Bosch Home and Garden Jigsaw PST 700 E (500 W, 1x saw blade, in carrying case) [Energy Class A]
PST 700 E – powerful and handy
Neither precise curves and straight lines pose no problems for our compact, light-weight and practical jigsaw. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the PST 700 E fits nicely in the hand of any DIY enthusiast and guarantees perfect sawing results in a very wide range of materials, such as wood and metal.
Technical data
- Power input: 500 W
- Cutting depth in wood: 70 mm
- Cutting depth in aluminium: 10 mm
- Cutting depth in steel: 4 mm
- Stroke rate at no load : 500 – 3.100 spm
- Weight (gross/net): 2.8/1.7 kg
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Powerful and compacthanks to its powerful 500 W motor, the jigsaw is ideal for many different sawing projects – no matter whether you are looking to cut curves or straight edges. Its low weight of just 1.7 kg and compact design also ensure excellent handling. | Suitable for various materialsWith the right saw blade, the PST 700 E is suitable for many different materials. Cutting depths of up to 70 mm can be achieved in wood, as well as 10 mm in aluminium and 4 mm in steel. | Low vibrations for the best resultsMinimal vibrations make it easier for you to trace the cutting line accurately. As a result, users can, for example, create a precise and clean work surface for their kitchen. |
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Safety when sawingWith its on/off switch, our jigsaw is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. Thanks to the Softgrip, the tool also sits securely in your hand and guarantees smooth cuts in any application. | Blast air function for a clear viewTo ensure that you always have a clear view of the cutting line, the PST 700 E has a cutting line blower that can be switched on and off. This allows you to keep a close eye on the cut at all times. In addition to this, the jigsaw can be connected directly to an industrial dust extractor using an adapter. | Change the saw blade in secondsThe SDS system from Bosch makes jigsaw blade changes much easier. Saw blades can be changed effortlessly and securely in a matter of seconds without requiring any additional tools. |
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| Power input | 500 W | 500 W | 530 W | 620 W | 650 W |
| Cutting depth in wood | 70 mm | 65 mm | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Cutting depth in aluminium | 10 mm | 10 mm | 12 mm | 15 mm | 20 mm |
| Cutting depth in steel | 4 mm | 4 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight (net) | 1.7 kg | 1.6 kg | 2.0 kg | 2.2 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Weight: | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions: | 29.01 x 33.5 x 10.01 cm; 1.7 Kilograms |
| Model: | 06033A0070 |
| Part: | 06033A0070 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Bosch |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Cracking Device
This item sits on my shelf and when needed is ready for action in seconds. Corded devices take a little longer, especially if needed to be used away from a power socket.
Accuracy is great and very easy to use.
Cracking Device
This item sits on my shelf and when needed is ready for action in seconds. Corded devices take a little longer, especially if needed to be used away from a power socket.
Accuracy is great and very easy to use.
Simple and easy to use, real value for money.
As a first time user of my own jigsaw I didn’t want anything too complicated. I had to trim and rip some wood for window boards and architrave so had a specific use for it straight away.
It took a short while to get used to the handling. It is however very manoeuvrable so I imagine it will be great fun using for more creative cutting but I needed this jigsaw to cut fairly straight as my track saw wasn’t long enough to rip the battens I had. In the end I was very impressed. I was able to follow my guideline pretty accurately. Considering this edge wasn’t facing out it didn’t matter too much but I loved the fact that it remained fairly true.
A worth while purchase for sure!
I have a number of Bosch tools and household appliances and in general find their design and quality very good. This unit is in many respects very good but let down by poor design. The so called “CutControl” feature comprises a plastic clip on unit that is of poor design and becomes easily detached from the saw. Basically it’s crap. I have modified the base so that I don’t need this feature in order to accurately follow a pencil line. Bosch could have done this and dispensed with this useless bit of plastic! Other features are up to standard and very good hence four stars.
I have a number of Bosch tools and household appliances and in general find their design and quality very good. This unit is in many respects very good but let down by poor design. The so called “CutControl” feature comprises a plastic clip on unit that is of poor design and becomes easily detached from the saw. Basically it’s crap. I have modified the base so that I don’t need this feature in order to accurately follow a pencil line. Bosch could have done this and dispensed with this useless bit of plastic! Other features are up to standard and very good hence four stars.
1000 piece
I asked for a jigsaw for Christmas. I was after a 1000 piece one that I could do over the winter months. They got me this instead……
It is a good piece of kit and will do most jobs. As always decent quality blades for the right materials are the key. Remember no matter the quality of the machine, it is the blade that does the actual cutting.
Prices always fluctuate on Amazon, especially for Bosch kit. Add it to your wishlist or basket and wait for a deal / price that is acceptable to you.
Good produc
My previous jigsaw was a cheap Argos product and it lasted me for years. I bought this more expensive saw to replace it and I am delighted with how good it is, apart from I struggle to remove the blade.
Good produc
My previous jigsaw was a cheap Argos product and it lasted me for years. I bought this more expensive saw to replace it and I am delighted with how good it is, apart from I struggle to remove the blade.
Good Jigsaw. Easy to use.
Used this for the first time today to cut floorboards. Excellent job. Easy to use. Just wish I had bought a few more blades but that is nothing to do with how easy it is to use. Will look at investing in some of the add ons. Excellent produc
It’s a Jigsaw.
It cuts straight, its easy to use.
