
Of the Makita 18V Jig saws should I just pick up the old style brushed motor model with trigger speed control for non annoying user friendly control??? One hand ✋🏻 action ease of use, heavier maybe but you don't need to push 2 buttons when say on a ladder to get started? On what planet 🌍🌎🌏 is that disruptive technology better? With an all or nothing digital trigger with no pressure speed control if I've judged the tool right. (minimum viable product trigger?) Speed control is crucial at the finger tip for cavity work & precision.
For what I use them for my corded ryobi jigsaw with Diablo blades does the job amazingly and it’s super powerful with the dial options it has. But I can definitely see getting a more high quality one for really detail oriented work. I have slight detail work but I’m mostly rough cutting with mine and then using a flush trim router bit to clean up.
Great video I carry Milwaukee, Makita and Metabo hpt, so it was nice to see it compared all together but I did want to notr that you have the lower end 18 volts Metabo hbt jigsaw and not their higher end 36 volt model while the 18 volt model can accept the 36 volts battery I see this more of a lower end model compared to the other it would be nice to see that one as well in this video as this newer version appears to be marketed to their subcompact kits that will be released later on this year
DeWalt is kit price.... B on the end would be bare tool. P1 on the end means 1x 5ah battery and charger included. For more info dewalt has common kit names which indicate which battery or batteries included The last number is how many batteries included aka D2 is 2 batteries, P1 is 1 battery. The size of battery is determined by the last letter C=1.2/1.5ah non fuel gauge D=2ah L=slim 3ah also original double stack 3ah M=4ah P=5ah R=6ah 20v T=6ah flexvolt (2ah@60v) U=10ah 20v W=8ah 20v X=9ah flexvolt=(3ah@60v Not sure on slim 4ah or 12ah flexvolt (4ah@60v) as I'm not sure it's sold in any kits currently
The only thing i use my jigsaw for is cutting rail post slot on deck perimeter. I don't need much precision and the low vibration is most important for me. I am happy with my Makita.
I don't know where you guys purchased these because on the Home Depot website the Ryobi is $69 the Milwaukee is $199 the DeWalt is $229 the Ridgid is $179 the Makita is $189 the Hilti s $309 the Black and Decker is $56. And the ones sold at Lowe's there are 2 Craftsmans one is $99 and one is $89 there are 2 Bosch's one is $159 and the other $149 the Metabo HTP is $99 there are 2 Skils and both come with batteries and one is $139 and the other is $89 the Metabo is $99 the Kobalt is the price you have listed at $129. However I could not find the Festool, Hilti or Porter-Cable on the Home Depot or Lowe's website, so I couldn't check their prices at the two big name stores. Did you buy the ones that you have listed at higher prices in a kit with batteries or did you buy them somewhere else? Because I find it hard to believe that the prices have come down so far in only a year. As a matter of a fact I bought my Milwaukee M18 jigsaw 3 years ago for $199 which is the same price it still is, at least at Home Depot anyways. If you are buying these jigsaws somewhere else I'm surprised that some of the are slightly cheaper while some of the cost much more. If you could tell me where you purchased these I would appreciate it, maybe I can find some of the tools I want there cheaper than at Home Depot since that's where I buy all my tools since I have a lot of Ridgid tools and I have even more Milwaukee tools since I was in a Home Depot testing program and they sent me out 4 tools and 5 batteries for free and since I had 6 batteries for free and since they send me nearly $1k in batteries I started buying Milwaukee tools since having to purchase batteries is one of the biggest expenses when your getting it to a new tool brand line.
Fantastic review! You’ve earned a new subscriber here. I did notice that Craftsman has updated their model to the 650 brushless, so I wonder if it shows any improvement. I will peruse yo8r channel, but I’d love to see how the batteries held up on these (another important factor for any cordless tool). Last, I was surprised Bosch and Kobalt weren’t on the list as they are substantial brands.
