Skil 4445 4 Amp Variable Speed Orbital Jig Saw

by Skil

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The 4445 jigsaw has a 4 AMP motor which provides plenty of power for all types of cuts. This saw offers: a variable speed selector dial, 5 orbital action settings, lock on button, tilting foot (0 and 45 degrees), anti-splintering base, blade roller guide, adjustable clear chip deflector, and vacuum hose port. 5/8 in. stroke length and 800-3,200 strokes/minute will cut hardwood 1-3/8 in. thick and softwood 2-1/4 in. thick.

Product Details

Product Manual [813kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000302RF
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4445
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #486,526 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tool-less blade changing makes all the difference, May 22, 2000

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"btrinen" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 4445 4 Amp Variable Speed Orbital Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Skill makes two different models under this number. The one shown here features the "Switchblade" tool-less blade changing system, which makes changing a worn or broken blade a simple 5 second operation. This is extremely usefull for those of us who spend a lot of time with the jigsaw, and especially if you tend to work with harder woods which will wear your blades out quicker.

The 4445 has all the power you need for continuous use and provides that power with a tolerably low level of vibration, allowing more use without developing numb or tired hands.

With the blade orbit adjustments and the variable speed settings, this jigsaw can tackle cuts through materials from cedar to hardwoods, and even metal work without overworking the tool. I've used a lot of jigsaws, but this is my favorite yet.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lotsa power for one of the little leaguers, March 12, 2001

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John Ingle - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 4445 4 Amp Variable Speed Orbital Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

While you may not want to take this guy to the construction site it does find a very useful place around the home and my shop. Perfect for cutting through various woods and sheet metal due to its speed settings and power adjuster its a great all around saw to have around.

The speed control allows for finesse or brute strength, depending on what mood your in, and so far has done everything I have asked it to do i.e. just finished cutting various sizes of pine for a series of shelves for my wife and cut a number of holes into some 20 gauge sheet metal for a little project of my own this weekend.

The fact that it allows for quick changing of the blades, due to the fact that is does not take a screw or chuck to hold the blade in place, it is also a pleasure to use. The weight is well balanced and is not to heavy to be tiresome but is not so light as to make it seem "cheap".

Once again this is a tool that I can joyfully recommend as it has been a pleasure to use and has also performed above what I expected from a jigsaw for this price. Highly recommended for those small projects or what not around the home or shop.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent jigsaw for homeowner!, June 25, 2001

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allthumbs (Hummelstown, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 4445 4 Amp Variable Speed Orbital Jig Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned this jigsaw for over a year. It operates smoothly and vibration is nil. Power is excellent. Great features. Blade stays straight on curves with little if any tilt. I thought it might not be all that durable until it fell 6 feet from a shelf to a concrete floor and had NO damage. I own a number of Milwaukee tools, all of which are excellent, and would just love a Milwaukee 6266 jigsaw, but this saw is so good that I can't excuse getting rid of it for the Milwaukee. Very hard to beat for the money.