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   OverKnight | Nov 17, 2004 06:02am | #1

   I have a Bosch barrel-handle jigsaw, and I find it far easier to use than conventional D-handled jigsaws.

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   nikkiwood | Nov 17, 2004 06:31am | #2

   John,

   I think it is strictly a matter of personal preference. I have both, and I have a slight preference for the barrel grip when I am doing something that requires intricate cutting. For me, it seems a little easier to manuever. But the next poster will probably say the opposite is true -- and he/she would be right too.

   BTW, thanks for all you info on the Festool stuff.

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   hammer1 | Nov 17, 2004 07:13am | #3

   I have a PC top handle, there has been a Bosch barrel on the job. I switched back and forth the other day. I was notching window sills and scribing in wide baseboard. For me, the top handle gives me greater control right over the reciprocating blade. When I cut a little too tight for the blade in the radius, the saw doesn't take control and bounce. I also like the speed control right at my thumb instead of out back on the end.

   Like someone else said, it's a personal preference but I would not trade the PC for the Bosch. I wouldn't trade the PC blades for the Bosch either. Side by side the Bosch was a distant second place, I expected better.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   joinery45 | Nov 17, 2004 08:49am | #4

   That was the best explanation yet.

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   Marv | Nov 17, 2004 05:24pm | #5

   I have the Bosch D handle and it works fine.  The only time I wish I had a barrel handle is when using the saw upside down with a coping foot.  If you would like to use the saw to cope, get the barrel model.You get out of life what you put into it......minus taxes.

   Marv