4 Top Cordless JigSaws | Milwaukee VS HiKoki VS Makita VS DeWalt | Who makes the best 18v Jig Saw?

[@whatthefunction9140]

I'm watching this as if I won't just get the one I have batteries for.

[@xSWlMx]

😂

[@jurajandris785]

:D

[@ryu-ken]

Sometimes it's cool to see the competition 😅

[@pooyaja]

Super-informative no-nonesense review, putting 4 brands of cordless jigsaws to test in some practical situations, without the annoying showmanships that you often see in some other videos. Well done!

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Cheers, Thanks for watching! I've done this with a LOT of different tools on my channel.

[@brendanfarthing]

For those who don't like the soft start on the Makita, it's switchable on/off. Look in the manual for how to turn it on/off. Basically 1) Saw off, set speed to 6; 2) Saw on, set speed to 1 then back to 6. Light will blink twice letting you know that soft start is disabled. When soft start is disabled the saw will blink the light twice when you turn it on to let you know. Manual says this feature is region dependent. Mine is model DJV182Z from Australia. Now if Makita only set the trigger to variable. But the 182 is still a better saw than the 180, it has much more speed and power (~1000rpm faster on the 182 brushless). Plus the brushless chews less battery.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Love my Makita tools but choose to go with the DeWalt when I needed a jig saw. It's an awesome tool and brings more to the table in actual real world use.

[@connahjones8178]

I have the brushed version of the makita and a corded makita. I like the corded because it has both a variable dial and trigger so allows alot of variability but i wouldnt have a jigsaw without a variable trigger

[@starng6648]

Cheers for the review, was hopeing green would do better, would love to see the 36v compared to the 18v

[@paulsmith4220]

Best no BS or yelling at you review I have seen Felt like real value for my time. First tool review I have ever subscribed to. Well done mate. (I am and industrial designer so I appreciate good design and your attention to details).

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Cheers mate, I appreciate the feedback and the sub. Your comment is exactly what I aim for. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@momouppa]

Thanks for letting us know you are an engineer

[@cameronhill6368]

I have the Dewalt jigsaw, haven’t used it much but when I have used it it has been great, one of the guys I work with borrowed to cut out a notch for a cavity slider handle it it cut perfect with a super fine blade with absolutely no tear out on nice finished timber, big 👍 up from me.

[@mhmorlock5186]

Have the brushless makita and plug in Bosch for years have tried the others over the last year or so a jigsaw is for precision cuts will not be trading what I have to faster isn't always better

[@KCSwing6880]

I like the four way split screen!

[@dodgysquirel]

Are you going to start reviewing bosch

[@PhillyFixed]

I guess we know why they're giving away that jigsaw free with the subcompact drill/impact kit at Lowe's here in the US...

[@thomo74]

“Whackin’ off a lot of timber” lmao !🤣🤣🤣

[@dalemcdermott9840]

I’m a builder and All my cordless tools are Milwaukee because I wanted to be on one platform and I must say I’m a fan! However I must say that I really dislike the jigsaw, that and the planer are big let downs compared to the rest of the range

[@Turgz]

Got an older m18 jigsaw at work and it's smooth cutting. Better than most others I've used and it's brushed.

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

I’d actually really appreciate seeing how the Hikoki 36v multivolt jigsaw does against the 18 Actually I would like to see all of them compete against their respective counterparts

[@evolvep2747]

i love my Bosch 18v d handle and barrel grip, have had it for years and it has the best trigger ever ( d handle) and form factor ever, especially woth the procore batteries , imo.

[@MrEngineeer]

I'm dying at your wack off a bunch if timber comment 🤣

[@johnbullard5973]

No Bosch or festool ? For years they’ve made the best / most accurate jigsaws. I’m still using the original Bosch jigsaw from 35 years ago with the top screwdriver blade release mechanism.

[@wernerschroer6138]

I bought my corded Bosch in 1981 and it still works fine despite crashing a few times on concrete or other hard surfaces.

[@lucasmancini7415]

I’m pretty sure you can turn the slow start off on the makita. I have the barrel grip and in the manual it tells you how to turn off the slow start on it.

[@Bestoolsrb]

Yes,it can turn off. If i good remember holding power button and dial speef to 1 and back or something like that. Jigsaw led light will blink

[@kizzjd9578]

Not all of them can do it

[@robertrada6040]

Only the recent models and only in certain countries. The same machine, out of the same factory, of the same parts....programmed differently per region.