Powerful enough. Lacks laser guide really.
Otherwise it’s good.
Great little Jigsaw.
Perfect for cutting the opening for the new sink. Followed the line well with little wandering.
Great jigsaw.
Great jigsaw for the size of it, would definitely recommend, the only down side is that the spare blade carrier keeps falling off.
Well made produc
Well made as expected with bosch products, but have to agree with several other reviews, difficult to remove blade after use. Hopefully will ease with use
Good for small jobs
OK for small jobs, would get something bigger, more power, for frequent use or larger projects.
Brilliant!
What a great tool!
Had to buy another saw to replace one which self-destructed after many years but I’m so glad to get my hands on this; light and with vibration control it cuts a straight line with accuracy every time. Usual advice stands about only using quality blades, cheapies just bend and wobble, and great to have its own plastic case to safely hold the saw and a pack of blades all in one place.
Now have almost a full set of Bosch tools, would not buy another brand, VERY happy with this
Easy to control
Really good saw nice and controllable.
Only down side is guide seems very flimsy as it’s only made out of plastic.
BOSCH Jigsaw
My old Hitachi jigsaw had just about had it. This replacement has more ‘guts’ to it, and with a new blade made my job that much easier.
Easy to use
Only used this jigsaw once so far due to having a hip replacement operation. I used it to cut a bit of the bottom of a door which wouldn’t close due to a new carpet on the floor. It handled that job easily with no problems. As it was just a straight cut I can’t comment on its manoeuvrability. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because I had some difficulty removing the blade from the saw after finishing the cut, and ended up nicking my thumb a bit, causing it to bleed. That could’ve been down to my own clumsiness rather than anything to do with the saw though?
Dont blame the tool
Like the power this product has, reasonable length cord , easy blade installation, accuracy is dependant on the user these type of cutters rely on the users steady hand they are not designed for total accuracy but certainly does what is was designed for .
Dont blame the tool
Like the power this product has, reasonable length cord , easy blade installation, accuracy is dependant on the user these type of cutters rely on the users steady hand they are not designed for total accuracy but certainly does what is was designed for .
A very good saw
I found this jig saw to be very easy to use and very comfortable in the hand. Cutting straight depends on how steady your hand is but I used this to cut 22mm decking planks to good effect and was happy with the outcome. It cuts with no effort at all compared to my old saw and it just seemed to glide through the wood. I can fully recommend this saw.
Work in the shed, before you’re sent there in ignominy.
Excellent little jigsaw for use round the house. Well, until your wife finds wood dust everywhere and banishes you back to the shed!
I added a set of saw blades and it does everything I need. The downside is that there is no laser to follow so it’s down to your steady hand for straight edges (let’s face it, by the time you’re doing dad jobs with this, your gin-hungry nature means you’ve lost that hand-steadiness). And the vacuum attachment doesn’t fit all brands tightly so you can end up with a bit of a mess.
For the occasional job this is the perfect jigsaw. If you are going to use it on a very regular basis you might want to consider a slightly more expensive model. I tried my neighbours one at some point and it was overall a better tool, but for the price of this, it still works fine after three years and is not bad at all
I am using this Jigsaw quite a lot now, that I am reconstructing an outdoor wooden deck, and despite it being of the green series and not the blue (almost all my other tools are blue), it cuts well. I did not try cutting extra hard materials, such as metals or stone with it, but for woodworking – it is more than enough.
For lots of tools one battery range nothing bette
I normally like the Bosh professional range but for smaller, easier jobs got the power for all range because batteries are interchangeable. This little jigsaw is excellent. OK blade thicker than I expected but very efficient cutting and excellent battery length.
For lots of tools one battery range nothing bette
I normally like the Bosh professional range but for smaller, easier jobs got the power for all range because batteries are interchangeable. This little jigsaw is excellent. OK blade thicker than I expected but very efficient cutting and excellent battery length.
This is a great little jigsaw.
You need to buy some different blades to really see what it can do, but you won’t be disappointed.
I cut the sink opening in my new kitchen worktop with it and it was pretty accurate. Jigsaw blades are always a bit wobbly, but this one was pretty steady.
I have also used it to cut the new laminate (vinyl) floor tiles and all the fiddly bits around the pipes and cupboard base units.
It seems quite happy to have a go at anything – as long as you have the right blade in it.
Changing blades is easy – just push and click.
You change the speed by pressing the trigger. The more you press the faster it goes. Simple – and it means you can control the speed as you go along, rather than setting the speed on a dial then having to stop to adjust it.
A very good jigsaw
I have used this jigsaw on mini DIY jobs at home now. Obviously the accuracy when cutting depends on the individual, but it is very accurate and the movability when cutting is very easy. I have cut different materials with different blades and it was very easy. The overall weight of the jigsaw is quite light and lead length it’s not too bad. I ordered this almost a year ago and it’s still going stron. A good handy jigsaw especially for the price and also comes in a easy caring case.
This is a great little jigsaw.
You need to buy some different blades to really see what it can do, but you won’t be disappointed.
I cut the sink opening in my new kitchen worktop with it and it was pretty accurate. Jigsaw blades are always a bit wobbly, but this one was pretty steady.
I have also used it to cut the new laminate (vinyl) floor tiles and all the fiddly bits around the pipes and cupboard base units.
It seems quite happy to have a go at anything – as long as you have the right blade in it.
Changing blades is easy – just push and click.