As someone who uses the Milwaukee jigsaw with no complaints, is the Festool worth the upgrade for the $? I use a jigsaw a lot for rough cuts and fine cuts(hardwood flooring installer)so I would love to know if it’s worth upgrading at all
Good comparison. But I would like more practical comparisons like Project Farm. Put Them up against each other and show us how they perform cutting in different materials etc.
Really great comparison! After 20yrs of using my 110v Bosch 1587vsk, I am very happy with my Makita 18v LXT for about 200 street price its not super cheap but its a beast and works very well.
As an undercutter ive found theres no new jigsaws that has ever lasted like the Bosch GST2000 and im looking for a jigsaw that can handle all the dust that falls into the pendulum and stroke piston
You guys are next level tool reviewers. 👍 It is Tempting to add the ridgid to the kit, but an el'cheapo is good enough for my needs. Although if i can find a some brands that share the same battery (with little mod) that may be the go. 😁
I have the makita, it's definitely smooth, but the soft start is useless... especially if you're using the saw to shave/clean up a circ saw cut on decking or something -- I find it doesn't build up enough speed to keep your line.
@@sanderdebboer Send me the link if you can -- I looked into it and I think I concluded there is a European version with that ability, while the NA version will not.
Thanks for the video, very interesting. What about using Festool jigsaw with track for cutting plywood. I need some plywood cabinets for my shop will it ok for this task?
How is this channel not more popular. You should do a collab with project farm
help spread the word
@@ConcordCarpenter this channel is #1, there is no competition. I use corded tools but I get this is primarily a cordless channel.
It’s baffling to me as well
Because Project Farms actually records all the testing and shares it with the viewers, this guy is expecting us to just take him by his word. Which to me means nothing.
Terrific informative video. Whether individual tool reviews or head-to-head reviews, for me this channel is the gold standard when I'm considering a tool purchase.
Guys,
It was brought to our attention that there was a mistake found in the final ranking chart of the EARLIER VERSION of our jigsaw Head-to-Head video.
It's truly impressive when our readers read through and pay attention to our data! As you know it takes a lot of data to create our final rankings, and we made a mistake in sorting one of the columns in the final score table
The important thing is that we get it right but we do apologize for any incorrect final scoring. This is the corrected version.
I appreciate seeing the updated version. Even if along the way my Makita jigsaw now has to share first place. 😂
@A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz Thanks Rob for the corrections and reupload. Can't wait for the barrel style jig saw jigsaw head-to-head.
Hope you, the staff at TBB, and your families stay safe and well.
Still incorrect; Black&Decker has a final combined score of 59, not 45.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am a scientist and a physician, this is the best work I have seen when comparing tools. Like the fact of creating jigs to minimize human factors and allowing the tool to perform without any interference, making the data collection more accurate. Excellent job and believe this should be the standard to be emulated by others. Agree with those expressing that price is essential to be included as it is an important factor in the mind of many when buying any power tool. Maybe consider collecting data on tool's durability, more common damage incurred from its long use combined with the price as it may show that higher price tools may not be equal to durability or vice versa; as it may help buyers to see durability, as more important than price in the long run. We used this approach when buying, for example, cars or power washers, as in the latter, Honda motors equipped power washers are considered very durable/reliable. Great job!
As much as I enjoy project farm and what he does, your head to head shootouts are much more realistic to what a tradesmen like myself sees out in the real world.
I like project farm better because the tests are explained better and you can see more of the tests. And he sometimes test durability like when a tool is dropped. He also factors in the coat Project farm would have identified Festool as a good tool but a 350 dollar jog saw that you need to buy the additional accessory pack and a 350 dollar tool that didn’t nail down 1st in some important categories. He also over stresses some tools too
I have the Ryobi and I love it. Haven't done scroll work yet. Using the Ryobi Jissaw to re-building my fathers shed.
You and Project Farm are all i use now for choosing tools to buy. I know they are your competition but you guys are both great.
