Customer Reviews

Black & Decker JS660 Jig Saw with Smart Select Dial

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I've use this for a week doing tons of home improvement projects. It won't be used that often once everything's done, so I wanted a decent quality saw at the lowest price possible. I believe ratings should not compare cadillacs to neon's even though they're both cars. This mid-low priced jigsaw has cut holes in 1/2" pine wood like butter...get the right blades for every tool/project! At this time the saw only came with a metal cutting blade so spent a couple bucks on a good wood blade. It's also cut 3" PVC pipe (while rotating it). I'm a home DIY'er so maybe all jigsaw's only cut to a 3/4" depth, but I do wish they'd cut deeper, seems a waste of blade length. I cut the legs off some too-high bar stools by holding the stool with a knee and chest. Likely improper, but it buzzed through the legs on the straight line. Since I'm not a pro, I do not try to rush cuts and maybe that's the difference in cutting a straight line with this jig.

Of course on softer drop ceiling tiles it was a dream. They've always fit too tight and chipped away at a bunch of things with a razor knife before buying this jig, what a difference that made! I've done more jobs and you don't have to select a speed for the job obviously. If you want higher speed and the picture suggests lower, just turn up the dial anyway. It's also very comfortable in my hand. There shouldn't be many home improvement projects for the average person that this jig can't handle imo. The strokes per minute range is 800-3,000 which has been plenty of power that's spared my arm manually sawing, and within it's class of jigsaws, I give it 5 stars.

I have read the many reviews on here about this saw, I myself am impressed with this saw it does have a slight bit of blade drift for say a few degrees, just like anything learn the tool then you can cut straight or straight enough!!!! If it is precision you need then use a skill saw or mitre saw, jig saws are intended for shorter cuts and scrolling cuts not acurate straight long cuts.
With that all said I realize that you can spend the money and get one that will cut almost straight and perfect just like anything else. For 40 dollars people are too picky I cross cut a 2 X 4 in half and the cut was perfect vertically and was able to cut straight with it so i know that on 3/4 boards it would do even better!!!I used a real good quality bosch blade. To sum it all up I think it is a great little jig saw and seem to be well built ((remember black and decker is associated with dewalt)) so it cant be that bad.

Eric

In my point of view, this machine is just perfect to cut anything, from hard wood to plastic. I've been using it a lot and till now, it has just corresponded to my needs.
At the beginning I was a little bit uncomfortable to see the slightly crooked blade and thought it was going to hamper my job. How mistaken I was! On the contrary, it makes any job easier. As the blade is tilted slightly forward, there's no wood that resists to its cut.

Perhaps some people will find it weird, since we are used to straight angles, but after using it for a while, I realised that this machine is just perfect to work with all kinds of woods, plastic and metal. The tilted blade makes no difference in my job or any kind of cut; it's just a matter of practice.

I'm very comfortable and happy with this jigsaw, so I'm giving it 5 stars.

I received my saw and the shoe / base was bent. I called Amazon and without any question they replaced the saw. I received the new one about 24 hours later. Am I a happy woodworker. Tonight I gave it a test and it works even better than I expected. It was easy to hold, easy to operate, easy to change the blade, and it cut fast and true.

What more could I ask from any saw at any price.

By the way, I appreciate all the other peoples comments because it helped my make my decision.

Thank you Amazon!

i bought this product 2 days ago to cut a piece of cabinet trim. Positive things are : Very easy to change blades, and a nice blade compartment. Also nice easy to read dial to select speed. Not very heavy, and enough power to handle most jobs.
Negatives are: Good luck trying to cut a straight line, the mechanism that locks the blade in place is spring loaded. Yeah it makes it much easier to put a new blade in, but also means that once the spring loaded mechanism locks into the blade, the blade is slightly crooked, so you end up having to hold the saw at a 5 degree angle as you move it foward in order to make a straight cut. Also does not come with a rip guide and, that is not for sale anywhere including the manufacturer's website. I will be returning it tomorrow and buying something else.

I've used a lot of jig saws in my lifetime and have to say this is the most sturdy and accurate one I have used to date. The jig saw is extremely ergonomic and I absolutely love the speed settings. Definately a recommended purchase.

An excellent tool, recommend it to any one for home improvement or professional use.

Jigsaw works perfectly. I have had no problems cutting anything from metal, to plexiglass, even oak planks, for the price u can't beat it. Does a great job every time.

I purchased this saw for the price - got it on sale. This is one great little saw. Plenty of power, easy to guide, easy blade changes and blade storage. Takes both kinds of blades. If you have room to look over the top of the saw there is a arrow that you line-up on your cut line - just wonderful. Can't find a guide and the Black & Decker web site doesn't show one. Really happy with it as a homeowner - does what I need done.

I choose this after reading a review of a handyman. It has been perfect for me. I appreciate the settings for different materials. We have used on hard wood and laminate.