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Mozzy Jones

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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:20 pm

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Guys ... an gals (being PC)

Going to go and get a Festool Jigsaw Friday. £240 plus 25 free blades (very different from other brands) afore I do is there any other jiggy that you would say I just need to try out before parting wiv me sovs?

Currently using a 7 year old Makita quick change blade adjustable spedds and pendulum. Its worn to muggery and needs replacing. Probably cut a straight line from Lands end to JOG;-)

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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:49 pm

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I guess the closest competition is either the Makita 4351FCT, the DeWalt DW333K or the Bosch GST135. With the Makita and Dewalt being of similar design to the Festool.

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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:59 am

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I have the Dewalt 933 and although it is cordless it has plenty of power. If you are cutting out a sink in a worktop you will need good batteries.

I also have the Bosch GST2000 and the Dewalt beats it hands down and I am a Bosch lover :wink:

The one thing that impresses me about the dewalt is the way the magnesium jaws grip the blade when it is inserted into the machine, by turning the tightening bit on the top (don't know the technical term). Because of this you can use standard blades of bayonette fitting blades.

It's also handy as the lead does not get in the way :wink:

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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:53 pm

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its called the blade clamp funny enough uhm :thumbright:

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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:17 pm

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I'm still in holiday mode :lol:

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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:29 pm

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all i can say is after taking 1800 pictures you can't have wasted much time watching the forum :lol:

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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:53 am

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i have a bosch gts200 and a barrel grip festool they are words apart,
the new style bosch is ment to be as good as festool. imo stick with festool.

there is a good few quid of spare blades too

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