I think having BOTH your channels putting expensive tools through the ringer is a good thing, it keeps these companies in check. Just got a free Ryobi D-Handle jigsaw with my Ryobi HP Brad nailer purchase and Project Farm did NOT have a Jigsaw review so gj! keep it up!
No need to apologize for your testing procedures, you provide some of the best tool reviews on the web
You guys are awesome! Putting these tool reviews is so time consuming and has so much depth it's amazing! Thanks so much.
Thank you! I’m a lady DIYer looking for something to replace an old B+D that practically rattles your teeth loose. I’ve been avoiding a home repair project for this reason. This comparison and ranking is most helpful!
Glad we were able to help good luck.
Your the guy who i always come to
Youve done it all and everything covered
Very thorough thank you
The definitive place for tool reviews and comparisons. Great work.
I’m a huge makita guy but recently got into kobalt namely for the 7 1/4 miter saw which is amazing. So I bought the kobalt jig because it was so much cheaper then the makita and I absolutely love it. Hard to beat kobalt especially for the prices.
This test is in my opinion better than project farm. Thanks a lot!
Got the Milwaukee jigsaw as a freebie on a holiday sale with my Drill/Impact M18 Fuel kit. I'm loving it so far. Comfortable to use and very smooth operating.
Always love your head 2 head reviews. You and your team go all out in these and I can confidently say, everyone here appreciates it.
I appreciate that!
Not sure how a "professional" testing crew would have done it differently, this one nailed all the criteria that tradesmen care for. I can't even imagine how much time actually went into this from start to finish, thank you! 🤜🤛
Thanks Myke
As a Ryobi Tool Owner(because the Ryobi tool package that I bought that day was on sale for almost half of what DeWalt tool package I first went to get.) Only a couple of times have I had to stop working with Ryobi tool for something more powerful/capable. I've found Ryobi battery powered tools like to have a larger battery. I haven't tried anything bigger than the 6ah that's recently been released, but with the 6ah's, these tools have a whole new personality. Since I already have a couple Ryobi chargers, it made sense to invest in 6ah's, a huge step up from the 3ah's I picked up a year and a half ago. The change from the 1.5ah oe batteries that my kit came with, did well when new, the 3ah's gave them nearly twice the tool they each were, the 6ah's more so, and they last longer than I do at this point. I'm an amateur at this point, should ever go pro, I depend very much on channels like yours to test all these different tool brands to give us the low down on who's best bang for the buck. You guys are the best.!😎
I just finished watching your barrel handle jigsaw review and heard you say the same thing "we're not a professional tool testing company." Your reviews are definitely that good and your real-world everyday hands-on experience gives you more credibility than professional testing companies.
A question, why would you use a barrel jigsaw vs a standard handle jigsaw?
The final chart makes more sense now with the reupload. Awesome video.
Thanks for understanding
@@ConcordCarpenter However you’ve removed everyone’s comments that say their Dewalt Jigsaw hasn not ever accidentally ejected a blade (like yours did) and don’t have the problem you’ve mentioned?
@@78paulk I haven't had that problem with my barrel grip or the company top handle, course I don't usually back one up while its running
Appreciate keeping ryobi in your tests
Just got the Milwaukee Fuel model and love it, throw an XC8.0 a Diablo blade and cut away 💪🏼
Just a general comment about jig saws:
A jigsaw was one of my first power tools. This was partly because you can find some really affordable ones; I think I paid $20 back then.
I didn’t use it very often - or not nearly as often as I liked. The deficiencies of the tool left me discouraged: wandering cuts, bending blades on big curved cuts, fussy blade changes.
I then got an early Makita stick- battery model. Not much better, very short run time, and required different blades. I did notice how excellent the Makita blade was.
Years later I got a corded “pro” model. This $$$ Makita worked like a dream. What a difference! Tool-less blade change (which I first saw on a DeWalt) was heavenly.
