SamUK

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Hi,

I was thinking of buying this Jigsaw for home use.

http://beta.screwfix.com/p/makita-43...v-jigsaw/36392

how do the cordless ones compare in the same price range?

Anyone know?

Also what is meant by Watts and volts (should i go for 110 or 240v?) as these numbers vary for the products?

Trout

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My other half recommends this jigsaw.

The Zohan

UK mains is 240v. some professional kit used on building sites is 110v and needs a step down transformer to lower the mains (240v) to 110v which is safer.

Go for 240v

alcazar

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Volts is the pushing power forcing the electricity round the circuit, UK mains is 230V as is the rest of Europe, (we used to be 240V to their 220V).

The more powerful the motor the more Watts it has.

Cordless stuff varies from 9V to 36V, the different voltages aren't compatible and different manufacturers stuff will not work together, ie: you can't put Bosch batteries in Hitachi tools.

The Zohan

UK mains is 130v?
http://coffeetime.wikidot.com/uk-eu-...-harmonisation

SamUK

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hmm, dont quite think that will do the job..

alcazar

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Sorry: this site keeps losing my stuff. The browser says "done" but all I get is a white page, blank, so in this case I had to re-type it and went too fast.

I meant 230V of course, now amended.

SamUK

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You think these is a big difference between these two:


http://beta.screwfix.com/p/makita-43...v-jigsaw/36392

http://beta.screwfix.com/p/makita-43...saw-240v/94354

The Zohan

Both 270w motors and all metal gearboxes so just the other features to choose from Makita are a good reliable brand and easy to get parts and spares for if needed.

SamUK

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they both are the same spec.. odd.


cheeper one is in stock - going now to buy it...

alcazar

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One looks like an earlier model? They are both model No4350.........

Camoscooby

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Makita are a very good brand, my father installs kitchens and bathrooms and that's all he uses

ScoobyWon't

My mate does the same job. He normally uses Roca for bathrooms.

The Zohan

You know who your father is? now i am surprised at that and not as surprised as your mum will be who had just narrowed it down to one particular football team including substitutes and coaching staff!

Camoscooby

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So you get all chopsy now but cannot string a good insult or comeback together in FC

Did YOU ever find out who YOUR father was in the end?

Your dad OR was it the German Shepherd..........