Great video, I’m buying one. Regarding the orbit or stroke making splinters, I would suggest taping the area to be cut, and then make your cut through the tape. This should eliminate the splinting on stock such as plywood. Great review, thanks for the time.
Thats the only tool from Festool I regret buying...too wobbly blade drives me crazy and nonstop turning it off by hitting off switch by mistake...90% of my tools are Festool and Carvex is the worst...looking at Makita
look for this link in you tube "Festool's Worst Tool fixed!?! No more Wobbly Blade. All Carvex Models. Bradshaw Joinery" i had the same problem, i applied the fix and no more flapping blade, it takes a bit of adjustment but watch the video, buy the little grub screw with the spring loaded bearing and fit it. slight adjustments will sort it. iv done mine and its not perfect but its way better. unfortunately there isnt a work around for the stupid switch positioning that i know of.
Mafell definitely makes some great tools as well. Most "general" users are not a great fit for either, due to price. However, those that really desire to have the best performing and most ergonomic (less vibration) tools, the price for Festool and Mafell fall in line with the value.
Festool are better than bosch, ihave bothe. Maffel is nice but only corded and no led Light, and the dust collection is not as good as festool i have Maffel one too😉
@@saulgoodman2018Mafell manufacturers over 85% of parts in house to maintain the highest possible quality. Mafell builds the absolute highest quality timber framing saws possible, with zero compromises. They’re built to be lifetime saws. The P1cc is an absolute beast, similar motor to a 7.25” circ saw or 2hp mid sized router.
Why don't you review the 2012 Lexus RX while you're at it. I get it though most of festool products don't chang in over a decade but people still need a tool so you still need to keep it relevant with the reviews.
vibration is so little, in germany we have rules for safty. you can use only tools with good dust collection and less vibration on professional job side, festool is on of the most used tool brands and is made in germany too.
i love my carvex but ...there is no air blowing the dust clear of the blade area .. you can use a vacuum but who wants a hose hanging out of the back side of a jigsaw? it's definetly a design flaw
When you test festool with some crap of vacuum it's not very real review about dust extraction. I'm sure if you use quality vacuum results would be much better.
I’m really surprised there’s not a lot of hate for festool in the comments yet lol. It must just be woodworkers that are divided over it lol. Break out a domino if you really want some interactions lol.
For most Festool tools, if you use them, it's really hard to hate them. They typically perform very well and their ergonomics are typically excellent with very little vibration. Thanks for watching.
so you just said Festool needs no explanation, then you go into wasting time explaining the systainers... in any case, I have the makita and HATE the double start button. stupid design. I dread using it, too bad because other than that is is very good. The carvex has the left handed single on/off switch that is easy to locate with thumb. Much better. With the makita, after a cut I have to lift it up and seek out the flat buttons on the other side to turn it off. Stupid design. I already said that. Dust collection also nice since I am constantly blowing on the blade to see the line.
As a dewalt user , yes it’s a third of the price but it’s 1/3 as good also. If your a diy then it doesn’t matter, as a professional, yes it does and price doesn’t matter
It is for some, and it makes sense. If you're in general carpentry or DIY, then it probably doesn't make sense. However, for the more Professional users, they find more value in the ergonomics and performance. Thanks for watching.
Great video, I’m buying one. Regarding the orbit or stroke making splinters, I would suggest taping the area to be cut, and then make your cut through the tape. This should eliminate the splinting on stock such as plywood. Great review, thanks for the time.
Just replaced my early 2000’s barrel grip Bosch with this jigsaw. I still works. hopefully I’m not disappointed
Thank you a great demo all about the tool and not about the person.
Festool best jigsaws with mafell on the Planet👍
I really don't dig that strobe crap,, thanks for the demonstration tim, great show
Thats the only tool from Festool I regret buying...too wobbly blade drives me crazy and nonstop turning it off by hitting off switch by mistake...90% of my tools are Festool and Carvex is the worst...looking at Makita
There are adjustments to stop blade wobble, almost, completely. That's why it comes with an Allen key.
@@cernunnoskali don't agree at all I have had adjust jigsaw in the shop still the same problem
... completely wrong design
look for this link in you tube "Festool's Worst Tool fixed!?! No more Wobbly Blade. All Carvex Models.
Bradshaw Joinery" i had the same problem, i applied the fix and no more flapping blade, it takes a bit of adjustment but watch the video, buy the little grub screw with the spring loaded bearing and fit it. slight adjustments will sort it. iv done mine and its not perfect but its way better. unfortunately there isnt a work around for the stupid switch positioning that i know of.