In my use, blade change is a big factor. Lighting the cut line is huge. Having the saw blow sawdust out off the cut line is critical.
Less important is how close I can get the saw to cut to the front edge of the tool. When cutting a curve, I need the blade to remain vertical.
I heard festool is making a recipricating saw that only pushes the saw forward. You have to buy an add-on to get it to move back. Otherwise, it's silky smooth.
you probably dont give a damn but does someone know of a method to get back into an instagram account??
I stupidly forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Kaleb Lucas Instablaster :)
Wow, this guy has some serious articulation going on in his speech. No mumbling with him. Great job, and even better I see OHIO on some shirts.
I’ve got the Milwaukee and I love it.
Same, I'm just glad everything Milwaukee dishes out is basically always top 3 so I don't have to regret my battery platform lol!
@@ericmann1781 Same. Even if not the best, top 3 usually. Frequent sales make it pretty inexpensive to add tools to the arsenal too.
1:40 aren't Festool jigsaw blades thicker than Diablo? Honestly, I think the Carvex would perform better if the blade were retained properly. Also, with prolonged use, the smaller blade might deform the rectangular shape of the blade holder.
I got milwaukee m18 fuel its great just the size of box and jigsaw its little bit bigger
@@grassrunner7983 diablo jigsaw blades, circ blades are very thin. The circ and recip blades are some of the best. Not sure about the jigsaw blades. I have a pack but have not tested them jet. Waiting to pick up a jigsaw
I have an M18 fuel barrel grip. It’s very solid and it has a soft start feature. There are hobbyists that swear by the Festool Carvex when it comes to jigsaws but, due to my satisfaction with the Milwaukee Fuel, I cannot justify the extra cost of a festool carvex. However what makes you happy makes you happy.
I own and use several of these saws. Chief among them are my Festool Carvex (PSB420C) with the barrel handle and the Dewalt Cordless. I typically use my Dewalt during rough framing but use the Carvex for cabinetry installations, thicker stock, countertops, and when the cut truly matters.
I prefer the Festool for the accessories available, extended capabilities, battery life, and dust collection. While expensive, for my use, it's definitely worth the money.
To help select a tool I trust the testing.
One set of testing needs to be conducted portable tool storage from pro line of tools,
I have the milwaukee packout, like to see how it compares to ...
Dewalt
Bosch
Makita
Festool
Rigid
And whatever other brand(s) for testing.
The real world testing allows the viewer to decide, then make their selection.
Thanks to all the staff in creating the videos, are really helpful.
been in the market recently for a table saw, benchtop planer and jigsaw and the reviews here have all been excellent. You also quite honestly mention in each video that you are not "professional testers" but I think pro testers could take a leaf out of your book as you do a really comprehensive job and also allow potential buyers to make their own minds up based on user case and whats important for them. Thanks for all the effort, it's really appreciated 🙏👊👍
Thanks! i now know im not missing out on too much with my ryobi
thanks
I love you guys, I always go to you before I buy a tool.I don't always pick your number one pick. I will take the price in consideration before i chose what one to buy. Thank you guys, you save me a lot of cash and time.
Jim
Thx for commenting
Wow just wanted to buy a new jigsaw and this got posted 2 days ago...perfect!
Perfect!
As always, this channel is still the best tools review on youtube. keep up the good work everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!
Try Mafell is on another level, I have them both Festool and Mafell and I’m telling you I love using the Carvex thanks to being cordless but every time I’m using the Mafell I’m wondering myself why do I use something else.
Best tool reviews channel by far, keep up the good work and thank you.
I am in the market for a cordless top handle jigsaw to replace my trusty corded Bosch. I am in awe of the time, effort, and detail provided by these Head to Head tests :-). Thanks !
