Freud FJ85K 6 Amp Top Handle Jig Saw
Manufacturer: Freud
Model: FJ85K
Rating: 
(27 reviews)
List Price: $217.60
Offer Price: $69.90
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Features:
- Powerful 6.0 amp motor
- Variable speed, 0-3,000 strokes per minute
- 3 orbital settings allows for precise blade control
- Quick fix tool free blade change system, accepts Bosch shank blades
- Equipped with built-in dust collection hookup
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After making up my mind to get rid of the old B&D jig saw, I decided to move up to a professional grade saw. Read up on the Freud and like the features and price. Have use it a few times and I am impressed with the cutting power. Putting a blade in with the quick changer went smoothly. I bought Bosch blades for it and I’m sure they help take advandage of the Freud’s power, cuts very quick. Some vibration to it and the noise level is not too bad. All in all, it’s a beast. I like it.
Got this puppy on the gold-box deal for $69. I use my jigsaw fairly often at work and this saw is on nearly par with top of the line Bosch or Rigid models retailing for $150.
It’s got some nice features … plenty of cutting speed, 6 amps of power and you can control the start-up speed with a dial, which is nice for detail work.
EDIT: After using the saw very heavily the last month I have noticed a couple short-comings, both minor and easily remedied. The foot plate has a plastic cover intended to prevent marring your cut surface, however it doesn’t seem to fit very well. Most things I jig will be sanded or painted, so I removed the plastic cover. The dust collector doesn’t seem to fit very well. I simply snugged a small screw up against the collector to hold it in place.
Also, the brake bushings on the saw are very soft and the blade runs too long after you let off the trigger. This can make jobs with many short cuts (such as stair stringers) a bit more tedious as you have to wait for the blade to stop before making your next cut. Under most circumstances it’s not a problem all, just when making lots of quick cuts in a row.
On the plus side, my saw took a 20foot nosedive and suffered no damage…despite landing right on the corner of the foot, it’s still true and cuts great.
For the gold box price of $50-$70 this saw is a steal, blowing away all the mid/high-range jigsaws except the Bosch models. At the current $100 price, I’d be inclined to step up and get the Bosch1590 for $150.
If you can get the Freud on sale, snatch it up. It won’t let you down.
We purchased this when it was a gold box feature and got an amazing price for this quality jig saw. We had been borrowing a friend’s cheapie jig saw and after using this, I doubt we could ever go back.
This is a well designed saw. My first impression of it was it is heavy, but after using it for a while, I appreciate that weight. It is very easy to control and it has minimal vibration. When I first purchased one, I was concerned by the reviews saying it threw blades constantly. After working with one, I think the problem they are having is they are not pushing the blade in all the way.
There is a spring in the blade lock that you have to compress. If you do not, the lock doesn’t completely engage and the blade will pull out with a slight tug. If you pay attention to the position of the twist lock, you can see when it is fully engaged. Once it is locked, it isn’t coming out by accident.
I have purchased three of these so far – one for myself, two for friends. I would highly recommend this saw to anyone. Simply put, it makes clean and true cuts.
purchased this saw from amazon when the price came down to fifty dollars recently and after receiving and testing… i find the low price not any great bargain but to be about right for this caliber of saw. basically, make no mistake that this saw is not on par with the bosch jigsaws as some reviews have claimed..or on par with the higher end dewalt or milwaukee or ridgid or hitachi saws for that matter. its the quality of materials used that stands out. when you first pick it up the handle that you hold feels like hollow plastic. secondly, the fit of the plastic no-mar tip and dust port on the saw is very poor. and finally my biggest grip is the trigger feels like it belongs on a toy and does not have a smooth pull that i am used to on other saws. in the end though i give the saw 3 stars because it does the job at hand well enough. it does have a good balance too it and overall i do like the blade change mechanism. as well the saw seems to have plenty of power to make the cuts. if you are looking for a jigsaw to use here and there and for odd jobs then this is not a bad purchase at $50..but if you will be using a jigsaw day end day out or even frequently… then dont hesitate to spend a bit more and get by far the best jigsaw made in the bosch 1590.