You may already own a jigsaw, but if yours is like mine, it likely has a cord attached. I wanted to find out how cordless models stack up against the corded type I’ve used for years. Using a range of blades and various types of cuts in different materials, I put eight cordless jigsaws through their paces. At the end of this article, I’ll give you a rundown on how they compared with one another.
D-handle or barrel grip?
I’m a devout D-handle guy—no two ways about it. That’s not to say I don’t recognize the benefits of a barrel grip jigsaw; it’s just not for me. And that’s the point. With jigsaws, it really comes down to what is comfortable for you, the size of your hand and how you like to use this tool. A D-handle may be more suitable for smaller hands; holding a barrel grip may cause fatigue. A barrel grip jigsaw might be more awkward to hold for some, but its lower center of gravity will allow for better control. I prefer a D-handle because I can control the blade speed on the trigger. Barrel grip models have just an on/off switch.
Corded or Battery-Powered?
All the tools tested are in the 18- to 24-volt range and cost from $50 to $200. That price range is similar to that of corded models, so the question is: If I’m buying a new jigsaw, why would I choose cordless over corded? I believe the deciding factor should be how the tool will be used. If it will never leave the shop, then I prefer the reliability of corded power without the need to maintain batteries. In the field, on the jobsite or in other situations where I may find myself without a power outlet, then the sweet freedom of battery power is the better choice.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 2020 من Family Handyman.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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