Bosch JS5 5.7 Amp Jig Saw

by Bosch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The New Bosch JS5 is a small compact professional jigsaw from Bosch. Key features are variable speed trigger with soft start, orbital action, keyless blade change, and comfort grip handle set this machine apart from it's competitors

Product Description

Includes: (1) Bosch Jigsaw Blade - T144D, Allen Wrench, Carrying Bag - 2 610 922 842

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VZIG82
• Item model number: JS5
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,215 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #66 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Jig Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good jig saw - but, September 11, 2008

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K. R. Crowe (Princeton, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch JS5 5.7 Amp Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased this product to replace a 30 year old 2-speed Skil. I wanted a variable speed saw with orbital action without paying an arm and a leg. This is the only one I found that even comes close to filling the bill. The saw has heft, but is still lighter than most on the market. Plenty of power, just adjust the maximum speed you want with the dial and squeeze the trigger to go from 500 spm up that max. Motor is quiet and very smooth. Blade changing is a snap.

My only complaint is the tilting base. There a little sloppiness in the slot the tightening bolt goes through and the base can be inserted into the 90 degree alignment slot and still be off square with the blade. You need to take some care in aligning the base before securely tightening the bolt. That is the only reason I gave it 4 stars.

All in all, it seems to be a very well made saw. However, I did cut off the wire protector? thing in front of the blade as it blocks the view of the cutting path.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth as silk, June 22, 2008

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R. Gallegos (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch JS5 5.7 Amp Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This jigsaw runs like a sewing machine. It's plenty powerful and worth every penny. The box was missing the zero-clearance insert, but one call to Bosch service and they sent it in the mail. I was holding out for the 1590, but this one is so much of a leap over my previous saw (Black and Decker from 20 years ago) it's not even funny. The only thing I'd like to see different is some way to use non-bayonet (universal) shank blades, since I have a plexiglas cutting one that now won't fit the Bosch. Overall, an excellent saw.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Product at Competitve Price, June 5, 2008

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Ryo (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch JS5 5.7 Amp Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This thing is amazing- it has a ton of power with a lot of precision! The JS5 cut through all types of wood effortlessly, but was smooth and had little vibration. I like the placement of all the controls and really have no complaints thus far. My old jigsaw had a screw that held the blade in place, but this has a tool-less system that allows the blade to be changed with one hand in seconds.

From what I understand this is smaller and lighter than Bosch's 2 other, more expensive jigsaws. I felt like this model would give me better control since it is more compact, which was really a priority for me. The JS5 actually has more power than the 1587, which is approx $20 more, but I'm unsure as to whether or not the 1587 has any additional features. From what I could tell, it seems the 1587 comes with a hard case and some more accessories. The top of the line 1590 has some additional features and more power than the JS5, but since I'm not a pro I couldn't justify spending 50% more.

Compared to other quality jigsaws on the market this is priced competitively and everything I could want in a jigsaw! I upgraded from a $25 Skil jigsaw and this feels like a completely different tool!