Video: Home-grade Electric Jigsaw Test
2023 Author: Douglas Hoggarth | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-24 11:23
TEST CONDITIONS
In this test, we decided to test household-grade electric jigsaws of popular brands. Let's make a reservation right away, no one made any GOST-like measurements, we did not determine purely technical parameters (consumed and output power, stroke frequency, etc.) - they are all in the technical descriptions and there is no reason not to trust the data declared by manufacturers. Yes, numbers are important. However, the "addiction" to this or that instrument among the average consumer is formed by practical work. That is why it was decided to work with different materials in different modes, solving "life" rather than far-fetched tasks. At the same time, we allowed ourselves a few liberties: within reasonable limits, we violated the instructions in the operating instructions (if, again, there were reasonable motives), we exploited the tool to the limit,trying to get the best results (the temperature regime was observed, that is, they did not work for a long time with each model). In general, they drove jigsaws "in the tail and in the mane." After the completion of all the work, the devices were disassembled, and the parts were inspected for wear. Of course, the test duration was not so long that the cars were seriously worn out, but we still managed to draw conclusions.
To avoid possible misinterpretations and misunderstandings (suddenly a defective batch, or "gray" import, or some other accident?), The jigsaws were taken directly from those who produce them or supply them to Russia. We bought the files in a "proven" hardware store.
All jigsaws were tested on Wolfcraft blades of the same type, but with two types of shanks. Each device was supposed to have three saws - one for "clean" straight cuts in wood and its derivatives (blade material type - HCS), one for figured cutting in wood, its derivatives and in plastic (blade material type - HCS) and one more for straight metal cutting (blade material type - HSS). To exclude possible bias, the standard exercises were carried out in the same order, which, however, turned out to be an unnecessary reinsurance - during the test, the high-quality canvases did not work at all (at least we were not able to notice this).
Since the data obtained during the tests in some cases differed greatly from model to model, the "numbers" that stood out especially against the general background were re-measured (naturally, the best ones were taken into account). In most cases, several "practice" cuts were made with each jigsaw before the test measurement. Yes, and "just like that" also sawed - after all, it is necessary to form a common opinion and adapt a little to the model.
The test was based on work with wood and its derivatives.
The first exercise made several cuts in a package of tightly bonded (almost monolithic) chipboard sheets. All cuts are vertical, 6 cm long, and the exercise time was measured. We moved from simple to complex: 33 mm (two sheets), 49 mm (three sheets) and 66 mm (four sheets). In each case, we tried different modes of pumping the canvas, the worst and the best result was taken into account. As a rule, they were obtained, respectively, without pendulum motion and with a "pendulum" of maximum amplitude.
After that, we proceeded to trimming the floorboard (pine, 40x105 mm). A dry workpiece without knots was used as a test "stand" by sawing it into several parts. If the measurement results were in doubt, they were repeated with another piece of wood. At the same time, in addition to speed, they strictly monitored the quality of the cut - if the "propeller" came out, the pace was reduced. Next, a sheet of chipboard was sawn in a straight drawn line, again with a different amplitude of the canvas pumping. Since the goal of working in different modes was to reveal a trend, they cut quite a bit - 10 cm. For the most productive mode (or convenient, if there was no obvious dependence), a repeated "run" was carried out, but at a longer distance (50 cm) - this way the accuracy is higher measurements.
In all of the above tests, time was recorded from the moment the trigger was pulled to the end of the sawing. This approach made it possible to estimate how quickly the tool comes into operation. The next series of tests implied more or less complex operations, during which it is more expensive to rush, so they did not even try to measure time. To begin with, in a package assembled from two chipboard panels, an oblique cut was made, setting the plate to a position of 45 degrees to the vertical, if possible, guided by the markings applied to the jigsaw itself. After that, replacing the blade with a special one for curly cutting, we started working with 5 mm plywood. The frequency of strokes was set for reasons of convenience, cut along a line drawn in a semicircle with a radius of curvature of 15 and 20 mm.
Having received an unsuccessful result, the exercise was repeated.
We left the metal work for the last time. First of all, a sheet of galvanized roofing sheet (0.5 mm) was sawn, tightly clamped between sheets of 5 mm plywood (cutting length 200 mm). The time to complete the work was measured. The final task was a piece of steel channel with a wall thickness of 5 mm (cut length 30 mm), it was also sawed for a while, abundantly lubricating the place of the forthcoming work with machine oil.
All data obtained during the test are presented in a summary table of test results, and subjective feelings and detailed comments are presented in the descriptions of the models. Since the total number of machines tested is very large, it is difficult to directly compare the experience of using them. A simpler and no less objective approach was chosen: each model was compared with several "reference" devices, the choice of which was largely random.
Diffusion Tool PLE-1-03
Jigsaw with a staple handle (Russia, Smolensk).
Provided by the Diffusion Instrument plant
TOOL TYPE: household.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER CONSUMPTION: 600 W.
CUT DEPTH (max.): In wood - 80 mm; in aluminum - 15 mm; in steel - 6 mm.
STROKE FREQUENCY: 0-3200 strokes / min.
STROKE AMPLITUDE: 24 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.3 kg.
REGULATIONS: electronic adjustment of the stroke frequency; adjustment of the frequency of strokes by pressing the trigger; inclination of the cut in both directions up to 45 degrees; 3-stage pendulum movement.
FEATURES: button for holding the trigger in the pressed position; metal gear case.
TEST RESULTS
ERGONOMICS: the first impression of the tool is unfavorable: loose joints of plastic parts with sharp edges and burrs, simple design, tight, small and unpleasant to the touch trigger with a tiny wheel for adjusting the stroke rate and the same lock. There is no protective screen at all, instead of it there is a wire bracket. Is this product made in the 21st century? However, the "oak" appearance subconsciously instills confidence in the "indestructibility" of the electrical appliance. Well, let's check it out.
I liked the uncomplicated switch of the times of socialism with the ability to "podgazovat" - that is, to select the desired frequency with just one click, smoothly approaching the upper limit set by the wheel. Machines other than Bosch do not allow this. On the contrary, I didn’t like the swap switch even more after the "face-to-face encounter" - you can only move it from one position to another by pulling it out of the case. Moreover, the marking of the modes is present only on the nearby sticker, which immediately began to peel off - its age is clearly short-lived.
To change the position of the base plate, it is enough to unscrew only one screw located under the base with a slotted screwdriver. Next, you should set the required angle, but no clamps are provided, that is, you need to act with your own goniometric devices (the markings on the body do not provide acceptable accuracy).
