Frank Hagan Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I just found this on Amazon.com, but it is being sold by one of their "Amazon.com Stores". I suspect it is a close-out, because the price is so good. The Bosch 1587AVSK top handled jig saw kit is on sale for $135.95. ( Click Here to See the Amazon.com Listing ) The Bosch 1587AVSK I bought one for my son-in-law's birthday. I have this model and love it, especially since my old jig saws were the inexpensive ones by Craftsman and Black and Decker that vibrated more than they sawed. I think I paid $160 for mine a while back. Its a great jigsaw. Bosch has a new model out, so I think this one is being discontinued. The new one is the Bosch 1590EVSK on sale at $165, but I don't know if that's the "regular discounted price" or not. It looks to have an updated look, but I don't know if the functionality has improved or not. Anyone have one of these? The newer Bosch 1590EVSK - what's the difference? Click Here to See the Amazon.com Listing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hagan Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Looks like the price is fluctuating, so check your local stores too if you are in a market for these. I actually got mine for $109 plus shipping and handling, so it was $125 total. Now its up to $137. The difference between the two, I'm told, is in the blade handling. Evidently the newer jig saws have a quick release blade change (must be that sliding thing on the front). On the older one, you lift up the black piece at the top and turn it 3 - 4 turns to loosen the blade shank. For a few bucks, the easier blade handling is probably worth it, but with the way the prices have risen over the initial $109 last week, I'd wait to see if they drop again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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