Check out the Mafell P1CC if you use a jig saw a lot in thicker material. Not cheap, but it’s a monster.
Festools cordless would be equivalent to boschs but Mafell makes the best cordless or corded tools
Mafell is even more overpriced then Festool.
Mafell saws are probably your best option when you're working with 3"+ wood. I love my K85
Mafell definitely makes some great tools as well. Most "general" users are not a great fit for either, due to price. However, those that really desire to have the best performing and most ergonomic (less vibration) tools, the price for Festool and Mafell fall in line with the value.
Festool are better than bosch, ihave bothe. Maffel is nice but only corded and no led Light, and the dust collection is not as good as festool i have Maffel one too😉
@@saulgoodman2018Mafell manufacturers over 85% of parts in house to maintain the highest possible quality. Mafell builds the absolute highest quality timber framing saws possible, with zero compromises. They’re built to be lifetime saws. The P1cc is an absolute beast, similar motor to a 7.25” circ saw or 2hp mid sized router.
Why don't you review the 2012 Lexus RX while you're at it. I get it though most of festool products don't chang in over a decade but people still need a tool so you still need to keep it relevant with the reviews.
How's vibration and accuracy compared to the Flex? Have you tried the latter with the stacked lithium batteries?
vibration is so little, in germany we have rules for safty. you can use only tools with good dust collection and less vibration on professional job side, festool is on of the most used tool brands and is made in germany too.
i love my carvex but ...there is no air blowing the dust clear of the blade area .. you can use a vacuum but who wants a hose hanging out of the back side of a jigsaw? it's definetly a design flaw
When you test festool with some crap of vacuum it's not very real review about dust extraction. I'm sure if you use quality vacuum results would be much better.
Anyone who works at a DIY level would be idiots for purchasing this. However, I understand the price point for woodworkers and for the perfectionists.
We agree. Thanks for watching.
I’m really surprised there’s not a lot of hate for festool in the comments yet lol. It must just be woodworkers that are divided over it lol. Break out a domino if you really want some interactions lol.
For most Festool tools, if you use them, it's really hard to hate them. They typically perform very well and their ergonomics are typically excellent with very little vibration. Thanks for watching.
Not diggin the strobe effect. Does it have the option for constant lighting?
yes it has
The new bosch is best on almost everything !!
Got the new Bosh after a week of using blade broke can't take it out... disappointed
💥💥💥👌👍😎
Really nice but i hate the fucking light flashing in my eyes..
You can turn light off or make it on steady
Way too expensive
For the general user, yes, but not for some. Thanks for watching.
And way to good, for diy user. Festool is only for pro workers
@@exigauner I am a professional but wipe
so you just said Festool needs no explanation, then you go into wasting time explaining the systainers... in any case, I have the makita and HATE the double start button. stupid design. I dread using it, too bad because other than that is is very good. The carvex has the left handed single on/off switch that is easy to locate with thumb. Much better. With the makita, after a cut I have to lift it up and seek out the flat buttons on the other side to turn it off. Stupid design. I already said that. Dust collection also nice since I am constantly blowing on the blade to see the line.
I had the makita one too until it was stolen, I found that really irritating as well as the soft start.
Dewalt battery powered jigsaw is less than half the price.
But then you would be a regular Joe Schmoe on the job site....🤭
As a dewalt user , yes it’s a third of the price but it’s 1/3 as good also. If your a diy then it doesn’t matter, as a professional, yes it does and price doesn’t matter
Correct, but the DeWalt doesn't come close to the features, ergonomics, and performance. Thanks for watching.
And less half ass good as the festool 😂
And dewalt has a lot of quality issue, they Tools broke to easy. Thay should change the Name to default😂
Worst thing festool make.
yeh now i know how mine works, festool isnt exensive its all the others are just cheap crap
Not true. Milwaukee also makes a great jigsaw in their Fuel line.
mine burnt out real fast so i just went over to festool, cant be arsed with tools that let me down@@louisd95714
Fot the price, it is not worth it.
Not if your a diy guy , but for a professional, yes it is
It is for some, and it makes sense. If you're in general carpentry or DIY, then it probably doesn't make sense. However, for the more Professional users, they find more value in the ergonomics and performance. Thanks for watching.
Never had better one than Festool, try a lot of jigsaws dewalt, bosch makita and milwaukee. Dewalt even broke twice on me