The file is also replaced with a slotted screwdriver by unscrewing one screw on the side of the lock. As with the Delmaxx, this is not possible with all stem positions. The design of the clamp is such that it can easily accept a file with any shank shape (from two common standards). It was included with a "cross", and since they did not find any instructions on this in the instructions, it was taken as the most suitable one. The system works without jamming, however, not very reliably - once during the tests, the file spontaneously loosened.
There is a parallel stop / compass, with it you can saw along the edge or cut round holes. A hand-tightened screw clamp is used to fix the ruler. To convert the emphasis into a compass, you need to remove the guide block by unscrewing, again by hand, the screw-handle. I didn’t like that the nut fixing the shoe was only inserted into it, but not fixed - it could be lost.
The sawdust suction system is not provided. But the power cord is long - three meters.
CONSTRUCTION: I liked the device more from the inside than from the outside. The layout is modular: the engine (by the way, the motor of our own manufacture) and the drive are completely removed from the housing. All mechanics are housed in a separate, well-insulated "box".
The mechanism is unusual, it is a crank-connecting rod, and it is difficult to judge how much better this design is than the traditional one. The level of performance is quite high, the quality of the materials used is also beyond doubt.
Another unusual solution is the design of the blade guides. Typically, a single grooved roller is used to provide both longitudinal and lateral support to the file. Here it is without a groove, lateral stabilization is done with a special fork. Since it is located very low, the lateral stiffness of the web is at a height (which was noted in the test). The solution also has a drawback - the unit requires frequent lubrication.
It was not possible to find any significant signs of wear. Eh, still more decent "clothes", a wonderful instrument would come out.
COMPLETE SET: in a cardboard box - a jigsaw, a parallel stop / compass, instructions in Russian, one simple file for wood with a "Boshevsky" shank. The accompanying documentation found a lot of useful things: rules for repairing and maintaining tools, recommendations for work, a catalog-description of common types of canvases.
WORK: noise and vibration are quite strong, but they depend little on the load and the pumping mode.
When sawing chipboard packages, the tool proved to be excellent: time, cut quality and ease of work at height. The canvas does not take away, the vibrations are at a normal level and do not bother. When trimming the board, the result was even better. Faster than PLE-1-03, none of the jigsaw presented in this test did this job. And the quality of the saw cut is also excellent - no "screws" and "propellers" - the butt end is even.
Straight-line cuts are quite easy, work is comfortable, the place of the saw is clearly visible, if it were not for sawdust … They are not blown away at all, closing the drawn line. The parallel stop does not look like an unnecessary detail - it can be successfully used if desired. At short distances, the device showed an excellent time, but lost a little to the leaders on a long straight line - apparently, the reason for the sprint agility is the speed of reaching working speed.
During the tests, an unpleasant feature was discovered - the low-positioned blade stabilization fork, which gives the latter excellent rigidity, began to squeak, requiring lubrication. It seems that in real operation you cannot do without an oiler. The assembly will have to be lubricated quite often - quite a reasonable "price" for high performance.
Having tilted the sole 45 degrees (it was possible without difficulty), we proceeded to the test. The first thing that upset me was that the ledge on the plate covers the markings, and you have to start the cut at random. The second - sawdust and the very ledge do not allow observing the markup in operation. You have to blow off the garbage yourself.
I liked that holding the jigsaw at an angle is almost as comfortable as the Delmaxx. I was pleased with the high forward speed and stability on a straight line. The end discouraged - from the heart the tightened screw for fastening the sole turned away on its own, and it turned out that in the process of cutting the angle of inclination gradually leveled off. Suspicion crept into the sawing process, but to be honest, it was too hard to believe …
Sawing in a circular line was not difficult, but it took quite a long time. The sawdust needs to be blown off by yourself, the speed is not regulated accurately, visibility seems to be nothing, but the protective bracket interferes (in principle, it can be removed). And in general, for "fine" work "Diffusion" seemed too "rough". For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that the comments are mostly subjective.
The extensive instruction manual provides detailed instructions on how to choose cutting speeds for almost any material. There was only one hitch - how to more or less accurately turn the tiny wheel 250 degrees? To do this, he had to put a mark on it with a felt-tip pen. By ear, the revs were slightly higher than that of the "reference" Black & Decker.
The tin and the thick sheet were easily dealt with, and the operating time was very short.
SUMMARY: the machine left a double impression: on the one hand, high performance testifies to professionalism and ease of use, on the other hand, all sorts of shortcomings cannot but annoy and reduce productivity. For example, only one file that flew out of the mount at the "right" moment is able to "release" a solid stream of swear words …
Although, in all honesty, I must say that it is better to have an unprepossessing, but workable thing than a beautiful, but useless toy. If a jigsaw is needed for work, but there is no money for an expensive and perfect model, "Diffusion" will be a good purchase.
Black & Decker KS765PE
Jigsaw with shackle handle (UK).
Provided by Black & Decker
TOOL TYPE: household.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER CONSUMPTION: 500 W.
CUT DEPTH (max.): In wood - 80 mm; in aluminum - 16 mm; in steel - 6 mm.
STROKE FREQUENCY: 800-3200 strokes / min.
STROKE AMPLITUDE: 20 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.6 kg.
REGULATIONS: electronic adjustment of the stroke frequency; inclination of the cut in both directions up to 45 degrees; 4-stage pendulum movement.
FEATURES: electronic starting current limiting system; button for fixing the trigger in the pressed position; transparent protective screen.
TEST RESULTS
ERGONOMICS: If you want to buy a lot of jigsaw in one go, buy Black & Decker. There is a large jigsaw in a large box - you look at it, take it in your hands and imbued with respect - a tool! True, it is not as convenient to use it as in more compact models: the palm cannot find a place for itself in the long handle. Even the anti-slip pimples, which are dotted with the "bracket", do not help. To feel a confident grip, it is better to spread your fingers a little and move the hand down a little, but then you will not be able to get to the stroke frequency wheel without interception (however, this is not so important). An increase of a pound above the average weight is also not felt in the best way. But the length of the mains wire is quite commensurate with the rest of the weight and size parameters and is more than 3 meters, which is one and a half more than the average for the test.
In general, the car is quite successful. The trigger is pressed smoothly, the release button, although unusual (it is large and located behind the handle), is convenient. An indisputable advantage is that it cannot be pressed accidentally. But to take advantage of the blocking, you need a second - free - hand. It is not by chance that the button is pressed with a bang.
Equally unusual is the swap mode switch, it is not a "torsional", but a slide type. It is easy to use it even blindly, the positions are switched, although taut, but clearly and unambiguously - it is almost impossible to miss by inertia.
