From the manufacturer
BLACK+DECKER 5.0-Amp Electric Smart Select Jig Saw
This 5 Amp Electric Jigsaw with CurveControl Technology earns its place in every tool collection. Four customized orbit settings give you excellent control over curves, while the adjustable shoe enables beveled cuts up to 45 degrees. And you’ll never have to fumble with extra tools when changing out the blade thanks to its keyless clamp.
Features and Benefits of the BLACK+DECKER 5.0-Amp Electric Smart Select Jig Saw
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Variable-Speed Motor Cut wood, metal, and plastic at up to 3,000 strokes per minute. |
Wire Guard Designed to keep your line of sight clear and your cuts accurate. |
Tool-Free Blade Change Quickly swap out U and T shank blades without needing extra tools. |
Choose between 4 custom orbit settings for maximum control over tricky curves.
Reed.B. –
Used this to make trim cuts on a pool deck. I made several cuts with the included blade. Worked perfectly. Cut through wet, pressure treated, 5/4 decking without issue. Also used it to finish cuts on stair stringers. No problem cutting 1 1/2″ material either. Completed project all with the included blade.
dillon peters –
I am a person who does my research before purchasing items like this. This Jig Saw is fantastic!! I love it! It handles so so well, smooth cuts. its great for the work I do. I highly recommend purchasing Black + Decker for your next Jig Saw
piloto –
This is an excellent buy and tool. I had to cut a lot of varied lines from 360′ to straight. I was cutting with a grounded blade. A blade where the teeth are not offset which made the circular cuts slower and harder to do, but keeps the wood from splintering. The variable speed switch is OK for simple lines, but it is hard to maintain a constant reciprocation speed while turning the saw 360′. I made a rheostat by wiring together a receptacle and dimmer switch in a 4 outlet box. That way I could lock the trigger switch and slow down the reciprocation speed. This save the blade from wood burning in tight turns. It also allowed me to move my grip about the saw body to make the turns. This also allowed me to manipulate the oscillator dial on the go. My pencil lines were dim as a result of tracing around a thin paper pattern. So I taped a key chain penlight on the head just above the saw blade to light up my cut.
Edward Lomax –
I love the ease this jigsaw has! I burnt up my old jigsaw cutting 2 by material! I purchased this one to replace it! I am building Harley Davidson style rocking horses! This saw cut thru all my materials like a hot knife thru butter! Easy to control, exceptional power and works like a champ!I doubt I will but if I ever need to replace this jigsaw I will definitely buy another one exactly the same, if they still make it….lolIt is great for the novice woodworker! I have been making wood projects for years so I am no novice! This is great for my little home projects and my rockers that I build now!
Meg –
I am a female with no experience with saws, and I was able to set this up and safely use with no problem! I have only cut a few 2×4’s for practice, but it cuts smoothly and without any problems. cant wait to get started on bigger projects.
Timchenko –
Works great, powerful and easy to use. Important note! I followed the advice of others and bought blades that are different from what Amazon recommends. They fit perfectly. Bosch T5002 10-Piece Assorted T-Shank Jig Saw Blade Set
Teacart –
I love this jigsaw and it got delivered as scheduled. What I am not happy about is the fact that it says on my order that “the package was handed directly to a resident.” It was not handed to me, but left on my front step. That part is fine. But there was no outer packaging, so anyone walking or driving by knew exactly what was in the box. It would have been easy for anyone to spot the package, see that it was a Black and Decker Jigsaw and run up and grab it. I’ve ordered many things from Amazon, but this is the first time that there was no added packaging to disguise the contents.
M. Wells –
I needed a jigsaw for a small project. I didn’t anticipate I would use the saw very much, so I didn’t want to overspend. I saw the tons of good reviews for this jigsaw and decided to buy it. It handled the original job I bought it for with ease (a few large radius cuts) and since then I have found tons of projects to use it with- many that I wouldn’t have considered without the saw.It has plenty of power for the plywood and 1″ pine board that are my primary building components. It also had no trouble on the few 2x4s that I have cut with it. Using a guide to keep my cut straight I have also ripped plywood with this handy little saw.If you are only going to have 1 saw in your toolkit it should be a jigsaw, and that jigsaw probably should be this one. Very versatile from fine work down to ripping plywood and cutting 2x4s- This little wonder does it all.
J. Hallahan –
At this price, I was a bit leery about the quality and durability, but I originally bought this to create an easy opening for a cat door. The quality and easy of use was so impressive, I was motivated to keep going. I purchased additional saws for some heavier work and used my COVID quarantine time to work on the bar – I used this baby to saw the rotten wood off the bottom of the siding all the way across, cutting about 15-18ft through siding boards about 1in thick. It did not hesitate. I then moved on to some deck furniture and used this saw to round the edges. I’ve since used it for more than I can count. It’s so easy to just plug in and zip through something that needs a quick cut I have it hanging over my work bench ready to go. I’d definitely recommend it, even for experienced wood workers who would be using it all the time.
AF –
I read the reviews for this saw and some of them were not kind. Some did not like it because it left a rough cut and others did not like it because it was hard to make sure the blade was locked in. If you take your time and make sure, it was not even an issue for me. Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the different settings and play with them on some scraps. I found trying out the different settings gave different cuts: Some rough some smooth. I love the way it handles. Curves are a lot easier on some settings. It fits in my hand really well and it has power to spare. I have only had it a few days and I have already built shelves and other things just for fun. I give this jig saw 5 stars.