Don't buy this item unless you want a reconditioned unit. I received a unit with obvious wear marks, fingerprints, and scratches. The replacement Amazon sent me was in the same condition. Amazon's customer "service" kept stonewalling me, offering to refund me only 20% of my purchase price no matter what I asked for. I did not ask for anything unreasonable--I did not see this as a "gotcha" opportunity to get a tool at some incredible discount. However, maintaining my goodwill as a customer should be worth some premium to Amazon. It's not. They just told me they respect my decision to go elsewhere, which is what I recommend you do.pCoincidentally, 20% off is the general range at which Amazon sells reconditioned units that are in the $150 price range when new (note this is for other tools; I have not seen reconditioned Bosch 1587AVSKs on Amazon--except those they sent me!) If I had wanted a reconditioned unit, I would have ordered one. This smells of a form of bait-and-switch. You order a new item. They ship you a reconditioned one and offer to refund part of your purchase price. Suspiciously, you are refunded only enough so you end up paying the same price you would have paid for a reconditioned model. And Amazon gets to unload some of its reconditioned inventory.pBe warned.

I actually considered not writing a review of the Bosch 1587 as it's legendary quality and reliability I felt didn't need further clarification. Like the Hitachi M12V router, some tools in their class I feel have such a positive reputation and overall value they outshine the others, at times considerably. However, due to some concerns regarding the Bosch's unique "tool-less" blade change which can be confusing to some, I thought I might give my input.The blade change: A "tool-less" system is much appreciated in a jigsaw where the norm used to be having to hold the blade in one hand, a tiny allen wrench in the other and somehow securing the jigsaw from moving while while turning one (sometimes two like my father's old Skill or Sears?) screws. If your on a ladder attempting this maneuver, eyikes! Good luck. Of course sooner or later your going to drop the blade or the wrench or maybe even the saw (while hoping none of your family or friends are below you). But if your like me, some of them are probably hard-headed! The actual steps to change the blade in the 1587 maybe could use a little clearer explanation. There are six steps (in pictures) on the body of the jigsaw outlining this procedure, but actually there is another that might help some of those other owners out there that are having difficulty aligning the blades correctly. The steps I have revised are in order below:1. (Per pictures on saw)--Pull up the black plastic knob on the forward/top part of the handle to the FULLEST upright position. 2. " "--Turn knob a minimum of three revolutions counterclockwise (I make four turns which I find makes blade insertion easier)3. " "--Insert blade perpendicular to barrel of the jigsaw. If blade faces left or right, it doesn't matter, either will work. Turn blade teeth forward.3a. (NOT ADDRESSED IN SIX STEPS)--Next, PULL BLADE DOWN to seat it properly into reciprocating plunger. This should "automatically" align it parallel to the body of the saw and should address concerns of misaligned blades. Note: This knob "WILL" lock the blade out of alignment if you bypass this step and make cutting difficult if not impossible depending on how far out of alignment you chose to lock it in. Why Bosch doesn't include this into the six other steps is puzzling. This is addressed in the manual however, (Reference: Included manual, printing 9/01, page 7, end of 3rd para.) albeit as a short snibbet of information that could be easily missed by those in a hurry to start cutting. 4. " "--Turn knob clockwise until you hear and feel it "click" into place.5. " "--Press knob down approximately half-way so it turns freely (without engaging blade "click") and return it to start position as needed.6. " "--Press knob down fully to seat into handle.Another tip that I find useful, although not absolutely necessary is to push the plunger (reciprocating shaft) into the fullest upright position before blade insertion/removal. This makes the procedure much easier, particularly on the finger tips when using new, sharp more aggressive blades.Ok, I hope that makes things a little clearer and lets those frustrated owners enjoy a fine piece of machinery. As far as the often stated virtues of this jigsaw, quality, power, reliability and by far the best blades (Progressor), I believe it's all true. Price is competitive and with the previous qualities by far the best overall value anywhere by anyone. As of this review Milwaukee and Makita have come out with 6+ amp powerhouses the 6266 and 4340FCT, respectively. I don't believe power is everything and I recommend not believing the hype from manufacturers. The bottom line is productivity. If a tool doesn't last or it can't be used comfortably and efficiently is it really worth it when you have other choices? I haven't come close to bogging down the 5 amp Bosch and I have doubts the others have the refinement of the 1587. But in all fairness, I don't own either of them and this is just going by other opinions.SOME INTERESTING NOTES: Some of Skill's jigsaw's at 1/3 to 1/2 the price come with the same quality case. For those unaware Skill and Bosch have become the same company. (No contest in cutting quality though, the Bosch CLEARLY surpasses the Skill, I own both.). Some perpendicular cuts with the top handled 1587 can be made holding the barrel somewhat-like the barrel-grip 1584. The Bosch 1584 (barrel-grip) doesn't have a variable speed trigger, it has a dial at it's rear that is impractical to adjust during actual cutting. There is significantly more motor control to be found with the top-handled 1587 and it's variable speed control trigger. I recently saw an episode of "This Old House" on a local PBS station and saw a counter top company using the Bosch 1587 to cut 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" soapstone! I never considered that!Thanks for reading. More comprehensive reviews coming soon.The Pros:**Legendary record as the best jigsaw made (except for it's barrel-grip sibling the 1584)**Competitive price**The best blade quality and selection (Bosch Progressor "T" Tang-shanks)**Tool-less blade changingThe Cons:**Somewhat flimsy feel of plastic blade lock knob, trigger and trigger lock. (Doesn't affect performance)**Hmmm...I honestly can't think of any others.Summary: Want a jigsaw that's a cut above (ok, I know it's a cliche)? Try the "Boss-ch" 1587.

