I bought a new Bosch JS572 (Barrel Grip) about 2 months or so ago and have been using it off an on over the last few weeks. This is the first barrel grip jigsaw I have owned and while it seems to cut fine it does get quite hot. The grip portion gets hot enough during use that I'd rather not hold on to it. Not so hot that I can't hold on to it, but it is uncomfortable.

The use isn't particularly taxing or of long duration. Cutting 3/4" plywood with a new blade for 10-20 linear feet. Notching some 2 by material for a few minutes. I've tried it with the light on and the light off and it doesn't seem to make much difference.

Does anyone else have one of these and does the handle/grip get uncomfortably hot? Maybe it is just the nature of the beast since the grip is where the motor is located?

Thanks - Mike