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Bosch has been a very popular name in the world for its amazing line of tools. Swiss engineering and ingenuity have been used to produce some of the best power tools in their category. Here we are going to talk about the jigsaw model JS365 in our Bosch JS365 review. Starting in Stuttgart more than 125 years ago, Bosch has been renowned for its creative technology, solid construction, and amazing performance. Like other Bosch tools, this JS365 model of the jigsaw has well-designed and easy to use features. When you compare the price with other models of the high-end jigsaw, this offers you the best value in the market. These are few reasons why you will find this model in almost all the professional workshops in the world. There are more reasons to make this power tool stand out, that we will be talking in details in our Bosch JS365 review.

— Bosch JS365 Review —

 

This top handle jigsaw is very easy to use and blade change has been made very simple, without any tool. Different speed settings are available that will allow the user to cut in different style, from coarse to fine. Our Bosch JS365 review article is based on the customers’ review and our expert opinion. We have emphasized to find the cons, if there is even any smallest issue, unlike many other Bosch JS365 review articles.

Power

Bosch JS365 has a powerful 6.5 Amp induction motor hidden under the solid plastic body. For most of the project, this is powerful enough to complete them. If you have used any jigsaw before, you know already that a 5 Amp jigsaw can cut materials like butter. With this powerful motor, the jigsaw can cut through different types of materials like hardwood, even thin sheets of metals. The ventilation of the motor helps the jigsaw to keep the power level at the highest to assure effective and efficient performance. Therefore it can be used for the large size of projects for an extended period of time.  For softwood, the cutting capacity is 3 ½-inches, for aluminum is 7/8-inches, and for mid steel the cutting capacity is 3/8-inches. If you are a newbie, a hobbyist or even a professional craftsman, you will find that it covers most of the commercial projects.

Speed

Like power, speed is another crucial factor for any jigsaw. Bosch JS365 has variable speed options. The control is very easy where you can use the speed dial and the power button to control the pace. In some model of the jigsaw, you will find there are buttons that you need to press to choose the speed variations, that has small increments. But here, the harder you press the power button, the faster the blade moves. In contrary, if you soft press the button, the blade will move slower. But there is an issue, if you are habituated with working with preset speed, you may find it pretty confusing on the first days of use, how hard you should press the power button. But trust me; this is not a problem at all. Once you get used to it, you will find it very easy and your intuition will drive you to the right speed.

Blade

With the Bosch JS365, there comes a T-shank blade that is well known for its accuracy and stability while cutting through any material. Tool-less blade change system has made it very easy to change the blade by just one hand. To control the blade’s forward and backward motions, there are four orbital settings. Changing the orbital settings you can get great performance on different materials.

Ease of use

The overall construction of this jigsaw is intended to enhance user comfort while cutting any materials. The handle has rubberized grip so that the user does not feel any fatigue even handling for a long time. While holding the handle you can easily adjust the orbital settings, as well as the power button. For most of the jigsaw, you will find that handling the jigsaw with single hand might be a problem sometimes. But for Bosch JS365 its no more a problem. Like other Bosch tools, the designer of this one has given highest priority to user comfort.

Value of price

This comes at last, after mentioning and considering all other features, but this is probably one of the most important factors, if not single most important factor. Ask me why! You always have a budget restriction. But this Bosch JS365 will offer you the best value for the price. For a very high-end jigsaw like this, the price is pretty much affordable. Usually the other superior products of its category, you will find very expensive. This jigsaw is a smart choice for the beginners and it is reasonably priced and everyone can afford it.

— Pros & Cons —

Unlike other Bosch JS365 review articles, here we tried to find the cons, even if that is smallest one. But you must not forget that this Bosch power tool has been leading the market for many years, it hardly has deal-breaking issues.

Pros:

• Powerful jigsaw can handle different types of materials with ease
• Orbital settings makes is very easy to achieve expected result
• Controlling variable speed is very easy
• T-shank blades for superior stability and accuracy
• Great performance with minimum vibration
• Great for beginners, even works perfectly fine for the professional craftsmen

Cons:

• Does not accept U-shank blades
• To perform bevel cuts in 45-degree a wrench is needed for adjustment
• Shoe angle adjustment is not user-friendly
• Few customers have faced issue with straight cutting

— Final Verdict —

If you are a hobbyist or professionals who do not need to perform a lot of bevel cuts, this Bosch JS365 jigsaw can be the perfect jigsaw for you. This jigsaw is packed with features and it does not need you to break your bank. Our best jigsaw buying guide will lead you to many other models of the jigsaw that you may like to look at.

 

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