You change the speed by pressing the trigger. The more you press the faster it goes. Simple – and it means you can control the speed as you go along, rather than setting the speed on a dial then having to stop to adjust it.
Excellent quality and straight cuts
First rate product. Superbly made. Dead accurate. None of the wonky cuts you get with cheap jig saws. Totally brilliant and worth the extra over a 30 basic model. Worth every penny. The anti vibration feature is great too. Not very noisy either. A must have tool for the DIYer!
My step dad bought me a MacAllister jigsaw for Xmas, I returned it and bought this bad boy instead.
Best decision I’ve made all year.
It’s comfortable.
It’s powerful.
It’s versatile…
Watching videos on YouTube for it and am amazed.
Can cut directly into the middle of wood, creating a clean hole from the middle, without need to pre-drill a hole. Stunning.
The rotary action on the blade is amazing for fast cuts.
The blower is great for dispersing dust as you cut, or turn off if you have a hoover attached.
The control action is fantastic, full analogue control of the speed of the motor.
Genuinely love it.
Best purchase I’ve made for a while
My step dad bought me a MacAllister jigsaw for Xmas, I returned it and bought this bad boy instead.
Best decision I’ve made all year.
It’s comfortable.
It’s powerful.
It’s versatile…
Watching videos on YouTube for it and am amazed.
Can cut directly into the middle of wood, creating a clean hole from the middle, without need to pre-drill a hole. Stunning.
The rotary action on the blade is amazing for fast cuts.
The blower is great for dispersing dust as you cut, or turn off if you have a hoover attached.
The control action is fantastic, full analogue control of the speed of the motor.
Genuinely love it.
Best purchase I’ve made for a while
Reasonably Priced and Efficie
Hard to beat value wise
This is my second Bosch Saw (worked the klast one to death)
Only nbegative on the purchase was I was lucky to get it as tghe courier dumped it at the wriong address
Good saw
Nice powerful bit of kit, used it to cut the hole in for a kitchen sink in a normal 2 inch work surface and it did it no problem at all. Was putting the saw away after finishing and spotted it was on minimum power. If it can do that on minimum can’t wait to see what full power is like 🙂
Good saw
Nice powerful bit of kit, used it to cut the hole in for a kitchen sink in a normal 2 inch work surface and it did it no problem at all. Was putting the saw away after finishing and spotted it was on minimum power. If it can do that on minimum can’t wait to see what full power is like 🙂
Good saw
Nice powerful bit of kit, used it to cut the hole in for a kitchen sink in a normal 2 inch work surface and it did it no problem at all. Was putting the saw away after finishing and spotted it was on minimum power. If it can do that on minimum can’t wait to see what full power is like 🙂
Good saw
Nice powerful bit of kit, used it to cut the hole in for a kitchen sink in a normal 2 inch work surface and it did it no problem at all. Was putting the saw away after finishing and spotted it was on minimum power. If it can do that on minimum can’t wait to see what full power is like 🙂
Bought this jigsaw for a one off DIY project where i was going to cut ~30 laminate floorboards. This jigsaw arrived in a typical Bosch green carrying case which was a nice thought. There’s one free jigsaw blade but I’d recommend getting some other Bosch blade for your specific purpose.
The jigsaw feels solid and every cut feels controlled, the blade change mechanism felt a little bit flimsy at first, but I grew to trust it as it never slipped or gave way to all my jig sawing.
If there’s one thing I could complaint it’d be the hoover attachment doesn’t seem to allow all dust to be sucked up. I was using a Henry so it wasn’t particularly underpowered, but plenty of dust still managed to get around. Definitely not a deal breaker but I thought that could be slightly better!
Bought this jigsaw for a one off DIY project where i was going to cut ~30 laminate floorboards. This jigsaw arrived in a typical Bosch green carrying case which was a nice thought. There’s one free jigsaw blade but I’d recommend getting some other Bosch blade for your specific purpose.
The jigsaw feels solid and every cut feels controlled, the blade change mechanism felt a little bit flimsy at first, but I grew to trust it as it never slipped or gave way to all my jig sawing.
If there’s one thing I could complaint it’d be the hoover attachment doesn’t seem to allow all dust to be sucked up. I was using a Henry so it wasn’t particularly underpowered, but plenty of dust still managed to get around. Definitely not a deal breaker but I thought that could be slightly better!
Bosch Brilliance
Like all Bosch products, this is brilliant! Low vibration while using which helps, also has a blow feature so it blows the dust from the front. The only change I would do is put a laser guide on the front. Also the blade got stuck and I had to use a little pressure using pliers to set it loose.
It works with the Bosch batteries I have for my drill, impact driver and so on. It cuts well, the blades are easy to fit (and easy to come by as they take many other brands of blades). It tracks accurately when using a fence, or freehand. The light is a nice touch. I would have like to see a battery power level like my drill has.
Super machine. I’m an older lady and love that this is both powerful and yet light enough for me to safely handle without getting overly tired.
Speed increases or decreases with a finger trigger, kind of like a petrol chainsaw. So the speed is easy to control.
The instructions aren’t great – I had to post a question online to understand how to change the blade. But it was quickly answered.
I also love the Bosch cases. They last for years and make storage and transport simple and safe.
Another excellent Bosch product, and really affordable.
