Bosch Jigsaw Review & Cutting Curves in Big Timbers
Bosch Jigsaw Review by Cutting Curves in Big Beams. For my Timber Frame Style Woodshed project and Garden Pavilion Build, I used this jigsaw to cut curved profiles in the ends of 6″ x 6″ beams and in rafters. Watch the Video Review.
This Bosch Jigsaw model JS470EB review demonstrates the capabilities of this tool and it’s put to the test cutting heavy timbers. I use a 9″ blade to cut the thick beams and a 6″ blade for the rafter profiles and birds mouth cuts.
For post and beam work this jigsaw performed well.
Bosch Jigsaw Review
Timber Frame Construction
This is a review of the Bosch 7.0 Amp Barrel-Grip Jigsaw. I bought this jigsaw specifically for a project on our homestead.
I’m building a timber frame woodshed and I have some beams and rafters that I need to cut some tight curves into the ends of. I’ve got some long blades also made by Bosch to try out.
It has four selectable orbital settings, a simple on and off switch, and an air blower switch.
When on it is on it blows air to keep the cutting line clear of chips.
Footplate
The metal footplate is adjustable with a hex head screw that’s conveniently stored inside the footplate.
The variable speed dial has six settings from 500 strokes per minute to 3100. I set mine to position 6 3100 strokes per minute and it worked well. I believe this higher setting keeps the motor cooler as the internal fan speed is higher.
Blade Change
The lever allows tool-less insertion of T-shank blades.
And it ejects the blades when opened so you don’t have to touch them when they are hot.
It has a plastic overshoe to protect finer surfaces and an anti-splinter insert that attaches to the footplate. For my work on these outdoor structures I didn’t use those accessories.
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