Bosch 1587AVSK Top-Handle Jig Saw Kit
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br /If your only experience is with Harry Homeowner quality jig saws, this tool will be a revelation.
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br /When I bought this saw four years ago, it was the finest top handle jig saw on the market. However, it needed improvement in two areas.
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br /- blade changes, even though tool-less, are slow, and the top handle, which you have to pull out and rotate counter-clockwise seven revolutions to release the blade, is flimsy plastic. It's a wonder that handle hasn't broken [yet] on my saw. Also, you then have to pull the blade out of its holder, and remember to protect your fingers if the blade is hot from being recently used. I burned my fingers once.
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br /- the blade needs better control, so deep cuts are more square. Slice through 1.5" wood and the cut will frequently slant off to one side. All jigsaws will slant some since the blade is only supported on one end, but it's just too much with the 1587.
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br /Bosch addressed those problems, and added a wrench-less foot adjustment, with their newest generation of top handle jigsaw, the 1590EVSK. Blade changes on the 1590 are fast, simple, and you never have to touch a hot blade; and, steel blade-stabilizing blocks just above the foot result in a more precise cut.
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br /The 1587AVSK is a fine saw, but my advice is to consider spending the extra dollars for the next generation, and better, 1590EVSK.
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br /Note: Fine Homebuilding Fine Woodworking's 2008 Tool Guide (9/07) rated the 1590EVSK the editor's best overall choice for a top handle jigsaw.

I really like this jigsaw on most counts, but am now ordering my third base for the beast. Yes, I'm a professional woodworker. The standard issue base is thin cast aluminum with a plastic insert for surface protection, but it's not strong enough to resist gradual bending at the front corners under heavy working load. If you try to straighten them to avoid the rocking-horse effect, they snap off very easily. Maybe there's an all steel base available, if so go for that, the stock aluminum one costs $70 each time, so my saw now costs double the sticker price in only two years.

I can cut right through all the superlatives and say that my 1587 has done nothing since I bought it but cut 4/4 and 8/4 hardwoods.
br /I am talking about exotic hardwoods! One and two inches thick for those not familiar with lumber-yard terminology. Hardwoods like purpleheart, stone-like Azul Macaul Cauba, sticky Brazilian Cherry and even the ultimate test in my opinion, Brazilian Walnut.
br /That is as iron of a wood as I have had experience with and I once managed a company that imported exotic lumber from around the world.
br /This saw cut them all for the last several years without a problem.
br /Not only that, I was using it to cut at least ten lineal feet a day, several times a week much of the time during the Spring, Summer and Fall.
br /I purchased my saw used and it performed exceptionally for me for three years. I just recently sold it a contractor for more than 60% of it's regular retail price in my area.
br /That is the kind of performance I like! Tools that perform AND hold or retain re-sale value.
br /I've owned the PC and bought and used the Hitachi and past models of the Dewalt. The Bosch significantly out performed the others in several ways in addition to the re-sale value mentioned above. Those were..
br / - ease of blade change.
br / - durability and build quality.
br / - smoothness and speed of cut.
br / - general fatigue on your arm.
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br /The more I handle tools the more I appreciate the ones that don't jiggle your tendons and numb your hands. I like the ones that can handle the tumble off the workbench because let's face it, that happens to all of us.
br /I am not a Bosch flag waver!
br /But I have to say, they make the best darn jigsaw I have ever used!
br /There is only one thing I didn't like on this saw. That is that it requires a tool to adjust the bevel plate. I would much rather see a self contained mechanism such as on the PC.
br /I give it four stars because I leave a little room for perfection. But this in my opinion is the best jigsaw you can get.
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Like many other reviewers I had to have non-warrentied repair to the saw for the blade change mechanism. Repair was so expensive for the PLASTIC gears that I just sold it for parts. I DO love Bosch products and am moving up to Newer Model that had better blade chaning mechanism.

