What a sweet sweet saw!
I am very happy to be able to both review and give one of these away! This is not meant to be an in depth review yet.Rather it is just my early impressions which will be added to as I get more time with the saw.
After using this for a few weeks, I am very impressed with the build quality and performance. It is very solid and has plenty of power for most light to medium tasks. The noise and vibration levels are very good as well.
The saw is loaded with most of the features that have made Bosch jigsaws the standard by which jigsaws are measured. It features electronic variable speed, three position orbital action, barrel grip body, no mar sub base to protect your work, splinter guard and tool free blade changes.
It uses the same 12v/10.8v batteries that all Bosch compact 12v tools use. For a tool this powerful I recommend the 4.0 packs. The 2.0 works but the 4.0 packs have 2 sets of 3 cell banks to deliver more power to the motor at any given time as well as longer runtime.
As always, thank you for your support and feedback.
Are you really giving one away, or just working on generating traffic…
Find me on instagram. All giveaways are announced and completed there
Hey John.. Toolpig is legit. I won the jigsaw… I posted it on my instagram account too.. Wooldridgehomes. I’m gonna do a little review of it too.. Just haven’t had time yet…. ?
Can’t remember if I had left a comment, but this is a sweet jigsaw that I’d like to own. It would be nice to see Bosch market a larger array of tools in the local stores. The usual selection for 18v seems smaller than what other brands offer at least at big box.
When is the drawing?
wildroamer
#tiacrew
That is a sweet looking saw! I’d like to see some 12V tools from Bosch, do they have those?
That looks serious. @myfolklore
I would like to see more from the 12v lineup
Colin__Miller
I would like to see more tools from that 12v lineup
Colin__miller
Instagram handle : dorlivewearspace
Not sure what’s out there now but I loved my Bosch belt sander
@ejrastetter
Would love to have this. Congrats on 40k!
love how smooth and his turns is when cutting!
I would like to See a cordless Router from Bosch for trimming edges and other small stuff. IG Name @sjlr2000
@rckulhanek thanks!
I would love to see a Bosch Reaxx cabinet saw. @buzzkill_illini.
Love your reviews! You’ve helped me make lots of wise decisions on purchasing tools! My makita arsenal is getting quite large, and I’ve started dabbling into festool as well. Have not had much luck with Bosch tools in the past. I had their drill, impact, and circular saw, all were louder, and weaker than my Dewalt 18v tools. I do love their speaker tho! I wouldn’t mind adding a 12v jigsaw to the mix tho! I have been looking for a good cordless one, since the barrelgrip makita isn’t available here yet.
Thanks again!
Always love to read what other people think of the tools I’m researching. Keep it up Toolpig. Just bought the Bosch heated jacket and would like to see some battery options, perhaps a flat pack, to lose the bulk and make it easier to wear with a tool belt. Thanks!
@lonefircarpenty
Great review! Looking forward to seeing this tool in action.
IG @reddog_carpentry
I want to see the lights from Bosch step up to Milwaukee with USB chargers on tgem
I love my 12v impact and drill. The magnesium housing on the led light is super robust but the detents and the magnet certainly could be better. I would love to see a battery comparison between the 12v Bosch line. A 1/4″ ratchet would be awesome. I don’t want to buy S-O 14.4..
New follower! Looking forward to diving into your archives!
IG – @reddog_carpentry
Nice! I’d like to see more options for noise control. (Not for me, but for the neighbors).
IG Name:
@suzzyd
Would love to get my hands on one of those! These new saws have so much more power and battery life.
@ryankasper52
I want to be on that
@mattriddick
Bosch makes the best jigsaws. Have always used corded but this would sure be useful!
Thanks for providing such a great resource for us all! – @zdesignbuild
Bosch makes pretty great everything right now. I haven’t seen a cordless pin nailer or Brad nailer but maybe i just missed it. @ecdwoodworking
@lakly94 thanks for this opportunity.
Would love to add this to tools. Much needed thanks for the chance!
Wow… I think I’m choosing Bosch for my 12v lineup after seeing this. Hope I win!
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@eric.hanzel
This jigsaw would be a great addition to my tool collection. I’d like to see better dust collection options from Bosch. I love my Bosch miter saw table saw, and multi tool. Thanks for making his offer available.
It’s hard to say what else I’d like to see from Bosch. They are killing it with all the subtle design changes they are making with their tools. I love the new miter saw with arm that hinges to reduce the depth needed for the saw. @jjordanwade
Love Bosch! I’d like to see more of everything!
It’s like Baby Bigfoot!
I’d like to see a new 10″ sliding mitre saw, @smallmade Instagram
Looks like an awesome little jig… ?
