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

Milwaukee continues to expand some amazing tools in their M12 lineup. Today we're looking at the new M12 Barrel Grip Jigsaw, Model # 2545-20. This jigsaw has all the features you need as well as a comfortable ergonomic grip. The weight comes in at only 3.4lbs (tool-only). Please check out the video and tell me what you think.
Question of the day: What's your favorite style jigsaw? The D-handle or the barrel grip?
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[@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!🙌💯

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@JohnJohn-nh2rl]

finally using the bosh style

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

BLESSED BE TTHHE BARREL GRIP

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

😎🙌💯

[@PhillyFixed]

🤮

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@electricalron]

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.

[@adanabundrz7017]

Gracias señor

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

😀🙌

[@davidtaylor8563]

Hey have they made a router table for that unit.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

No, not yet.

[@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.

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Hey Mark Thomas when’s the upcoming livestream

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

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

[@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.

[@harisjaved1379]

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

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, you are correct!👍