The Bosch 1587AVS was one of the first Bosch power tools I bought and absolutely love it. I spent many months researching which to buy and in the end, the Bosch was tops. With the dial-in variable speed selection, 5 amps, and tool-less blade change, the competition was limited to one or two. The DeW... tried to mimic the Bosch tool-less blade change, but many of the reviews I read detailed how users were in the middle of a cut and the blade would just suddenly fall out. I don't know about you, but that doesn't sound like something I'd want happen. The Milw... was also a contender, but at the time didn't have a tool-less blade change.
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br /I bought the 1587AVSP which is the tool, case, and a pack of blades. Some of the blades were the Progressor blades and at first I didn't see what the big deal was, but then I used them to cut wood and metal. The wood blade cut so fast I had to check if I had the saw set for orbital cutting, but I didn't. It also left a super smooth finish to the cut which circumvented the need for sanding. The next task required me to cut through a couple of steel pipes. An ordinary HCS blade barely lasted one pipe and took about a minute and a half to complete, but then I switched to the Progressor blade and it chewed through the pipe in thirty seconds or less and I'm still using the bit today. I've even read of people cutting through rebar with a Progressor blade which I would have initially considered too much for the tool, but it can do it without blinking. It was because of these tasks that I've decided to stick with the Progressor blades for both wood and metal.
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br /As for the tool itself, the first thing that caught my attention was how smooth it operated. The counter balance does a fantastic job of countering the vibration from the motor. The variable speed switch also does a great job of starting out nice and easy and building up to full speed. This is especially important when cutting plastics since too high an rpm will melt the plastic which not only effects the cutting piece, but also binds melted plastic to the tool.
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br /I've only had one occasion to use the orbital action which was when I had to cut through a wet 2x4 along the grain. This was not easy and initially took some time (I wasn't using a Progressor blade), but once in orbital action, it was as if the tool was being pulled by the blade. This is a great feature to have and when combined with a 5 amp motor, there's little left in the area of power that's really needed.
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br /So, out of a maximum of five stars, I give the 1587AVS a perfect 5 star rating. It's smooth, powerful, and just fits right in your hand. I take every opportunity possible to break it out and find it to be the most versitale saw in my arsenal. I highly recommend it.

I won't go into to much detail on this review, as everyone else has covered all the functions of the saw well. I have used this jig saw nearly everyday for about four years now. It has done exterior trim in the rain. It has been dropped on occasion. It has cut through about every building product known to man and just recently has begun to show signs of wearing out. The saw still will make precision cuts when needed, but the little blade change handle is wearing out making blade changes difficult sometimes. I am not complaining, but rather impressed, that this saw has taken this much use and still is in pretty good condition. Just thought i owed it to bosch to give them my best rating and say that when (if!) i have to "retire" this jig saw, it will be replaced with another one just like it.

I have had a Bosch jigsaw for several years. I love the variable speed range dial,the variable orbit, and the variable trigger, as well as its strong, durable motor. Changing blades is slow, but they do stay put solidly. Recently, my grinder, cutoff saw, Sawzall were all at a worksite, I needed to cut some rebar at home. I set the orbital action to minimumum, put in a new Bosch blade, it sliced right through. Also was excellent cutting eighth-inch mild steel building my trailer this summer. HOWEVER, after it was just out of warranty, it wouldn't track a straght line. Had it repaired (at my cost),it started doing it again, fixed again, same thing after a while. Also, after a while,when cutting wood, if it would bind, the shoe gets pulled out of 90 degrees and it won't tighten enough to keep the blade straight. Know someone else had the same problem with inability to track.

I had this jigsaw for 8 years now and it is the best jigsaw I ever owned. I went through 4 jigsaws before I brought this one and I willingly would buy another and recommend it wholeheartly. I is the smoothest jigsaw I own and the most reliable. I am a carpenter by trade and have used the saw mostly for cutting molding and cabinet work. Occasionally, I use it for cutting metal.

This basic design has been in production for quite a while, with evolutionary changes such as the "clic" blade lock system and a cast aluminum shoe replacing the old screwdriver locking system and steel shoe . It's still strong and smooth, but I have misgivings about the latest version. As the production has shifted over the years from Switzerland to US to China, the saw has acquired noticeably looser tolerances. For instance, the gearcase halves no longer line up perfectly, and the roller lever pivot pin is no longer triple-staked to prevent it working loose. I can only guess what internal changes have been made to reduce production costs.
br /ps: If the cast aluminum shoe on your saw has broken, you may want to consider replacing it with the durable older steel type (part number 2601016903) at about twenty-five dollars.

I own a small home improvement/remodeling company. I use this jig saw frequently and really like it. It has plenty of power and cuts fast and accurate. Overall, the fit/ finish is excellent and the blade change is super easy once you know how (it takes less than 10 seconds) It's one of my favorite tools and I highly recommend it.

