SKIL 6 Amp Corded Jig Saw with Tool-Free Blade Change - JS314901

Perfect saw! I works perfectly. I have no complaints. Its worth buying!!!

Not a carpenter but a do it yourself person. Needed a replacement saber saw. This SKIL saber saw is one of the best. Many very good features and works excellently. Easy to use in all aspects. Highly recommend and would definitely purchase again!

Great jigsaw! My 1985 jigsaw broke and this was my replacement. Saw is a HUGE upgrade. It’s powerful, speed is adjustable and it takes BOTH U-shank and T-shank blades. Even better it changes blades without the need for tools. Quick and awesome. The light works great and is a bonus. Great saw at a great price. I expect it to last for years to come, even with heavy use. It is sturdy and well built.

I've used this jigsaw (the replacement I got, not the first one I ordered), and it is a satisfactory saw, so I'm giving the product 4 stars... It is sold by Amazon which means I can't rate the seller, which is a shame because this was one of the most shockingly bad experiences with a seller I've had: my 25 year old jigsaw died during a project. Ordered this. The first one that showed up looked like it had served 2 tours in the Vietnam war and then had been used daily since. Extremely beat up and worn. This was supposed to be new, but they tried to pass off something very, very used. At first they offered 10 dollars off. I refused. I don't want 10 dollars off something that looks like it might not survive its first use! Insisted on a replacement, which delayed my project significantly. Given the state of box I suspect the 2nd one had been opened and returned too but it looked like it was in "new" condition, and came with blades that had been missing from the 1st one, so I kept it and have been using it. Decent saw, just don't recommend buying it from Amazon given that they are trying to sell used saws as new.

Edit 12 February 2025: After having the saw for awhile and using it a few times, I'm updating my review to 5 (4.5 stars rounded). While testing the saw for the original review, it seemed like the trigger was on-off only; however after having used it while focusing on the work-piece instead of the saw, I found that it actually does have a variable speed trigger, albeit more sensitive than the old saw. For one-handed operation, you can set the dial to the maximum blade speed you want and use the trigger to vary the blade speed as you go, it's just that on the highest speed setting, it will start off fairly quick and get faster much quicker than the old saw as you tighten up on the trigger. If you use your off hand to steady the saw, you can also place the off hand such that the speed dial is directly under a thumb and easily controlled. Due to this discovery, I'm giving back the half star I originally took away for the trigger speed variability. Original Review: I have a 30 year old Skil jigsaw that is still going strong. I typically only use it on thin materials because it has no blade roller guide and the blade tends to flex on thicker material, causing an unwanted bevel in the cut. My old jigsaw also only takes U-shank blades. For an upcoming project, I needed a fairly specific blade, but the blade I needed only comes with a T-shank. So I thought "no problem, just by a newer Skil jigsaw." So I did. (In 1993, I spent about $45 on my old jigsaw, which is about the same that I spent on this new saw.) First, the good. The new saw (the one in this listing) has a light. This helps a ton. Next, it has an on-off switch for the dust blower (the old one always blew the dust). This can be handy in some situations where I don't want the saw to blow the dust because of what I'm sawing and where. Third, it has a tool-less quick change blade chuck and a nearly tool-less foot (it only needs a tool if you need to adjust the foot's locking mechanism). No more yanking the wrench from the hole to change the blade or adjust the bevel angle. I also like the blade roller guide as it reduces the likelihood of an unwanted bevel from a blade that flexes. I also like that this saw will take both T-shank and U-shank blades. Another major positive of this saw is the orbital blade feature that speeds up rough, straight cuts in various materials. Finally, the blade guard isn't a huge bonus but I can see how it could be handy in a few specific situations. The blade guard makes no difference on cuts, but it might keep your finger or clothing out of the blade if you violate other safety precautions that should be automatic anyway. Now the bad. The new saw has no onboard blade storage: strike half a star. It also only has an on-off trigger instead of a variable speed trigger [not actually true, see edit above]: strike another half-star. With this saw, I will miss adjusting the speed by adjusting the pressure on the trigger. A lot of the work I do when cutting a pattern requires different speeds for different portions of the cut. At least the speed control is within reach while cutting, but it will take a lot of getting used to. The old saw had both on-board storage and a trigger that would control the speed. Overall, I think that this saw used as an additional option to my old saw and it makes a pretty decent combo. I will use my old saw for fine scroll work in thin materials where I might need to adjust speeds quickly and I will use my new saw for everything else. This particular division of labor will force me to store all but the fine scroll u-shank blades in a tool box where I can put each type in its own compartment and all of the fine scroll u-shank blades can go in the on-board storage in my old saw.

Hi! Good quality tool works really good ,and the light is great for seeing the lines !!!

does a great job great value for the money

I recently upgraded from my old Skil jigsaw to this newer model, and I couldn’t be happier with the purchase. One of the best features is that it accepts both T-shank and U-shank blades, which meant I could continue using the large collection of U-shank blades I already owned. I was actually told at a competitor’s store that I’d have to find an old jigsaw at a pawn shop if I wanted to keep using U-shank blades, but I’m glad I did my own research and discovered that wasn’t true. This jigsaw cuts through a 2x4 effortlessly, and the built-in light makes it easy to see your cut line even in dim conditions. Changing blades is quick and simple, and the tool feels powerful and well-balanced in hand. Overall, I highly recommend this Skil jigsaw to anyone in need of a reliable, versatile saw. It’s a solid performer and definitely a keeper.

La caladora la pedí el día martes y llego el día sábado. Llego en excelente estado incluso la caja. Todo sin detalles y parece de buena calidad. El motor suena bien, fino y potente. La luz led es bastante brillante. NOTAS: Tiene arranque suave sólo en la velocidad mas baja, la velocidad no se puede controlar con el gatillo (sólo es un interruptor), tiene que ser con la rueda de velocidades. No incluye guía de corte paralela, aunque tiene la entrada en la zapata para una, habría que hacer barrenos para adaptar también los tornillos de ajuste. Así que no creo que esté pensada para usar con guía de este tipo. Sin entrada de absorción de polvo para aspiradora. Aunque tiene un botón para desviar el aire hacia enfrente (modo soplador) para despejar el polvo y dejar ver la dirección del corte. Considera esto antes de comprar para saber si se adapta a tu modo de trabajo. A mi en lo personal me parece una buena herramienta, de buen tamaño (no muy grande) pero pesada y robusta. Recomiendo!

I like to do lots of research before buying something. I needed a jigsaw to cut a hole for a cat door so I started reading about jigsaws..and reading..and reading. Since this is a first time purchase of this kind of power tool I wanted my decision to be the right one. I don’t need an expensive contractor grade tool that I’ll use maybe a few times a year but I wanted something that won’t fall apart after a couple of uses. This one checked all the boxes. It’s powerful (6 amps), sturdy but not overly heavy, and it has a light. And the price was right. And it’s made by Skil who’ve been in business forever. It was delivered within three days of purchase. I was able to cut a perfectly curved hole and installed the cat door all in about an hour. Boy, was that easy! Thanks to Skil for making a quality power tool that I feel confident about using again and again.

Perfect. Delivery was as advertised. Quality was as expected. Works like a charm a good replacement for my Mikiata

Buena herramienta, con varias opciones de funcionamiento, pude cortar hasta un barrote de 8 cm. con una segueta larga. Bonita la máquina a muy buen precio.

Muy buena herramienta de verdad q la recomiendo y sobre todo me salió a buen precio a como quería comprarla hace unos meses