Pat,
I'm referring to the stroke length (i think it's called that. Meaning... If the overall depth of cut is say 4-1/2" and the blade is 3-1/2, the stroke would be 1".
I'm not too concerned about it being able to use the same blades, as I am how thick of a board could it tenitively cut through.
I have an old bosch that the top tightening part broke off and the plate is missing. In addition to this, i think the motor is on its way out. A few years, maybe 4-5, I bought another Bosch that has the D handle...it seeemed to work just fine until it recently grew legs.
Now, I'm looking to replace it. Since I already have the Kapex and the 6" ROS and obviously the vac, i thought it might be worth the money.
I faintly remember seeing someone use the festool jigsaw and I had an opportunity to try it and from what I remember, it cut a lot more smoothly than the Bosch. Sound right?
Regarding the comment about the festool having a light, i thi k the new Bosch also has a light
Then, the next thing to consider is whether or not to get either one corded or cordless
I'm not on installs even remotely close to full-time anymore, so going cordless would be more of a convenience than anything. I'm just struggling with whether a cordless is worth the extra money. I'm also of the opinion that many of our corded tool may one day be all replaced with only cordless.