Wow. You could see just how smooth or not smooth some of those jig saws cut while in the rig you guys put together. That Festool just looked buttery smooth. Awesome vid guys
Interesting ranking system, owning 3 different Bosch saws (1 corded/2 cordless) never found them to be lacking. Do like some of the newer features available, though mine suit me fine. Before this video I did recommend a friend buy the Milwaukee for a project, and I’m happy to see Ridgid hold it’s own.
Thanks for the tips!
Rob it’s totally the other way around @@ConcordCarpenter
Thanks Rob and the guys from Ireland. As the buyer of tools for our Men’s Shed project, I regularly look at your reviews to get ideas on what to purchase. Thanks.
Fantastic and comprehensive video. Thanks for all the time and effort put into this. I'm getting ready to buy one.
Glad it was helpful!
I’ll still go with the DeWalt since all my other cordless tools are 20v DeWalt platform and already have the batteries and 3 chargers. Good video!
This isn't a criticism of your review, just wanted to say the dcs331 dewalt is a very solid jigsaw for the workplace. It's slid off of a few worksites with only surface level scaring. A very solid unit just wish the blade was slightly easier to see, a light would do wonders.
Thanks Rob for another great review. One feature not discussed but the reason that I have a lot of Ridgid power tools; warranty. Ridgid has a lifetime warranty, and they have fixed or replaced tools for me over the years.
Nice to know that over the years you won’t have to pay to replace a tool.
You guys do a great job I love each head to head video. I'd love to see a updated hammer drill and impact head to head
I have the Makita. The safety button can get annoying and the soft start should be optional IMO. Wish it had that tooless bevel adjustment - that's pretty slick.
Makita has slid a revision under the rug that allows you to disable soft start. You can test and see if yours can by turning the power setting either full-up or full-down, then “unlock” the tool, rotate power dial to other end and then back. If the LEDs blink twice, you’ve disabled the soft start. Give it a shot if you bought yours recently there’s a decent chance you have the feature.
It will stay that way until you choose to enable it again, which is just repeating the same procedure.
Thank you for taking the time to do these head to heads. I seriously appreciate the real world evaluation and the attempt to level the field I your evaluations
As always, The best head to heads and tools reviews on TH-cam!
Thanks!
Wow, thanks!
Wow, Milwaukee came out on top. What a surprise on this channel.
I'm pretty much too far down the road of Makita cordless to change now...so was happy to see the Makita do so well. It took me forever to get one because the price was so dang prohibitive, made me hang onto my corded saw for a lot longer than I should have and almost got me to consider a second battery line if there were other tools I wanted for low use and wouldn't mind a different brand.
Looks like my Kobalt was always middle of the pack. It has all the features and for a good chunk of the year it's $99. I never thought i would see jig saws this in-depth.
But that beautiful blue ...😍
I have Dewalt Cordless tools other than my corded Milwaukee Sawzall, but I need a jigsaw and that Milwaukee is my pick thanks to the great time and effort put into this video
Of the Makita 18V Jig saws should I just pick up the old style brushed motor model with trigger speed control for non annoying user friendly control???
One hand ✋🏻 action ease of use, heavier maybe but you don't need to push 2 buttons when say on a ladder to get started?
On what planet 🌍🌎🌏 is that disruptive technology better?
With an all or nothing digital trigger with no pressure speed control if I've judged the tool right.
(minimum viable product trigger?)
Speed control is crucial at the finger tip for cavity work & precision.
Increbible work! Best most through tool reviews out there period!
Appreciate that
I have the Dewalt. I use it for coping crown , base , ect. Works great with long scroll blade.
Amazing content. Better than consumer reports. Super transparent and open with sharing the data
Impressive. Loved the breakdown. Personally a Milwaukee fan. Good to see all those other instruments in action also. Very helpful and very well done.
For what I use them for my corded ryobi jigsaw with Diablo blades does the job amazingly and it’s super powerful with the dial options it has. But I can definitely see getting a more high quality one for really detail oriented work. I have slight detail work but I’m mostly rough cutting with mine and then using a flush trim router bit to clean up.