Steph_ballard on Instagram
@hoagietime
I would like to see the old flat back belt sander again, maybe a cordless belt sander
Would be awesome to have!
I saw a while back bosh making the stackable storage containers which I was interested in. However, they never showed up in the stores. The displays were ther, but not the boxes. Not sure why. All the other brands have them. Would just loved to have seen them in person before I try to buy them. I did see them online though so they are available that route.
Instagram: Lordvadr
I’d love to run this thing through the paces! Lord knows my current jigsaw is lacking! I’d love to see a domino type tool from Milwaukee!
IG @redemptive_woodworx
@hoagietime
Id just like to see that great belt sander bosch had with the flat back around again. And maybe a small, sand cat size, version of that same tool.
Love Bosch tools. I could seriously use this. And more dust collection options would be awesome.
I’m a fan of all things Bosch and would like to see more options in dust collection
Hey toolpig,
Love the reviews, especially the direct comparison ones (the drill reviews and such).
And who doesn’t love a giveaway! My Instagram handle is @jizzlewizzle.
Keep up the good work!
I would love to see how it compares to Dewalt tools.
Hey toolpig,
Great job on the reviews! Love seeing the direct comparison videos (like your drill comparisons).
Can’t complain about a give away either. My Instagram name is jizzlewizzle. Keep up the good work!
Looks like a great cordless tool to have in the truck.
Looking forward to see how the Milwaukee Surge pans out
@feef14
I must have to have this! Our super old jigsaw is on the fritz and this looks amazing.
I was showing my wife these telling her I really need one. One tool I definitely need to replace in my shore for sure. @robrauf
@wizkid13_
congrats on 40k!
Love it! @babel11
I would love to have a cordless jigsaw as all I have now is an old corded skil jigsaw
in it to win it! @wizkid13_
might as well follow while your there! goodluck to all.
Nice little tool, would be super handy for all kind of projects. Would be a great headstart as I’m starting out as a builder. Love the bosch tools, great quality. Would like to see a battery powered chop saw from bosch if they don’t yet exist. @ben_rowe16 or @bensbuildingwork
Hey brother , love your pages on Instagram looking forward to the content here. Keep up the great work!
I’ve been looked my for a new jigsaw to replace my old dewalt. This looks sweet! IG- buckeyes903
I’d love to see the Bosch Glide.
Instagram: @stoneandsonsworkshop
Thanks for the opportunity
Thats a pretty powerful lil barrel saw. Great review, thanks!
@klnelson66
I’m in the market for a small jigsaw . Does it run well on a 2.0 battery .
Not bad on a 2.0 but of course the 4.0 is better??
Great 12V jig,
I could use this at work for sure!
@beachboymotorsports
This would make much cleaner cut than my black and Decker jig saw!!
@tungstenmanagementllc
Have an older Bosch jigsaw. Works awesome. Would love one of these!
Looks pretty cool to have
I would like to see a cordless miter saw from bosch
Nice giveaway congrats on 40k
Can’t wait to test this little beast out!
@jjdewalt1
Looks good, entered and followed both accounts IG name rydorydorydo
Love Bosch tools
Would love to see a bosch drywall router!
Instagram tag: smith_wood_works
Would love to have something small and agile like this Bosch, my corded Milwaukee is big and bulky.
Great giveaway!
Excellent information and give away! My Instagram name is @lowerfrets. Thanks!
Great review toolpig! I’d LOVE to get my mitts on that jigsaw.
Already fully immersed in Bosch 10.8/12v line. Have the GKS 10.8 V-LI circular saw, GRO 10.8 V-LI rotary tool, GWS 10.8-76 V-EC grinder, FL12 light, PS22, PS32, PS42, radio, and heated jacket.
As for what is like to see out of Bosch? How about a brushless 12v reciprocating saw!
Would LOVE to get my hands on one of these sweet jigsaws! Already have the 12v rotary tool, grinder, circular saw, light, radio, PS22, PS32, PS42, and jacket!
I’d like to see a little brushless reciprocating saw from Bosch.
thewildroamer
I am in need of a good jig saw, bosch I’ve heard had the best.
@aaronston
Thanks for all the testing you do, it has helped me decide which model tools to pick up when needed. cheers.
Rob (@carpenternotcarpainter)
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@boltonelectric
this tool looks and sounds incredible. would love to add some bosch 12V to our lineup
Thanks for the sweet giveaways! @chainandable
This would be great for coping crown for me.
Instagram name is @wiechmand
Looks sick. Love how compact it is
My 1960’s era Black & Decker jig saw isn’t quite cutting it anymore. This would be awesome!
