milwaukee hd18jsb-0 barrel grip jigsaw

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DarynHMember since Feb 2015Dec 1, 2015 8:59 PM CT

Have any of you used this before? It’s specific to the UK so I know it’s a slim chance but I was hoping to get an idea of the quality of it.

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DR99Member since Nov 2012Dec 1, 2015 10:05 PM CT

We do have a few European posters here but I don’t think anyone has it. I know it sucks that Milwaukee has a few tools that they just don’t offer here. The big ones are the miter saw, the barrel grip jigsaw, and die grinder.

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Dec 1, 2015 10:09 PM CT

That looks like a cross between the US M12 and a grinder lol.

Jimbo

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ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 1, 2015 10:22 PM CT

http://www.milwaukeetool.eu/powertools/cordless/hd18-jsb/

Check this out Daryn.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 1, 2015 10:22 PM CT

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/07/milwaukee-m18-hd18-jsb-body-grip-cordless-jigsaw-spotted/

And this 😉

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 1, 2015 10:25 PM CT

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005ZMN3NO?ref_=nav_signin#productDetails

You might get it from one of these sellers…

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 1, 2015 10:25 PM CT

http://www.powertools-direct.com/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=11870275

Or this seller too 😉

DarynHMember since Feb 2015Dec 1, 2015 11:09 PM CT

chrisk wrote:
http://www.powertools-direct.com/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=11870275
Or this seller too 😉

Wow thanks for all the info Chris! I really think it looks like a solid tool. I really like how low the guide wheel is. Should keep that blade pretty damn straight.

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comp56Member since Sep 2014Dec 2, 2015 12:35 AM CT

wow not at that price…….crazy….

240.52 British Pound equals

484.55 Canadian Dollar

regopitMember since Feb 2013Dec 2, 2015 12:52 AM CT

I have been waiting for them to release it here in the states. I have emailed them 3 or 4 times and I can not get and answer.

regopitMember since Feb 2013Dec 2, 2015 12:57 AM CT

Jasonc wrote:
We do have a few European posters here but I don’t think anyone has it. I know it sucks that Milwaukee has a few tools that they just don’t offer here. The big ones are the miter saw, the barrel grip jigsaw, and die grinder.

I wish that they would release this here

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DR99Member since Nov 2012Dec 2, 2015 1:27 AM CT

regopit wrote:
I wish that they would release this here

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For some reason tool companies wont sell multi chuck systems in the USA for some reason. Festool is the only one I can think of off hand.

stainlessstroker95Member since Aug 2015Dec 2, 2015 2:09 AM CT

Funny this came up. I just watched the new tia video about the Bosch jig saw. That is real nice looking btw. So then I went right over to the Milwaukee website to see what they had. But this saw you posted looks great too. I just don’t get why companies offer stuff one place but not the other.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 2, 2015 5:09 AM CT

I’m not sure why Milwaukee hasn’t released this one here in the ISA. Bosch has a 12v and 18v version too but NAINA. Maybe copyright law? I don’t know that I’m just asking? Maybe it still has to clear UL.

DarynHMember since Feb 2015Dec 2, 2015 6:38 AM CT

I think that it’s strange that this Milwaukee has an on board battery indicator. Reminds me of what makita has on a few of their tools. Wonder who did it first?

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ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 2, 2015 7:44 AM CT

DarynH wrote:
I think that it’s strange that this Milwaukee has an on board battery indicator. Reminds me of what makita has on a few of their tools. Wonder who did it first?
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I think what your reading the is the battery specs on the Mileaukee site. They put both the tool stats as well as the battery stats in the same description bar. I think the button is actually the two speed transmission for the saw. I currently have two jig saws. One is the Carvex and the other is the brushless barrel grip jig saw and both are excellent machines. Top tier in my opinion. I’ve added a couple of videos of both machines in action in my shop you should be able to search for them if you want to watch them. I’m of the opinion that the Carvex is literally the best jig on the market though anyone with a $700 Mafell PC01 might disagree. My Makita 18v is an absolutely awesome machine with very high standards. I got it for when I work outside and dust collection isn’t a big deal but since I got it, I use it quite a bit in the shop if I need to make quick cuts. I’m sure the Milwaukee will be a decent machine too though.

DarynHMember since Feb 2015Dec 2, 2015 7:50 AM CT

chrisk wrote:
I think what your reading the is the battery specs on the Mileaukee site. They put both the tool stats as well as the battery stats in the same description bar. I think the button is actually the two speed transmission for the saw. I currently have two jig saws. One is the Carvex and the other is the brushless barrel grip jig saw and both are excellent machines. Top tier in my opinion. I’ve added a couple of videos of both machines in action in my shop you should be able to search for them if you want to watch them. I’m of the opinion that the Carvex is literally the best jig on the market though anyone with a $700 Mafell PC01 might disagree. My Makita 18v is an absolutely awesome machine with very high standards. I got it for when I work outside and dust collection isn’t a big deal but since I got it, I use it quite a bit in the shop if I need to make quick cuts. I’m sure the Milwaukee will be a decent machine too though.