[@lucasmancini7415]

Just saying the ones in the US can be turned off and on. Idk about other countries. And it looked to me like the one in this video was brand new just figured I’d throw it out there. I think you turn power button on put dial to 1 then turn it to speed 6 turn power off then back on. Or something along those lines. It’s right in my manual for my barrel grip but I like the soft start it helps me control the blade going into expensive cuts.

[@robertrada6040]

@@lucasmancini7415 Stop the press. The one's in the US, you can't turn it off...I thought.

[@bartfoster1311]

I mostly use my Metabo hpt/Hikoki one handed recip saw with jig saw blades. I haven't used one of my jigsaws in probably a year now!

[@Scuba_Son]

Thx for the comparison. Have to do it ...Barrel grip... :-D

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I knew it...

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

They are only available in the US, so no.

[@benfowler2127]

The nature shot was awesome. Such a beautiful backdrop. As far as a jigsaw, I still have a bosch corded one that I bought probably 15 years ago or more. I just don’t use it much anymore since I don’t do much woodworking, but I loved it when I used it. It has a blade guide that seemed like it really keep blades cutting straight. Maybe it’s just a placebo effect. 😂 I wish more companies had that blade guide.

[@michaelprince814]

I have both versions of the makita and i always go for the non brushed version.

[@brendanfarthing]

Same here. The brushless is much better.

[@francoisbeaulieubernatchez2421]

I work with the makita everyday and this jigsaw work amazing you just have to remove the softstart like everbody do. Dewalt base always come lose and change angles this is crap

[@thomassaw2911]

Have you used the bosch blue jigsaw? I have two platforms dewalt and bosch. Be interesting to see what your opinion would be. And thanks for your time and effort!! Appreciated.

[@smurfx]

Is the brushed Makita good enough? Want to complete my tool collection but I rather not get the newest version since it's like double the cost. How is the 12v Makita version? I also have M12 power tools so i can get that as well.

[@vadam4956]

Hi. Please which is the best for cutting the different kinds of laminates?

[@jeroenjonkers7927]

You can adjust that problem you have with the makita. It's in the manual.

[@GOATGamerProSticks]

So the old Makita is still the best with brushed motor to retain the trigger control.

[@zakr72]

Metabo (Hikoki) sell a corded version of their entry level jigsaw that I just got. Seems to have much better power than the cordless. I rarely use it so I didn't need the cordless and now I'm glad I didn't get the battery powered version.

[@jackoneil4164]

Hey man. Thanks for the excellent video. One slight suggestion: maybe a bit of audio tuning. When talking, i have to turn the volume up. But the tools are too loud then.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

My more recent videos have much better audio thanks to the new gear I use and extra time editing.

[@misha030302]

One of the only DeWalt tools which is actually very good. It doesn't look like a typical DeWalt which are usually bulky and heavy. DeWalt is still a good brand, just sometimes does not come close to the rest.

[@rcud1]

I've been using Dewalt tools for years and most of them have been excellent.

[@markr9958]

Dewilt...lots of power but don't last long in my experience. There old elu based stuff was very good though.

[@FredD63]

I like my M18 Milwaukee barrel handle great power and control … blade choice is critical have you used Diablo blades ? If not try them

[@CaryInVictoria]

Which do you prefer, the Dewalt or the older 18v Makita wih a brushed motor?

[@benjamingerow5650]

That intro jigsaw puzzle gag had me rolling. Subscribed

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Welcome aboard.

[@timmortimer5726]

Just got the hikoki 36v jigsaw its far better built than the milwaukee and dewalt and smooth not as rough

[@johne160]

Disabling the soft no-load rotation function To disable the soft no-load rotation function, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure that the tool is turned off. 2. Set the speed adjusting dial to "1". 3. Press the lock/unlock button to turn on the tool. 4. Set the speed adjusting dial to "5" by turning it, and then set it to "1" by turn it back. The lamp blinks twice to indicate that the soft no-load rotation function is disabled. To enable this function again, perform the same procedure again. 􏰀 1. Lock/unlock button 2. Start/stop button Lighting up the front lamp NOTE: If the tool is left for 10 seconds without any operation in the standby mode, the tool automatically turns off and the lamp goes off. NOTE: You can also stop and turn off the tool by pressing the lock/unlock button while the tool is operating. CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. To turn on the lamp, press the lock/unlock button. To turn off the lamp, press the lock/unlock button again. Speed adjusting dial NOTE: When the temperature is low, this function may not be available. NOTICE: When the tool is overheated, the lamp lickers. Cool down the tool fully before operating the tool again. NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination. 1 NOTE: If the soft no-load rotation function is disabled, the lamp blinks twice when the tool is turned on. NOTE: You can also disable or enable the soft no-load rotation function by changing the speed adjusting dial from "5" to "1" and changing it from "1" to "5". 􏰀 1. Speed adjusting dial The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the speed adjusting dial. You can get the highest speed at 5 and the lowest speed at 1. Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced.

