Porter-Cable 7549 – HD Industrial Jig Saw
Tool: Porter-Cable 7549 – HD Industrial Jig Saw
Knowing the available jigsaws on the market, I purchased the Porter-Cable 7549 over the longtime popular Bosch 1587 because of it’s flat baseplate and superior blade guides. The base edges on the Porter-Cable are straight and flat as opposed to the narrow plate with curled edges on the Bosch. I felt the Porter-Cable would be more accurate when used against a fence and lie better on flat surfaces.
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Experience:
My Contractor-grade Porter-Cable Jig Saw has been part of my everyday toolbox for more than a decade. I still use this jigsaw on a regular basis and it performs ideally. I have cut curves in everything from plywood to Azek to laminate, even thin metal. On a 2008 project, I cut 60+ arches from 5/4 oak ranging up to 6′ in length. Doing siding jobs regularly my Porter-Cable Jig Saw is most often used for cutting shapes in thin clapboard or shingles to fit around the odd shapes of fixtures, outlets and trim. This saw replaced my first jigsaw, the Bosch 3238VS.
Comments:
I have used this saw without fail for so long it would be hard to complain just based on it’s quality and service. Being very picky about my tools, I never regretted buying the Porter-Cable over the Bosch and am still happy with my choice. I have no complaints with this tool. It’s accurate, takes two different shanked blades, has a great base plate and runs with Porter-Cable reliability.
Links:
Porter-Cable 9543 Jig Saw on Amazon.com
Porter-Cable 7549 on ToolPartsDirect.com
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