I have been using Bosch power tools for seventeen years and you cannot go wrong with them. This is a fantastic little jigsaw but do not let that put you off or think that it is in any way underpowered. This is a powerful little bit of kit and does exactly what it says it will. It’s not noisy at all and is very easy to handle, comes in its own case which is a real perk for storage.
Be careful to read the description in terms of how much it is able to cut however. You are limited on the thickness of what materials it can get through. In my experience for general DIY around the house this is all that you will need.
I have been using Bosch power tools for seventeen years and you cannot go wrong with them. This is a fantastic little jigsaw but do not let that put you off or think that it is in any way underpowered. This is a powerful little bit of kit and does exactly what it says it will. It’s not noisy at all and is very easy to handle, comes in its own case which is a real perk for storage.
Be careful to read the description in terms of how much it is able to cut however. You are limited on the thickness of what materials it can get through. In my experience for general DIY around the house this is all that you will need.
I love it! The old jig saw I had for 10+ years got to the end of it’s life, and this was an excellent replacement. I took it apart as soon as I got it to check out the quality of the parts inside and see if there were any factory flaws to remove them before usage. There were no flaws, all parts are well greased up and I didn’t find any critical weaknesses in the casing that that would require additional strengthening. This is really worth the money.
This baby is a pleasure to use. Thanks to the orbital action it cuts effortlessly and is relatively quiet. I like the soft start too which adds to your control. Like most people I did away with all those pesky guards and maybe this is why the blower function isn’t that effective, such that I find I have to continually blow away the dust. Not a major issue though. Pleased with my purchase and a significant improvement on my old jigsaw.
This baby is a pleasure to use. Thanks to the orbital action it cuts effortlessly and is relatively quiet. I like the soft start too which adds to your control. Like most people I did away with all those pesky guards and maybe this is why the blower function isn’t that effective, such that I find I have to continually blow away the dust. Not a major issue though. Pleased with my purchase and a significant improvement on my old jigsaw.
I have had it a month now. I find the no key insertion of blades easy and quick but there is a knack to it. I haven’t had any of the reported problems with changing the angle of the cut. Control is excellent and I had no problem cutting through a 40cm oak worktop. I suspect that it is well worth spending money on really good blades. The blades I purchased tended to get a bit wonky as they heated up. This could be user error. ( however we are talking fractions of a millimetre here. Overall I have been very happy with the purchase and see no reason it won’t last me many years.
Missing part!?
The dust cover is missing. I’m very surprised this happened as i know Bosch never makes mistakes like this and I have many Bosch products and also the box had an original Bosch seal on it which was intact. Surely this is nothing but a minor mistake which it’ll be sorted.
Apart from the missing part everything else is absolutely top quality and looks and feels professional.
I know the problem is going to be sorted by Amazon so I’m giving 5/5 stars for delivery and 5/5 for the produc
Guide fence is not accurate... However it cuts really well.
The guide arrow is off, therefore it’s important to remember to watch the blade when cutting or adjust the guide. However
It cuts really smoothly and makes cutting a breeze. I bought some Bosch pro 10tlc blades to go with it.
Wow! I am very surprised at how powerful this jigsaw is. I had a Bosch prior to this, (an older model), and I am extremely pleased at how easy this is to operate and how well it cuts. Goes through hard wood, like a hot knife through butter.
Corded is always a slight issue with any type of power saw but for the price of it, there is no complaints from me. It’s fantastic for any of the household jobs that I purchased this for. Far exceeds my expectations. Wonderful.
Wow! I am very surprised at how powerful this jigsaw is. I had a Bosch prior to this, (an older model), and I am extremely pleased at how easy this is to operate and how well it cuts. Goes through hard wood, like a hot knife through butter.
Corded is always a slight issue with any type of power saw but for the price of it, there is no complaints from me. It’s fantastic for any of the household jobs that I purchased this for. Far exceeds my expectations. Wonderful.
Wow! I am very surprised at how powerful this jigsaw is. I had a Bosch prior to this, (an older model), and I am extremely pleased at how easy this is to operate and how well it cuts. Goes through hard wood, like a hot knife through butter.
Corded is always a slight issue with any type of power saw but for the price of it, there is no complaints from me. It’s fantastic for any of the household jobs that I purchased this for. Far exceeds my expectations. Wonderful.
Good & Stable
I started to use it with caution that it may not be so strong as to cut hard thick wood but I was amazed. It cuts like butter and stable in my hand with very little vibrations and the front air blower keeps my line of site clear and focused on the cutting bit.
The only drawback is that I can not find the dust adapter to connect to my dust collection system therefore I’ve to make my own and hence the 4 stars.
Versatile machine
I bought this as a warehouse deal originally and the blade wasn’t sitting properly. I decided to send it back and reorder. I’m extremely pleased I did. This is my first jigsaw. I bought the Bosch blades to go with it and I’ve had no trouble cutting through anything I’ve tried. I’m fitting a kitchen and it’s cut the worktop easily and taken shaped notches out of the backs of the cupboards for pipes etc. It’s a great bit of kit.
Best DIY product I ever bough
Best DIY product I ever bought. Saves me so much time cutting wood for small DIY jobs and projects around the house. It is a little noisy but not too much of a problem, nothing that I would not expect. Cuts through sheet materials easily, could not recommend this jigsaw more. Comes with 1 blade in the box. I bought the Bosch T Shank Jigsaw Blade Set, 8 Pieces with it but as yet have only needed to use the supplied blade. Simply excellent.