The Bosch 1587 Jigsaw is very powerful, though other saws may boast slightly higher AMP ratings the Bosch may still have more usable power due to the efficiency of it's motor. The saw is smooth, quiet and most importantly absent of the vibration that has often beleaguered my attempts at fine work. Most other saws are plagued by this vibration and that really makes it difficult to track a strait line or to carefully cut out a finely traced scroll. Not with the Bosch, it's as smooth as can be and a pleasure to use. You may find yourself looking for excuses to break it out!! pThe controls are ergonomically well thought out and are also very smooth in operation. The trigger switch on the 1587 provides variable speed for slow starts and also provides a speed limiter dial which enables the user to set the maximum blade speed when the trigger is fully engaged. The Barrel Grip version (1584) though very comfortable for scrolling does not include a variable speed trigger. Rather it has a toggle switch with a speed dial. This makes slow starts rather awkward to achieve and is the main reason I chose the top handle 1587.pThe tool-less blade change takes a few minutes to master but once mastered it is quick and provides a very positive hold on the blade. I will admit that the blade change feature on the Milwaukee (also a nice saw, the only other to consider)is even easier but we cant have everything. The saw uses T-Shank blades and the Bosch Progressor version of these blades are second to none; use them!!pThe saw includes adjustable "orbital action", a feature that allows the blade to orbit in a back/forth and up/down motion simultaneously, allowing the user to make faster more aggressive cuts. Orbital action greatly reduces the cutting time and makes scrolling less labor some. The draw back is that the cut is slightly less fine. Again the amount of Orbital action is adjustable and it can be deactivated all together depending on the material to be cut or your particular preference. pWith all this said I struggle to think for negatives, but there are a few petty ones. Here they are: The blower though offering three settings could be more powerful at slower speeds. The shoe angle adjustment is not tool-less but rather it requires the use of a hex wrench. This wrench is included and fitted to the power cord... No biggiepOn my saw it seems that the blade tends to cut very slightly off on deep material. I have made completely sure that I place the blade in correctly but it doesn't help. However, this issue has never been a problem in any of the work that I have done to date and it could be just my particular saw.pWell there isn't really much more to say...This is a very fine jigsaw and probably the best one available; the Milwaukee being the only real competition that I have seen to date. So don't be afraid of this purchase. You will certainly not regret it!!

I've had this jigsaw about a year now. Perhaps went through 20 blade changes. One would expect a thousand more before this tool goes to lala land, but that's not the case. The tool is now rendered useless because the mechanism for blade changes has gone caput. I am past warranty as far as bringing it back for replacement or refund. The other choice is repair which isn't worth the hassle from my perspective. In my opinion this tool will not stand the test of time. This is a twenty dollar tool if the blade mechanism is flawed. {{I suspect it is}}. pI don't want to disparage anyone from buying Bosch, just this particular model. The tool wants to do business - but for cripes sakes - It's gotta hold a blade to work. I am not a happy camper.

I recently bought the Bosch jig saw and I'm very pleased with it. When buying the jig saw it was between a Milwaukee and the Bosch. Normally I'm a Milwaukee guy, but I handled both saws and the Bosch just felt better and seemed easier for me to use and keep on pattern lines. The blades change easily. This is a very smooth cutting saw. It goes through wood with virtually no effort. I had started out with an old two speed Black & Decker jig saw so when I went to the Bosch it was like the difference between night and day. If you're interested in a jig saw you'll be hard pressed to find anything better than this. Buy it. You'll like it.

I would like to add to my other review that I wrote awhile back. I have a Bosch Top Handle Jig-saw. I believe it is clearly the best jig saw made. I could go on for hours, like I did in my earlier review, but their is one thing I wanted to mention here. Although I love my top handle, if I was going to do it over again, I would buy the barrel grip. Why? Because the mechanics of steering a perfectly straight course, are easier to do with your hand around the body rather than perched on top of it. The barrel grip enables you to do one handed cutting with more stability. I am talking on a very fine level. I noticed Norm Abrams on the New Yankee Workshop uses the barrel grip as well. br Please don't misunderstand me, I am not talking about the top handle model dancing around or anything like that. I am spoiled by Bosch's accuracy, and sometimes use the jig saw to make critical straight cuts using an edge guide. With a fine tooth blade, it leaves an edge so smooth, I just go over it lightly with a little sandpaper when I am done and it looks like a finish edge. br So what to do? When I am using the top handle saw with a single hand, I modify my grip by grabbing it around the body, instead of using the top handle. By doing it that way, you get more of the barrel grip control, even though the rear part of the top handle gets in the way. br This steering control that I am mentioning is not a major item. I am not going to pick up a barrel grip instead and consider selling mine. I just would prefer the barrel grip for that fine level of single handed control. Both are magnificent saws. br Quite simply put, the ergonomics-mechanics of the barrel grip contribute to the capability of creating an incredibly smooth and accurate cut that these Bosch Jig Saws are capable of producing. I'm being super critical here, the amount of wiggle produced is very fine, much more so than most people would care to think about. If you need to make a perfect cut, and want to do so closer to the line, and spend less time at the orbital sanding station, the barrel grip is the way to go. br The other thing worth mentioning is that if you have the work secured with a clamp, and can get both hands on the top grip, you can cut a perfect line with great control also. If you already own the top handle as I do, try cutting with it by grabbing the barrel instead and you will see what I mean.br After using cheapie jig saws for years, picking up the Bosch and using it for the first time, you wonder how you ever got along without it. Highly recommend for both models, I just recommend the barrel grip a tiny bit more.

I just want to say this saw is truely unbelievable.I went frommy sears craftsman model that was 15yr.old,to the bosch.It is like I was paralyzed,but now I can walk again! I had only useda jig saw for small cuts and cutouts. But now I haven't eventaken my circular saw out or used the tablesaw for that matter,thats how much of a joy it is to work with such a well builtqualty tool as this one is most defintly!The hand grip,bladechange,the blades,the power&variable speed control,the casein which it comes and also the cut of the saw is ultra smoothand vibration FREE! Once again THANK YOU ALL who took the timeto write an honest review, because that is the only reason thatI now own this new Bosch jig saw. To all who have taken time toread my review BUY IT that was the best spent money for a toolthat I made in a long time.