[@johne160]

RGVzVGg8nDennMaRVBOBN9cVoFhN6csqb4s2bYtkkxZjW4Y7jF20BsPQ Not sure if its the same as makita barrel jigsaw , but its worth a shot

[@robertrada6040]

This only applies to saws made in the past half a year or so and only for the ones sent to Oceania, UK and maybe Europe.

[@bellamarcenaria4274]

Tenho uma fabricada no Reino Unido e não consigo desativar.

[@ProxyFinal]

What if you did barrel grip? Cause they don’t use variable speed

[@artur777]

I have DeWalt DCS335N-XJ It’s brilliant

[@jamesdrake9000]

You can turn on the variable trigger on the Makita. Amazing because then you get the best of both worlds.

[@TTVFawnski]

Where do you buy your Japanese makita tools from

[@whya2ndaccount]

I appreciate this video is a year old so perhaps no longer monitored, however .... Any idea what thew differences are between the Makita DJV184Z at approx AUD$299 and the older Makita DJV182Z at approx AUD$382? The newer, cheaper DJV184Z seems to have a variable trigger?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The 184 is more of an entry level jigsaw with a shorter stroke so it cuts slower.

[@gg48gg]

The Metabo HPT is currently $79 on Amazon with a free battery rebate.

[@mattiasstom3446]

Good review🤜 good input for my figurer choise

[@arielsaulog6796]

Do you ever review bosch tools? Just curious…

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I have done in the past, but not for a long time. But I have been thinking about doing some more.

[@davetaylor4741]

Had all Bosch electric jigsaws and all good. Then one day Bosch died half way through job only replacement at short notice Makita electric. Hated it couldn't cut straight if it tried. Went cordless and was on Metabo platform. So got one of them. Worst jigsaw I have ever had. When the adjustable foot locked up and couldn't get it free hit it with hammer broke it and launched it. I thought give the Bosch a go again. Love it. Compact, light, cuts straight. It has the variable speed trigger that is a no brainer. No stupid soft start. Does what you want with no fuss. That Dewalt does look good though.

[@robertrada6040]

You can only turn off the Makita's slow-start in the UK/AU/NZ. I learned the hard way. My latest Festool Carvex (and being a Mafell owner, and familiar with the Carvex...lol...not impressed) just arrived because the barrel grip Makita has the dumbest power/on/off ever invented and the A mode caused me to ruin the kind of cuts you'd need a cordless jigsaw for at my job. :0

[@robertrada6040]

Annnnd it turns out they are shipping units you can shut it off on. I’m contacting Makita tomorrow.

[@robertrada6040]

Annnnnd, I forgot just how bad the Carvex actually is. I remember fiddling with the guides. I remember having to remove the base plate anytime I wanted to eject the blade if the splinterguard was on it. I remember having to turn it on and off again a few times for it to put the pendulum in the right position so the blade eject would work. I remember having to chew up my fingers because the blade has to be turned to be inserted. I forgot however that "smooth" is not in it's lexicon. What if I have to cut thin shit? I can't with the Carvex. Bouncing all around, not wanting to stay in place. Put the Carvex on your wife's magic button and she won't leave the house for a week. I shit all over the Makita's problems, but you know what? The Makita shits all over the Festool. I'll be happy with my Makita "issues". There's always a Mafell sitting in the corner anyways.

