Milwaukee 6268-21 6.5 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Milwaukee 6268-21 orbital jig saw with LED light provides the ultimate accuracy, power, ergonomics, and versatility. The saw features an LED light for improved visibility of sight lines and a precision roller blade guide that yields the most accurate cuts of any shape. The 6.5 amp motor, 1-inch-stroke with 3000-strokes per minute, tachometer feedback, and 4 position orbital cutting action gets the job done fast even in the toughest of materials. A cushion grip handle and counter balanced mechanism for low vibration provides optimal user comfort. The Quik-Lok and trade, blade clamp, keyless shoe adjustment of up to 45-degrees in both directions, and extra long 12-foot 8-inch cord provide ultimate versatility.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EQAY6K
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6268-21
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,614 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #11 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Jig Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best, December 17, 2006

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Tommy Noble (Corydon, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6268-21 6.5 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is only my second Milwaukee tool the other being a super Saws All. A few weeks ago I ordered the DeWalt DW 331K Jig Saw and was so unhappy with it I returned it and ordered this Milwaukee 6268-21 Jig Saw. This tool is simply the best Jig Saw I've ever owned. Everything, and I mean everything works as advertised and whats more there is so little vibration it's not even worth mentioning. The tool is heavy enough to keep any cut exactly where and how you want it. The built in light is great for seeing your work. I can't tell you how helpful that is. I have always been a DeWalt fan until I bought there DW 331k. The blade would fall out at any opportunity, maybe it was just the saw I received, but if and when any of my DeWalt tools needs to be replaced there is a very good chance I'll only buy Milwaukee from now on.

52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Precision cutting tool with no equal, September 11, 2007

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Jaguar (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6268-21 6.5 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am in the middle of a major home renovation project. I am choosing to buy tools that last beyond the immediate job ( like my last set of tools - dept. store specials).

When I got the saw I inserted one of the t-shank blades that came with the saw and hit the trigger. WOW! My electric craving knife is a bludgeon compared to the finesse and control this jig saw has. My old dept store jig saw bounced around, vibrated and bucked once I turned it on , even worse when I started cutting. The Milwaukee Jig Saw was rock steady and smooth.

So onto the main project I bought this saw for:

I have a number of projects where fine precision cutting is required. One of these projects was to re-do the Master bath in my house. This meant totaly new sinks and countertop. After researching the best way to cut the countertop to size and to cut the openings for the sinks. The tool that was reccomended to me was the jigsaw. After researching and holding/using all of the various top end brands (Bosch, Freud, Ridgid, Makita, Milwaukee) I narrowed it down to the Bosch or Milwaukee. The Bosch was real close but the Milwaukee won out.

A couple of factors in the Milwaukees favor:

-- 5 Year warranty
-- L.E.D. Light
-- Fit of Milwaukee in my hand

The Milwaukee cut through the countertop with ease. The anti-splinter device was installed however I also taped all of my cut lines. The anti-mar foot was perfect on the counter top and left NO scratches behind.

I used a blade designed to cut ceramic tile and it worked well in the Jig saw. I did not rush the saw and let the blade to the work. I tested the saw out on what would be waste to determine the proper blade speed and proper force to practice (Counter tops are real expensive ;) ). Once I was confident that I had the right settings and force, I cut the holes.

The saw preformed flawlessly. The saw does have a port for dust colletion however you may need to buy the accessory kit to fit your particular shop vac. But for me the included dust blower worked fine as I made my cuts.

The Jig saw also provides attachment points for a t-square howerver that is sold separtely. But both of these items are designed to fit in the case. THe case is designed to be a "kit" case meaning that the basic tools required for more jobs will fit in the saw.

One of the major points I liked about the Milwaukee was the tool-less operation of the saw. To change a blade move a lever, to change the angle of the base move a lever. The speed control worked as described and once I figured out how to adjust the speed and the ortibiting of the saw to my work, I realized the value of the system.

My countertops look great with smooth edges. And best of all I have a tool that I have complete confidence in for the next precision cutting project.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets., January 13, 2008

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R. Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6268-21 6.5 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

As expected, typical Milwaukee quality. The heft of this saw takes a little getting used to, but just as with a handgun, weight buffers recoil. The weight makes this baby smoooooth. My tools are used for personal home improvement use, but I appreciate quality. This is the sixth Milwaukee tool I have purchased. They cost more, but I continue to choose to pay the difference.