If you don’t regularly use a compact jigsaw & looking for something simple, then this tool will do the job. It’s sturdy & well built. Accepts all the blades that the next model up would, so what’s there not to like, for the price it was well worth it & would recommend to anyone. Only negative for (but not worth a star down) is that the lead could be a bit longer.
Great saw like ease of piping in and out blades making it hassle free and time saving I’m currently using it for metal work mostly cutting out shapes on 6mm plate I would prefer using plasma cutter but this does the job with little cos
Great saw like ease of piping in and out blades making it hassle free and time saving I’m currently using it for metal work mostly cutting out shapes on 6mm plate I would prefer using plasma cutter but this does the job with little cos
Great saw like ease of piping in and out blades making it hassle free and time saving I’m currently using it for metal work mostly cutting out shapes on 6mm plate I would prefer using plasma cutter but this does the job with little cos
Good value
Really decent little saw for the money. I like the pointer on the front plate – a simple detail, but great for guiding the saw along. Light and responsive. Get some decent blades and it does a good job. No rake, but that’s not a big deal.
Great piece of machinery which far exceeds the quality of the high street DIY branded rubbish it replaced. Great price too from Amazon, 10 cheaper than afore said high street DIY store. Blades are easily changed thanks to the SDS system which saves loosening and tightening fiddly screws. The blade fits snugly against the “saddle” which prevents wobble. I wish I’d have used this jigsaw when I cut the hole for the cat flap in our uPCV door and not the one it replaced…..!
The fact that this is cordless is such a help. I have recently started doing my own DIY projects and do these in the garden. As it is cordless I don’t have to faff around with extension cables.
It does not come with a battery, which under normal circumstances would have been a problem but I also purchased a Bosch cordless drill which comes with 2 batteries. You can interchange the batteries for any of the Bosch products in this range. Sorted!
ice one Cyril
my other Bosch jig saw you had to use a long thin screwdriver to put down the handle and turn the screw many turns to release the blade, then you had to turn the blade through 90 degrees to get it out which was rather difficult if the blade had broken off flush which is where they usually did. This new one with the quick release (although not used yet) is so easy to blade change (seconds) and a bonus is it will take any type of blade
Superb so far. Bought this to replace a dead jigsaw I bought from LIDL around 5 years ago that had held up well, but wasn’t the greatest. Have so far used this to cut some intricate pieces of wood, and a window sized hole in side of my van with ease. The variable speed is easy to regulate and makes things a lot easier and more precise. Comes with a case and is made to the usual Bosch high quality, I expect to have many years of service from this.
Highly recommended.
make sure it is plugged in and turned on for a huge challenge and when finished i have to admit it is as pretty as my '1000 piec
Easiest one yet. If your not a beginner you wont find this one challenging being just a ‘2 piece’. Although what does hold you back is having to supply the second piece.
If you are somewhat of a jigsaw expert and have already ordered all is not lost, make sure it is plugged in and turned on for a huge challenge and when finished i have to admit it is as pretty as my ‘1000 piece constable ‘the haywain”.
This is the second one of these that I own and they are very good. Only 4 stars because I think it’s pathetic that the plastic splinter reduction attachment is not included as standard. (They used to be, as did the parallel guide and a general purpose saw blade) The splinter guard can only cost pence but now I’ll have to waste time and energy sourcing one. As a Bosch devotee very disappointed.
Great quality machin. Very tightly made, no cheapness to it. I have it in everyday use and I would class this as professional quality. It cuts bang on and dead straight. There’s no play in the blade like other jigsaws I’ve owned and there is plenty of power. One thing I would recommend though is for people to buy proper blades. I have cheap blades I picked up somewhere and tried a new one rather than open the new Bosch ones. They were slow and starting to burn the timber as they cut. I switched to one of the blades I bought along with the jigsaw as an add on and I was cutting 3/4 inch ply like butter.
Great quality machin. Very tightly made, no cheapness to it. I have it in everyday use and I would class this as professional quality. It cuts bang on and dead straight. There’s no play in the blade like other jigsaws I’ve owned and there is plenty of power. One thing I would recommend though is for people to buy proper blades. I have cheap blades I picked up somewhere and tried a new one rather than open the new Bosch ones. They were slow and starting to burn the timber as they cut. I switched to one of the blades I bought along with the jigsaw as an add on and I was cutting 3/4 inch ply like butter.
Compact and lightweight, and usual satisfying Bosch build quality. Bought this for a specific job; to cut out laminate worktop for sink and hob to go in. No wandering off the line, and using a fine blade ( bought separately, it only comes with one) hardly any breakout from the laminate, which can often be a problem. And less than forty quid, bargain!
This really makes the cut!
I was fed up wth cheap jigsaws that just don’t cut it, so decided to spend a bit more and this one is just great. The first job I did was to cut through a length of worktop with a reinforcing strip underneath the total thickness was almost the depth of the blade, and I expected it to be a struggle. It was so easy it took all the fun out of it. Also putting the blades in is easy, and they dont work loose. Getting a good straight cut is easier than the cheap ones I’m used to. I would recommend this, and consider it good value. The sturdy case is a nice bonus too.
Bought this specifically for the purpose of cutting a worktop to size and making a sink cut-out in it for use in the utility room at home. Even for one job it would work out cheaper that getting someone in to do it. Did the job just fine but the instructions could have been clearer, and there are pictures of various not-included accessories shown in the instructions too, which was a bit confusing (there’s no “what’s in the box” type document). One general purpose blade is supplied with the jigsaw.