The tilt of the platform is changed by unscrewing the two screws under the plate. This is done either with an L-shaped star key, or with a suitable slotted screwdriver. Which is very handy, since losing a "complete" key is easier than an easy one - there is no provision for quick attachment for it on the instrument. It is not very easy to fix the sole in standard positions - the mechanism is slightly loose and requires a little adjustment.
The file is replaced with the same key or screwdriver, again by unscrewing two screws. Before this, you need to slide up the protective screen. When moving, sticking occurs infrequently. The cover can be completely removed by unscrewing the base plate. The rest of the operation is without secrets. The only feature, however, is important - the versatility of the mount, capable of clamping files of any of the two common standards. However, a cross-shaped shank is preferable, since others are more difficult to install without skewing. The clarity of the mechanism did not cause any complaints - no wedging of the canvas occurs.
The sawdust suction system provides for connection to the vacuum cleaner through a special adapter that is not included in the kit. To do without it, you will have to choose a suitable tube for the inner diameter of the hole in the body.
CONSTRUCTION: the metal "front" of the jigsaw turned out to be just an overlay, it does not perform any power functions, except for protective ones.
The "insides" surprised me with their eccentricity and made a pleasant impression. The entire mechanical block, including the motor (it is enclosed in its own casing), is rigidly connected into one unit and screwed to one of the body halves from the inside. Everything is done thoroughly and soundly, for example, the leaf spring pressing the rod rests on it not directly, like in Bosch, but through a brass insert, and the rod itself is not composite, like in Bosch, but solid. But, in general, the drive device is similar to "Boshevsky".
I didn't like some of the solutions. For example, the top rod guide is rigidly fixed to the common frame, rather than swinging with it. The gears are used spur, which, of course, responded with a specific noise during the operation of the mechanism. The axle of the support roller yoke is "fitted" into the body directly, without bushings. But all these are trifles - by and large there is nothing to scold Black & Decker for. No signs of wear on the parts were found.
COMPLETE SET: there is a jigsaw in a large box, instructions in several languages, including Russian, one fairly high-quality saw for wood, a plastic anti-splinter insert and an asterisk key for replacing the blade and adjusting the angle of inclination of the plate.
WORK: when cutting chipboard packages, the tool showed a good time with swapping of the web and mediocre time without it. Of course, in reality, only the best numbers are important - why work in an unfavorable mode? The same dynamics was noted when trimming the board. It is best to work with the maximum amplitude of the longitudinal vibrations of the blade, in this case it is easy to cut, quickly, and the butt end turns out to be smooth for the eyes.
I liked the machine for straight cuts. Since there is a "front sight" on both the protective casing and the anti-splinter liner, it is very easy to keep the intended line. In this case, sawdust almost does not fall into the "sighting zone". True, I had to note a drawback related to "Bosch" - because of the deep location of the file (about 30 mm from the edge of the plate), it is difficult to control the longitudinal position of the canvas, and in order not to miss the marks, you need to get used to it.
In all modes of pumping the blade, it was possible to make a straight cut in the chipboard sheet quickly and evenly.
After connecting the vacuum cleaner, it turned out that the sawdust suction system was also very successful - when the "pick-up" was lowered, there was practically no debris left on the board.
As is the case with other machines that have already worked pretty well, the platform mechanism got clogged with dust and required lubrication - its movements became too tight. Of course, it was possible to loosen the screws more, but this adds "laxity" to the well-coordinated operation of the device - it is better not to be lazy and lubricate. The splinterproof liner also had to be removed.
It is good that in the turned state the platform remains parallel to the cutting line. Sawing is comfortable and easy, the productivity is good, and, most importantly, the cut was a success.
It was not difficult to cut two semicircles with a radius of 20 and 15 mm from a 5-millimeter sheet of plywood. "Visibility" with the raised flap is wonderful, the motor "pulls" confidently and evenly, one thing is bad - you have to blow off the sawdust yourself, otherwise the markings are not visible. If you add "frequencies", you can easily "burn" the file.
Before cutting metal, the frequency control was set to position "3", as it is written in the instructions. Sawing "sandwich" made of tin and plywood succeeded exactly according to the markings, which is largely due to the sawdust blowing system. She did not give up before a difficult task and conscientiously removed debris almost to the very end of the straight line, until a decent amount of metal dust accumulated in front of the jigsaw (I had to blow it off myself). Thicker (5 mm) metal was also given to the device without difficulty, no complaints.
SUMMARY: as a disadvantage that manifests itself in all modes of operation, we note a rather loud, in comparison with the best models, and unpleasant noise accompanying the operation of the device. Vibration level is average. In general, the device left a pleasant impression - it cuts powerfully and confidently.
Bort BPS-650
Jigsaw with a staple handle (China).
Provided by the company "Baumat"
TOOL TYPE: household.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER CONSUMPTION: 570 W.
CUT DEPTH (max.): In wood - 65 mm; in steel - 8 mm.
STROKE FREQUENCY: 500-3000 strokes / min.
STROKE AMPLITUDE: 17 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.2 kg.
REGULATIONS: electronic adjustment of the stroke frequency; inclination of the cut in both directions up to 45 degrees; 4-stage pendulum movement.
FEATURES: button for holding the trigger in the pressed position; transparent protective screen.
TEST RESULTS
ERGONOMICS: outwardly "Ferm" and "Board" are very similar to each other. However, there is nothing wrong with that, the design decision taken as a basis is successful. The tool is comfortable to hold, the trigger and its lock are easy to press, the frequency control wheel is within reach - what more could you ask for from an inexpensive model? Is that the ergonomic switch of the "pendulum" modes: as in the case of the "competitor", it is not very convenient at the "Board" when switching from "0" to "1". There are no other complaints about it, the efforts required to move, although large, are acceptable, the fixation is intelligible. To replace the web, we move up the protective screen (this is not difficult) and loosen the two screws. The quality of the lock is normal, the file is inserted-removed a little taut, but without serious jamming. Canvases of two standards are suitable,installed with a "Boshew" shank as more common. The slab tilt adjustment is unremarkable: two screws, a latch with a slightly loosening pin. You can use it, there are no special complaints - everything is like everyone else. The L-shaped key is attached to the bottom of the case. The vacuum cleaner is connected by means of an adapter pipe … we get a construction of average "looseness".
CONSTRUCTION: More than other machines, the Board resembles the Kinzo. The only significant difference is the "pendulum" switch - it has four positions instead of three. As the test showed, it is not very successful, since it does not provide reliable fixation of the third and second modes (the same applies to "Farms"). Otherwise, there are no complaints. No wear was noted on any parts.
