Customer Reviews

Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 1587AVSK-46 Top-Handle Jig Saw Kit

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Anyone who uses tools for a living knows that there are tools recognized as undeniably the best, and this is one of them. As far as Jig saws go this one stands alone. The other model with automatic blade lock is lacking in how tightly the blade is fixed , and therefore cannot be recommended. Smooth is the word, both the way it runs and the cuts it makes. In a past life I cut letters out of plywood for signage, as demanding as it get for jigsaw work,and this one never let me down. Slap in a fine finish blade and you barely need to sand... Now days I cut out sink openings, radius deck corners, do cut outs in decking and subfloors. Everytime I use my Bosch, I marvel at how well it is made,how wonderfully it runs, and what a good investment it was.

I've used a lot of jig saws and this one, by far, is the best one ever. It was reconditioned but I couldn't tell the difference from new.

Nice saw with a good feel and plenty of power. The blade stays straight and cuts are smooth. The trigger is very precise allowing virtually any speed range between off and full on. The black pull up blade changing handle pops off almost every time I change a blade and being made of a rigid PA6 GF resin I'm waiting for it to break. I hope it does not since such a simple piece of plastic would render the saw worthless in an instant. Take care and some extra seconds when changing blades.

The 1587AVSK-46 is a well built tool. I bought it to replace my 30 yeras old and mechanically much sturdier Craftsman saber saw which stopped working when its switch gave up and could not be replaced because the required switch is no longer available.

I have used the Bosch just briefly, and while it cuts fine with a correctly selected blade,I had a hard time getting the OEM Bosch blades seated and properly fixed in the blade holder (plunger). The Bosch screw-less blade fixation design, which is also used by other tool makers, leaves a lot to be desired. It is much less positive and rigid than an old fashioned set-screw blade holder design.

I have a BOSCH Model 1581VS Jig Saw & I double stick taped this "LRI PWK Photon II LED Keychain Micro-Light, White Beam" to the flat front of Jig Saw, Just turn switch on & go.

This Bosch Jig Saw is excellent. I did not know that there was that much difference between a cheap and an excellent saw. With the correct blades will cut almost anything. Cuts 2 x 4's better than my rip saw.

The jig saw fit my hand right and was easy to push the lock on button. After a little practice, changing the blade was easy. I used ONE of the new progressive blades to cut curved ends on (28) 2x6's and (12) 2x8's for a pergola. The cuts were straight and smooth on the treated lumber.

I have had a number of jig saws in the past. This one seems to work the best of any I have used. The variable speed is precise.

I kid you not, this thing is AWESOME!!! I bought it to cut some curves in 7/8" Black Walnut and it cuts it like warm butter with a hot knife! I mean to tell you, this saw is great!

the bosch jig saw cut smoothly and perfectly as expected from a high quality tool , even though reconditioned