Bare-Tool Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Jigsaw FS18JS (Tool only, No Battery)

by Black & Decker

Product Description

Straight and Curved Cutting in Wood, Metal, and Plastic Smooth finish in fine materials Aggressive rough cuts for production projects requiring less finesse Craft and decorative projects Cut through thin gauge metal for HVAC fittings or electrical box outlets Trim molding, chair rail, countertops or doors INCLUDES: Tool Body only. Batteries, charger and case sold separately

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000M11YT8
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FS18JS
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,672 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #17 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Jig Saws

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still available!, May 14, 2010

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Brandon N Nelsen - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bare-Tool Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Jigsaw FS18JS (Tool only, No Battery) (Misc.)

Just received mine two days after ordering it. Obviously, it's still available so disregard the previous review indicating that it was discontinued or sold out. Not the case! Speaking of which, it would have been nice if this tool included one. Even so, this is a nice addition to the Firestorm series. The unit seems well constructed with a metal guide plate. The jigsaw blades are easily changed with the quick-release style and three can be stored in the integrated case/holder. I'm a big fan of having one battery type for multiple tools and not having to deal with multiple chargers and formats. 18V seems to be quite adequate for most household jobs.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No cords is sweeeeet!!!, March 23, 2009

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Marty - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bare-Tool Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Jigsaw FS18JS (Tool only, No Battery) (Misc.)

This is a must-have jigsaw to add to anyone's workshop. It cuts right through plywood and trims doors with ease. The convenience of no cords is a huge plus. I bought mine last summer and I love it. I have several 18V Black & Decker tools (including lawn care tools), and it's so cool not to need a different battery for each tool. You need to be aware that this tool does NOT come with a battery or charger. Those items are sold separately and can be purchased at most hardware stores and home improvement centers. If you already have batteries from owning other Black & Decker/Firestorm tools, then getting this saw is a no-brainer to add to your workshop. If I had to do it over again, I'd still buy Black & Decker and Firestorm.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Goodbye Cord!!!, June 13, 2011

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Gabesdaddee "Spikemarley" (Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bare-Tool Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Jigsaw FS18JS (Tool only, No Battery) (Misc.)

I bought this jigsaw to replace the best little jigsaw, the Ryobi Hybrid Saw(discontinued), which sadly broke in the middle of a job. There is certainly no comparison between the two products.

My observations regarding this saw. I liked how it cut. It cut quick, it cut accurate. Sadly, I wasn't able to attach the vacuum connector to it since it didn't fit any of my vacuum's. I like the blade compartment on the side which holds three extra blades.

I do have a few issues with this saw though. The first is the safety. It's incredibly difficult to squeeze that and squeeze the trigger. Granted, they have the safety accesible on both sides which was a smart move. I have large hands, so it's odd that it was difficult.

Another complaint is the weight of this. This is a heavy unit, even without the battery!

And finally because of the weight and the trigger safety, it is really difficult to make precision cuts. That is, unless you have another person holding a vacuum for you. I used this to cut a circle in one piece of laminate flooring. Took me two pieces to get it acceptable, which is not an issue with that Ryobi. That's okay though, since I will put something over that to hide the access.