Source: lowes.com
Street Price: $8
Blade Tension*: 0.165 in.
Dovetails: Very good
Coping: Very good
Cutting Curves: Very good
Blade Changes: Fair
Blade Rotation: Good
Comments: Inserting and rotating the blade requires a wrench, handle is uncomfortable
*Number reflects the amount of deflection
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