Porter-Cable 97549 Variable Speed Top Handle Jig Saw Kit
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Porter-CableModel: 97549
Accessories:
- Porter-Cable 511 Cylindrical Lock Boring Jig Lock Installation Kit
- Porter-Cable 77240 24-Inch Omnijig Joinery System
- Porter Cable 55160 16-Inch Omnijig Joinery System
- Porter-Cable 59375 Strike and Latch Template
- Porter-Cable 4212 12-Inch Deluxe Dovetail Jig
Description of Porter-Cable 97549 Variable Speed Top Handle Jig Saw Kit
The Porter-Cable variable speed top handle jigsaw kit features a 4-position orbit and all ball and needle bearing construction. A powerful 1-inch stroke accepts Porter-Cable hook or universal jigsaw blades, and the adjustable blade guide and fixed base allows for accurate 90-degree cuts. There's also an optional saw dust blower that can be turned on or off during cutting. What's in the Box
Jigsaw, 20-tooth blade, case, user's manual.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Porter-Cable 97549 Variable Speed Top Handle Jig Saw Kit
Customer Review: THE ONE THAT STAYS SQUARE
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this saw for two reasons. First, it is, I guess about the only one left that still uses a screw to hold the blade. I've read too many horror stories in the reviews here, where people have been cutting with some of the new tooless jig saws and the blade comes out. I did'nt want that. Second, it has a fixed base and two little stabilizers that help keep the blade straight. It is so nice to be able to cut curves at 90 degrees for a change. However, it did'nt take long to find out that the Porter-Cable 'hook-type blades are hard to find, if at all. It's a shame, too. They are good quality blades. So, I changed the clamp over, and you don't have to remove the shaft like the book calls for. I just bumped the motor a little bit, sort of like we had to bump the engines on old cars to set the points. it was pretty easy. On a scale from 1 to 5, 1 being the easiest, and 5 being the hardest, I give it a 1. Before I bought this saw, I would resort to using either my band saw or my scroll saw. But let's face it, there are applications where you have to use a jig saw that stays on square. Thank goodness I found this one. Totally satisfied.
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