The Craftsman 2 in 1 Handle 6.0 Amp/VS Orbital Scrolling Sabre Saw was purchased to assist me in some wood working projects. Yet, the very first job that it was used on was for cutting corrugated sheet metal for a work out room remodel. It cut right through the sheet metal like nothing and had a fairly clean cut line. Plenty of power and the weight helps keep the saw in contact with your work. The D-grip handle allows you to keep the saw in control. This handle can be removed and now you have a barrel control handle when you need more precise control while cutting. I like the little built in blower to help keep you cut line clean or you have the option of using the dust port in the back with your shop vac connected. The LED at the blade helps light up you immediate cut line. The is a Green LED on the rear to indicate that the unit is plugged up and has power. The saw's tool-less blade changing system is awesome and very easy to switch out blades. The safety button on the D-grip trigger can be easily operated by left or right handed operators. There are 5-settings for the blade to accommodate a wide range of cutting needs (Scrolling, Smooth(all materials), Low (metal), Medium (plastics/hardwood), Fast (plywood/softwood). The saw has a verible speed control in the rear of the saw. When using the scrolling feature you will need a scrolling blade and you can turn the blade 360n degrees while cutting patterns and diagrams. This lets you keep a close eye on your cut line and pattern. You can remove the d-grip pretty easy and use the barrel grip to help with more precise control. The switch for the barrel grip is a little tougher to operate than the switch is for the D-grip. The shoe or base of the saw a large and made from cast aluminum with a resin sub base to prevent scratching of your work piece. The base is solid, but not sure how tough the resign sub base is gonna be over time. Guess I will have to test that aspect of it out. Overall, I like the saw pretty good and have many plans for it in my shop. My only two negs on the saw was the switch for the barrel grip and the resign sub base, but other than that the saw has power and performs very well. Only tip that I? might through out, is take your time and don't rush your cuts and I would recommend this saw to my buddies....
This saw can do anything that a jigsaw needs to do. By being able to use the scroll feature, it goes beyond a regualr jigsaw.
This saw can do anything that a jigsaw needs to do. By being able to use the scroll feature, it goes beyond a regualr jigsaw.
This is not just a jig saw this is a scroll saw and jig saw.Must have for any Diy.
Forget about the blades in the case. My suggestion is don't even try to use them or you will get wrong impression for the tool. I have tried and was really disappointed, but decided to give it another try went to ********** and found a set of Bosch jigsaw blades. It was a completely different tool.
Plain and simple- this saw is ****!!! It doesn't track straight at all. I've used several other Craftsman Jigsaws and had the same problem. They are all solid saws, but I like my cuts straight! Returning for a DeWalt
great saw
This jigsaw seems heavy, sturdy, and well built (and that is how I made the mistake buying it) but wait until you start using it. Ergonomics put on this tool are just HORRIBLE.... placement and operating the switches / buttons is unnacceptable. This tool is totally unbalanced (no matter what you cut against) - it vibrates a lot, ....is flimsy and badly designed. I feel it can become a hazard to operate it (like my $9.99 jig saw bought from Freight Harbor Tools store). The two blades that came with it have been warped / bent and unusuable any more (after a 2-3 minute of operation for each blade - no force applied other than trying to hold the tool straight and avoid vibrations). The Operator's Manual does not provide many important information (such as when Scrolling how to avoid the back of the blade touching the guide), has many errors, and does not explain well.Last, this tool seems to have a short life expectancy. Never again will I buy a Craftsman product.
This jigsaw seems heavy, sturdy, and well built (and that is how I made the mistake buying it) but wait until you start using it. Ergonomics put on this tool are just HORRIBLE.... placement and operating the switches / buttons is unnacceptable. This tool is totally unbalanced (no matter what you cut against) - it vibrates a lot, ....is flimsy and badly designed. I feel it can become a hazard to operate it (like my $9.99 jig saw bought from Freight Harbor Tools store). The two blades that came with it have been warped / bent and unusuable any more (after a 2-3 minute of operation for each blade - no force applied other than trying to hold the tool straight and avoid vibrations). The Operator's Manual does not provide many important information (such as when Scrolling how to avoid the back of the blade touching the guide), has many errors, and does not explain well.
Last, this tool seems to have a short life expectancy - it is not worth the hassle of trying to figure out how to operate it, feel unsafe while using it, contacting Craftsman when it breaks down, etc, etc.
Have bought 3 other Craftsman tools (electric) in the last 4-5 years and all 3 have given me problems (from malfunctioning to not working at all). This tools is going back to Sears and will never buy again Craftsman. It is truly a shame how good-quality company it was 15-20 years ago and what it has become! I have lost any trust on this company!
Barrel switch is VERY sticky, to the point it could be a safety factor!!!
Very poor instructions on how to move blade guide back for scrolling function. The light should
shine on the blade where it's cutting, not so far in front for scroll pattern cutting.
Jig saw gets a Four, As a Scroll saw Two and a half
we used this for our homr improvement project and absolute loved it. the laser doesn't really come in handy though for us.
Have used it on sheet metal and wood. Has plenty of power. Too many features to list. Very happy.