[@martingo2680]

I own Milwaukee DeWalt batteries.. but honestly I went with a DeWalt. I enjoy using tools, That Walt seems like a great balance with oregonomics and power. I can't stand a jigsaw that vibrates like hell

[@PostUp_Time]

*DEWALT @**6:55** HAS A GIANT 60 VOLT BATTERY DANGLING IN THE BACK. BATTERY WEIGHS MORE THAN THE FRONT OF THE TOOL. TOTALLY UNBALANCED TOOL. WHY WOULD ANYONE NEED SUCH AN ENORMOUS HEVAY CLUMSY BATTER FOR A JIG SAW. LOOKS LIKE JIGSAW READY TO DO WHEELIES, ALL WEIGHT IS IN THE BACK LOL* GREAT JOB ON YOUR VIDEOS. I SUBSCRIBED.

[@userbosco]

Does Bosch make one?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Yes

[@TonchoTonev]

You saved me some money with this video, i was wondering getting either makitas djv182 the model you showed here or DJV181 the barrel one.. If you can make a video showing djv181 it would be super nice 😁😁

[@robertrada6040]

Make sure you are in a country where the "features" can be turned off. Read the manual in your region before purchasing.

[@TonchoTonev]

@@robertrada6040 nah, it's not that much about the soft start, but the variable trigger, the angle change, the push to start, no blow where you cut, all important features for me..

[@kizzjd9578]

The makita jigsaw is bloody annoying. Most times il get halfway through my cut before the soft start turns off. I've fkd up alot of timber by it doing that when you least expect it. I think im going to sell it and get the brushed version or the hikoki 36v.

[@misha030302]

You can turn off the soft start. There's a guide for the D handle

[@Jonjolt]

I have the brushed version, besides the blade release that feels a bit cheap, its a pretty good tool.

[@robertrada6040]

@@misha030302 You can only turn it off on very recent models sold in very specific regions. You cannot turn it off on my model. That said, it doesn't bother to go into full gear until you made it through a cut half the time.

[@kizzjd9578]

@@misha030302 doesn't work on all of them u fortunately.

[@-fazik-3713]

I'm on team red, but sometimes those tools are just too damn powerful. It is not only about the beans Milwaukee! We need more control!

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

It's nice to see a Milwaukee user say that. Most just yell POWER.

[@aaronbell8527]

I ad to knock the slow start off in my Makita was so annoying

[@sadiporter2966]

the makita was released in 2014 so i assume they will probably have a new model out at some point. The dewalt looked nice. I'd rather buy a corded jigsaw though as i would only ever own one in my life and i wouldn't want to be stuck with makita 18v when they eventually fully switch to 40v.

[@sadiporter2966]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 you want to own a makita battery and charger just so that you can use an old jigsaw? I'd rather not.

[@N1rOx]

What makes you think they'll ever fully switch to 40v.

[@robertrada6040]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 The P1cc only comes with a cord on it.

[@MikadoRC]

I totally agree with your opinion on the Makita. But I find the barrel grip type even worse, this two button system located where you can barely reach it is flat out a dumb design. I feel like Makita ruins alot of good tools with bad design decisions. Look at their angle grinders, they look good at the first glance but they have an ancient design on the guard adjustment that always comes loose and why the hell do the variable speed ones have like an extra inch of tool length? It makes it so incredibly bulky at the rear its super annoying to use. They could have made the battery mount literally half as long or even shorter. I always liked Makita tools but they have alot of bad designs nowadays

[@robertrada6040]

Out of what I am familiar with (Mafell, Bosch, Festool, Makita), I agree 100 percent. The barrel grip feels so good in the hand and it has a lot of power, cuts straight going straight...is somewhat precise...but.... they went fucking bananas with that double power switch....the no load soft start broken asf and don't expect to cut intricate curves with it...there's nothing keeping that blade from moving side to side. And yeah, they updated the angle grinder guard...it's still crappier than what Metabo and Fein had going on back when I was in diapers.

[@baseballdude8491]

Metabo HPT/Hikoki 36V much better jigsaw than 18V

[@kaizen7852]

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[@khawdamon5114]

Hi bro i still wait the hikoki 36vjigsaw to compare again😁😁.anyway i like your video.加油

[@Rando88_]

I thought makita had an updated brushless jigasw the XVJ03Z that had variable speed trigger. Why was that not the one you tested?

[@daversj]

If you design a jigsaw without variable speed it’s clear you have no time using a jig saw. You always start slow and finish slow with a jigsaw. What clown was in charge of the decision to remove VS from the trigger.

[@johnmackay7789]

Couldn't agree more about the lack of variable speed trigger on the Makita, if the djv182 had this it wouldbe almost perfect IMO. I ended up downgrading from the djv182 to the djv180 recently because of this and also the soft start could be a hit or miss with thinner materials, found myself almost forcing the tool to cut so it would ramp up the speed. The djv180 doesn't cut so fast but I'm happier to have the control. Great review again.

