Bosch 1587AVSP Progressor Top-Handle Jig Saw Kit
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Product Details
Manufacturer: BoschModel: 1587AVSP
Product features:
- Powerful 5 amp motor, 500-3100 SPM
- Tool-free blade change system - For fast and easy blade changes
- Exclusive multi-directional blade clamp mechanism - For superior blade hold
- Low-vibration design - Ensures extremely smooth operation
- 4-Stage orbital action adjusts blade motion - To match work-piece and cutting task
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Description of Bosch 1587AVSP Progressor Top-Handle Jig Saw Kit
Bosch invented the jig saw, and, with their Progressor top-handle model, they're getting close to perfecting it. The Progressor has a nicely shaped handle, tapered where other saws are not, and a nice rubber grip that lets users (of all hand sizes) steer the tool firmly in hand. (Some toolmakers ignore ergonomics, but not Bosch--and we appreciate it.) The safety mechanism works well with the trigger, and the cut is super smooth. We like the variable-speed dial, the light weight, and the foot plate's plastic cover, which ensures that surfaces won't get scratched as they can by saws with metal plates. The blade-change system--if a little tricky at first--works great. No question about it, this jig saw keeps up Bosch's reputation as one of the prime movers in the power tool industry. --Michael ShillingTools and Hardware Reviews of Bosch 1587AVSP Progressor Top-Handle Jig Saw Kit
Customer Review: Helpful info
Summary: 5 Stars
All of the Bosch jigsaws receive high praise for their cutting performance, so I thought I'd provide some info I would have appreciated before making this purchase (which I in no way regret.)
First this tools "low" points, which keep it from being a perfect tool:
1. Blade changes are a bit involved. Not at all what I would call difficult or confusing, but it's certainly not like changing a quick change drill bit or Milwaukee Sawz-all blade. This is more like a three step process rather than one step. This seems to be the main item Bosch improved for the 1590/1591 jigswas, so if it's a major concern might be worth the extra 50 bucks.
2. The case. This case suffers from the same fault as so many tool cases, there is limited space to store the power cord or to store additional blades. One has to carefully organize the cord in the case and hope it will fully close every time. Not the worst case in this sense I've ever had, but certainly not the best. At least the tool can be put in the case without removing the blade, but it will need to be in the upper half of it's stroke for a normal length blade.
Finally, I thought I'd list the blades that come with this version, to see if it's worth the 7 dollars over the 1587AVSK. Especially since there are a couple typos in the official list of included blades. Price per five blade pack for each is listed.
T101AO - Wood blade, specifically for curved cuts, splinter free. 5/64" - 3/4" material. (6.05/5)
T101BR - Wood blade, downward cutting (splinter free on top surface.) 3/16" - 1 1/4" material. (8.49/5)
T101DP - Wood blade, specifically for angled cuts. 1/4" - 2 3/8" material. (8.36/5)
T118A - Metal blade, basic straight cuts. (7.00/5)
T118G - Metal blade, straight cuts in thin material. 1/16" - 3/64" material. (6.97/5)
T123X - Metal blade, fast and long life, Progressor toothing for use in thick and thin material. 3/64" - 3/4" material. (9.78/5)
T144D - Wood blade, straight and fast cuts. 1/4" - 2 3/8" material. (7.87/5)
T234X - Wood blade, straight fine cuts. Progressor toothing for thick and thin material. (9.02/5)
T345XF - Wood with nails or metal blade. Progressor toothing for thick and thin material. 3/16" - 3 5/8" material. (13.89/5)
So that's 15.49 in blades... 1587AVSK comes with 3 blades instead of 9 (and the less expensive blades at that)... so I'd say there is an extra 11 dollars worth of blades in this kit.
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