The Bosch is definitely better than the Ridgid r3120 jigsaw. While Ridgid claims variable speed, it is in fact five stepped speeds on a dial, with the trigger being just an on-off switch. I now realize why the Bosch is so well rated by cabinet shops and professional plumbers: the Bosch trigger is REALLY variable speed, with the trigger dial limiting the maximum speed. The slowest stoke rate is just like doing a cut with a hand saw at a slow and steady rate - great control with excellent precision. This allows me to start and maintain a gentle stroke rate for curved cuts, and still allows me to increase the speed by squeezing the trigger a little more. Only gave the Bosch 1587 four stars because the blower is so weak at the slowest stroke rate you may as well not have a blower(haven't tried the blower at higher stoke rates). Here is the comparison:br***Dust blower; Bosch-weak at the slow stroke rate. Ridgid-strong at all speeds.br***Speed and cut control; Bosch-definitely the better. Ridgid-no control. Only good for rough fast cuts.br***Vacuum port; Bosch-questionable design. Ridgid-good design.br***Performance; Bosch-very good. You can use it for fine and rough cuts. Ridgid-rough cuts only.br***Noise; Bosch-very quiet especially at the slowest rate. Ridgid-noisy even at the slowest rate.br***Vibration; Bosch-very good. Ridgid-mediocre.br***Case; Bosch-compact plastic with everything fitting nicely in place-you don't even have to take the blade out to store the jigsaw. And the extra blades stay put in the case. Ridgid-over sized plastic case. Don't see why-maybe used to convey false sense of "bigger-is-better"?brEven though my Bosch jigsaw was lower priced than the Ridgid, the Bosch included a package of 48 blades (of which I will use 2/3rd of it). In the end, I'm glad I got the Bosch and got a refund for the Ridgid.

I have had this saw for several months now and I am completely satisfied with this saw. The blade changing is a bit tricky at first but reading another Amazon.com customer's review comments solved that problem. Note that once you insert the blade and rotate parallel to the direction of the cut, you need to pull down on the blade to fully engage it before rotating the top lever clockwise to clamp the blade. If this is not done correctly, the blade wil not be properly clamped and will be capable of moving up and down. I has hesitant about buying this model due to the other customer reviews but do not let the comments about the blade changing system steer you away. It is an excellent jig saw and I highly recommend it.

Every Bosch tool I buy seems like a substantial upgrade, and this jigsaw is no exception. I bought it a year ago to replace a cordless model (not Bosch), and what a difference! Cuts straight, fast, and blows the dust away so you can follow your mark easily. I mostly use it to cut plywood, but I cut two large oval-shaped blanks out of 2x mahogany right after I got it and no problem. I didn't even know I could cut an oval!pI just bought the ripping guide for $15 and now I can do a lot more....rip small pieces of trim from moldings, cut down larger boards with minimal set up time, etc. I'd say the guide is well worth the extra dough. pI see they have a newer model out, and I'm sure it's excellent, but I'm still so happy with this one that I can't see upgrading at this time.....but maybe next Christmas....pDefinately a 5 star tool. Bosch has done it again. Shocker.

The $50 extra is well worth it. The 1590EVSK has a much better blade-change system, substantially more power, a better shoe tilt mechanism, a shorter shoe projection in front (you can cut closer), and FEELS a lot more high-quality!

I graduated from the Sears Craftsman "aren't all jigsaws the same?" mindset when I was blown away by this great saw. I found myself with limited access to tools and needed to build; this saw handled every task beautifully. Thick, thin, rip, crosscut, bevel--smooth, powerful, and accurate. The tool-less blade change is a real luxury.
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br /As a first time user I encountered a few bumps in the road: First, the instructions say to turn the blade change handle counterclockwise 3 turns and insert/twist the blade. Much frustration and repetition and still no luck (is it me or is it the saw? The blade won't budge!). Finally I just kept turning the handle counterclockwise and with 6 turns there was enough laxity in the shank to turn the blade and center it on the guides. Whew. I was off to the races! But it takes me 5 or 6 turns every time (definitely NOT 3). Second, the saw came with a nice assortment of blades (including the Progressors) but they looked nothing like the Sears blades I have used for 20 years. No big deal for the pros among you, but why are the teeth angled up instead of down I wondered? And what is the best use for all these different kinds of blades? No clues in the owner's manual, so I went to the "home center" closest by and looked over the selection of Bosch blades and read all the packages. I can't say I picked up much knowledge as the fronts and backs of given packages were inconsistent in their descriptions, and the descriptions were inconsistently worded between blade types. Hey Bosch, lots of room for improvement here! All the blades that looked like woodcutting blades made great, smooth cuts, so maybe it doesn't matter that much. I uased them on walnut, cherry, and fir. Third, the 90 degree detent has a fair bit of play and takes some tinkering to get the base truly square. Once I got it squared up and tightened down there was no drift despite hours of use--unlike my two Craftsman jigsaws that liked to drift and flex, requiring frequent readjustment and gnashing of teeth (my teeth, that is).
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br /Bottom line for you Sears diehards (excuse the pun): get a real jigsaw a start having fun. If you look around, most HD stores are still stocked from the Christmas special bundle deal: the 1587 plus a free variable speed Bosch 5" orbital sander (which works wonderfully, by the way).
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Had bought a new DeWalt DW321K prior to this saw...it stopped cutting straight on it's first job!pI then read the reviews (should of done my homework) and subsequently took the DeWalt back and traded it for the Bosch.pThis is a great jig saw! Beautifully built and great cutting performance.pMy only 'complaint' is the very weak blower at lows speeds.

