Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

My commercial Skill Jig Saw had died on me and I needed to buy another one to complete a project with. So, when I saw this one, I decided to order it and give it a try. Here is what i found: 1. First, this one is as powerful as my commercial rated skill was. Both have 5 Amp motors. That being said, they also both have variable speed from 0 to 3000 SPM. The only difference between the two is that the skill had the ability to limit the trigger to different speeds while this Black and Decker unit depends upon you to stop squeezing when you get to the speed you want. 2. The Black and Decker unit is much more comfortable to grip over a long period of time. The handle provides some absorption of the saw while the Skill unit did not. 3. The quick release on this for inserting blades is GREAT!!! MUCH better than having to use an allen wrench every time you wanted to change a blade with the Skill unit I had. The system seems to work on all of the old blades that I have as well as the new stye blade that was included with the Black and Decker unit. 4. The bevel plate adjustment is about the same between the two except for two things: A. The Black and Decker unit uses a slot/Philips screw while the Skill uses an Allen screw. If you are going to do any amount of changing of that plate, you will want to get rid of that slot/philips screw and use an Allen. The reason is that the slot/philips screw will get its head messed up quickly making for poor adjustments while the Allen will take a lot of abuse. B. The plate on the Black and Decker unit is larger than that of the Skill unit which makes it easier to use. 5. The large dial adjustment for the blade is easier to use than the lever for the same adjustment on the Skill unit. 6. The wire protective cage makes the saw safer and allows for easy sight of the line that you are cutting. All in all, this is an exceptional tool for home use!! It may not be suitable for commercial use, but then again, it may. So far I am very pleased with the saw (used it to cut out 11 window openings residing a house) and I would highly recommend it.