Bought this specifically for the purpose of cutting a worktop to size and making a sink cut-out in it for use in the utility room at home. Even for one job it would work out cheaper that getting someone in to do it. Did the job just fine but the instructions could have been clearer, and there are pictures of various not-included accessories shown in the instructions too, which was a bit confusing (there’s no “what’s in the box” type document). One general purpose blade is supplied with the jigsaw.
Bought this specifically for the purpose of cutting a worktop to size and making a sink cut-out in it for use in the utility room at home. Even for one job it would work out cheaper that getting someone in to do it. Did the job just fine but the instructions could have been clearer, and there are pictures of various not-included accessories shown in the instructions too, which was a bit confusing (there’s no “what’s in the box” type document). One general purpose blade is supplied with the jigsaw.
I needed to cut some worktop and knew that my old Black and Decker would not be up to the job . I considered hiring a professional jigsaw but at 25 a day I decided to buy one . It’s not a tool I use a lot and I have a skill saw and mitre saw for general cutting needs. I didn’t want to pay a lot and this Bosch model seemed to fit the bill . It performed quite well , although on one cut the blade ran at an angle , fortunately I had enough material to square up the end with the skill saw . After that I only used the jig saw for small cut out jobs . Pay more for good quality blades , it makes the cut easier and cleaner and cutting laminate worktop from underneath there was no chipping.
I have an old black and decker jigsaw. I wanted to upgrade and was reading reviews of this. It was a good price, so ordered one. Quick delivery and I needed to cut out a heart shape from a piece of pine. The pine was 19mm thick and the saw did a lovely job. It was smooth and using it showed me just how much vibration the old one had. The blower works great leaving a nice clear path to follow. The quick blade change works great. I had no problems fitting and removing blade. The variable speed is on the trigger which gives nice control. Also on the side you can change the angle of the blade and on the forward setting the blade cuts the quickest, although you will get more tear out. You can angle the base as normal for angled cuts. As others have said it would be nice for a light but in saying that its not big deal. Great saw I have lots of bosch power tools and with that comes quality…
I have an old black and decker jigsaw. I wanted to upgrade and was reading reviews of this. It was a good price, so ordered one. Quick delivery and I needed to cut out a heart shape from a piece of pine. The pine was 19mm thick and the saw did a lovely job. It was smooth and using it showed me just how much vibration the old one had. The blower works great leaving a nice clear path to follow. The quick blade change works great. I had no problems fitting and removing blade. The variable speed is on the trigger which gives nice control. Also on the side you can change the angle of the blade and on the forward setting the blade cuts the quickest, although you will get more tear out. You can angle the base as normal for angled cuts. As others have said it would be nice for a light but in saying that its not big deal. Great saw I have lots of bosch power tools and with that comes quality…
I love this! My son loves this! It does what it is supposed to do and does it excellently. It only comes with one blade! COME ON BOSCH! Don’t be stingy! If you want to keep your customers happy, in this ‘less is more culture’ then, think! We have spent MORE and we DON’T want LESS! No matter how d*** fashionable it is to say so!!! Manufacturers and corporations and their blasted greed!
However, I digress…………………………sorry…………………………… This is a good, sturdy machine, with a guide to help. Comes in good sturdy case. If you need a jigsaw, I’d definitely give this little baby a go.
So much better than my old B&D Jigsaw
Finally got round to replacing my old B&D jigsaw, and now wish I have done so much earlier.
The cable is a sensible length. Very little vibration when cutting, thus making it a lot easier to use. Plus it is nice to have a box to keep the jigsaw in good condition.
I now have several Bosch electric tools (from DIY models to semi-professional models) and am pleased with all of them. So this item is also well recommended.
Fantastic bit of kit, really responsive variable speed, bought this as I was putting in an Oak staircase and Oak is a really solid wood to cut (hence the Mary Rose still with us) but this saw made it light work, also has an excellent guide that allows you to follow the straight line marks on the wood, really put this through its paces over the last couple of weeks and it has come up trumps
I bought this after my old Bosch gave up the ghost, with the footplate screw having been damaged so that the jig would not sit straight on the wood. I like Bosch and this one seemed the best option for the price i was willing to pay. I’m glad i bought this as it is a brilliant saw for those budding DIYer and also for the tradesman when it comes to cutting wood, plastics, laminates and more, depending on the blades of course.
The quick blade change is so easy to get the hang of, just remember to unplug the saw before you do it as your hands are on the blade when you slot it into the housing by lifting the red notch at the front.
It has the power to slice through wood and other material. I mainly use wood in my work and this has no trouble slicing through what ever I put in front of it. the footplate is strong, with the easy option of tilting from left to right.
The handle has a rubber coating over it which makes gripping it a pleasure with no real hassles with vibrations and the like.
The extraction hose fitting is right at the rear which makes it easier to use with the vacuum cleaner hosing not getting in the way of the cutting, which clears the saw dust from the work area.
It has the usual trigger at the front underside of the handle with the ‘lock on’ button just above the trigger. This makes it easy to lock the blade running with just your thumb.
So, if you want a simple to use and powerful jigsaw this is the one for you.