Excellent product! Don't hesitate on this one. After your first cutting project you'll be putting it back in its case a happy customer. I read all the reviews before purchasing this and they were all right on... Thank You Amazon.Com for a great product with a great price and free shipping to boot.

Bosch has very little vibration. The low position roller guides make this saw very accurate. The blower switch is a nice feature and helps you to maintain visibility of the cut line. The variable speed control dial makes it easy to control your maximum cutting speed. The trigger controlled operating speed has good response. Bosch offers a wide variety of quality blades. Tool free blade changes are fast and easy. I recommend this model.

This jig saw provides great power, excellent speed control and fantastic blades. The blade I use most has two rows of razor sharp teeth that cut wood smoothly and efficiently. Blade changing is easy and the saw provides a great feeling of quality.

The man I work with has this Bosch, I have an old skil with the screw held blade holder.(joke) Strip it and you'll know. Before that I had a BD, and I remember that old tank Emerson.
br /He went twice as fast doing the same thing I was on the other end end of a 2x6. With complaint he gave me his, and got out an old Bosch with the long screw shaft blade change. Ha! what a change. I no longer even get the Skil out of the drawer...I borrow his. I try to buy the best, and hesitate alot to upgrade when I have a working tool. But, buying one of these is justifiable. If I ever had a complaint about jigsaws, it would be the bevel adjustment. misplace your hexkey and you'll understand. However, this is some better than the norm, but still a pain. Tooless blade change is an extreme plus, cumbersome at first, but better after time. I found the pictures on the tool, useless at first. Read the manual. Then I got it. Universal sign language still lacks alot. Maybe it is to be used as a refresher course.
br /No bouncing, or shoving, and no earplugs needed. Made in the USA
br /I tried the others out there even the Dewalt knock-off...No comparison. Research development paid off Bosch. Plus most are made overseas now, and in the same price range as this Bosch...so I bought one.

After about three months of researching jig saws and agonizing whether I should purchase one at all, I took the plunge and bought this beautiful piece of machinery. I now have four power tools from Bosch, some as old as 15 years, and they all work wonderfully. This is no exception. I am a homeowner who has owned at least two 70+ year old homes. I do all my own work whenever possible. That includes plumbing, electrical, carpentry and cabinet making. About five years ago I purchased a Skil jigsaw that was about $40.00, and was never happy with it. It couldn't keep the blade straight during a cut, and the blade angle would drift from side to side. Buying the Bosch was like the sunny day after a storm. The blade changing system is better than a "tooled" system, but takes a few minutes to get the hang of. I am sure that anyone can figure it out if they read the instructions the first time. The only blade changing system that appears better to me is the Milwaukee, also a fine tool company. I have only had the saw a few weeks, but can see that it will give me years of easy, accurate and clean work. That is what we are all looking for, isn't it? Also, the clamps that come with it are great, and I will be looking for more of them in the near future. My son is getting old enough to start learning how to build things, and this saw is something he can use, with my hands-on assistance. It is so smooth that he will not get hurt by the bucking that occurs from a lesser quality instrument. He will enjoy building his first bird house using this, and all of his fingers will be intact when done!

I don't believe this jig saw. It does everything I have asked it to do and feels comfortable while doing it. It does not matter what I am cutting; metal, fiberglass or 2X4's, it gives a fast clean cut.

You will not be disapointed in this one. The blades are top notch and the saw feels great. My son has this thing about jig saws and I was going to buy a cheap model for him but after receiving this one I let him have a chance on it. I am sure that this will give me many years of service and as soon as I get a table saw; We are planning a few bird houses. I'm still figuring things out on this saw but I have a friend that is in Upholstery and working out of my garage. We have been using this to cut the pannels for custom love seats and chairs. I was using my old jig saw and it took forever; Now that I have the Bosch; I zip through the plywood with no problems. Sometimes you get what you pay for and in this case I got top notch preformance.brThanks to the guy that gave a review on how to put the blades in. I printed it out and things went very smooth the first time around!

After reading numerous reviews, for me it came down to the Bosch and Milwaukee. Milwaukee had an edge in amp rating and in its blade change system. Ultimately, I bought the Bosch because of its variable speed start. The Bosch has plenty of power and operates very smoothly. I recently had to test its power by ripping a portion of 2x4. After making the approprite speed adjustment, it performed great. As for the blade change system, admittedly a keyless system is ideal, but after 2 or 3 blade changes, this is a non-issue. The Bosch has proven itself to be as good as I expected.

