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BLACK DECKER BDEJS600C Smart Select Jig Saw 5 0 Amp

Last Updated: January 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Total Reviews
652
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Price
 70
money, saw, tool, beat, jigsaw
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Great little starter saw for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Good tool especially for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Great jigsaw for the price!  ...  "
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" ...  I was expecting marginal quality, etc., but was impressed what I got for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Best $30.00 I've spent in a while  ...  "
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" ...  Terrific price on a great little saw. ... You'll not find a better saw at this price.  ...  "
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" ...  This jigsaw is great and worth every cent.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s a good tool for the price.  ...  "
Hair
 68
cuts, cutting, blade, wood, plywood
+79%
-21%
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" ...  I cut a piece of fiber board to make a shelf on my miter saw table and the foot or base on this saw is tall enough that it rested against my straight edge and made cutting the fibere board as straight as an arrow.  ...  "
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" ...  It cuts effortlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  Cuts well, can't beat the price  ...  "
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" ...  I found T blade and U blade and the old style craftsman (U with a hole) all worked and stayed in place. ... The cut speed was fine for what I did.  ...  "
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" ...  No tools needed for blade change, and you can use both blade styles unlike other saws I've owned. ... I like that you can look straight down while cutting.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to use and cut straight.  ...  "
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" ...  Handy I do most of my cutting with this jigsaw  ...  "
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" ...  Powerful motor slices right through what you're cutting.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 44
easy, saw, blade, powerful, easy to operate
+100%
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" ...  Easy to change how fast it cuts with the adjuster right there on the side.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to figure out how to get started using it.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use straight from the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Hard to beat at that price for diy home use  ...  "
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" ...  It is that safe and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  The dial for the reciprocation settings is nice since it's so quick to adjust. ... and the blade changing with the quick lever is just as easy.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "
Build Quality
 28
wood, fell apart, feels, cuts, well built
+82%
-18%
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" ...  I opted for the non-wood, but look like wood composite material, and the jigsaw did really well with the cuts.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels like a really solidly built unit and I've already cut a bunch of things with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Works and it's cheap.  ...  "
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" ...  Haven't put this jigsaw through its paces yet, but it seems solidly constructed. ... It feels solid in the hand, and the blade fits snugly into the maw.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described and is heavy duty.  ...  "
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" ...  The vibration feels like it's being counter-weighted. ... very solid and with reasonable heft.  ...  "
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" ...  Tool feels tough and very solid when in use.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice quilty for the price solid built  ...  "
Overall performance
 20
job, trigger, variable, job done, jig
+100%
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" ...  For a low end, inexpensive jig, it does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  the variable speed trigger makes it even easier to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Used it only once so far but did the job well!  ...  "
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" ...  Nice machine so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Got the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  high quality does what its supposed to  ...  "
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" ...  I adjusted the speed to compare the performance. ... There is definitely a difference when you cut at a faster speed. ... But it cuts pretty fast, even at the slower speed.  ...  "
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" ...  It runs very smooth.  ...  "
Fit
 17
mechanism, lock, held, cuts, cut
+53%
-47%
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" ...  The "new" slip in blade lock was especially nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great but you have to have a firm grip to make tight cuts.  ...  "
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" ...  does the job, the spring blade holder is gtreat.  ...  "
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" ...  Good quality, rubber hand grip, fits well in the hand, and it cuts great.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels solid in the hand, and the blade fits snugly into the maw.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm grateful that I had already purchased clamps to hold my cabinets together - they are necessary, obviously, I guess.  ...  "
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" ...  The saw blade is held securely by the convenient quick change system and doesn't fly off.  ...  "
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" ...  This saw is heavier than my previous and that is good as it holds it down while sawing.  ...  "
Comfort
 15
comfortable, feels, fell apart, cuts, well
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Feels quality and performs well!  ...  "
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" ...  Smooth, curves are easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Phenomenal for the price, hands down.  ...  "
