Louis Brandt
09-09-2007, 12:48 PM
Hello,
I’ve been using my new (but inexpensive) Black & Decker jigsaw to remove the bottom couple of inches of a length of 1x6 cedar fence pickets, and I built a wooden jig for the saw to ride on, so that I can get a clean, straight cut along the entire length of the fence. To make the cut, I stand the saw vertically and rest the baseplate against the side of my jig and move it along. The problem is, after I cut a few inches, I find that the adjustable-tilt baseplate has moved out of its original locked-in position. On this saw, you lock the baseplate into whatever angled position you want by tightening a plastic knurled wheel. It seems that the pressure that I exert when running the saw along the jig causes the baseplate to get out of its locked position.
My question is, if I bought a Bosch 1590 or 1591 jigsaw, would I be sure that its baseplate would lock in more securely? I know that Bosch jigsaws have a great reputation, but I’m wondering whether anyone has used either of these enough or in such a way as to be sure that the Bosch 1590 or 1591 jigsaw baseplate will hold its position, even under pressure.
Thanks,
Louis
I’ve been using my new (but inexpensive) Black & Decker jigsaw to remove the bottom couple of inches of a length of 1x6 cedar fence pickets, and I built a wooden jig for the saw to ride on, so that I can get a clean, straight cut along the entire length of the fence. To make the cut, I stand the saw vertically and rest the baseplate against the side of my jig and move it along. The problem is, after I cut a few inches, I find that the adjustable-tilt baseplate has moved out of its original locked-in position. On this saw, you lock the baseplate into whatever angled position you want by tightening a plastic knurled wheel. It seems that the pressure that I exert when running the saw along the jig causes the baseplate to get out of its locked position.
My question is, if I bought a Bosch 1590 or 1591 jigsaw, would I be sure that its baseplate would lock in more securely? I know that Bosch jigsaws have a great reputation, but I’m wondering whether anyone has used either of these enough or in such a way as to be sure that the Bosch 1590 or 1591 jigsaw baseplate will hold its position, even under pressure.
Thanks,
Louis