Great point!
imagine the amount of effort to put out this kind of test for all of us...thank you very much toolbox buzz!!!
Glad you liked it!
Great video I carry Milwaukee, Makita and Metabo hpt, so it was nice to see it compared all together but I did want to notr that you have the lower end 18 volts Metabo hbt jigsaw and not their higher end 36 volt model while the 18 volt model can accept the 36 volts battery I see this more of a lower end model compared to the other it would be nice to see that one as well in this video as this newer version appears to be marketed to their subcompact kits that will be released later on this year
Right on
I have been waiting for this one 👍
Always love these vids and dont know how they not mega popular. Love the work guys and gals.
Nevertheless makita is the best. Thank You for nailer overview, I bought Paslode im90ci nailer. Im very happy with it😊
Great to hear!
I've been using the dewalt DCS331B for 4 yrs still works great plus it was free for me
DeWalt is kit price.... B on the end would be bare tool.
P1 on the end means 1x 5ah battery and charger included.
For more info dewalt has common kit names which indicate which battery or batteries included
The last number is how many batteries included aka D2 is 2 batteries, P1 is 1 battery.
The size of battery is determined by the last letter
C=1.2/1.5ah non fuel gauge
D=2ah
L=slim 3ah also original double stack 3ah
M=4ah
P=5ah
R=6ah 20v
T=6ah flexvolt (2ah@60v)
U=10ah 20v
W=8ah 20v
X=9ah flexvolt=(3ah@60v
Not sure on slim 4ah or 12ah flexvolt (4ah@60v) as I'm not sure it's sold in any kits currently
thanks for this!
@@ConcordCarpenter rob I updated it. I try not to knock you guys as you are top notch just like to share info and keep it fair
@@ConcordCarpenter was about to say the same. Amazon has it around 150-190 usually about $199 bare.
Thank you guys what you are doing, I always follow you before I buy any tool .
The only thing i use my jigsaw for is cutting rail post slot on deck perimeter. I don't need much precision and the low vibration is most important for me. I am happy with my Makita.
Right on
I tend to favor the Milwaukee, my dad use to like the Makita, either way both are excellent!
Good choice!
Looks like you tested about everything! Nice video hope to see more.
That's the plan!
Got the Milwaukee one. No complaints here.
I don't know where you guys purchased these because on the Home Depot website the Ryobi is $69 the Milwaukee is $199 the DeWalt is $229 the Ridgid is $179 the Makita is $189 the Hilti s $309 the Black and Decker is $56. And the ones sold at Lowe's there are 2 Craftsmans one is $99 and one is $89 there are 2 Bosch's one is $159 and the other $149 the Metabo HTP is $99 there are 2 Skils and both come with batteries and one is $139 and the other is $89 the Metabo is $99 the Kobalt is the price you have listed at $129. However I could not find the Festool, Hilti or Porter-Cable on the Home Depot or Lowe's website, so I couldn't check their prices at the two big name stores. Did you buy the ones that you have listed at higher prices in a kit with batteries or did you buy them somewhere else? Because I find it hard to believe that the prices have come down so far in only a year. As a matter of a fact I bought my Milwaukee M18 jigsaw 3 years ago for $199 which is the same price it still is, at least at Home Depot anyways. If you are buying these jigsaws somewhere else I'm surprised that some of the are slightly cheaper while some of the cost much more. If you could tell me where you purchased these I would appreciate it, maybe I can find some of the tools I want there cheaper than at Home Depot since that's where I buy all my tools since I have a lot of Ridgid tools and I have even more Milwaukee tools since I was in a Home Depot testing program and they sent me out 4 tools and 5 batteries for free and since I had 6 batteries for free and since they send me nearly $1k in batteries I started buying Milwaukee tools since having to purchase batteries is one of the biggest expenses when your getting it to a new tool brand line.