COMPLETE SET: in a cardboard box - a jigsaw, three unpretentious files, a branch pipe for connecting a vacuum cleaner, a set of spare brushes, a fairly detailed instruction in Russian and a parallel stop. It is similar to Fermovsky, but much more rigid. Unfortunately, we failed to test the accessory's performance - a jigsaw without a set of accessories was provided for the test.
OPERATION: the vibration level is quite high - higher than that of Anhell and Kinzo, the noise is average. Blowing off sawdust works properly - cleanliness is maintained around the jigsaw. But the suction showed complete helplessness. Who knows, maybe something is sucked in by a vacuum cleaner, but in any case this is only a small fraction of the resulting debris, the rest fills up the platform and interferes with controlling the position of the file relative to the marking. When sawing chipboard packages, the jigsaw did not surprise with anything: average ease of use, average time, decent cut quality. The jigsaw can cut through the thick chipboard if necessary. Again, I was upset by the fact that the third pumping mode was kicked out - like Ferm, Board does not want to work in it. Quite forgivable consideringthat there are no special opportunities when working with maximum amplitude.
When trimming a board, the situation is similar: average time, convenience too. It should be noted that the evenness of the saw cut strongly depends on performance - when trying to speed up the process, instead of a straight edge, a "propeller" appears. There were no problems with the fine workmanship - the device was briskly and quite smoothly doing its job. "Guidance" and "exchange rate stability" at the average level.
Sawing at an angle of 45 degrees would be quite convenient if it were not for the strong vibrations and deviations from a straight line caused by them. Unfortunately, the cut did not come out evenly, this is especially noticeable from the back of the board. There are no complaints about the speed - it is at the usual average level.
Due to the fact that at a low speed of rotation the "thrust" of the motor is unstable, it is not possible to cut the "figure" out of hand, you have to set the speed higher than desired, besides, they float. Otherwise, there are no complaints. "Visibility" is good, the sawdust is well blown off. The metal was cut by setting the regulator between "2" and "3". The motor "pulled" hesitantly, the sawdust was blown off somehow, but the time for completing the task is quite acceptable.
SUMMARY: the overall impression is quite favorable - good design, good workmanship. Isn't it a tool for home and summer cottages?
Bosch PST850PE
Jigsaw with a staple handle (Switzerland).
Provided by Bosch representative
TOOL TYPE: household.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER CONSUMPTION: 620 W.
CUT DEPTH (max.): In wood - 85 mm; in steel - 8 mm.
STROKE FREQUENCY: 500-3100 strokes / min.
STROKE AMPLITUDE: 25 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.4 kg.
REGULATIONS: electronic adjustment of the stroke frequency; adjustment of the frequency of strokes by pressing the trigger; inclination of the cut in both directions up to 45 degrees; 4-stage pendulum movement; switch for "blowing" and "suction" of sawdust. FEATURES: electronic starting current limiting system; cast base plate; toolless change in the inclination of the base plate; toolless file replacement; non-slip rubber pad on the handle; button for fixing the trigger in the pressed position; transparent protective screen.
TEST RESULTS
ERGONOMICS: the tool lies well in the hand, the trigger is pressed softly, but fixing it is inconvenient - due to the fact that the stopper button is deeply recessed, it is inconvenient to use it, especially during work. The same can be said about the frequency adjustment wheel - there are no complaints about the unit itself, it evokes only positive emotions, but it is located so that it can be used only after interruption. The checkbox for adjusting the amplitude of the pendulum movement is on the side, it moves with slightly tight but clear clicks. Below it is the sawdust blowing mode switch.
To attach a vacuum cleaner, no adapters are needed - although the branch pipe is not as long as that of Kress, it is also a structural element.
The platform is tilted without the use of a tool by rotating the lock lever (located at the bottom of the platform) 90 degrees. Efforts and clarity of the mechanism deserve only praise, "minus" is one - in order to adjust, you will have to remove the plastic cover. This is easy to do.
If the mechanism "looses" over time, it can be tightened by rotating the lock lever. In addition, the platform can be easily moved a few centimeters back.
The plastic protective screen is moved up and down along the guides on the case, which is not very convenient, since the mechanism wedges when a skew occurs. However, getting rid of this inconvenience is as easy as shelling pears and removing it altogether. But the procedure for replacing the blade itself (suitable only with a cross-shaped shank) is flawless - the clamp worked "perfectly": turned the lever - the file jumped out, inserted a new one - the clamp clicked, and you're done. Clarity and reliability of operation at the highest level.
CONSTRUCTION: typical for household class models - all the "stuffing" is in one cavity formed by the body halves. The mechanical compartment is separated from the rest by the metal wall of the gearbox base.
The rear bearing of the motor shaft is needle bearing and rests on the plastic housing, the front bearing is located in the gear housing.
If the "Kress" rod guide swung synchronously with it and was spring-loaded with coil springs, then here the rod is spring-loaded with a metal plate and performs longitudinal vibrations relative to the guide, which sets only the transverse position. Swinging with a rod relative to the body and a seal consisting of three washers: metal, plastic and metal. During the tests, he passed a certain amount of sawdust inside.
I liked the fact that the axle of the support roller fork is not set directly into the body, but into metal bushings.
On the whole, the construction seemed less reliable and durable than that of the "Kress", but very well made. There is no doubt that the model is capable of serving for a long time, withstanding household loads.
COMPLETE SET: the jigsaw is packed in a simple but solid plastic case, inside of which three small compartments are stamped, convenient for storing "small things". I liked that a clear fixation of the jigsaw was provided: when it was put in its place, it sits like a glove.
In addition, an instruction in Russian is attached, three fairly high-quality files - two identical for a direct cut in wood and one for a direct cut in metal, a plastic anti-splinter liner and a plastic overlay on the base plate. It is a pity that there is no special insert - for working with the insert, the latter does not look very necessary without it.
A strange idea is to protect the surface of the material from scratches, but do not protect the edges of the saw cut from chips. Since the overlay also interferes with adjusting the inclination of the plate, the "plastic" was immediately removed and no longer put on.
OPERATION: low noise and almost no vibrations - that's what you notice right away. According to the last criterion, the jigsaw is an undeniable champion; no one has managed to come close to its performance.
The sawdust suction system is working properly, the jigsaw leaves almost no debris on the surface of the workpiece, but the blowing efficiency is low, I would like it better.
When trimming the board, the tool performed well and, most importantly, behaved predictably - with an increase in the pumping amplitude, the cutting speed grew rapidly. True, in all modes the saw cut line came out a little more "shaggy" than that of Kress, but you can't call it "dirty".
