( 12 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 10 2009
I am recently retired and I have a few home repair projects going on. I needed a new Jig Saw and didn't want to spend a bunch of money. This doesn't have all the bell and whistles, but who the heck needs all that. For an around the house, do a great job, great handling jig saw, this Hitachi fits the bill. I am very happy with this purchase.
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Posted: Aug 30 2008
Hitachi CJ110MV 5.8 Amp Top Handle Variable Speed Jig Saw Saw felt balanced and worked well for about, oh, ten hours. Then the assembly that holds the blade fell out. Of course, it was attached by screws which had long since shaken loose. Even if I could have found them, they would be incredibly difficult to reattach. In addition, their "keyless" blade system is tricky to use and does, in fact, not last for more than say, ten hours of work. I usually expect more of Hitachi tools. They must have been asleep when they designed this one.
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Posted: Aug 11 2008
This jigsaw is well built and fairly well balanced. The motor on mine gave out at about 11 1/2 months but no problem - it comes with a 5 year warranty and there are service centers all over (even in RI, which can't be said for alot of other major brands). Someone mentioned there's no variable speed at the trigger. This is true but who cares? Maybe with a drill you want to start off slowly, but with a saw, if you start off slowly, you're gonna splinter whatever your cutting. And anyhow, the speed adjust wheel in front is unbelievably simple to use. Overall, this saw is a great value for the money. Especially with the outstanding warranty.
