Bosch Saw Tool Collection

DO NOT BUY

I bought a Bosch Jig saw just similar to this 12 years ago. It is not the same jig saw. DO NOT BUY this saw. Cost has been design out of it in some way that impacts performance. Saw cannot cut straight against a fence. I returned this saw after 10 minutes of use under Bosch's 30 day money back guarantee. Flaws: -There is something wrong with the quality of fit of blades into the blade receiving mechanism. It does not hold blades adequately to prevent it from angling/deflecting/tracking durin...

You should ask for reviews after 6 months

I haven't owned this tool long enough to give an objective opinion on the tool. One day of ownership and one use of the saw does make me comfortable recommending something. The only recommendation I can make at this point, is that it does cut straight and square, which is the only reason I don't return it. Better than any other Jigsaw I've owned in the past. The sole plate is sturdy and adjusts well. Having the Allen wrench on the cord is a poor idea. One catch on the cord, and the wrench will b...

The best !

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was at a trade show back in the late 70’s where I first saw this jigsaw demonstrated. At that time jig saws were not a serious woodworking tool. The Bosch was amazing. I soon after bought one to complete a difficult job and it came through with flying colors ! Over forty years later my trusted saw stopped working. I succumbed to advertising by another brand promising even far superior performance albeit at a price three times the current cost...

Lacks precise blade control

I purchased this model and tried it for 30 days and have returned it. I am an avid home woodworker and have used several jigsaws. While this Bosch runs nicely and smoothly, it doesn't cut square to the board. The problem is with the slot on the roller that is supposed to hold the blade in place, as the slot is too wide for normal blades including the new Bosch blades I was using. The wide slot allows the blade to move significantly. I called Bosch customer service about this and they acknowledge...

Good tool except

Bought the JS365 about two months ago, limited use, but now the blade holder/quick release is busted. The quick release handle will spin the blade holder so you can insert or take out a blade, but the holder doesn’t return to the locked position. If you use the saw the holder will work it’s way to the open position and the blade will fall out. Not good.

Like a boss.

I have no frame of reference with jigsaws. My first and only jigsaw was a cordless model that I received as a gift in college, and I assumed that it worked the way all jigsaws worked. It finally broke and I was forced to get a new one. After my experience with my Bosch table saw, I didn't bother looking at other brands. I figured that if anyone could make a nice jigsaw, it would be Bosch. And I was correct. The JS365 was a wake-up call. It never occurred to me that it was possible to start cutt...

Mo’ Power baby!

I bought this saw a month ago and there’s nothing that’s going to stop it! Fantastic power and very clean cuts. I thought I’d give the saw a run for its money when I had to install a 7inch vent for a stove. It cut a perfect circle in the Cabinet with no burning. When it was time to cut the same 7inch opening in the side of the house, it went through the aluminium siding, 1/2 plywood, and 1/2 drywall all at the same with nothing but Power baby! One of the cleanest cuts I’ve seen from a jig saw a...

Smooth as silk!!

I was going to buy the competitors equivelent which was $50.00 more expensive till I saw this. I didnt really own any other Bosch tools before this one but I heard they were good according to my friends that owned them. I got this home and set it up. The fast blade change is excellent!!. I cut several semicircles out of 18 ft. (total) of treated 2x4 to make a skeet target holder and I couldnt believe how smooth and nice the cuts were. I had to do very little drum sanding before routing a 1/2 inc...

Excellent Power and Accuracy

Years ago I had a Black and Decker and it was OK I guess. Then it died. I've been using a cordless jig saw for years after but the accuracy kept fading. So I needed to do a lot of cutting so I decided to get a corded jig saw. After looking at reviews and the saw itself, I selected this one. I am quite pleased. It is a solid tool, feels good in my hand. It easily follows my direction and can keep a nice straight line. I've used it on curves on MDF and then to notch flooring so it has worked fairl...

Great jigsaw

My B&D jigsaw finally wore out. I own several Bosch tools and when I needed a replacement I decided on the Bosch jigsaw. It is a great improvement over my old jigsaw. The blade is easier to change, no tools required, there are variable speeds depending on what material and what blade you are using, This tool is a huge improvement over my old jigsaw in that there is considerably less vibration. A great tool.I'm happy I bought this.