Transform Your Toolkit with Milwaukee's M12 Barrel Grip Jigsaw!

[@ToolShow]

Blessed be the barrel grip. Freak'n love mine! EDIT: Love that you tested the fit in different PACKOUT!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Every tool needs a home for storage, as far as I’m concerned!🙌💯

[@PhillyFixed]

I dunno Mark, thats a nice jigsaw and all but... D Handle for life!!! In all seriousness, I typically prefer a trigger to a slide switch. You can always hit the trigger lock for tricky cuts like when using the tool upside down. Nonetheless, Milwaukee always seems to pack more power into a 12V platform than anyone else - no exception here!

[@ToolShow]

Don't listen to this noob.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good point! I’d like to test out a trigger switch on a barrel grip jigsaw, just for kicks. The switch location on the M12 is much better than on the M18, fyi.

[@projectpinehills]

I own the D handle so that ends this debate. Seriously, the new 12v barrel grip looks like a great option. Great review, if I was buying today, I’d probably get the new 12v barrel grip… blessed be.

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

As a self-employed gardener, I don't use handtools that much, but bought my first Milwaukee M12 tool last year, and it has been excellent. It was the M12 Hatchet, for pruning! Highly recommend it.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I like the Sawzall pruning blades. They work great in the dirt and do get dull.

[@txvet7738]

The barrel grip is the best. So far I love this jigsaw and am glad I waited for a Fuel model to come out. I almost went with the Ridgid barrel grip, glad I didn’t! Great review Mark!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's cool! I need to figure a place to store this in my tool corner. It's going to get a lot of use! I like the blade storage, so I don't have to scramble for my blades.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

I have the M18 D Handle and the Dewalt barrel grip. I prefer the M18 D Handle. Thanks for the video, Mark! Btw, the Stanley Cup playoffs have been great eh?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I haven't tried the Dewalt barrel grip jigsaw yet. Yes, it's been some exciting hockey! I'm watching the Edmonton game right now.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

M12 I have more batteries, 18v I’d do ridgid- more batteries.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It's probably a good idea to keep a few M12's on hand when using the jigsaw if you mostly have the 2Ah size.

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

To be honest the D handle is not great upside down

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes that's true.

[@jayd6607]

Picked it up yesterday. They had some fresh price cuts at the depot. Almost missed them because they arent using the yellow stickers. But $129 is the now price. They've cut prices on many m12 & m18 tools

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You can’t beat that price for a high quality tool like this!

[@Jtx_Tools]

I currently own the Festool D handle it’s the best of both worlds you can use the variable speed trigger or the on/off Switch on the barrel

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I don't own any Festool items yet. I'll have to check your jigsaw out. Thanks!

[@devonboyer626]

I actually wanted the m18 for the power and I already have more m18 batteries, but the m12 had a good deal so I went with that. Not disappointed!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Nice, I was pleasantly surprised by the M12 size and power.

[@pointnozzleaway]

Did you mention what MAH battery you were using ? I like this JS

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I believe I was using the CP 3Ah battery and it had some nice power to it. The kit comes with the 4.

[@321mogul]

D handle for sure easier to see cut line with the body position it lends itself to. That said if it works for yah it works for yah.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good point!

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Hey Mark Thomas when’s the upcoming livestream

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I haven't planned it yet, but hoping for Tuesday or Wednesday.

[@realJohnJohn]

finally using the bosh style

[@davidtaylor8563]

Hey have they made a router table for that unit.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

No, not yet.

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

BLESSED BE TTHHE BARREL GRIP

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

😎🙌💯

[@PhillyFixed]

🤮

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

Im D handle 💯 i don't like lock on grinders or jigsaws and prefer a trigger on a D handle

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I understand. I grew up with a Rockwell and Craftsman D handle jigsaw.

[@tnglator]

Is the m12 a new version? I read some older forums stating to skip the m12 version of the jigsaw

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

There's some older versions of the M18 jigsaw, but not theM12. It was originally introduced at the 2023 Pipeline event, but hit the market last October.

[@adanabundrz7017]

Gracias señor

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

😀🙌

[@burningtree878]

Mark I’ve never tried a barrel grip (always d handle) but I’m very curious. Do you prefer the barrel grip over the d handle? If so, how come?

[@burningtree878]

Oh, just now saw your answer about this on the video. Do you feel you have more control with the barrel grip?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I like the D-handle M18 over the barrel grip M18, mostly because of the trigger setup and the barrel size. On the M12, it's just more compact and the weight is ideal. I also like going upside down if needed.

[@harisjaved1379]

Don’t change blades with battery in. You know better.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, you are correct!👍

[@peternatoli2555]

Barrel grip

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

😀 👍 💯