[@JoaoCastro-qd9fm]

Just sharing that Makita djv182 (and many more late models) had a configuration that we can remove the slow/soft start and go always in full speed, I believe many users don't know about that and this makes a huge difference.

[@johnmackay7789]

@@JoaoCastro-qd9fm sounds good

[@francoisbeaulieubernatchez2421]

I use the brushless model everyday and once the softstart is removed it is an amazibg tool

[@timmortimer5726]

Should of had the 36v hikoki they say its the best cordless jigsaw out

[@kizzjd9578]

Its super heavy, they must of filled it with lead lol

[@timmortimer5726]

Need a cordless jigsaw asap was thinking of the 36v hikoki. Dewalt looks good little one

[@琉球教皇]

look at what I found !!! 2.0Ah 40V Makita Batt !!! suprise from Japan, never seen it before.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Video soon...

[@yuriys.6352]

Where is Metabo? 🙂

[@motocviorel6856]

the makita variable speed works great when you disable the soft start and yes its posible

[@TakamiWoodshop]

umm, you forgot the ToolPro dude, just sayin'.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I don't seem to have it anymore 😕

[@subotai6691]

10.50 dewalt and hikoki Best clean cut Wow milwauke and makita having to much vibrations and that key in milwaukee Fall of haha 😀 milwauke faster but dewalt Little slower but much cleaner cuts i prefer dewalt

[@riba2233]

I have watched some repair videos about that milwaukee jigsaw, and oh boy it is an utter garbage, tinny motor, low quality in general and almost impossible to repair.

[@ollie9199]

Completely agree, don’t know what the fuck makita we’re thinking with ditching the variable trigger, huge mistake, and it’s biggest downfall. Also the new button trigger style on tools is god awful. Haven’t met anyone who thinks otherwise. Honestly wish I’d just bypassed the bs for the mafell or festool. In the long run the price is worthit As always a top class review. Carry on boyo ✌️

[@hallgrimurolafsson8751]

Silly to have an 18v - 36v and 54v battery and evaluate equally

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

They are all 18v tools.

[@hallgrimurolafsson8751]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL yes that are but one can have the same argument with Trabant and Porsche

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Feel free to buy the batteries you want me to use and send them to the address in the description.

[@cassiya100]

Hikoki/Hitachi just can't make good jigsaws. I got the 36v version and it's complete rubbish not even a blower to keep the line of cut clear of saw dust.. I'm constantly having to stop and blowing the dust myself.. Not good considering how much this thing cost. I can honsetly say it's the second worse jigsaw I owned. The worse has to be the previous 2 Hitachi models.

[@andreylosetskiy5217]

как не крути Makita is the best and ruling

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🐝😎🐝😎🐝😎

[@PostUp_Time]

*YOUR COMMENT ABOUT MAKITA, BEING TOTALLY USELESS BECAUSE OF A SPEED DIAL. YOU SAID YOU GO ALL IN WITH SPEED ALL THE TIME, NO NEED TO USE A DIAL. WELL IF YOU EVER DID INTRICATE WORK ON THIN MATERIAL LIKE LUAN, PANELING, ETC. OR CABINET WORK. YOU GO AS SLOW ON THE DIAL AS YOU CAN. MINIMIZE TEAROUT AND BOUNCING. FULL BLAST ON THIN SHEETS OF PANELING YOU WILL BE BOUNCING ALL OVER THE PLACE. THOUGHT YOU HAD MORE EXPERIENCE THAN TO SAY A DIAL IS USELESS.* EXAMPLE, CUTTING OUT THE CIRCLES IN THE BACK OF A CABINET FOR PLUMBING PIPES. PERSONALLY I USE AND LIKE THE BOSCH BARREL GRIP. I CAN CUT PRECISELY AS IF I WAS CUTTING BY HAND. SLOW CONTROLLED CUTS.

[@wiengs1480]

Dewalt never Precision he jigsaw for cut but 2 m not staright you can see in rooler blades never Precision left and right.

[@johnbullard5973]

No Bosch or festool ? For years they’ve made the best / most accurate jigsaws. I’m still using the original Bosch jigsaw from 35 years ago with the top screwdriver blade release mechanism.