I didn't like one thing - the soft start system. She did not allow to start work immediately after pressing the trigger, you had to wait about a second for the jigsaw to pick up speed. Attempts to start "from the bottom" only led to a worsening of the result. But, on the other hand, this option will help you to accurately cut sensitive workpieces, avoiding sharp jerks of the saw when you accidentally press the switch harder than necessary.
Approximately the same conclusions and when sawing a chipboard sheet at speed. Let's just note that it was definitely quite difficult to make such a cut. At speed, the device slightly leads to the side, and "steer" is not very convenient - with the raised screen sawdust is badly blown away, but with the lowered visibility it is even worse. Of course, you can connect a vacuum cleaner, but this is troublesome, and, besides, the hose is not a wire, it is rather difficult not to notice it. However, this conclusion is somehow true in relation to all jigsaws from this test - you have to choose between quality and speed.
The jigsaw stubbornly did not want to saw thick packets of chipboard sheets without swapping, showing a poor result. With the maximum amplitude of the longitudinal movement of the canvas is another matter: the apparatus easily finished with the proposed tasks, showing a decent time. It is a pity that the quality of the saw cut at the same time turned out to be mediocre - the canvas does not have enough rigidity, it is often taken away from the vertical.
I didn't like working at an angle of 45 degrees. After tilting the plate (its mechanism worked flawlessly, without requiring lubrication and blowing) and attempts to cut, an unpleasant feature was discovered: the sole is not strongly parallel to the cutting line. The jigsaw requires getting used to, but it was not possible to get an even cut (this can be seen on the back of the board), and the productivity was not high.
When cutting out the "figure" the device showed itself perfectly. The visibility of the cutting site is excellent (of course, with the "visor" raised), the sawdust is well blown off, the motor confidently "pulls" at low speeds. Subjectively, it was much more convenient to work than with Kress.
The metal was cut at the second speed, the motor withstood the load without any problems. The cut was smooth. Blowing off sawdust when sawing a "sandwich" made of tin and plywood failed, as in "Kress".
SUMMARY: I liked the model - light, solid, quiet, understandable, and very convenient when working slowly - what a beginner or a home craftsman needs. I would like to emphasize the almost complete absence of vibrations both under load and at idle speed.
Delmaxx DJS650
Jigsaw with shackle handle (Hong Kong).
Provided by the company "Stroymostkomplekt"
TOOL TYPE: household.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER CONSUMPTION: 650 W.
CUT DEPTH (max.): In wood - 65 mm; in aluminum - 20 mm; in steel - 8 mm.
STROKE FREQUENCY: 800-3100 strokes / min.
STROKE AMPLITUDE: 23 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.3 kg.
REGULATIONS: electronic adjustment of the stroke frequency; inclination of the cut in both directions up to 45 degrees; 3-stage pendulum movement; switch of modes "blowing" and "suction" of sawdust.
FEATURES: cast base plate; metal gear case; button for fixing the trigger in the pressed position; transparent protective screen.
TEST RESULTS
ERGONOMICS: Pretty neat jigsaw. The first impression is very favorable: simple, no frills, but convenient and rational design. The device is rather heavy, but it is comfortable to hold it - at least the hand does not weigh, the plastic of the handle is "warm" and pleasant to the touch. The trigger is large, a bit tight, but it is convenient to use it. The same can be said about the wheel for adjusting the stroke rate - functionally, without unnecessary "bells and whistles"; the location is optimal.
I liked the "spinner" for adjusting the pumping amplitude - it rotates easily, it is fixed clearly. Alas, the same cannot be said about the "blow-off / suction" switch flag - the fixation is indistinct, the movement is jammed. One consolation: most likely, you won't have to use this option - I put it in the "blowing" mode once and forgot. You can connect a vacuum cleaner only by purchasing a special pipe of a rather intricate shape. It is unlikely that it will be possible to make it yourself from improvised means.
To change the slope of the blade, you will have to remove the plastic pad on the sole and unscrew one screw for the internal hexagon with the included L-shaped wrench (there is no fastening for it on the case). Standard angles (0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees) are set using a system of cast metal spikes and grooves on the plate and the body, while for the consistent passage of all values, the sole must be alternately shifted back and forth (non-standard angles are "caught in the middle") … I liked the system because of the clarity of fixation in all positions - there is no question of any adjustment. As a disadvantage, we note the "blind" indication of the selected position.
Replacing the file upset and puzzled - against the background of the overall quality of the product, the blade clamp looks simply undignified. There are claims both to the idea and to the execution. To free the file, you need to unscrew a single screw, this is done with a special complete wrench for an internal hexagon (the one that is designed to fix the plate is not the other one). But first, it is necessary to move the stem to the middle or lower position, otherwise the screw cannot be reached - the window in the permanently fixed protective screen is not enough.
The clamping screw turns hard, as if the threads are jammed and need to be repaired. Files of two standards are suitable, but the "Boshevskie" ones are extremely reluctant to get into place: the first incomplete canvas had to be driven into place with light blows. For the sake of justice, we note that the file lying in the suitcase got up without problems, but after all, it does not last forever! However, by the end of the tests, the clamp was "developed" and made it possible to mount "consumables" without the use of brute force.
CONSTRUCTION: from the inside and the layout of the Delmax was quite similar to the Kress. The guides of the rod swing with it (this is good), but the fork of the blade support roller "lives" by itself, that is, the "swing" force during the pendulum movement is transmitted only to the blade, which is then forced to perceive additional forces (to overcome inertial forces when rocking of the rod and its guides). This feature makes it related to Bosch, Black & Decker and the rest (except for Kress) jigsaws described in the article. As it turned out during the test, the fork itself is also not without a flaw, it allows too large axial movements of the roller, which interferes with working with thick workpieces, especially with intensive pumping of the web.
The level of performance of the mechanics did not inspire - mediocre (against the background of the best models from the test), however, given the cost of the car, this is not surprising.
I liked the electrician. No open boards, wiring securely fixed.
There were no significant signs of wear on the parts.
COMPLETE SET: in a plastic case - a jigsaw with a pad on the sole, instructions in English, a simple file for woodworking of the "Bosch" standard and two different L-shaped keys for an internal hexagon. Although there is plenty of free space in the suitcase, only more or less large things (a screwdriver, a hammer, a chisel, etc.) can be put in there - there are no compartments for "small things", and all kinds of cogs-tongues will remain "in free flight" …
WORK: very quiet; in modes without swapping the blade, there are practically no vibrations; in this parameter, the jigsaw is second only to the "Boshevsky" one.