This is a great, comfortable saw. It cuts very price, smooth, and turns well. The power is controllable and grip is great.

This saw is great. It cuts smoothly and cleanly using Bosch blades. It was a little tricky to figure out how to change blades the first time (read the instructions), but once you've done it, it's not bad at all, and doesn't require any tools. The hard plastic case protects the saw when I'm not using it, but it is always quick and easy to pull it out and make a cut. I last used it to trim around railing posts while re-surfacing my deck, and it worked like a charm. If you need a jig saw, don't hesitate to buy this one!

Up to now, I have been borrowing a friend's jigsaw and loved it. I used it in many different applications as it is extremely user friendly and versatile. Couldn't wait to have one of my own. Easy to use, and operate; solid construction and comfortable.

I bought the Bosch Jig Saw a few months ago and I have been nothing but satisified with the tool. It cuts thought anything with ease (including ash wood floors) and can be used for many applications. I use my tools constantly and buying the best has made all the difference. I would highly reccomend this to anyone looking for a jig saw.

Trying this product out the first time amazed me: it cuts really fast and very smoothly. Even in a fast cutting mode, it cuts reasonably smoothly. Of course, I was easy to impress: I had been using a Craftsman jigsaw for years, and never knew what I was missing. Obviously there's no going back now! Having read the reviews, I had very high expectations, but the Bosch performed even better than I expected.pFor a regular woodworker, this saw is a great complement to a table saw. The table saw excels for straight cuts and quantity cutting. This one is great for irregular or curved cuts, materials not suited for a table saw (e.g. metal), or cutting things you can't bring to a table saw (like a wall).pI think the versatile jigsaw is a great choice for an infrequent carpenter or handyman, or someone on a budget. For years a jigsaw was the only saw I had, and I built many useful things. The main reason for other saws is that they may be faster or cut more smoothly (and a few things you can't do with this one, such as grooves or mouldings).pWhile any power tool can cause injury, it's clear that a jigsaw takes longer to do serious injury than other power saws, so in that sense it's safer. For this reason my wife is willing to use it.pUsing a straight-edge as a guide, you can still do a good job on long straight cuts with a jigsaw if you don't own a table saw. I made a simple jig - a scrap of 3/4" pine cut to a width equal to the edge of the shoe to the cut edge of the saw, approximately 1 1/4" but varies with the blade - which, when placed along the cut line, makes it quick to place then clamp the straight edge. To make it, clamp a straight edge to a work surface, place a straight scrap snug against it and clamp, then cut with the Bosch saw. Mark the purpose of the scrap and store it near the saw.pNits: I don't like the non-intuitive blade change, and have had to remind myself by re-reading the manual when I had not used it for awhile. The blades aren't cheap, but are of very high quality. There are a LOT of choices in the blades, and unfortunately Bosch does not explain the particular advantage of one vs a similar one very well. pThese nits would have led me to give 4 1/2 stars, but overall they are small nits: once the right blade is installed for a job, this is a one beautiful tool.

I won't repeat what the previous reviews and this saw is replacing a Dewalt that I've had for years. The yellow saw was a quality machine but the Bosch makes it feel like a Black Decker. The balance and quality of cut is excellent and the easy, tool free blade change is just icing on the cake.

It takes a while and repeated reading to understand how to change the blades, but once learned, it is quick, easy, safe, and blades lock securely. That aside, the saw is a well made piece of smooth machinery which runs flawlessly and allows precise cuts. There is no wobble or vibration. The heft of this piece of equipment makes its operation smooth, although the size may make sharp zig zags more cumbersome than what may be enjoyed with a smaller unit. This was my first Bosch purchase, and it made me a Bosch fan.

I bought this tool at Amazon.com. This is one of the best tools I have purchased. It cuts through hardwoods very easily and is a joy to use. I was surprised at how precise Bosh 1587 is and how easy it is to change blades. In short, it is everything previous reviewers have stated. I would definitely replace this unit with the same model, should the need arise.

I received the jigsaw from Amazon yesterday, and put it to work today. Evidently, Bosch addressed the blade changing procedure in their manual. The procedure for changing blades is pretty easy, and it does indicate in the manual to pull the blade down gently after it is inserted. The only problem I have is using the anti-splinter insert. When the insert is used, you can't see the front of the blade. There is a "V" shapewd notch in the front of the insert, but it doesn't allow you to make as precise cuts as when the insert is not used. Also, the dust blower doesn't seem to work when the insert is used, unless I was using it at too low a speed. Other than that, I would highly recommend this saw. As many other reviewers have mentioned, you will be amazed at how great this saw is if you are replacing an older Sears or some other model. Finally, I was quite impressed with the quality of the 6 inch clamps that were included in this offer. I recently purchased four clamps from another internet site and can assure you that the ones included with the saw are better than the clamps I purchased elsewhere.

Very very smooth. I have had mine for over two years now and am very happy with it. Blade changes are fairly easy. It feels right in my hands and is well-balanced.