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" ...  The vibration feels like it's being counter-weighted. ... It feels good in the hand  ...  "
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" ...  Good quality, rubber hand grip, fits well in the hand, and it cuts great.  ...  "
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" ...  Stout and comfortable handling.  ...  "
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" ...  Still, it is comfortable enough for casual use.  ...  "
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" ...  First, it got here on time as advertised, and was in perfect shape.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 13
ago, years, worked great, started, saw
+77%
-23%
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" ...  Worked fine without it.  ...  "
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" ...  Should have bought this years ago when I was working on a deck.  ...  "
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" ...  This replaced the old Craftsman that I had for almost 20 years.  ...  "
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" ...  Has been doing projects after getting it.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked like a charm  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great right out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  I received the item 2 weeks ago. ... Once I start and complete my dyi project I will update my review only if the item stops working properly.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great first time.  ...  "
Marketplace
 13
described, thanks, product, expected, works
+100%
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" ...  Great product and GREAT deal thanks  ...  "
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" ...  I will return today, amazon is great!  ...  "
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" ...  Great job Black and Decker, and Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described  ...  "
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" ...  as I expected .  ...  "
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" ...  The "Amazon Choice" rating was right, this is a great saw for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought it might be something that was gimmicky but it does help and is as described.  ...  "
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" ...  The fact that it's so low here just proves how awesome Amazon is!  ...  "
Delivery
 12
fast, arrived on time, arrived, time, thanks
+92%
-8%
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" ...  I love this jigsaw and it got delivered as scheduled.  ...  "
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" ...  Is the fastest delivery I received.  ...  "
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" ...  It was delivered on time as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product and fast shipping  ...  "
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" ...  Came in perfect condition.  ...  "
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" ...  Used this the first day it arrived, works like a charm!  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived on time and product was as described.  ...  "
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" ...  shipping was super-fast and this saw works just fine.  ...  "
Capacity
 11
using, table, saw, round, projects around
+100%
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" ...  I needed an inexpensive jig saw for a project at home.  ...  "
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" ...  Currently building a garage 30x48 and needed a jigsaw, so I jumped on this one.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this for laminate floor cuts, so far it's working great!  ...  "
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" ...  Best bang for the buck for a DIYer and home improvement person.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve now used it a few times for some other projects around the house and it’s working great.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely am using on little home projects!  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this to make a round table for my daughters garden.  ...  "
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" ...  Getting the job done for me with my home renovation projects.  ...  "
Setup
 9
jig, jig saw, would, tools, support
+89%
-11%
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" ...  For household use, I see no reason whatsoever to buy a more expensive Jig Saw .  ...  "
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" ...  Really nice Jig Saw.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome jig saw!!!  ...  "
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" ...  For less than $30, you won't find a better Jig Saw.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent jig saw!!  ...  "
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" ...  All in all I would recommend the jig saw.  ...  "
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" ...  Great jig saw.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm very impressed with this jig saw.  ...  "
Size
 8
easy to use, weight, small, size, saw
+100%
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" ...  This one packs a punch.  ...  "
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" ...  Came in handy  ...  "
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" ...  Just the right size for me .  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for smaller jobs.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, smooth cuts, and compact design.  ...  "
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" ...  Best portable jigsaw I have owned  ...  "
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" ...  It's a little heavier then I am used to but it's a bigger motor.  ...  "
Power Consumption
 7
plenty of power, works, plenty, good, easy to use
+100%
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" ...  Plenty of power.  ...  "
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" ...  Power and works  ...  "
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" ...  It works as intended, plenty power and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of power.  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of power.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing has plenty of power!  ...  "
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" ...  Good power and works as expected.  ...  "
Features
 7
really, features, feature, well, tool
