I've owned this Makita Jigsaw now for at least two years if not longer now. i did pay more than I would have liked to have done but even to this day and even tough it doesn't get used that much it's still like new.

The highest quality Jigsaw hands down goes to the DeWalt DW331 Jigsaw. As mentioned, for those who need simply the most power that will keep on going even through the toughest jobs, need this saw. I came across a Makita 18v drill some years ago and it was well used when I obtained it. A couple of new batteries later and I carried on using it in places I didn't really fancy using a power drill in the event that drill snagged and twisted the power drill out of my hand like if I'm up a ladder.I’m normally more of a function orientated guy but Bosch has really stepped up their game in the visual department. First off, this is an extremely capable jigsaw for all your DIY needs and even medium professional usage. If you don’t have any Bosch tools, this is a great introduction. It comes equipped with a feature called Syneon Chip. Long story short, the new chip technology is ensuring the perfect load at the right time. It is constantly adjusting the motor and gears throughout various applications. This not only conserves battery life but also ensures the long viability of the electric motor components. Would I recommend it? Yes without a doubt, but only if you want to spend that little extra for quality as appose to cheap.

I love the Makita brand but I'm also warming to the Dewalt brand as well as I have some of there gear too. The JV100DZ 10.8V Jigsaw features a variable speed control trigger, and offers up to a 45 degree bevel in aluminium. Running on 10.8v power, you will be able to complete any project you are working on. The no load speed of up to 2,400 SPM will allow your bayonet shanks to cut into any surface. This jigsaw features a stroke length of 18 mm, while having a maximum cutting capacity in wood of 65mm and a maximum for mild steel at 2 mm.I've had/owned/used and killed cheaper power tools and I've come to the conclusion over the years that cheap tools, specially those that require power of some sort are cheap for a reason. They don't last or the product is updated in such a way that you cannot get parts for which means you have to throw it away and buy another cheap power tool. If you don’t mind having a chord and are looking for more power for cheaper, this Makita is probably the best corded jigsaw. You are looking at a 720 watt motor powering a blade at 800-2800 strokes per minute. You will be able to adjust your speed on the fly due to the variable speed control and much like its cordless brother, this saw also has the slow start function. Once you get going you will be able to cut up to 135mm through wood and 10mm through steel.

Ideally suited for light duty activities such as the installation of new work surfaces, boxing around baths or for fixing panelling to alter décor appearances Now that we have that out of the way time to talk about what makes this one of the best cordless jigsaws. First off, in design it differs in the fact that it produces a very large amount of torque which gives longer battery life and less motor friction. With an 18V Lithium Ion XLT battery, you will be putting out a whopping 390W or up to 3500 strokes per minute of output which is impressive to say the least in the cordless genre. Furthermore, you will be able to cut a maximum 135mm into hardwood. Almost all the Jigsaws below have this slide in blade mechanism but older units were notoriously a pain to replace the blades as they were often screwed in. Due to the fact that the blade is rather thin and long with no bottom support, one has to be careful in what applications they use it for. It is sometimes tough to manoeuvre so there is a slight learning curve to turning cuts as rather than forcing the blade one must let it be steered by the reciprocating motion.As a 240V saw the variable speed 700-watt motor will go up to 3100 strokes per minute in even the most demanding situations. The dust blower beyond cleared the working area and you can also direct it through the included dust extraction adapter. The Jigsaw blades were a breeze to change just like on the other DeWalt Jigsaws. Finally, for ultimate customization of cuts, the 3-position orbital will change the aggressiveness or smoothness of cuts.