I have a bad jigsaw, which has been okay because I rarely had to use it. I will need to use a jigsaw for an upcoming project and want something that works well. It needs make clean and square cuts in sheet goods, and it would be nice if it could also cut hardwoods of at least one inch thick. I prefer a barrel grip and have no need for cordless.
I've read a lot of old threads here, and know I missed the golden years of good and affordable Bosch jigsaws. From the slightly more recent discussions, it looks like the Bosch JS572EB (at $265 new, subject to some discount offers) may still be a good saw. The Festool Carvex is another $100 above that and is not really in the running for me.
Any opinions on the Bosch JS572EB?
Anything positive to say about the cheaper Bosch JS470EB? (I haven't heard much good about it.)
Any suggestions for other choices that don't cost more than $250?
Thanks for your help!