Porter-Cable 9543 6 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw

by Porter-Cable

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The Porter-Cable 9543 Six Amp Top Handle Jig Saw handles the toughest cuts with ease thanks to its powerful motor that gets the blade going at speeds between 500-3,100 strokes per minute. One of the 9543's most impressive features is its Quick-Change blade clamp that allows quick and easy blade changes with no tools required which reduces downtime while on the job site. This jig saw is compatible with t-shank blades for reduced breakage. The unique guiding system allows the blade to stay true on angled cuts up to 45 degrees left or right, and the Quick-Tilt base will stay locked in at 15, 30, or 45 degree increments for accurate angled cuts every time. The built-in dust blower keeps the cutting surface clear so you have a better view of the cutting surface.

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Porter-Cable 9543 6 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 15 x 13.2 inches ; 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000222YV
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 9543
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #184,841 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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58 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great but flawed, March 11, 2000

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Paul Meeker (Hiram, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9543 6 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a very good saw, but suffers from a flaw which makes me hate it as much as I like it. I have never used a tool which has such an ability to blow dust into my eyes (I am right handed and view my cut from the left of the saw). I wonder how Porter cable could let such a flaw go out the door when it would be so easy to fix. After much frustration, I finally taped a piece of sandpaper over the left fan slot deflecting dusty air down instead of up. Would I buy this saw again? No.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good saw but flawed, November 27, 2000

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"alopezmd" (Greenville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9543 6 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have had this saw for over a year now and am considering purchasing a different brand for two main reasons; 1)as mentioned in another review, this saw seems to aim dust in your eyes. It doesn't seem to matter where you place your head, weather the dust blowing switch is on or off (I see NO difference when this switch is on) or if you are wearing eye protection. I believe there is a vacum attachment but I have not tried this. 2) Tool-less blade change does not necessarily make it pain-less. The blade changing system is at best awkward and clunky. This is particularly a problem if you try to change a hot blade. It's too bad because this is an otherwise solid tool as is usual with porter cable; good ergonomics, well built, plenty of power, durable. Try out the blade changing system, if you like it and don't mind some extra dust in your face, it's a fine choice.

55 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Porter Cable improves already great jig saw!, January 2, 2000

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G. Roger Pratt (Manistique, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9543 6 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

With the inclusion of the "Quick-Change(tm)" mechanism Porter Cables 9543 leaps to the head of the pack. Pushing 6.0 Amps and packing variable speed, on/off blower, and adjustable orbit the 9543 has it all. Using the 9543 is a dream! If you want it all, pick up the 9543 from Porter Cable.