+100%
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" ...  I really like the quick load feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Its a simple tool with simple settings, and really doesn't need any bells and whistles.  ...  "
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" ...  There could be more features but well, it's the most basic yet robust and cheap I found so far  ...  "
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" ...  Has good safety features, and set and clean up are quick.  ...  "
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" ...  The dial for the reciprocation settings is nice since it's so quick to adjust.  ...  "
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" ...  I presume, its orbital stroke feature.  ...  "
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" ...  The quick-change feature for changing blades is fantastic.  ...  "
Product As Described
 6
expected, works, better
+100%
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described  ...  "
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" ...  Better than expected.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought it might be something that was gimmicky but it does help and is as described.  ...  "
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" ...  as I expected .  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described  ...  "
For Kids
 5
husband, dad
+100%
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" ...  All of my weekend warrior projects are no match for me.  ...  "
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" ...  My husband loves it and so do I.  ...  "
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" ...  Dad loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  My husband LOVES it!  ...  "
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" ...  Son-in-law who works with wood was ecstatic to receive this.  ...  "
Door
 5
install, hole, doggie, table, pet
+100%
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" ...  I needed to install a dog door in an interior door of my home. ... I would imagine that working on flat, horizontal stuff would be easier than a hollow, vertical door when it comes to being able to control this saw.  ...  "
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" ...  Great deal for the price - used it to install a cat door.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked like a charm, and it would’ve cost me more to pay someone to install the door, so it’s already paid for itself after just one project.  ...  "
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" ...  Had to go to home depot in the middle of installing a pet door.  ...  "
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" ...  went through a metal (sheetmetal) door with no issues.  ...  "
Returns
 5
replacement, missed, get, today, saw
+20%
-80%
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" ...  I didn't get a change to test it out for a while and I missed the return window.  ...  "
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" ...  I checked to see if I could return it, and the "return window" was expired.  ...  "
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" ...  I ended up using this a lot later after ordering than I thought and missed the return window by 2 days.  ...  "
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" ...  Sent it back.  ...  "
As Gift
 4
loves, dad, christmas
+100%
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" ...  It is the Christmas' gift for my dad~ and my dad loves it~!  ...  "
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" ...  This was a gift for my granddaughter in another state and she is EXTREMELY HAPPY with it .  ...  "
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" ...  Was ordered as a gift  ...  "
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" ...  Dad loves it.  ...  "
Cables
 4
short, wish, sight, power cord, longer
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Only cons are the cord is hella short and the wire sight guide is pretty useless because it’s just a “U” shape rather than a “V”.  ...  "
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" ...  Only downside is plastic power cord, stiff in cold weather.  ...  "
Cleaning
 4
clean, vacuum, saw, exhaust, cut
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Has good safety features, and set and clean up are quick.  ...  "
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" ...  Cuts clean and quick.  ...  "
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" ...  I usually buy Dewalt tools, but i figured I hardly use a jigsaw so it made sense to not spend the money on the Dewalt.  ...  "
Weight
 4
light, size, jobs, heavy
+100%
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" ...  Light weight and not a single issue!  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  Multi purpose use & light weight.  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight, quick-change blade system, very affordable.  ...  "
Storage
 4
well, dresser, drawer
+100%
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" ...  Turned a 5 drawer dresser into a nice 3 drawer dresser thanks to this.  ...  "
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" ...  I've only had it a couple of months but have used it to cut cabinet doors for a farm sink as well as other trim.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice jug saw for ocassional use.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well, but it would be nice to have a blade storage compartment.  ...  "
Design
 4
feels, easy to use, design, decker, cuts
+100%
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" ...  very solid and with reasonable heft.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, smooth cuts, and compact design.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels very durable.  ...  "
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" ...  Black and Decker did a good job with it.  ...  "
Controls
 3
quick, position, lock, dial, control
+67%
-33%
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" ...  The dial for the reciprocation settings is nice since it's so quick to adjust.  ...  "
Band
 3
use, saw, mechanism, lock, first
-100%
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" ...  There's a pin that holds the blade lock onto the mechanism and it just fell apart before I even finished the first part of the first project.  ...  "
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" ...  Fell apart after 20 minutes of use.  ...  "

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