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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this jigsaw for its ease of use, reliable performance, and excellent value. Most highlight the lightweight design, comfortable grip, and intuitive controls that make it natural to handle, even for first-time users. The tool-free blade change mechanism is frequently called a game-changer for quick swaps during projects. Reviewers consistently report smooth, precise cuts across plywood, decking, and pegboard, with variable speed control maintaining accuracy. Many describe results as buttery smooth and note the affordability exceeds expectations. A few report minor alignment issues with the shoe plate, though these concerns are isolated and outweighed by strong satisfaction.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Doesn't cut straight
Would Not RecommendLet's start with the positive: this thing rips. On the highest orbital setting it slices through 2x4s like butter. But... my copy steers hard to the left. Other than using it as a junker/beater saw for making quick unimportant cuts on 2x4s, I can't use it for anything else. At first I thought my technique was off or it was the blades, but after testing for all the variables it's just the saw. You can actually see how the blade is being torqued to the left on my copy. I'm not going to spend ...
Good value
Would RecommendWorks fine
Saw doesn't cut straight
Would Not RecommendI have to hold and push left as I'm cutting with this saw.
Hello Jesse Mounts and thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on the CMES610 CRAFTSMAN 5-Amp Variable Keyless Corded Jigsaw and I'...
Good beginner Jig
Would RecommendThis is a great jig for someone just getting started. Plenty of power, trigger even helps to adjust speed, and easy to replace blades.
Great product!
Would RecommendWorks well! Would buy again if needed but a great addition to our craftsman collection.
stop bugging me
Would Recommendtired of being pestered I haven’t had a chance to use it yet I have no idea if it works well or not.
Plenty adequate for my needs
Would RecommendLight duty jigsaw
Cost effective
Reasonably priced. Easy to use. Non key chuck is nice.
Couldn't be any easier
Would RecommendI was using it to cut a 36" circle in 10 minutes. I installed the blade and plugged it in.
Good price and easy to use.
Would Recommend/so far has done everything I needed it for, no problems.
Gig saw
Would RecommendWas out of town and left my dewalt gig saw and needed one to my a couple cuts. Did not want to spend $100 so tried this product. I was happy with the quality. Worked well and will give my daughter her own gig saw for occasional needs. Would buy again
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