DIY Forum

DIY Forum/Home improvement advice

 

 

A-Z CONTENTS | ARCADE | DISCLAIMER | DIRECTORY | DIY VIDEO | HOME | SAFETY FIRST | FORUM RULES

It is currently Fri May 25, 2012 4:07 am
Visit Buck and Hickman


Time zone: Europe/London [ DST ]




 

Post new topic This topic is locked, you cannot edit posts or make further replies.  [ 7 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:20 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:33 pm
Posts: 220
Location: Zummerset
Has thanked: 0 times
Been thanked: 0 times
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;-)

Mike


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:49 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:02 am
Posts: 1399
Location: Dorset
Has thanked: 11 times
Been thanked: 116 times
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.

_________________
Cheers,
Darren

Property Refurbishment & Maintenance Dorset


Top
 Profile  
 
You may not be able to see the full post including pictures unless you register or log in

 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:59 am 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 8:06 pm
Posts: 20639
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Has thanked: 125 times
Been thanked: 392 times
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:

_________________
DIY | Donnas dream house


Top
 Profile  
 
You may not be able to see the full post including pictures unless you register or log in

 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:53 pm 
Offline
Pro Carpenter
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:11 pm
Posts: 10519
Location: redhill surrey an auld reekie laddie
Has thanked: 134 times
Been thanked: 472 times
its called the blade clamp funny enough uhm :thumbright: :lol:

_________________
we are all ------------------still learning


Top
 Profile  
 
You may not be able to see the full post including pictures unless you register or log in

 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:17 pm 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 8:06 pm
Posts: 20639
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Has thanked: 125 times
Been thanked: 392 times
I'm still in holiday mode :lol:

_________________
DIY | Donnas dream house


Top
 Profile  
 
You may not be able to see the full post including pictures unless you register or log in

 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:29 pm 
Offline
Pro Carpenter
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:11 pm
Posts: 10519
Location: redhill surrey an auld reekie laddie
Has thanked: 134 times
Been thanked: 472 times
all i can say is after taking 1800 pictures you can't have wasted much time watching the forum :lol: :lol: :thumbright: :thumbright:

_________________
we are all ------------------still learning


Top
 Profile  
 
You may not be able to see the full post including pictures unless you register or log in

 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:53 am 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:26 pm
Posts: 1661
Location: barnsley
Has thanked: 14 times
Been thanked: 135 times
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


Top
 Profile  
 
You may not be able to see the full post including pictures unless you register or log in

Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic This topic is locked, you cannot edit posts or make further replies.  [ 7 posts ] 


Similar topics
   

Time zone: Europe/London [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  


News News Site map Site map SitemapIndex SitemapIndex RSS Feed RSS Feed Channel list Channel list
ultimatehandyman privacy policy

Contact

 

Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group

phpBB SEO

 

Diy forum - Decking - plastering - Plumbing - DIY - Tiling