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   riverr1 | Sep 05, 2002 07:10pm | #1

   The Bosch is a good jig saw, but seriously look at the Metabo for a much better saw. They are both German made, but the Bosch is a knock off of the Metabo without the quality. Metabo motors are hand wound, and tool assembly is by hand. Their quality control is second to none in the business. For the extra $20, it's well worth it.

   Don

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   AlanTurner | Sep 05, 2002 08:48pm | #2

   Thanks.  Where can I see them on the web; who are the sellers?

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   riverr1 | Sep 05, 2002 08:53pm | #3

   I think amazon carries the saw.

   Try this:  http://www.toolseeker.com/Saws/JigSaw.htm

   Don

   Edited 9/5/2002 1:55:46 PM ET by Don C.

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   AlanTurner | Sep 05, 2002 09:16pm | #4

   Thanks.  $20 is not relevant to a long term tool.  Does the Metabo use standard blades?  Are they the same as Bosch?

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   riverr1 | Sep 05, 2002 09:25pm | #5

   Yes they do. I'm also not sure of the "Bosch" blade thing. I think it's a name that stuck when they brought the blades to this country.

   Don

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   bill_1010 | Sep 05, 2002 09:43pm | #6

   If youre into German Jig Saws, look at the festool

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   riverr1 | Sep 05, 2002 09:44pm | #7

   I've never seen it, but I have heard great things about festool tools also. Who deals in them?

   Don

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   sharp | Sep 06, 2002 06:24am | #8

   they sell direct

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   ToolDoc | Sep 06, 2002 06:35am | #9

   Haveyou looked at the Freuds??  Lowes has them on close out for $77.00  I just picked one up last week a sweet saw..

               Take Care.. ToolDoc

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   jeffn7 | Sep 06, 2002 08:29am | #10

   I have a barrel grip bosch and really like it. The only thing I would change is the switch, I'd prefer a paddle switch as I am left handed and the current switch position is a little awkward for me.

   By the way, Baldor used to hand wind their motors... they use computers and machines to do it now.