Great review, would love to see how the Mafell P1CC would fare.
it would cream them all but it isn't cordless
@@fradd4045 the cordless version will be released in the next year.
That would be a sick saw. But its so very expensive.
I'll stick with my D.I.Y Ryobi.
Beside I'm kinda stuck on their battery platform 😅 😕...
yes please on the barrel style jig saw!!
This channel though !! When choosing a tool with your hard earned cash 💸 you guys Rock 👌
Was the lock blade system on the dewalt defective ? Or does it get open when meeting resistance with everyone of them ?
Fantastic review! You’ve earned a new subscriber here. I did notice that Craftsman has updated their model to the 650 brushless, so I wonder if it shows any improvement. I will peruse yo8r channel, but I’d love to see how the batteries held up on these (another important factor for any cordless tool). Last, I was surprised Bosch and Kobalt weren’t on the list as they are substantial brands.
I own the brushless craftsman and dewalt and I think it's just as good if not better
I don't know what I like more, the head to head comparisons or this guy's thick eastern accent.
Burned up w Ryobis in 2 weeks. Junk. Not my money back and went Kobalt. Very pleased so far
As someone who uses the Milwaukee jigsaw with no complaints, is the Festool worth the upgrade for the $? I use a jigsaw a lot for rough cuts and fine cuts(hardwood flooring installer)so I would love to know if it’s worth upgrading at all
Just what I needed to hear. Great timing. Excellent analysis. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
You guys do an incredible job reviewing tools. 👏👏🙌🙌
Good comparison. But I would like more practical comparisons like Project Farm. Put Them up against each other and show us how they perform cutting in different materials etc.
What's the best brand Jigsaw and or best blade too be cutting though polyurethane plastic sheets? 1/2 too 1 inch pieces of polyurethane plastic?
Really great comparison! After 20yrs of using my 110v Bosch 1587vsk, I am very happy with my Makita 18v LXT for about 200 street price its not super cheap but its a beast and works very well.
Always great videos from this channel. Robert, your energy and presentation is fantastic. Regards from 🇬🇧
Thanks
As an undercutter ive found theres no new jigsaws that has ever lasted like the Bosch GST2000 and im looking for a jigsaw that can handle all the dust that falls into the pendulum and stroke piston
Again proving my Milwaukee tattoo to be worth it
Your reviews are the best. Thanks!
that dewalt jigsaw was clearly damaged or faulty from factory. i have the same one and it doesn't wiggle like that
I have the DeWalt as well and have never had any problem with it.
Where does worx fit this list?
You guys are next level tool reviewers. 👍
It is Tempting to add the ridgid to the kit, but an el'cheapo is good enough for my needs. Although if i can find a some brands that share the same battery (with little mod) that may be the go. 😁
Exceptional details - very nice review!!!
Awesome job guys thanks for your time and effort you put in your videos
Thanks for watching!
I have the makita, it's definitely smooth, but the soft start is useless... especially if you're using the saw to shave/clean up a circ saw cut on decking or something -- I find it doesn't build up enough speed to keep your line.
You can disable the soft start, or set it to any desired max speed to start. Search for it on TH-cam, it's easy
@@sanderdebboer Send me the link if you can -- I looked into it and I think I concluded there is a European version with that ability, while the NA version will not.
Hello,
I need help finding a jigsaw that uses b&d 18v batteries, I love that drill and bought several batteries
Thank you very much 😊 .
This is a very well thought out video and expensive to make.
Good job !!!!!
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Thanks for the video, very interesting. What about using Festool jigsaw with track for cutting plywood. I need some plywood cabinets for my shop will it ok for this task?
I like your testing. For guitar bodies I like the Festool.
Looking to replace my Milwaukee, I can't lock it down to keep the base from moving. I keep end up having beveled cuts, I think it's a pos.
That Milwaukee is over 200 now. DeWalt was always 200 but now like 240z makita is 200. I have these so I know. Don’t know about the rest !