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Craftsman CMES612 vs Festool 490118

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Craftsman CMES612Festool 490118
Title CRAFTSMAN Jig Saw, 6.0-Amp (CMES612)Festool 490118 Circle Cutter Attachment For PS 300 And PSB 300 Jigsaws
Model Craftsman
CMES612
Festool
490118

Basic Info

Suggested Price $85.00$39.00 ($0.49 / oz)
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Release Jan 2019Mar 2013

Overview

Top Features
  • Variable speed trigger ranging from 03, 200 spm's provides control for clean and accurate cuts
  • 4Orbital settings to adjust cut aggressiveness for various materials and applications
  • Beveling shoe provides ability to cut up to 45 deg. For angled cuts
  • Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use
  • Compatible with the versa-track wall organization system. Hook and Accessories sold separately.
  • 3 Year Limited Warranty, refer to "Warranty & Support" section below for full details
  • Cut precise circles ranging in diameter from 4 23/32 inches to 28 11/32 inches (120 - 720 mm)
  • For use with both the Festool PS 300 and PSB Jigsaws
  • Toolless attachment to Festool Jigsaws for fast and efficient setup
  • Includes centering mandrel for precise positioning
  • Made in Germany

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.4 (out of 9 reviews)
Latest Reviews No reviews yet.

This product is simple to use
Rating: 5
I am a finish carpenter and do mostly kitchen installations. I find a missing feature to be an advantage... The saw has no orbital cut motion it prevents chip out and splintering if the material which is better for the finish work. I love this tool
by Ame954 on 2014-11-24T16:00:00

Like it a lot!
Rating: 5
A basic jig saw that does 95% of what needs done really well. Doesn't have the bevel setting but seldom need that option any way. It's ergonomic feel is well balanced and I find it is better than most jig saws on the market. Very happy with it!
by troyoffe on 2014-11-24T16:00:00

This along with all Rigid tools are great products
Rating: 5
I own this Jig saw head along with all the job max tools. They are all great and with the Lifetime Warranty there is not better deal on the market. I would highly recommend any and all Rigid tools
by oldharleyguy57 on 2014-11-23T16:00:00

Very easy to use
Rating: 5
I want to let you know that this is the most easiest product to use
by RThompson on 2014-11-23T16:00:00

Blade guide roller
Rating: 4
Great tool to use for home projects. Only issue I noticed is that the blade guide roller is about 0.5 cm misaligned from the blade clamp assembly causing wear on the blade.
by on 2020-03-05T16:00:00

Very good, not great
Rating: 4
I have many Ridgid tools which are top level in terms of durability and function. The JobMax is a small step below this level. The balance, power, versatility and function of the jig saw head is quite good but not great. Mine is new (≈9/2015) and I have not noted the the safety switch issue that others have; it is on or off and stays in that position. Mine is the corded unit and it does not seem to lack power for an appropriate jig saw purpose. Where this tool really shines is having several good power tools in one small, light tool bag. The cat's meow when traveling in a small truck camper.
by Danangdoc on 2015-12-09T16:00:00

Bi-Direction Lock Off Lever Problem
Rating: 1
The Bi-Directional Lock Out Lever is not an operator friendly design. It really requires one hand to activate it while the other hand is holding the tool. A lock out lever like the one on the Reciprocating Saw Head makes more sense. Or, no lock out lever is preferable. I like the ergonomics of the jig saw itself, but the bi-directional lock out caused me to return the head. It really needs to be redesigned. I have other heads for the JobMax and I do like them.
by TXFM08 on 2014-01-21T16:00:00

Not well suited for battery powered jobmax handle.
Rating: 1
The jigsaw consumes so much power that it basically runs the battery down ~three times faster than I can charge a 18v battery. Batteries are <12 old with light use. Nifty concept and all but I returned it and bought a dedicated (corded) jigsaw (for only ~$10 more than this attachment.) It did seem to work fine otherwise., It is Just not well matched with a cordless device. Ridgid really should somehow recommend this attachment be use with the corded handle only or risk more dissatisfied customers.
by erichtg on 2015-08-31T17:00:00

It requires three hands to work with.
Rating: 1
I found it to time consuming messing with it maybe if you had it all one hand ✋ friendly like the first reviewer said. I returned mine as well.
by ShadowSabre on 2014-11-24T16:00:00

All Features

Lock-On Switchyes
Tool Weight5.05
Store Availability Rank03
Cord length6-ft.
Badgebadge_new_png
Vendor NameBLACK AND DECKER US INC
Adjustable Shoeyes
Unit Velocity CodeB
Keyed or Keylesskeyless
Amps6-amps
Weighted Rating3r0f9l
Orbital Action Positions4
DIFM Service CodeN
Shipping CodeY
Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65War
Feature 10 Text(1) CMES612 6 Amp Jig Saw (1) Wood Blade (1) Allen
Vendor Number43945
Certificationscsa-and-ul-listed
Strokes per Minute3200-spm
Web Order Multiple1
Search FieldCraftsman 6 amps Corded Jig Saw Power Tools Jig Sa
Paint CodeN
Tool Length11.16
Warranty CodeN
Blade Typeu-shank
Dust Bloweryes
Length of Stroke3/4-in.
Corded or Cordlesscorded
Variable Speedyes
releaseJan 2019Mar 2013
Batteries Included?No
Item Weight2.6 pounds
Item model numberR82234071B
Item Package Quantity1
Voltage120 volts
Included Componentsbare-tool
Power Sourcecorded-electric
Batteries Required?No

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