Jigsaw recommendations

[GeorgeStorm]

Hi all,
I've currently got a mixture of power tools e.g.
- m18 milwuakee drill/impact driver with 2 x 4ah batteries
- 12v dewalt drill/impact driver with 2 x 2ah batteries
- evolution wired circular saw
I've been borrowing a parkside jigsaw which I don't really like (but I don't have anything to compare against) but am considering grabbing one for myself.

I can see you can get various cheaper wired ones for <£50, or I could grab the milwuakee m18 "D style" for £120-150 depending on model. But not sure if it's worth paying more for one in general, also how much wired/battery makes a difference with jigsaws, the one I've been borrowing is battery powered.
It's not like I'm super deep in any particular brand/battery 'platform', and my instinct is to either go cheap wired or spend more for something I already have batteries for (eg the milwuakee as dewalt don't seen to do a 12v jigsaw from a quick check). But maybe it's better to just accept having another charger to potentially use and get something else entirely?

Any specific models worth looking at or features worth paying for?
Cheers

 

[200sols]

I'd go for milwukee in your situation. 2 x 4ah batteries is decent already. More expensive tool will generally be better than the cheapo ones, of course once you go too expensive diminishing returns kick in hard. Cordless 100% with jigsaw.

 

[GeorgeStorm]

I'd go for milwukee in your situation. 2 x 4ah batteries is decent already. More expensive tool will generally be better than the cheapo ones, of course once you go too expensive diminishing returns kick in hard. Cordless 100% with jigsaw.

Fair enough cheers, I've seen mixed views on D handle vs barrel style, I've only tried D handle and I didn't find it that comfortable/easy to use but obviously that was my first experience using one/is a different model anyway.

Realised my charger I think can do both 12v and 18v, and have seen positive things about the 12v barrel style due to size/weight making it really nice to use, and I think tool plus a battery or two might not cost *that* much more than the 18v D handle on its own so may try to find some comparisons before committing.

 

[200sols]

Fair enough cheers, I've seen mixed views on D handle vs barrel style, I've only tried D handle and I didn't find it that comfortable/easy to use but obviously that was my first experience using one/is a different model anyway.

Realised my charger I think can do both 12v and 18v, and have seen positive things about the 12v barrel style due to size/weight making it really nice to use, and I think tool plus a battery or two might not cost *that* much more than the 18v D handle on its own so may try to find some comparisons before committing.

I use barrel grip style, no complaints.

 

[Participant]

DeWalt cordless XR (bare) £110 at Screwfix at the moment, I'm getting that tomorrow as I only have a wired one at the moment and it's a bit of a pain.

 

[GeorgeStorm]

I use barrel grip style, no complaints.

It's the kind of thing I feel I'd need to use for a while to actually know which I'd prefer, bit like trying shoes on in a shop, just trying them on isn't enough time to figure out which are more comfortable after a couple of hours!

DeWalt cordless XR (bare) £110 at Screwfix at the moment, I'm getting that tomorrow as I only have a wired one at the moment and it's a bit of a pain.

Yeah I did see that just want to avoid going for another battery charger/setup if possible, if they had a 12v option definitely think I'd consider it (I do prefer the yellow to the red )

 

[shroomz]

I can see how a battery one could be useful but I only have a bosch wired one that seems to work really well, and I don't use it that often. Maybe because it's a pain to bring an extension far enough outside tbf. I usually use the circular saw (battery) or even a hand saw instead.

If you're going to use it a fair bit go for the milwaukee but I guess if it's just for the odd job you won't be disappointed with the mains one

 

[GeorgeStorm]

Yeah want to err on the side of buy once cry once but also want to try to avoid something more expensive sitting around collecting dust for most of its life

I got an email about black friday sales so I guess that's coming up so maybe I'll keep an eye out and see if I can grab a bargain.

 

[200sols]

I can see how a battery one could be useful but I only have a bosch wired one that seems to work really well, and I don't use it that often. Maybe because it's a pain to bring an extension far enough outside tbf. I usually use the circular saw (battery) or even a hand saw instead.

If you're going to use it a fair bit go for the milwaukee but I guess if it's just for the odd job you won't be disappointed with the mains one

To be fair circular saw or hand saw are totally different tools to a jigsaw.

 

[Participant]

I can see how a battery one could be useful but I only have a bosch wired one that seems to work really well, and I don't use it that often. Maybe because it's a pain to bring an extension far enough outside tbf. I usually use the circular saw (battery) or even a hand saw instead.

If you're going to use it a fair bit go for the milwaukee but I guess if it's just for the odd job you won't be disappointed with the mains one

I agree if you only do occasional stuff that needs a jigsaw, but it's those times when you really don't want a cable around that you want them.

You're outside, or between joists, or working in a shed without power. It's just so much quicker and easier with cordless. But yes, you can manage and people did fine for a long time before decent batteries were invented.