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parkah
Citizen
Username: Parkah
Post Number: 56
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 8:04 am: |     |
any suggestions on a good-middle-of-the-line jigsaw for your basic home improvement projects?
thanks. |
Richard O'Connor
Citizen
Username: Roconn
Post Number: 185
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 11:19 am: | |
I have a bosch (its high end) but its worth the extra.....there are a great number in the middle of the road (60's) that are good ... almost any will do a good job.
Richard (ROC)
--Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.--
--AIM: ROConn |
tourne
Citizen
Username: Tourne
Post Number: 317
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 6:30 pm: | |
I also have a Bosch, it cost about $165. It is the best, most versatile saw I have ever owned. Force Tools on Rt. 22 near R&S in Union has the very best prices on the best tools! |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 216
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 8:02 am: | |
I 3rd the Bosch.
Michael K. Mc Kell
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bobk
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 4909
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 9:20 am: | |
Yeah Torne, but how is the energy usage? Is it energy star rated?  |
Richard O'Connor
Citizen
Username: Roconn
Post Number: 191
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 - 7:58 am: | |
Parkah .... if you want a bosch ... but want to save a few bucks on it .... go to a Sears store (Essex green, after 2 today you can ask for me) .. the Craftsman Professional is made by bosch (there is no mistaking it when you see them side by side) and its 10 or 20 bucks cheaper.
But ... we have a pretty decent mix of brands and things and if your wallet stops you at 60 there are still some good ones to be had at that price ...
Richard (ROC)
--Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.--
--AIM: ROConn |
parkah
Citizen
Username: Parkah
Post Number: 57
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 12:46 pm: | |
Richard... thanks for the insight on the craftsman. i actually headed out to the EG sears this last sunday to look at the bosch. although it was onsale, sears didn't have any instock. i'm not sure when i'll have time to head out there in the near future... don't know if you might be able to pass along the model number of the craftsman instead?
thanks |
Richard O'Connor
Citizen
Username: Roconn
Post Number: 210
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2004 - 6:51 am: | |
Parkah ... you should have found me (oh wait...sunday I wasn't working) ... the bosch we had was seriously discounted as it was a last one (presuming new model on the way in) ..
If you can get by Sat or Sun breifly ... ask for me (or Giles or Jason) and (if not me) tell them you want the craftsman professional that looks like the bosch...
(They'll know which one)
Richard (ROC)
--Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.--
--AIM: ROConn |
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