@joshedquist
Would love to add a compact cordless jigsaw to my kit
IG- @wlfpk
I forgot to leave my Instagram username. @aluethge
I think this would be a great jigsaw for
coping Crown. Light, and easily fits on the saw stand.
It looks great i have two corded bosch jigsaws but the are not my favorite, I normally go to my cordless dewalt ?
I would love the chance to try this little guy out ✌
This little jigsaw looks like it would get the job done!
I think this would be a great saw for coping Crown. Light, compact and easily stored on the saw stand. I’d love to try it out!!
I needs! @liran_berg
@velardemoeckel
Hope to win!
Hope to win!!! My ig name is: @velardemoeckel
I’d love to see Bosch’s Reaxx saw in a cabinet table saw model.
Definitely need this little monster! @jtb0020
Congrats on the 40k on IG. Haven’t owned a Bosch product yet, but this little jigsaw could be a good start. Thanks for the giveaways.
-Todd
@tolson_44
Congrats on 40k and thanks for the opportunity for some awesome giveaways lately!
I’d like to echo the request to see more brushless options from Bosch as well as some additional attention to dust collection features. Granted my Bosch mitre saw is a bit dated, but it doesn’t do a very good job. Love Bosch tools though!!
Thanks!
@ejinnovations
*mitre saw doesn’t do well with dust collection, crushes at everything else 😉
Love it and would like to add it to my collection
IG @MatthewStGeorge
Could really use this cordless beauty anywhere
Nice stuff from bosch. Can’t wait to try it. Hope Dewalt makes one soon. Oh wait, I think they abandoned their 12v max line.
@jjevink
I’ve always heard good thing about Bosch jigsaws. Wouldn’t mind adding one of these guys to my arsenal.
@sstauffer7
This little 12volt would be perfect to add to my 12 Volt collection!
Thing looks great, I don’t know what to improve! @floyd_rules (Instagram)
Bosch is a great brand! As a painting contractor I also do a fair amount of woodworking and repairs as well. Definitely a premium jig saw I would love to give it a try.
I love what Bosch is doing already. They have their niche where they lead the market. And it’s great seeing them step up their tool game with a great jigsaw like this to go along with their blades. Keep that up!
@ehinwwoodworking
I would like to see bosch do some job site lights
Instagram: spbull472
Other than Bosch Jigsaw blades, I don’t have any Bosch tools in my arsenal. I’ve always wanted to try a Bosch product and a new cordless jigsaw would be the perfect introductory to the Bosch line.
Looks like a great little saw! Does the Collins coping foot fit on?
Love my Bosch lasers would to see them accept the 12v batteries
I would love to win this saw! @bradleyshomeservices
I would like to see them make a benchtop (or free standing) planer or jointer. Dewalt has a planer, but reviews vary in whether they are good machines or not (snipe, dust collection, etc.). A quality entry level benchtop planer from Bosch would be great. A quality benchtop jointer would be amazing especially if they could get it to a size larger than other benchtops on the market which are usually 8-10″.
Instagram: @jtkendall
Moved out west and couldn’t bring any tools. Looks about what I need to cut out ply for surf fins. Keep it up man love the site !
I didn’t own any Bosch tools. Are they any good?? I would like to own one I have heard a lot of people in the woodworking community talk about Bosch and I would like to try it out!! I hope I win this tool!
This would be nice to add to my saw arsenal!!!
@dlindesey
Nice looking tool. Great size for smaller projects and limited space applications.
@timbrian6
Looks like the perfect tool for installs and small projects. Of course, like with most cordless tools, it will quickly become the everyday grab simply for convenience. Nice review.
@blatchley_building
I would also love to see them add more brushless tools and cordless. I think a multi tool would be nice. Ig:mm_builders
I love a good Bosch jigsaw. Although I fell in love with the makita 18v jigsaw. I’d like to see how the Bosch 12v compares to the Milwaukee m12 and the makita CXT!
I wish it had a cord but will take your word on the power it’s got. My current jigsaw is a vintage Milwaukee 6250 Sawzitt. Actually my good friend let me borrow it and I still have it.
IG: tre.dimarzio
I wish it had a cord but will take your word on the power it’s got. My current jigsaw is a vintage Milwaukee 6250 Sawzitt. Actually my good friend let me borrow it and I still have it.
IG: tre.dimarzio
I wish it had a cord but will take your word on the power it’s got. My current jigsaw is a vintage Milwaukee 6250 Sawzitt. Actually my good friend let me borrow it and I still have it.