When sawing prefabricated chipboard packages, the device showed a strange pattern - with an increase in the pumping amplitude, it became more and more difficult to work. A pack 33 mm thick can be handled in the same time without pendulum movement at all or with pumping the maximum amplitude (at the same time, vibrations are very annoying - everything shakes). With a thicker workpiece (49 mm), the apparatus finished as quickly as possible in mode "1" (middle position), 2 seconds slower without pumping, and 5 seconds slower with maximum. Strange …
With the cutting of the thickest package, the tendency was only confirmed - without pumping, the best time (20 seconds) and comfortable work, with an amplitude of "1", stronger vibrations and lower productivity. At the same time, another drawback was discovered - at the beginning of the cut, the blade often leads away from the vertical straight line. The reason is the insufficient stabilization of the file by the support roller - its lateral play on the axis is 2 mm, while in other machines it did not exceed 0.5-1 mm.
However, it is difficult to blame the car: 65 mm is the maximum of what it is supposed to according to the instructions, in our case the limit was not only completely selected, but also exceeded by 1 mm.
When trimming the board, the best results in terms of time and quality of the cut were obtained without pumping, moreover, in order to achieve a really even cut (and why else trim the board?), I had to slow down a little, so the actual sawing time was at least 9 seconds. With the pumping of the canvas, the work is unproductive, and it is simply useless - the file is taken away from the vertical, the end is obtained by a "propeller".
Sawing in a straight line of a thin sheet of chipboard was more pleasant: a rather effective system for blowing off sawdust, a successful design of the protective cover provide good visibility, the longitudinal position of the saw is clearly guessed. As a result, it will not be difficult to quickly and evenly cut a large sheet of not very thick material. Interestingly, the blade pumping mode had almost no effect on productivity - with an increase in amplitude, the jigsaw "bite into" more confidently, but there was not enough power to maintain the pace (in the case of other models, the speed was limited by the ability to feed the saw blade).
There was no need to lubricate anything to make a 45-degree cut, the platform turned "no questions asked". I liked sawing - excellent visibility of the saw site, the sole remained exactly parallel to the markings, it is very convenient to hold the tool with one hand by the bracket, and with the other to grasp the motor housing. Result to match: a smooth and fairly fast cut.
When sawing in a circle, there were mainly two points. First, a rigidly positioned protective shield. To see the "place of events" directly (through the plastic, the picture is not clear enough) is possible only by kneeling in front of the jigsaw, looking from below from different sides. And if you work at floor level, "prostrate yourself"? You don't want to take off an unwanted part either, what if the sawdust stops blowing away? Secondly, the already mentioned low lateral stiffness of the file. To get a cut with a vertical edge, you need to control the process more carefully than usual. The model holds the lowest revs uncertainly, depending on the load, they "float".
Having set the average value of revolutions in accordance with the recommendation of the instructions (position of the regulator "4"), we started cutting a thin sheet of metal. The speed turned out to be quite high, despite the fact that the revs were quite low by ear (not higher than in other models tested). The saw turned out to be quite smooth, although worse than that of Black & Decker.
The device made a short saw in thick metal easily, which cannot be said about who worked with the device. Controlling a "delicate" operation is not easy - visibility is insufficient for such cases.
SUMMARY: the car "looked" with strength, solidity and good design, did not like the strange character that requires getting used to, and some imbalance - here the engine would be more powerful. It is quite suitable for construction and summer cottage work. Of course, not a professional, but outwardly similar and, what is important, very productive
Einhell Bavaria BPS520E
Jigsaw with a staple handle (China).
Provided by the company "Entacenter"
TOOL TYPE: household.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER CONSUMPTION: 520 W.
CUT DEPTH (max.): In wood - 65 mm; in aluminum - 20 mm; in steel - 8 mm.
STROKE FREQUENCY: 500-3000 strokes / min.
STROKE AMPLITUDE: 16 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.1 kg.
REGULATIONS: electronic adjustment of the stroke frequency; inclination of the cut in both directions up to 45 degrees; 3-stage pendulum movement.
FEATURES: button for holding the trigger in the pressed position; transparent protective screen.
TEST RESULTS
ERGONOMICS: the dimensions, weight and design of the device are kept in the classic spirit for an inexpensive modern jigsaw. The only "oddity" is that the wheel for adjusting the stroke frequency is located unusually, on the side of the "bracket", but it is quite convenient to use it. The trigger is pressed softly, easily fixed. The pumping modes switch rather tightly, but at the same time the access to the lever (it is located in the recess of the case, like in the "Farms") is good, it is not difficult to "wield" them, and considering that there are only three positions, it is possible "blindly". The grip reliability is about the same as the Sparky - the grip is just as "plump" and is also not equipped with any tides or anti-slip pad. The overall impression of ergonomics is average: something is comfortable, something is not very good.
The procedure for replacing the file is very original: you need to wield the key through the small holes in the protective screen. Moreover, interestingly, the pitch of their location does not coincide with the longitudinal distance between the screws on the clamp. Moving from one screw to another, it is necessary either to move the casing or insert the key at an angle (you can completely remove the "harmful piece of plastic" by unscrewing the support sole).
The lock itself is standard. They installed a blade with a straight shank, a similar file lay in a box with a jigsaw. As in the case of "Farms", it is difficult to do without a slotted screwdriver when removing the blade.
Communication with the mechanism for changing the tilt of the plate left even less pleasant impressions. By unscrewing two screws under the sole with the same wrench, you can tilt the latter, and there is little sense from the latches of the main positions, which should help in this. To accurately "catch" the angle (including the main position), you need either the right eye or another goniometric device. It was necessary to tighten the screws one by one, a little bit and with skill, otherwise the stove would slightly move away from the exposed position. Outwardly, the same Ferm mechanism worked more reliably.
I remember the successful fastening of the key to the rubber end of the cord. Conveniently.
The dust extraction system is connected using a complete pipe. It is inserted into the hole and secured tightly, but it holds like a glove.
I didn’t like that the power cord was very short - only one and a half meters.
CONSTRUCTION: similar to the "Farms" model - there are more differences outside these machines than inside. The "electrician" is different. As for the mechanics: the same familiar parts, the same features, the same problems, even the blade support roller was not lubricated.
By and large, there are no complaints - the mechanism works, no signs of wear are visible.
COMPLETE SET: in a cardboard box - a jigsaw, one simple file with a straight shank, an adapter pipe for connecting a vacuum cleaner, an L-shaped key for an internal hexagon and an instruction with translation into Russian.
