I just picked up an old Makita barrel grip jigsaw off e-bay, model 4305, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with either this or its handled counterpart, the 4304?
Also? Jigsaws-Barrel grip or handle? what’s in your toolbox?
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I've had Bosch barrel grips for 25+ years now.
I'm on my second. I sold the first one to a friend 10 years ago. He's still using it...buic
been Bosch jig saws for a very very long time..
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I'm a barrel grip fan. I like having my hand down lower to the work and I can see batter without having to look around my own hand! Bosch has treated me well so far. Intrigued by the new model with all the so-called improvements, but there's just nothing wrong with the existing one.
I have a Bosch top grip but the handle is big enough to allow you to grab it by the barrel for those occations when you need the control of a barrel grip.
Have had bosch and portercable saws. The bosch a barrel grip and the portercable a top handle both good saws but I recently got the festool barrel grip saw and it is without a doubt the best saw I have ever owned, a little more money but well worth it.