Bosch PST 700 E Jigsaw
Bosch are highly considered in the building trade and this is a Great power tool. Relatively easy to use [given I’d never used one before]. I bought it to cut a cat flap but then discovered the door was plated with aluminium both sides! Gave up on that idea but I needed to cut some uPVC for window sills. Did the job perfectly. Next job: a wooden unit for the built-in balcony. I know it will be dead easy using this great piece of kit.
Comes complete with a tough box and a single blade. Would recommend you buy a box of assorted blades as you buy this.
I was torn between going to the cheaper cabled jigsaw of this, and after much deliberation, I choose the cordless. I already have batteries and chargers for other Bosh 18 v LiIon tools which helped sway the decision, and coupled with an experience at a DIY shop (they wouldn’t cut the wood with their industrial machine with dust extraction – apparently its dangerous to their health because it was treated wood, but its ok for me to cut it in the car park without extraction!).
Pros – Lightweight, Powerful, Uses 18v LiIon battery, SDS for quick blade change, Light, can cut a decent length on a single charge (I measured and made approx 25 metres of cuts before needing to recharge)
Cons – doesn’t come with a plastic carry case (which is included if you buy the setup with the charger and battery)
I was torn between going to the cheaper cabled jigsaw of this, and after much deliberation, I choose the cordless. I already have batteries and chargers for other Bosh 18 v LiIon tools which helped sway the decision, and coupled with an experience at a DIY shop (they wouldn’t cut the wood with their industrial machine with dust extraction – apparently its dangerous to their health because it was treated wood, but its ok for me to cut it in the car park without extraction!).
Pros – Lightweight, Powerful, Uses 18v LiIon battery, SDS for quick blade change, Light, can cut a decent length on a single charge (I measured and made approx 25 metres of cuts before needing to recharge)
Cons – doesn’t come with a plastic carry case (which is included if you buy the setup with the charger and battery)
i once owned a cheapo jigsaw from woolworths for 10 i think it was, maybe 5 (this was when it was closing down). it was terrible, but it didn’t put me off buying this as a replacement. it is night & day the difference. this is powerful and cutting straight lines are a doddle. i’ve had this quite a while now and everytime it does the job, whether it’s cutting wood, sheet metal or acrylic. it is sturdy and well built. it doesn’t vibrate like mad. it only comes with 1 blade but additional once are not expensive.
A very nice powerful jigsaw. Does a great job and the cuts are very clean. The down side is that the blade changing part (red plastic at the front) jammed after I inserted the blade for the first time to run some test cuts. It got jammed really badly and I could not take it out by any means. I thought of returning it but I used that blade to make a hundred more cuts (just for fun). After I was done the blade came out and was no longer jammed. I am keeping this saw for now. I have also bought some oil to lubricate the blade inserting part.
Other thing to keep in mind is that there is no variable speed selection button on this model, meaning if you want to use the locking button on the side of the handle, you have to lock it in full speed position (which is not very versatile). Also there is no orbital swing motion on this model. So this is a very very basic saw in terms of extra features. My home vacuum does not fit the hole on this saw, so I could test the vacuum suction, but from what I can tell, even if you did use a vacuum there will still be saw dust on your floor! Maybe a little less though.
A good tool with useful attachments to allow one to easily follow a marked line. I bought the tool to help fit a worktop. To do this I wanted to use a special blade which protrudes forward so that one can cut the worktop until it abuts the wall. To do this I had to cut away a small piece of the foot in front of the blade – doesn-t seem to have affected use of the blade or the attachments, but seems an unnecessary design flaw.
Works well and for the money is good value its not the fastest jig saw but have used it on wood up to 50mm thick and 18mm ply wood (long cuts) and steel 3-4mm thick with no problems just give it time and dont expect it to slice through as if it was butter. The cut is good and clean (suggest practice on a few off cuts first to get the hang of it) dont rush and you will be rewarded with a good cut. its a lot less energy and time consuming than using a handsaw and the cut is clean but concentrate on keeping to the line when cutting and support the work well. It may seem a little underpowered but fast when compared with hand sawing as a diy tool its great value
Works well and for the money is good value its not the fastest jig saw but have used it on wood up to 50mm thick and 18mm ply wood (long cuts) and steel 3-4mm thick with no problems just give it time and dont expect it to slice through as if it was butter. The cut is good and clean (suggest practice on a few off cuts first to get the hang of it) dont rush and you will be rewarded with a good cut. its a lot less energy and time consuming than using a handsaw and the cut is clean but concentrate on keeping to the line when cutting and support the work well. It may seem a little underpowered but fast when compared with hand sawing as a diy tool its great value
Cuts through wood cleanly
Amazing product. Cuts through wood cleanly and evenly and has a great battery life. I bought some long blades and cut through 50mm wood posts. Because it uses a battery that is interchangeable with other tools in the range I can take a spare and get through all the work before I need a recharge. The batteries can also be used on drills, sander, lights, hedge trimmers and a strimmer. The batteries charge pretty quickly too. It seems also to me much safer than a trailing flex whilst cutting.
Cordless tools have come a long way. Don’t buy the bare tool (without battery) if you haven’t got the batteries and charger already. It works out cheaper to buy a full tool initially.
Needed to do some DIY for a house we just moved into and this was perfect for all the work that needs to be done. Havent used it to redo the boxing in the downstairs bathroom but had a test run. Does exactly what you expect. Great price and a build that would make you think it was more expensive. It comes with one speed blade but I ordered some extra but the first blade is still holding up really well. The low vibration is pretty spot on, used a cheap alternative and it really sucked. Would have happily paid more for this.
