Milwaukee 6266-21 Fast Cutting Top Handle Orbital Jig Saw with Case

by Milwaukee

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This professional-quality tool has all the features users have come to expect in a jig saw, and all the power and reliability for which Milwaukee is known. The saw's variable-speed 5.7 amp motor is capable of cutting tight, smooth curves through a wide range of materials. The saw also features electronic speed control and four levels of orbital action, from no orbit for metal cutting all the way up to a heavy-orbit setting for working with soft woods. The tool-free blade changing system on this saw is one of the quickest and easiest we've tried, involving nothing more than pulling the lever on the front of the tool, dropping the old blade out, and putting a new blade in--no tricky pinching or twisting. A roller guide provides constant blade stability in tight corners, and helps make alignment easy during blade changes. The shoe bevels 45 degrees in either direction, and although it does require a hex wrench for adjustments, the wrench stores handily in a clip in the shoe. We like the lockable trigger on this jig saw, too. It's large enough that you can pull it with two or three fingers, which really reduces hand fatigue. We also appreciated the finger guard that extends all the way down to the shoe on the front of the saw--a nice safety feature. The saw comes with the hex key for shoe adjustments, an antisplintering device, two T-shank blades, and a tough carrying case. --Brian Trinen

From the Manufacturer

With four adjustment levels for faster cutting, this powerful 5.7 amp jig saw has a 1-inch blade stroke and a 45-degree tilt for angle cutting. The Quik-Lok blade system makes blade changes simple and instant--no tools required. There's a dial-adjusted speed control that varies your cutting speed from 450 to 3,100 spm and a built-in dust collection port that allows you to attach it to a vacuum. Your jig saw purchase includes an antisplintering device, two blades, a hex key for the shoe, and a plastic carrying case. Uses T-shank (Bosch style) blades.

Product Details

Product Manual [884kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 8.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000022477
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6266-21
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #666,418 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooooooooth!, October 31, 2000

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Steve Walter (Woodbury, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6266-21 Fast Cutting Top Handle Orbital Jig Saw with Case (Tools & Home Improvement)

The 6266-21 is the smoothest running saw I have ever used. I initially wanted to purchase the Bosch but foud this saw with the same features plus it was faster for blade changes with the Quick Lock blade change lever. Nearly vibration free at all speeds. Low speed power does not bog down the saw and the Bosch T-shank blades combine to give a cut as smooth as a baby's butt. It is well balanced and the snap off nose piece allows you to follow the line at a distance without dust blowing in your face but can be quickly removed to view the blade while cutting if you so desire.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Operator, May 30, 2000

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L. DuFresne "lpdcac" (Reddick, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6266-21 Fast Cutting Top Handle Orbital Jig Saw with Case (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had occasion to use jigsaws from different manufacturers and so far this one from Milwaukee stands out above the others. The low vibration is an important feature(I have carpal tunnel problems in my wrists)and the ease of changing blades means less downtime in the midst of a large job. I'd like the tool more if I could use universal blades as well, and a toolless shoe adjustment would be a desirable feature. This is a strong, well-built tool that should stand up to hard use.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great saw., September 19, 2000

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Bob Bee (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6266-21 Fast Cutting Top Handle Orbital Jig Saw with Case (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased this saw and was amazed at its cutting ability. The orbital action is very pronounced, a lot more than the Bosch's. My brother owns a Bosch and the Milwaukee cuts at least as well, if not better. The Milwaukee has a much faster toolless blade change, too. I give this five stars.