Recommendation for Jig Saw

[BlowingOldBoots]

I am looking for a new jigsaw, mains voltage preferred but battery would also be considered. Accurate cutting, straight, true, is essential. So many low cost ones do not track true or cut at right angles. Any recommendations?

Alastair

[Burst Boiler]

I suggest a two piece one.

Apologies, I have been drinking post-Calcutta Cup.

[BlowingOldBoots]

Jig saw jigsaw whisky whiskey, no need to apologise. Do you mean 2 piece as in a battery type Many of this type don't come with batteries, they are extra, making them quite expensive.

My quandary is this, it is possible to spend anything from £25 to £300 on a jig saw. Hence I am wondering if anyone has got experience of good tool at a reasonable price. My old jig saw is a Makita 4324 which has worked well, but the blade clamp has now failed; the Makita was a low cost DIY model, now decades old.

[Gardenshed]

jig saw & straight line? are you kidding?
you only get that by clamping a straight edge to the job and using that as the guide
not much in it between the usual DeWalt, Bosch, Makita etc. more critical is the operator
my old black and decker works fine just now, but if/when it fails, I'll go with Bosch re-chargeable as the batteries are interchangeable between

[BlowingOldBoots]

jig saw & straight line? are you kidding?
you only get that by clamping a straight edge to the job and using that as the guide
not much in it between the usual DeWalt, Bosch, Makita etc. more critical is the operator
my old black and decker works fine just now, but if/when it fails, I'll go with Bosch re-chargeable as the batteries are interchangeable between

I use a straight edge for very straight line cutting, but the blade now tilts to the side and will eventually jam, plus the edge is at an angle. I can also cut a straight edge down a line free hand for later planing flat. My query is really about buying a new one, as I have had the Makita for an age. I suspect that the the guide is either bent or worn as it happens with new blades as well.

I'll look at Bosch for the interchangeable battery, that would be a useful feature. To be honest, the only battery tool I have is a B&D Drill, everything else has mains flex, which is not that inconvenient for me.

[wully]

I’ve got Erbuer drills and plunge saw. Decent home quality for sensible money and if buying any more power tools I’ll stick with them for the battery interchangeability.

[Gardenshed]

I was pleasantly surprised that when I bought a circular saw last year, the new battery fitted my 6yo Bosch drill. As they are all Li, they keep their charge so whenever you pick it up, it works. As tools die I'll go cordless as there are very few times when I run them continuously and run out of charge. With interchangeable batteries, you can just swap them and continue. Its also much less hassle when you want to do a job, no messing around with cables and plugs.
As for straight lines.....

[wully]

I cannot cut anything resembling a straight line with any jig saw I’ve ever used. It’s a ‘bit’ easier with the Plunge (circular) saw.

It’s easier and cheaper if I get someone else do make the cuts though

[BlowingOldBoots]

I bought replacement bits from Power Tool Spares https://www.powertoolspares.com. The shoe plate is upgraded from pressed steel to a thicker and I assume more rigid die cast plate. New blade clamp and shoe plate, £7.40. Cheap as chips!

[Gardenshed]

I bought replacement bits from Power Tool Spares https://www.powertoolspares.com. The shoe plate is upgraded from pressed steel to a thicker and I assume more rigid die cast plate. New blade clamp and shoe plate, £7.40. Cheap as chips!