Customer Reviews
it's like butter 
2007-10-19
I was trying to decide between this and the Bosch. this one was made in the Czech Republic, the Bosch was China (maybe Taiwan) so I went with the Milwaukee. Smooth. powerful a real pleasure. just silky. long cord id nice also.
Precision cutting tool with no equal 2007-09-11
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.
! ! ! WAOOOO ! ! ! 2007-05-27
Friends let me tell you something, this is the best jig saw ever made. Works great, accurate, smooth cutting, powerful motor. Nothing bad to say. Thanks to Amazon for the fast delivery. I `m definitely going to do business again.
Best buy! 2007-04-10
I highly recommend this saw! It more than lives up to it's name. It has more features than its competition for very close to the same cost. It also takes the abuse of a job site much better! The best features are the LED light and the extra long cord. If you want a jig saw that you will look for reasons to use...this is the one.
The Red tradition continues... 2007-03-07
I work in maintenance in a factory in Milwaukee (yes, I'm a bit biased toward Milwaukee tools) and I primarily use this saw to cut steel decking, polypropylene sheets, and PVC sheets. The 6268-21 cuts quickly, straight, and oh so easily. The LED light is a great idea and nice to have (though not necessary...it's handy in dim work areas). The saw has generous weight which is what makes it easier to hold a straight line. For what it's worth, it just feels nice in your hand. I've used a wide variety of brands of power tools at work (mostly using coworkers' tools), and I can honestly say (all bias aside) that Milwaukee just plain makes the best power tools. You won't be disappointed.
The word is smooth 2008-07-07
I chose the Milwaukee jig saw over the Bosch because I have heard that the bosch has problems with square cuts. If square cuts are a priority for you this is the jig saw for you. It runs extremely smooth and it cuts through hard wood like butter, just let the saw do the work.
Cuts like butter 2008-06-15
Smooth cutting, well balanced. Cut off the tip of my left index finger and didn't even feel a thing.
Nice that it came with it's own case to protect the saw. Better than my Dewalt which is probably in some landfill now.
very happy with product 2008-06-13
I typically buy Milwaukee power tools when I can. I am very pleased to add this one to my collection. It runs great, like any Milwaukee, but it seems that even more thought was put into this product than usual. The light on the work area is excellent. Never would have thought you need one, but after using it I would hate to go back to not having it. Cuts very smooth for a jigsaw. Also, I don't know if it is the orbital action or what, but it cuts through PT lumber like butter. Coord is nice and long, a nice extra. Love the case. Saw fits in it just right, even with the blade in. Case has a nice space where the blades sit and once closed they don't roam around like blades do in some of my other cases. The blade release works well. I even had a blade break and thought the piece inside would would be too small to come out by just opening the lever. Thought I would have to get a screwdriver to pick it out, but I just opened the lever and it fell right out. Very happy with this saw.
My new favorite tool 2008-03-10
I love this saw. I can't afford a SawStop table saw or a Laguna bandsaw, but if this isn't the best jig saw out there, it's got to be darned close to it. My previous jig saw was a Freud J85, and the difference is like night and day. First of all, the fit and finish: This saw is made with precision. It cuts square and doesn't drift when cutting along a straightedge (like the Freud used to). Second, the LED light and the dust blower make it easy to follow the cut line (the Freud piled the dust right on the cut line, even if the cumbersome dust collection attachment was used). Third, it is balanced well (whereas the top-heavy Freud was just too big for it's base and would tip over backwards with half a chance, especially with the dust collection attached). The tool-less blade change is positive and effortless (actually, the Freud was OK there, too, one of it's few virtues).
I bought the Freud at a "bargain" price, but it made me angry every time I got it out to use. This tool just makes me smile. :>)
As good as it gets. 2008-01-14
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.
