BoschHome and Garden Jigsaw PST 800 PEL (530 W, in case)

I bought this after my old Bosch gave up the ghost, with the footplate screw having been damaged so that the jig would not sit straight on the wood. I like Bosch and this one seemed the best option for the price i was willing to pay. I'm glad i bought this as it is a brilliant saw for those budding DIYer and also for the tradesman when it comes to cutting wood, plastics, laminates and more, depending on the blades of course.The quick blade change is so easy to get the hang of, just remember to unplug the saw before you do it as your hands are on the blade when you slot it into the housing by lifting the red notch at the front.It has the power to slice through wood and other material. I mainly use wood in my work and this has no trouble slicing through what ever I put in front of it. the footplate is strong, with the easy option of tilting from left to right.The handle has a rubber coating over it which makes gripping it a pleasure with no real hassles with vibrations and the like.The extraction hose fitting is right at the rear which makes it easier to use with the vacuum cleaner hosing not getting in the way of the cutting, which clears the saw dust from the work area.It has the usual trigger at the front underside of the handle with the 'lock on' button just above the trigger. This makes it easy to lock the blade running with just your thumb.So, if you want a simple to use and powerful jigsaw this is the one for you.

A great product from a good brand.

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The Bosch PST 700 E arrived on time despite Amazon suggesting it might not. It comes in a handy green box that should protect the tool over time.In the box you get the jigsaw itself, plus one blade (fast cut for wood) and a user manual. There's space in the box for more blades that you have to purchase separately.The tool fits both T shank and universal fitment blades, according to the manual, but of course if you buy Bosch or "Bosch compatible" then you should be okay.Fitting the blade in is simple, although I found it slightly odd that in lifting the red movable mechanism, with the blade in place it didn't return all the way down. I tried it with a few different blades that I had and the same thing, but in use it holds it fine and no blade has ever fallen out.A word of caution before making your first cut: make sure the foot plate is centered and tight. Mine wasn't and that would have resulted in a non-straight cut if you follow the marker arrow and don't look at the blade that follows it.I personally chose a corded jigsaw over a cordless one, because I considered that it won't be in regular use and having a battery out of use for any extended periods of time is not good for its longevity. So, a cord was a requirement of mine. I think Bosch have been a bit stingy though and could have provided a longer power cable as this would avoid the need for extension cables in many scenarios.The tool itself is simple to operate with the trigger being pressure sensitive so you don't have to use it at maximum speed all the time. There's a lock that holds it at maximum speed though, but not at slower speeds. The only other feature is the air blower, which I personally find useful. There is a vacuum attachment on the back of the tool, but despite owning a standard 'outdoor builder' type Nilfisk vacuum cleaner, it does not fit and so has so far proven useless to me.I've not tried the footplate angle cutting yet, but have no reason to believe it won't work. I would say that it would be better if it had two screws holding it in, rather than the single screw. Notches and indents aim to make sure the foot plate is aligned though, but as mentioned, out the box mine wasn't.All in all, for my light use so far, it's a nice lightweight tool that's easy to use. I like that it isn't complicated and isn't covered in buttons or settings or adjustable pendulum action, unlike other brands that – I think – overcomplicate matters. That said, is it worth twice the price of a generic branded jigsaw? Probably not, but I'd like to think that being a Bosch tool its quality and therefore longevity is superior.

I bought this to replace my old jigsaw.I don’t do much diy, but I do need a jigsaw from time to time and this fits the bill. It’s easy to set up and use although I did buy the splinter guard and guide accessories in addition. I also bought some additional blades.The speed control is very good allowing a slow start, increasing speed as you get comfortable with the job.I’m satisfied that this item will do what I need it to. The case is durable and handy for keeping the saw, the extra blades and a couple of other small bits and pieces.If I was using the saw regularly I’d probably have chosen a cordless version, but the corded one is fine for my purposes.