After recieving my saw,I made a couple cuts on some scrap wood I had laying around and instantly I was impressed. No more pushing (like I did with my old Craftsman). It just goes through the wood like butter, extremly accurate, easy to control. I used it for the first time on a cuopla for my dad; I was grinning from ear to ear. A great addition to any tool collection. Would I buy another one? You betcha. The positive reviews sold me.

This jig saw is top of the line. Very good product, with the quality you would expect from Bosch! You won't be disappointed!

I bought mine back in 98. I have used it frequently and still works like new. I prefer this model over the long skinny screw driver model because I know I would have lost that screw driver ten years ago. Anyone getting into any type of carpentry or fabrication should buy this as there 1st saw and they will be very please with it for years to come.

I bought this and the Milwaukee (see my review there). I'm returning the Bosch. The Milwaukee runs smoother and has better adjustments. I like the idea of the variable trigger on the Bosch, but the Bosch still jumps when starting, even when starting slow. So for me, the variable trigger isn't a strong enough advantage as I'd hoped it would be. :-( I'm hoping I'll eventually like the variable dial on the Milwaukee.

this is a great saw because it is well balanced and operates very smoothly. The case is very good with metal clasps that are durable, however the built-in storage area inside the case never stays closed so every time I open the case I have to stuff the spare blades back in and close the storage cover. I have had some problems with this saw that include the quick blade change mechanism, it would not release the blade easily and would not tighten all the time. I had to return it and get a new one, I bought it at Lowes so it was easy to return for a new one. Last week I droped the saw and bent the shoe so I need to replace that part but I think I'll upgrade to the Bosch 1590EVSK

The most imitated jig saw on the market . . . they must be doing something right!
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br /All I can say is be sure and visit a store that carries both the top handle and the barrel-grip versions of this saw, an try both out in YOUR hands and decide which is right for YOU.
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br /This one has all the juice you will ever need in a jigsaw, don't bother stepping up to the newer 1590/1591 series saw unless you like to waste money, or plan to change blades frequently.

Well I received this jig with a free 6 inch orbital sander ,sander works great, but anyway about the jigsaw honestly I think it's definately ranks top, just my thought , although the only thing as someone mentioned is the blade change but once you get use to it no problem! The speed control in the trigger to speed control it self , I gotta say I love it!

I am going to make this short and sweet. I brought this saw based on its strong reviews. Over all its a very nice jigsaw don't get me wrong but I can not get a flush cut. It will start off flush but then the blade wonders back and forth. I have tryed many things to correct this as well as I contact bosch and they just told me to try things that I had already tryed. This saw would of gotten a 5 stars if it would do a flush cut.

bought my first bosch jigsaw in 2002, still in perfect running order. Could not pass up the good deal found online, however dissapointed my newly purchased saw was made in china. Seems everything these days is made there.

Handles well and with little vibration for a mid priced jig saw.
br /You will not be disappointed by the performance. Will see about durability.

I love this tool! I purchased it at Home Depot on a whim, later checked Amazon, and could have saved some money. Now I always check Amazon FIRST. I have sawn up at least 60 pallets for kindling, still on the first Progresser blade, several teeth missing, and still going strong. Also have used the same blade on several projects, including a deck and a dog house.

This is an updated review. I have used the saw for over a year now, but not as heavily as I used the twenty year old Bosch it replaced. That old saw would probably still be running fine, but I damaged the blade changing mechanism and for some reason I do not recall now did not follow through on buying replacement parts. I did contact Bosch, however, with the intent of buying parts, and they were quick to respond and helpful.
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br /This new saw is made in China, but so far has performed as well as the old saw. It is smooth and powerful, the base is solid and the handle is easy for me to grasp and control, though that may be personal. Blade changes do not require the extra screwdriver my old saw needed and are easy.

I recently purchased the 1587AVSK, making it the first Bosch tool in my collection. The unit arrived, factory sealed, but had been dropped, before being packaged, with resulting damage. This damage did not affect the operation but my tools are to "look at" as well as use. I could own the tool for many years and not have the damage that this one had. I returned it and Amazon sent me a replacement. (I must add here that Amazon is the best I have found for customer satisfaction as far as web dealers). The second unit arrived, also factory sealed. It had black grease over the unit, and turned out to be a pretty good saw, after I cleaned it up. I do not know what goes on, but Bosch is shipping some pretty poor quality stuff these days! They do not compare to my Porter Cable items, as far as attention to details. I called Bosch to replace a defective "BOSCH" nameplate; it had been poorly applied, and was folded over. The gentleman at Bosch said it would be OK if I sent the tool in for evaluation!!! Any other manufacturer would have simply dropped the nameplate in the mail. I told them to keep the nameplate, my first Bosch tool would be my last. It is Dewalt and PC from now on, I learned my lesson. By the way, I got my old (30 years)Sears jig saw out today to do some cabinet work, and it cut just as well as the Bosch! Just a bit heavier.

I expected more from this tool and I was disappointed. Yes, compared to the discount brands it is good. But that is not a good comparison. Could be smoother, more powerful, with less vibration and more control. Could also be a little sturdier.