WORK: vibrations accompanying work are very high and noticeably higher, for example, “farm” ones, sound pressure is about the level of “competitors” from the price niche. The efficiency of the dust extraction system is close to zero - it rather interferes than helps to get rid of debris. Without it, the dust scatters, and with it it gathers in a heap under the sole - the situation is completely identical to the "farm" one.
"Flies" or other scopes are not provided, therefore it is not easy to keep the intended straight line, especially without skill, one thing pleases - the canvas is well visible through the screen, the sawdust is blown off regularly.
Толстые плиты из ДСП поддавались аппарату с трудом, рез был ровным, но скорость низкой. Особенно медлительным лобзик оказался с пакетом максимальной толщины, которая, впрочем, на 1 мм превышала допустимую по инструкции. Видимо, в этом миллиметре и было все дело, поскольку пилка посажена довольно глубоко, пробивалась она еле-еле. Ее максимальный вылет практически в точности соответствовал толщине заготовки. Осмотрели другие протестированные лобзики. У всех максимальный вылет заметно больше (на 1-1,5 см), и лишь в нескольких случаях обнаружились схожие проблемы, но и там был выигрыш в несколько миллиметров, который и обеспечил уверенное пиление пакета толщиной 66 мм.
When trimming the board, the result is also mediocre, which can no longer be attributed to a file that is poorly suited for work. The cutting plane was of average quality (the time can be seen in the table).
Sawing a thin sheet of chipboard is an easy task - the model coped well, however, the absence of a "sight" and rather strong vibrations prevented it from clearly maintaining the "course".
Tilting the slab, as already mentioned, is a rather unpleasant process. If the presence of sawdust in the mechanism had a negative effect on it, then we did not notice it. Otherwise, I liked working at an angle to the vertical, stability and performance are not bad. At the same time, the non-parallelism of the cutting line platform does not interfere too much, since the jigsaw clearly follows the course taken. The main thing that annoyed me was the need to firmly grip the handle of the tool, otherwise quite strong vibrations would arise, knocking the jigsaw off the "right path". There are no complaints about the quality of the cut.
The model made a good impression on the curvilinear cut. The "visibility" is a bit low, the minimum possible speed is a bit high. The rest is a complete "idyll", and the "kruglyashi" turned out to be wonderful.
Since there are no clear instructions on the choice of speed modes in the instructions (it says that "general rules apply"), the revs were set by ear, comparing with Black & Decker. I had to choose position "1". It was quite convenient to saw, the debris was blown away regularly. But the thick workpiece was sawed without pleasure: the work did not start at the first speed, the motor did not "pull", I had to add revolutions during the process. Strong vibrations annoyed me.
SUMMARY: for a home workshop, a jigsaw is quite suitable, especially given the presence of a web pumping system, the usefulness of which is indisputably proven by this test.
Ferm JSV-650P
Jigsaw with a staple handle (China).
Provided by the company "Baumat"
TOOL TYPE: household.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER CONSUMPTION: 570 W.
CUT DEPTH (max.): In wood - 70 mm; in aluminum - 10 mm.
STROKE FREQUENCY: 500-3000 strokes / min.
STROKE AMPLITUDE: 18 mm.
WEIGHT: 2 kg.
REGULATIONS: electronic adjustment of the stroke frequency; inclination of the cut in both directions up to 45 degrees; 4-stage pendulum movement.
FEATURES: button for holding the trigger in the pressed position; transparent protective screen.
TEST RESULTS
ERGONOMICS: rather light and comfortable device - it fits immediately into the hand, the grip is quite comfortable. The handle is nicely rough, the trigger and its lock are at hand, they are convenient to use, the frequency adjustment wheel rotates easily and smoothly, you can reach it with your thumb without changing your grip. I didn’t like the switch for the pendulum movement modes - the force of movement and the accuracy of fixation do not cause any complaints, but the location, in a small recess of the case, is clearly unsuccessful. This is especially noticeable when switching from "0" to "1" - you have to press on a rather tight lever with the very tip of your finger.
To replace the canvas, you need to raise the protective screen, but this does not work right away - you need to adapt. Next, with a key for an internal hexagon (for its storage, it is fastened from the bottom of the jigsaw), two screws are unscrewed and the blade is removed. This, too, cannot be done the first time, since the file almost always wedges in the groove - it needs to be "shaken" and slowly removed, while it is difficult to do without a slotted screwdriver. The canvas is mounted in the reverse order, and, I must say, this operation does not shine with clarity either. Saws of both common standards are suitable (they were supplied with a straight shank - this was in the box).
The inclination of the sole is changed with the same wrench, by unscrewing two screws. The fixation in standard positions, although precise, requires adjustment - it is not difficult to get on the pin, but only the latter dangles in the body, not providing the desired accuracy.
The parallel stop is mounted with the same key. Its position is changed by unscrewing two screws. Before twisting, the parallelism of the stop to the sole must be set, the guides in the plate do not provide this. The stop stand is marked every half a centimeter and allows you to set the distance from the edge of the workpiece to the saw without additional accessories. It is convenient to count the values from the edge of the plate (there are no other landmarks), while making an amendment of 3.5 cm (distance from the edge to the file).
To connect the vacuum cleaner, you need to use the supplied pipe, it is long enough, to put on a regular hose is a matter of minutes. The only pity is that the whole structure comes out rather flimsy - the vibrations of the hose cause the adapter to vibrate at the same time, while the feeling that it is about to fall off does not leave. In all fairness, we note that this never happened.
CONSTRUCTION: if all previous machines were modular, then "Ferm" does not have fully completed units, the main supporting element is a plastic body. In its halves, parts of the assembled frame of the rod guides are fixed (the structure is swinging). The gearbox base is fixed separately. The rear end of the motor shaft is supported by a plastic-seated ball bearing.
Since the "machine" room is not fenced off from the engine, the debris drawn in by the fan freely penetrates to the parts of the drive mechanism. Of course, in this state of affairs, there is no special sense in "blocking" the stem seal, it is not mounted, although a seat for it is provided in the body.
Against the background of asceticism of the most simplified design, the support roller fork and its suspension look like a kind of foreign element. It looks very solid. True, during the test it turned out that the roller itself was not oiled, and this led to a loss of performance and local overheating of the web (it slipped, not "rolled" on the roller).
No signs of structural wear could be found.
COMPLETE SET: in a cardboard box - a jigsaw, a parallel stop, a pipe for the dust extraction system, a set of four simple files, instructions in 17 languages, not including Russian, an L-shaped key.
WORK: accompanied by quite strong noise and vibrations, the difference is noticeable not only with the leaders in comfort ("Bosch", "Kress", "Delmax"), but also with the middle class Black & Decker.
