Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
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Product Details
Manufacturer: BoschModel: 1590EVSK
Product features:
- 6.4 amp top handle jigsaw; four-position stroke control
- Variable speed trigger (500-2,800 strokes per minute); one-touch blade change
- Durable hard plastic body; soft grip
- Includes saw, 3 blades, anti-splitter insert, carrying case
- 11.7 pounds; 1-year warranty
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Description of Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
It's a funny thing about jigsaws; most of us tend to reach for another tool in its stead, having had less-than-great experiences with the little beasts.But here comes Bosch's 1590, and it elevates the outcast jigsaw to the most-wanted list.The first tThe Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw is one of the most precise and powerful jigsaws on the market. The Bosch-exclusive Precision Control System and powerful motor work in tandem to make quick and accurate work of even tough jobs. This saw makes smooth, extremely accurate cuts with virtually no blade wander.
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The 1590EVSK's Precision Control System provides enhanced blade centering with a user-activated blade stabilizer system that sits even closer to the workpiece than the blade roller guide. The system guides act like the blocks on a bandsaw to provide up to 50-percent more accuracy than other jigsaws, virtually eliminating blade wander, so you get vertically straight cuts. It adjusts to any blade thickness. The adjustable dust blower also helps ensure accuracy by clearing the intended cut line of dust and debris.
Powerful 6.4 Amp Motor for Cutting Tough Material
You can count on the powerful 6.4 Amp motor to get the job done fast. And with four orbital-action settings and speed range of 500 to 2,800 strokes per minute (SPM), the saw can be easily adjusted for optimal performance when cutting a wide range of wood, plastic, mild steel, and stainless steel materials.
Moreover, the 1590EVSK is one of the few professional jigsaws that feature a variable-speed trigger so that you can easily adjust the speed from 500 SPM to the maximum speed that you set using the speed dial. Beyond that, the unit's Constant Response circuitry helps maintain constant speed through the entire cut for consistent cutting even in tough spots in the material.
One-Touch Blade Changes
The 1590EVSK's One-Touch blade change technology allows you to change blades quickly, with one hand. To install a T-Shank blade, simply push the blade into the clamp. To eject the blade, simply pull a lever. You'll spend less time changing blades and more time working, and you'll never again have to touch a hot blade to remove it.
Easy Bevels
Bevel cuts are typically infrequent, but you need to make them, the 1590EVSK makes it easy --- without having to search for a wrench. Simply pull a lever to release the cast aluminum foot and tilt the base to the desired angle, then press the lever to set the angle. The saw also features an easy-to-read scale, so you can make accurate bevel cuts up to 45 degrees.The Bosch 1590EVSK Top Handle Jigsaw is extremely compact at just six pounds. It's backed by a one-year warranty, 30-day money back guarantee, and one-year service protection plan.
What's in the Box
Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw, precision wood blade (T144DP), Progressor metal blade (T123X), tight kerf blade (T244D), zero-clearance insert, non-marring footplate, and carrying case.
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
Customer Review: The Magnum Holeshooter of Jigsaws
Summary: 5 Stars
I was told you couldn't go wrong. That was an understatement.
Running down the list:
* Yes, very tight scroll cuts. No, you can't twist the blade violently to make a 90 degree cut. That's just common sense physics and not what people mean by "square" cuts. It does plunge cut quite nicely with the the right blade though. If the blade is wandering on you, press the big shiny red button and read the manual fer cryin' out loud. I didn't even have one and I figured out what you needed to lock down the precision control mechanism.
* It couldn't be easier or more obvious how to change blades if a little gnome hopped out of a hole in the gearbox and did it for you. Seriously.
* It's the right weight in my opinion which aids in control and stability but most people would get tired fast using it on walls or ceilings. Get a JS5 or dig deep for the festool if you need a lighter saw for this purpose or just get a sawzall if you don't need a clean cut.
* As far as bevel control, straight and 45 degree bevel cuts are really easy to set up because there are indentations you can slide the foot back on for these settings. You can set up any angle in between but it probably takes a little trial and error to get precision out of this. The surfaces that come into contact are rough (probably to hold tighter when locked) so you basically have to loosen it enough for them to not be in contact which is kind of wobbly and clumsy. It's a minor but standout gripe in an otherwise near-perfectly engineered tool and the friction that makes a smooth adjustment tricky is probably also part of what keeps the setting rock solid when you lock it down. That is IF you know there is a lever and a dial for locking/unlocking and tightening/loosening. That's another RTFM issue some people are missing, I suspect.
* I have no idea why you would need variable speed trigger control on it. It's too smooth of an operator to need a soft start and I would anticipate no trouble continuing an aborted cut. It's not going to jerk around on you when you start it up again. I think Bosch's engineers were reasonable in assuming you'd be cutting one type of material at a time with it so why would you need to adjust speed as you go?
* Blower works great. The dust collection attachment looks like it will work well but I haven't had a chance to purchase/try it yet.
* As for longevity/toughness: I got mine fairly heavily used. The beat-up case and marks and wood glue gunked up on the saw suggest quite a bit of use from an on-site contractor who wasn't a very light touch. Also some abuse/misuse: there are scratch marks on the foot-loosening dial that suggest he didn't RTFM either and the blade in it is pretty seriously scorched for the edge its teeth are still holding. In spite of all this, I can't imagine the saw ever worked better than it does now.
* Controls: 3 orbital settings or no orbital on one switch. Blower toggle. Precision guide toggle. Foot locking lever for locking in a new bevel setting. Foot loosening/tightening dial for setting the bevel before locking the foot again. Speed control in the back where it could be a touch awkward to reach for during use but I don't see why you would need to. Nonvariable speed trigger with a rightie/leftie-friendly trigger lock that would come in handy if you want to mount it upside down to use like a scroll saw table.
* Cuts that you won't have to sand if you use the right blades. You can credit the dual-edge-cutting miracle blades Bosch makes for this (I was using one of the older ones) but the negligible vibration and control the saw gives you can't hurt.
I can't tell you this is the best jigsaw, not having tried its immediate competitors but I can certainly say it's a 5-star experience and much better than not going wrong. Definitely worth spending the extra bucks over some black & decker POS and the JS5 is probably better than any disposable consumer grade model if the cost is an issue for you.
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