IG: tre.dimarzio
This thing is slick, I wish it had a cord but I will take your word on the power it’s got. You should pick me because I am using a vintage Milwaukee heavy duty jigsaw that is borrowed from a good friend. IG: .tre.dimarzio
Would love to see Bosch do a track saw as well.
This little jigsaw looks great. Would love one.
@cityboyfarmgirl
This looks like a great little jigsaw. The barrel style grip is better than a high handle for maneuverability. I’d like to replace my corded DeWalt jigsaw.
I’d like to see Bosch come out with a hybrid battery and corded version of the GTS1031. Also it would be great to have add on table extensions like the Rousseau workstation that were as portable and easy to attach as the GTA500 stand.
@hauckeric
Maybe a stronger batt. Seems like a tool that I’ve been waiting for.
Looks very versatile, and compact!
Great feedback on the jigsaw. Good to know. I would like to see some LEd lighting and more ergonomic drills that compete power wise with The BiG dogs.
Ig-IntegrityCarpentry
Sweet little saw for on the go cuts, seems nice.
That’s a great looking little jigsaw! I also think that Bosch should finally have their track saw enter the NA market.
My fathers old jigsaw broke, so hopefully I can add to my Bosch tool lineup and make this a replacement !
I would love to see a track saw from them, corded or cordless. I wish more companies would put out track saws in general.
Also a 7-1/4″ cordless circular saw. I don’t know how they can expect more people to use them versus Milwaukee, Makita, and DeWalt when their biggest cordless saw is only a 6-1/2″
@justinkendall
Would love to expand my brands. Currently all dewalt and use the 18v jigsaw.
Looks like a great tool!
Love your tool reviews! As far as what I’d like to see out of Bosch?… work lights would be awesome, as well as more brushless tools. Awesome giveaway, this looks like a solid jigsaw!
IG @nowuries
Can’t beat a bosch!
Bosch 12v tools (and even their 18v lineup) are very underrated compared to other manufacturers. One thing they seem to emphasize on in regard to their 12v tools is size and weight. For me, 12v tools get me through 80% of my tasks, so my number one priority when buying any 12v tool is compactness. They continue to do a great job in this category.
This would fit in perfect for my shop. I make lots of signs and jigsaws are definietly handy in that. I’ve been checking some out cause it’s time for me to update mine. I’ve only head good things from Bosch. @wilkinswoodwork
Awesome little tool.This would be a perfect addition in my workshop! I make lots of signs and jigsaws are great for that. This would be great to win on your instagram post!
I forgot my username, jeff_t_dadof3
Nice little handy tool that would be a great addition to my tool box. Not to big but big enough to handle almost anything needed around the house. Thanks for the review.
I have most of the Bosch 12v tools and love them. Most of the time when I need a jigsaw a cordless one will work fine. It looks like another very well designed tool from Bosch.
This is a great addition to the toolbox. It’s compact and versitile. Great for small jobs or jobs without power. Love to have this!
12v impulse driver!!
@metalwoodandmore
Definitely looks like a great new tool from Bosch…thanks for the info and the chance to win! @Johnn1e_cakes
I love this jigsaw but wish Bosch would have gone brushless. Great first impression. What do you think about using this jigsaw as a dedicated coping unit with a Collins coping foot?
You should review their new 12v LED light as well.
Travis
Bricoleur_Design_Jax on IG
Sounds like another great little Bosch tool. Thanks for the info and the opportunity!
I only hear good things about that jiggy. powerful for a 12V tool and easy to handle. did you notice a power difference when using the 4.0 instead of the 2.0 ? does it have LED light like the corder big brother? @madman_us
Definitely brushless tools. With their strong reputation in concrete I think they should put out an SDS line (including Max) to remind Milwaukee and Dewalt who the king is! I also think Milwaukee needs a healthy amount of competition in lighting, I’d love to see some solutions from Bosch in that arena. @bremon14
Their marketing is mediocre too..they could improve that as well
I think Bosch should ramp up their brushless tools! Also they should make a brushless cordless circ saw that can be either blade right or blade left, you can configure it how you like!
Thanks for your work Paul, can’t wait for the outcome on this giveaway!
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Nice review, I didn’t know I needed one, but now I do!
@wiechmand
Do you have blades that you prefer with jig saws, I’ve got a Bosch with the t blades. Just curious, does Bosch have any tools for rebar tying?
a_and_e_designs
Hey Paul. Great job as always. I would like to Bosch get into led work lights. Bosch has top quality tools in every other area but I haven’t seen anything done in that category unless I just haven’t seen them. Thanks
That’s a nice little jigsaw. I most like that it is cordless and the barrel grip. I have a old Bosch corded non barrel grip that I’d like to replace with this one.
I bet that Bosch still works like a solid unit