As already noted, it was not difficult to connect the device to the vacuum cleaner, however, it didn’t come out of it - activating the sawdust suction system gave absolutely nothing, the garbage safely remained on the surface of the workpiece. The option of the parallel stop also turned out to be useless - the "piece of iron" only interfered with keeping the jigsaw on a straight line, not allowing the blade to be adjusted by "steering" the device. It is better for unnecessary accessories to find a more suitable use.
Working with thick packages of chipboard pleasantly surprised - confidently, evenly, without vertical drifts and quite quickly the jigsaw did its job. I didn't like the "behavior" only in one mode - maximum pumping, the thickest package (66 mm). The vibrations were so strong that I had to grip the handle with all my might. However, the saw came out quite even, and it was not at all necessary to suffer - the gain in time compared to quiet sawing without pumping was small.
When trimming the board, I liked working with the machine only in the mode of maximum pumping of the canvas, in the rest the work was too slow, but the saw cut always came out even. However, "I liked it" - it is said too loudly: the vibrations are great, with intensive sawing the device just breaks out of the hands.
During tests with thick workpieces, an unpleasant fact was noticed - the "pendulum" amplitude setting flag occasionally spontaneously switched to positions corresponding to a smaller amplitude of longitudinal strokes. A hint that you need to slow down?..
When cutting through a thin sheet of chipboard, the speed is decent, but the quality is not good. To get a straight line with a flat rather than wavy cut, I had to slow down. And it is quite difficult to control the saws - the canvases are not visible, but there is no front sight (however, it is not difficult for a "handy" owner to make it on his own).
I didn’t like the work of the system for regulating the frequency of strokes - at the first two speeds the jigsaw can only "buzz" with no load, and when trying to cut it immediately "sours" and is unable to move the file. The third stage is fully functional, only the frequency of moves is already quite high.
It was easy to tilt the sole by 45 degrees, which cannot be said about the made saw. Compared to the first four models, it felt inconvenient to hold the instrument at an angle. The saw wobbled a little from side to side, requiring a “steering” motion, while productivity was low. Switching on the "pendulum" gave nothing, the vibrations bothered me a lot. It makes no sense to say that the platform was "on average parallel" to the saw line due to the very constant "steering". In general, the lag behind the already described models is very noticeable, including in the quality of the cut.
When "circular" sawing plywood "visibility" is good (the screen was raised), it is quite convenient to cut. I didn’t like that the rpm had to be set a little more than I would like, since at optimally low the motor "pulls" unstably and the sawdust is badly blown off.
Since the instruction does not give recommendations about the choice of speeds when working with different materials, before the exercises with metal we set the average value "by ear", focusing on Black & Decker (the position of the regulator is between "2" and "3").
Unfortunately, I didn’t want to "pull" the motor at such a speed, which made it necessary to increase the revs a little along the way. Despite this, it took quite a long time to saw the "sandwich" with the sheet metal. I liked that the sawdust was regularly blown away, but the strong vibration was tiresome.
The device cut a thick metal workpiece (5 mm) rather quickly, but again it did not do without adjusting the frequency along the way.
SUMMARY: the final impression of the model is quite pleasant: if you discard the secondary factors and not be too rushed, you can work. At least the predictability of behavior is an order of magnitude higher than that of the same Delmaxx, which does not greatly surpass Ferm in performance. The jigsaw will be a good purchase for an unpretentious home craftsman who occasionally uses a tool. With all this, the machine looks beautiful, it is pleasant to hold it in your hands.
Greapo PSJ500S
Jigsaw with a staple handle (China).
Provided by "Oldim-3"
TOOL TYPE: household.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER CONSUMPTION: 600 W.
CUT DEPTH (max.): In wood - 60 mm; in plywood or chipboard - 20 mm; in aluminum - 20 mm; in steel - 6 mm.
STROKE FREQUENCY: 500-3000 strokes / min.
STROKE AMPLITUDE: 17 mm.
WEIGHT: 2 kg.
REGULATIONS: electronic adjustment of the stroke frequency; inclination of the cut in both directions up to 45 degrees; 3-stage pendulum movement.
FEATURES: button for holding the trigger in the pressed position; transparent protective screen.
TEST RESULTS
ERGONOMICS: the shape and appearance of the product are simple and unassuming. "Exterior" Greapo is somewhat reminiscent of "Diffusion", at least the sensations after "contact" are the same. However, the "Gripo" was made more carefully: the joints are tight, there are no burrs, it is more convenient to hold it.
The trigger is pressed easily and smoothly, using the release button is simple, however, and accidental presses are quite frequent. The "revolutions" adjustment wheel rotates very easily and is conveniently located. But the swap mode switch left a less pleasant impression: the marking is "blind", the movement and fixation are kind of "slack". But this does not interfere with work, impressions are subjective.
To replace the canvas, the screen must be removed. This is easy to do (if the stem is in the down position, the shield can be left in place). Next, loosen one screw on the side with an ordinary key and replace the file. The scheme is quite successful, except for the jumpers in the window - at times it interferes. The workmanship of the lock is not good, about the same as that of "Farms" with "Anhel", but better than that of "Delmax" (it has exactly the same retainer). Consumables of both common standards are suitable. Since the box contained a canvas with a "Boshevsky" shank, this standard was taken as "correct".
The mechanism for adjusting the position of the plate is quite standard - the markings are present, but there are no standard corner clamps. True, for a perpendicular cut (90 degrees to the surface), some fixation is provided, but the sole exposed with its help is still not perpendicular to the canvas. Subsequent adjustment is required. By the way, it is more convenient to carry out this operation than with "Anhelle", since there is only one fastening screw and does not cause distortions when tightened.
The key used to change the blade and adjust the tilt can be attached to the end of the supply wire, this is convenient.
The hose of the vacuum cleaner is put on the branch pipe formed by the halves of the body, no adapters are needed, everything is simple and straightforward.
CONSTRUCTION: extremely simple and concise. The lubricant inside the case is unevenly distributed: where it was not there, there are visible scuffs, which, however, did not have time to turn into "scuffs". At the same time, there is no dust inside the cavity of the mechanism at all. The seals work great. And yet we do not undertake to predict the long service life of the tool, the nodes do not look too durable. Most likely, when developing the model, the cost factor prevailed over the rest.
COMPLETE SET: in a cardboard box - a jigsaw, one simple file with a "Boshevsky" shank, an L-shaped key, an anti-splinter insert and instructions in Russian. The manual is very short and takes, together with the cover, one A4 sheet folded in half.
