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Freud - FJ85 Jigsaw

This jigsaw from Freud has a sliding dust guard that won't get lost

$110.00 (As of 9/1/2006)

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posted by: Syma
6/22/2008

Pure absolute junk. Ante up Freud, or get out of the power tool business.Heinous blade guide, terrible line of sight, lots of vibration, blade never stays in set position. I bought the Festool and never looked back. The Bosch is also a solid performer.

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