Comments on: TM’s 2008 Favorites: Skil 4690 Corded Jigsaw

By: berettaguy

berettaguy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:57:03 +0000

I also own the Skil, and I have found it to be a kick-ass tool. I used it to build an oversize chest of drawers over the summer, and it went through the main 2 x 6’s like they were butter. Mine came with a nice hard case and cost about $60 at Home Depot.

By: KevinB

KevinB — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:04:05 +0000

spend the extra 50 bucks and get the Swiss made Bosch 1590/91, the blade change on the skils are the first to go.

By: fred

fred — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:11:00 +0000

Even though they have the same parent company - the Bosch is in a different league

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:59:08 +0000

I was thinking the same thing. I just picked up a Bosch 1590 before Christmas, haven’t fully tested it yet but at first glance I can see why it is at the top of most jig saw ratings.

Also the Skil seems to be priced around $80 and up not $60, the Bosch can be picked up right now for about $130 on amazon.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:15:01 +0000

Are you guys crazy?! This has to be one of the WORST jigsaws I have ever used. I bought one when I left my bosch at home (2-3 hour drive away), and it was sloooow. I mean sure it will make all the cuts eventually, but trying cutting a 2×4 forget it. Sure it did OK with 1/2 ply, but it was slow and vibrated alot.

When you are doing high end work, you want a saw that does a clean cut, as fast or as slow as you want, and dosent vibrate your hands all day.

For this my bosch 1590 is perfect.

And before you blame blades, both were using bosch blades.

try the bosch and be amazed!