I’ve seen the videos, I really like that makita. And you’re probably right on the battery being what they were referring to. I’d like to stick to the m18 battery but paying that much for a brushed machine had me worried ave I keep thinking a fuel jigsaw will be released soon

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rees332Member since Jun 2015Dec 2, 2015 12:18 PM CT

Yes I got one

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rees332Member since Jun 2015Dec 2, 2015 12:19 PM CT

DarynH wrote:
Have any of you used this before? It’s specific to the UK so I know it’s a slim chance but I was hoping to get an idea of the quality of it.
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yes I got 1

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ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 2, 2015 12:34 PM CT

Nice Rees how do you like it?????

DarynHMember since Feb 2015Dec 2, 2015 12:58 PM CT

rees332 wrote:
yes I got 1
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Really?? Awesome, is it worth the money?

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rees332Member since Jun 2015Dec 2, 2015 1:01 PM CT

DarynH wrote:
Really?? Awesome, is it worth the money?
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yes best jigsaw money can buy over in the uk it beats dewalt bosch makita it’s a very nice jigsaw

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comp56Member since Sep 2014Dec 2, 2015 1:05 PM CT

for that kind of money I would rather go with a mafell P1CC

DarynHMember since Feb 2015Dec 2, 2015 1:22 PM CT

rees332 wrote:
yes best jigsaw money can buy over in the uk it beats dewalt bosch makita it’s a very nice jigsaw
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Great to know, really need to get a cordless barrel grip for copping jobs.

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Craigh9916Member since Oct 2015Dec 2, 2015 1:59 PM CT

Does anyone think that it looks out of balance ? Looks back heavy but obviously i can’t tell just by the photo alone

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krutonMember since Jun 2015Dec 2, 2015 2:03 PM CT

Craigh9916 wrote:
Does anyone think that it looks out of balance ? Looks back heavy but obviously i can’t tell just by the photo alone
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I was thinking the same thing. I would think that front end would have to be fairly heavy to counterbalance a battery that far to the back.

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Craigh9916Member since Oct 2015Dec 2, 2015 2:04 PM CT

kruton wrote:
I was thinking the same thing. I would think that front end would have to be fairly heavy to counterbalance a battery that far to the back.
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yes it just doesn’t look right

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rees332Member since Jun 2015Dec 2, 2015 2:17 PM CT

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rees332Member since Jun 2015Dec 2, 2015 2:18 PM CT

chrisk wrote:
Nice Rees how do you like it?????

beat jigsaw I have ever owned

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DarynHMember since Feb 2015Dec 2, 2015 2:51 PM CT

rees332 wrote:
beat jigsaw I have ever owned
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It looks smaller in actual pictures, how’s the balance?

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rees332Member since Jun 2015Dec 2, 2015 3:02 PM CT

DarynH wrote:
It looks smaller in actual pictures, how’s the balance?
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brilliant very smooth I love it I think it’s a work of engineering art

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JerryNYMember since Jun 2015Dec 3, 2015 12:11 AM CT

rees332 wrote:
brilliant very smooth I love it I think it’s a work of engineering art
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Ah, well that makes sense why they don’t offer it in the US… 😉 I need a miter saw too…come on Milwaukee…

rees332Member since Jun 2015Dec 3, 2015 5:26 AM CT

JerryNY wrote:
Ah, well that makes sense why they don’t offer it in the US… 😉 I need a miter saw too…come on Milwaukee…

i got the mitre saw the m18 0ne

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Petro0311Member since Oct 2015Dec 3, 2015 8:36 AM CT

It looks pretty cool. Maybe a little tight in the hand area…

MikeyBMember since Dec 2014Dec 3, 2015 5:39 PM CT

Looks like a nice jigsaw, Rees what do you think of the Miter saw?

rees332Member since Jun 2015Dec 3, 2015 6:53 PM CT

MikeyB wrote:
Looks like a nice jigsaw, Rees what do you think of the Miter saw?

yer its a really good mitre saw for a battery one, milwaukee done a good job on it I thought it would be lacking power but it doesn’t it fells very smooth but I only had it for 2 months so we see in a year but the jigsaw kicks ass

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Dec 3, 2015 8:38 PM CT

Man rees kickass tools u got there bro! That jig looks like a beauty to use.

MikeyBMember since Dec 2014Dec 3, 2015 8:40 PM CT

rees332 wrote:
yer its a really good mitre saw for a battery one, milwaukee done a good job on it I thought it would be lacking power but it doesn’t it fells very smooth but I only had it for 2 months so we see in a year but the jigsaw kicks ass
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Thanks man, post a pic of that beast when you get a chance pleas