Bosch JS365 vs Makita XVJ02Z | Compare Power Saws


Model	Bosch JS365	Makita XVJ02Z
Basic Info
Suggested Price	$99.00	$234.44
Release	Sep 2012	Aug 2015
Overview
Top Features	The product is 6.5A Top Hand Jigsaw Easy to use The product is manufactured in China Toolless blade-change system – Fast insertion, blade ejection lever eliminates need to touch hot blade. Most secure jigsaw clamping system Four orbital-action settings -different blade strokes for smooth to aggressive cuts Variable speed – Dial sets maximum speed and accelerator trigger controls operating speed Adjustable dust blower – keeps cutting line clear Sturdy Die-Cast Aluminum Foot with steel insert and on-board bevel wrench storage	Makita-built brushless motor and 3 orbital settings plus straight cutting deliver faster and more accurate cuts in a variety of materials Variable 6-speed control dial (800-3,500 SPM) enables user to match the speed to the application Efficient BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge The BL Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL Motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life The electronically-controlled BL Brushless Motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and SPM to the changing demands of the application
All Features
Cord Type	Heavy Duty
Variable Speed	Yes	Yes
Dust Collection	No	Yes
Scrolling Action	No
Adjustable Shoe	Yes
Side Handle	No
UL Listed	Yes
Dust Port	No
ETL Safety Listing	No
Voltage	120 V	18
Laser Guide	No
Number of Orbital Action Settings	4 unit
Orbital Action Positions	4 unit
Fire Safety	No
Speed Range High	3,100.00 unit
Keyless / Keyed Blade Change	Keyless	Keyless
Length Of Stroke	1.00 in	1
Supplier Product Name	6.5 A Top Handle Jigsaw
AbilityOne	No
Blade Type(s)	T-Shank Jigsaw Blades
Case Type	Case
Cord Length	6.00 ft
Maximum Metal Cutting Capacity	0.38 in
Package Contents	Top Handle Jig Saw, No-Mar Overshoe, Anti-Splinter Insert, Blade, Bevel Wrench, Case
UNSPSC	27112734
Tool Type	Jigsaw
Bevel Capacity	45.00 Â°	45
FOB	No
GSA Approved	No
TAA/BAA	No
On Board Blade Storage	No
Cordless/Corded	Corded	Cordless
Main Handle Type	Top Handle
Lock On Switch	Yes
Housing Material	High Density Plastic
Country of Origin	CHINA
ADA Approved	No
Maximum Wood Cutting Capacity	3.50 in
Color / Finish	Blue
Amperage	7 A
Amps	6
Dust Blower included?	Yes
		1-UL Listed
		No
		No
		Jig Saw
		Lithium Ion
		0.0
		3.7
		11.4
		Variable Speed
		3-year limited warranty
		90-Day
		No
		Cordless
		18-volt
		Power Tool
		8.8
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