I bought this tool for a specific task, trimming the length of an interior door–a difficult piece of wood on which to use a plane! It arrived very quickly as usual with Amazon and was put straight to work. The instructions were clear and everything went together easily. Taking it steadily, I found it cut without difficulty despite the aged hardness of the wood and made a neat job, cutting a quarter of an inch strip off the bottom of the door. I look forward to using it again and am pleased with this addition to my tools.
The saw comes in a neat box that stows everything well. There is only one small blade supplied with the box and it was worth buying the recommended set of additional saw blades if you don’t have them already. Overall, a worthwhile buy.
I bought this tool for a specific task, trimming the length of an interior door–a difficult piece of wood on which to use a plane! It arrived very quickly as usual with Amazon and was put straight to work. The instructions were clear and everything went together easily. Taking it steadily, I found it cut without difficulty despite the aged hardness of the wood and made a neat job, cutting a quarter of an inch strip off the bottom of the door. I look forward to using it again and am pleased with this addition to my tools.
The saw comes in a neat box that stows everything well. There is only one small blade supplied with the box and it was worth buying the recommended set of additional saw blades if you don’t have them already. Overall, a worthwhile buy.
I am pleased ....
I am pleased with this product. Easily controllably and the tendency all these jig saws have to wander off the line is controllable with less speed and less forward motion pressure. A great advance on my first B & D jig saw although to have made it even better I would have liked to see the ability to swivel the blade that my last B&D Pro had (and my son borrowed, never to be seen again). It made easy light work of cutting a metal ducting, in spite of the awkward shape and my inability to devise a holding system for the work piece. I can see myself using this tool quite a lot.
Like many others I’d got the matching drill with two batteries from a certain orange DIY store, so the bare tool made sense to me as it was cheaper than the mains version and you can use a jigsaw for all sorts of things not recommended by the instructions (pruning in the garden, quickly knocking stuff down to size to fit in the boot of the car to take to the skip, home self amputation etc.) It’s fair to say it’s not quite as powerful at the mains version’s I’ve used in the past and I’ve not yet had chance to see how long the battery will last in concerted use but as a reasonably powerful and infinately portable device I think I’ll probably get more use out of it than I would the version with a wire. It feels very well made.
Good grief, I’ve been sawing wood for thirty years and never got around to buying a jigsaw. My wife bought me this Bosch jigsaw for Christmas and it’s now my favourite bit of kit.
All my power tools are Bosch and they have never let me down. This PST 700 model is so easy to use and changing the blades is done at the push of a button. Sawing starts slowly depending on how much you squeeze the trigger and then off you go! Effortless cutting and shaping of wood and thin steel. It’s such a pleasure to use that I’ve started inventing new jobs for it. Woke up this morning to a snowy day (Saturday 19 Jan 2013) and I’m going to make a toboggan. This jigsaw will make very light work of the cutting.
I bought this jigsaw to replace a “cheap and cheerful” one that had seen good service but finally died on me – just when I needed it most! Typical. Ordered this one online and it arrived as promised. On reading the user manual it showed two accessories for fitting to the base plate, but these were not in the carrying case. I emailed Amazon and they sent me a replacement saw so that I could remove the parts that were missing and then return the saw cost-free. When the replacement arrived, it didn’t have the accessories either! So… I contacted Bosch asking them for the missing parts; their reply said that these items are NOT INCLUDED with the saw – the only “accessory” is a saw blade. My reply to then asked why these items are shown in the manual, to which they say (and I quote): “The manual sometimes refers to items with an * against it meaning the items are available as an accessory , sorry if you have had all this hassle.” And guess what – there’s NO * against these accessories. Other than that, the tool is a joy to use!
A very handy, versatile tool
I bought this as I was preparing to fit laminate flooring to four rooms and wanted a suitable saw for this and other DIY projects. I’m half way through the project and I’m very impressed. The spring-loaded blade-holder is brilliant: laminate is very hard on blades (three to four per room) so changing them quickly and easily is a bonus. The roller-guide to support the blade is another great idea. The plate adjustment for 45 degree angles is easy and precise. The 500 watt motor seems ample for my needs, and the jigsaw is comfortable to hold and use. I also bought a selection box of Bosch blades and several packets of T101BR blades for the laminate. All together, this makes a very handy, versatile tool. I’m very pleased indeed.
Used this item to cut laminate floorings, did a good job of them with low vibration. Quite pleased but was not so pleased with the SDS as Bosch says “SDS ensures effortless and safe saw blade changes within seconds”. After a few cuts the saw bit was stuck and difficult to remove from SDS and took minutes instead of seconds, I believe it was because of saw dust from the laminate. Not so effortless after all. I would have preffered manual screw in ones would have saved me some time.
Integrated saw blade storage compartment was handy.
Overall a good jigsaw.
Used this item to cut laminate floorings, did a good job of them with low vibration. Quite pleased but was not so pleased with the SDS as Bosch says “SDS ensures effortless and safe saw blade changes within seconds”. After a few cuts the saw bit was stuck and difficult to remove from SDS and took minutes instead of seconds, I believe it was because of saw dust from the laminate. Not so effortless after all. I would have preffered manual screw in ones would have saved me some time.
Integrated saw blade storage compartment was handy.
Overall a good jigsaw.