Bosch GST 850 BE

Advantages: Saws smoothly, the blade does not lead to the side and does not fill up. Works softly, does not twitch. Power pleases. The file holder is very convenient, there is no backlash. The jigsaw itself is made soundly.

Disadvantages: No case.

Comment: To check, I cut a 50-ku board into pieces of two centimeters. The cut is even, there are no blockages. I sawed plywood one and a half centimeters along the line, just pushing the jigsaw forward - it goes exactly without turns. I also sawed with a stop - the cut was even.

Advantages: Powerful, not heavy, not very loud, long cord; attachment / detachment of the file is the most convenient of all that I have seen; blowing off sawdust, smooth start-up and generally the presence of everything that should be in an advanced jigsaw.

Disadvantages: The cord comes out of the jigsaw strictly lengthwise, which is why it falls into the gap formed when the molding is dissolved. It was necessary to make the exit of the cord at an angle, as it has been done on irons for 500 years, for example (or maybe who does this in jigsaws, I don't know).

Comment: The jigsaw is made very soundly, gives a feeling of reliability. It lies very comfortably in the hand, cuts easily and evenly. When sawing wood thicker than 4 cm, the file moves slightly away from the vertical. Lack of a suitcase for me, on the contrary, is a plus, because I carry a bunch of tools with me in a common box, and an empty suitcase from this jigsaw would have to be thrown on the balcony. I threw out the protective plate immediately, because it distorts, you can't really see anything through it, although it is made of absolutely transparent plexiglass. This is not a disadvantage. I have not yet met a single device that would have good visibility through a protective plexiglass (even at a sharpener, where this glass is absolutely flat and perpendicular to the view). The power reserve is very good, but the pendulum pushes the saw too little: for sawing wood, etc. this is enough, but cement materials are not cut well. I tried to saw off a piece of an old brick wall 6 cm thick with a special Bosch file for such materials - it did not move a millimeter (the file is new, not stupid). I think if the amplitude of the pendulum was greater, something would have happened.

Advantages: An excellent jigsaw in all respects.

Disadvantages: Since there is no case, they would put a branded hook on the wall under it. ; 0)

Comment: In fact, I used the "black-and-decker" 450th for 8 years, arranged it, went under the Bosch PLS300 saw station, but the saw guide was worn out, the cat. I bought it later, and decided to buy a new jigsaw for a more powerful and more expensive one. First I bought a Sparke 70E - the backlight immediately burned out, but oh well, and then the quick clamp stopped holding the file (after 6 oak planks, so 25 mm), and the pendulum motion "gave" a burnt smell during operation.I exchanged Sparke for Bosch with a surcharge - to which I am very glad. Great jigsaw. He doesn’t need a sawing station either (it doesn’t fit the PLS300 with the sole), he cuts evenly, he cuts figuredly very well. And I repaired my old jigsaw, using it with a Bosch saw station. BUT, I concluded that our great-great-great-grandfathers, not having such super-duper, the last generation, tools, did everything much more skillful, more beautiful and more beautiful ...

Advantages: Saws smoothly with original Bosch saws, heavy vibrations are minimal,

Disadvantages: Russian assembly, and the quality of parts in the Russian market.

Comment: I bought this blue Bosch, did not work for 6 months, sawed and stopped, carried it to the service center. The decision of the service center was out of order, the speed regulator was repaired under warranty. 9 months have passed again the same situation saw the saw and he just stopped, I carry it to the service, diagnostics and again the same problem, the failure of the electronic speed regulator, although I rarely used it like the jigsaw itself for a week for a maximum of 1 hour of motorcycle hours. But the 1 year warranty has already ended and had to pay 2000 rubles of their hard-earned money. I think after repair it will be enough for half a year. I talked with the master at the service center, he said so do not take Bosch of Russian and Chinese assembly. Only Russian can be worse than the Chinese assembly. Either Germany or Hungary then yes, then it will work for years. But as for the pluses, it saws exactly if the original Bosch saws, then nothing goes anywhere. Before that, I had Chinese duck heaven and earth, but the quality of the Russian assembly and the reliability of the parts are not good for anywhere.

Advantages: Soundly made, good power, long wire, reliable, saws perfectly, excellent value for money!

Disadvantages: Didn't find it.

Comment: Great jigsaw. I took it two years ago for 4.5 thousand. It was necessary to cut holes into the raised floor for the hatches for communications, before that two Chinese jigsaws died, barely cutting one hole. And this beast gnawed at everything without much effort. For comparison, a friend brought a Toshiba jigsaw, at a price somewhere the same, but in terms of the quality of performance and exhaust power, he could not compete. Very happy with the purchase. During the operation, they sawed through any material, from wood to metal - no complaints! Blue Bosch is power! The main thing is not to save on files and you will get real pleasure from working with this tool.

Advantages: Power, no backlash, good sawdust blowing, keyless chuck, low vibration, build quality.

Disadvantages: No case. Lack of backlighting.

Comment: I liked the absence of backlash very much - the file goes strictly along the same trajectory. Initially, already very well lubricated both inside and outside, there was a hefty piece of grease on the idler roller.

Advantages: The beast is a tool!

Disadvantages: On the very first day, the plastic handle broke, turning it to remove the file. Didn't even notice when it happened. In principle, it is not really needed, the file can be removed by turning the metal holder, but this somehow blurred the general enthusiasm from the tool.

Comment:

Advantages: Really quiet. Low vibration. Excellent blow-off of sawdust. Adjustment of turns by pressing the trigger.

Disadvantages: No case included. And it looks like you can't order.

Comment: Recently using it, finishing up a cabinet and a workbench. Until I learned to cut exactly along the guide, it turns out more accurately according to the markings. I think it will come with experience. I really like the machine. Busily hums and gnaws, does not shake or rumble like a rattle.

Advantages: Sawed the laminate (I bought special files for this), the thing is excellent, it goes smoothly, does not fall off, smooth start, blowing off sawdust. The device seems to be a solid product.

Disadvantages: Completion .. at least some chumadanchik was given, you have to store the jigsaw in a box.

Comment: It copes with its tasks with a bang, what is needed for domestic use. Now I plan to cut off dried branches in the trees at the dacha, otherwise it is not convenient with a chain saw, too bulky ..)

Advantages: Saws without problems, high-quality plastic case

Disadvantages: Heavy and "inflated" - overall and in height and width. Those. not for work "on weight" such as trimming the laminate - if you are a pro, then your hand will dry out in a day to hold it

Comment: I compare it with my old Bosch, which was safely stolen by the builders. The sole is no longer cast, and that's fine. The keyless chuck is no longer hidden in the case, but is exposed to meet all the sawdust. Heavier, but also saws without problems. Smooth start, keeps speed at any effort, blows off, the regulator regulates Case is not and cannot be purchased. Different adaptations for straight and radial sawing are not sold to it either, but only to models for 20 thousand. It looks like this is such a version of a jigsaw for rough trimming - it will not work for furniture makers. For the house, instead of a hacksaw - the most it, you can even do without a grinder because metal also gnaws normally