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Worx 12v Jigsaw-Reciprocating Saw 2in1 at Masters (Clearance) Was $115 Now $45

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Worx 12v Jigsaw-Reciprocating Saw 2in1 at Masters (Clearance) Was $115 Now $45
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outlander on 16/06/2016 - 11:14 files.ozbargain.com.au (865 clicks)
Last edited 16/06/2016 - 13:00

The Worx WX540
Primarily a portable jigsaw, its special feature is a swivelling head that allows the blade to become paralell to the body, in effect turning it into a small reciprical saw
  
This is a clearance item, so stock is limited, but I called up another store and they had it for the same price so the pricing is probably statewide. Oakleigh had 5 units as of last night, plus a display model.
Hawthorn east has 1 unit, probably ex display.
Barcode number is 6947372510802

My thoughts
More of a gimmicky tool. Its basically a kmart standard jigsaw, with battery powered and swivel head thrown in to get sales
It has no speed control, no dust extraction port and only comes with a single 1.3Ah battery.

I bought one, despite owning a kmart jigsaw. Even if I only use it a few times for cutting roof battens and some garden pruning, I figure its worth the money.
Blade sticks out 4cm on down stroke.

Amazon review
https://www.amazon.co.uk/WORX-WX540-3-Trans4mer-Cordless-Rec…

Teardown pics for those interested in that kind of thing
main body, switch, battery fan, motor

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    • outlander on 16/06/2016 - 11:23
      +7

      That time of the month for you is it?

    • outlander on 16/06/2016 - 11:46
      +1

      Ugh, despite your utter lack of civility, you do have some points.

      1) I have a low opinion of anything mass manufactured. For someone like you, this is probably quite a decent tool. It is light, comfortable to hold, and the spring loaded head locking mechanism holds the sawblade much better than the kmart jigsaw I have, which uses a screw and often gets caught and slips out. Its not a bad tool, but the lack of speed control makes precision cuts difficult.

      2) There was at least 7 units between 2 stores. Given the other 18 in victoria alone, and the lack of traffic at masters stores, its safe to say there is more than 10

      3) Make a few calls and find out. I have listed the barcode, so it takes maybe 5 minutes max to check

  • geebee on 16/06/2016 - 11:34
    +1

    If it is remotely as good as the Ozito 12v rotator saw it will be very handy, mine has done a great many hour of pruning, some metal work and I have even cut timber with it, 95% of the work done with the blade out straight, just make sure you use good coarse cut blades for pruning.

    • outlander on 16/06/2016 - 11:37

      Yeah, its probably at or slightly above that quality of build.
      Does the ozito have speed control?

      • geebee on 16/06/2016 - 12:50

        Yes, it's handy for cutting steel as you can slow it down enough to stop the blade overheating.

    • allergic2work on 16/06/2016 - 12:35

      Really?…I bought that same Ozito rotator saw and couldn't hate it more. It's very average as either a jigsaw or reciprocal saw. To each their own I guess…

  • PJC on 16/06/2016 - 11:59

    OP I can't find this on Masters website, even with the barcode. Earlier this year, this or something very similar by Worx was available for $90. Do you have a MAS_ code please?

  • brenwildman on 16/06/2016 - 13:56

    What do people use their jigsaws for? I find the blades too flimsy to even cut a straight line or follow a pattern. A circular saw and router seem to do everything and anything better than a jigsaw.

    • llama on 16/06/2016 - 23:25
      +1

      What do people use their jigsaws for?

      Jigsaws are used to cut curves in thin materials. Plywood, MDF and sheet metal, generally.

      I find the blades too flimsy to even cut a straight line or follow a pattern

      They are absolutely useless for cutting straight lines.

      They are specifically for following patterns - the blade doesn't need to be sturdy for that.

      A circular saw and router seem to do everything and anything better than a jigsaw.

      You couldn't use either of those to cut a round hole for a fan in the side of a computer case.

  • PJC on 16/06/2016 - 17:35

    None at Rutherford NSW.

  • Damned on 16/06/2016 - 20:10
    +1

    Thanks rang a few stores bought 1 last one. Will be hard to find stock now.

    • PJC on 16/06/2016 - 22:24
      +1

      Well done.

  • llama on 16/06/2016 - 23:21

    Even if I only use it a few times for cutting roof battens and some garden pruning, I figure its worth the money

    This item is totally unsuitable for either of those tasks.

    Go and buy a HAND SAW. About $10 will get you a cheap name brand.

  • outlander on 17/06/2016 - 14:18

    I measured the motor just now, and found it consumes an average of 2.25A with a starting peak of 3.5A+
    For anyone wanting speed control, you can add with it with a suitable pwm controller
    At 3A this one might be okay, but given how fragile chinese electronics are, I sprang a little extra for the 10A model.

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