Makita 4350FCT 240V 720W Orbital Action Jigsaw Blue/Black 23.6 x 7.3 x 20.7 cm

Very nice jigsaw works as it should . Highly recommend this product and good price .

Great jig saw. I was looking for a new jig saw that was more powerful and an updated one from what I have been using. This Makita fit that requirement perfectly

Super happy with this purchase. Great quality and design. Would definitely buy it again!

Se ve de buena calidad y despus de mirar mucho creo que he acertado con la compra. Adems, creo que viendo la calidad de la sierra el precio est muy bien.

You get what you pay for great bit of kit….

After much deliberation between this jigsaw and the Bosch GST150 BCE, I chose the Makita due to some negative reviews of the Bosch as compared to the previous models.

The Makita 4350FCT was packaged adequately by Amazon and came within a purpose built Makita tough case. Included in the case was the dust extraction adaptor, 3 sets of jigsaw blades (2 pairs of wood cutting blades and a pair of metal cutting blades) and a plastic shoe for the base plate.

The jigsaw has a soft start mechanism which avoids jolts if having to restart in the middle of work and is not that noisy compared with other cheapy jigsaws. The grip is comfortable to hold and good control of the jigsaw is possible. I used the jigsaw with Bosch blades and obtained good results. There is the potential for blade deflection depending on the type of blade used as with most jigsaws but control of this can be down to technique. It would of been nice to have some form of deflection control device like in the Bosch 140GST.

The plastic splinter guard that sits atop the base plate is a useful addition as it has a small notch with which to follow a cut line which avoids the need to “lean in” over the jigsaw to see the line of cut as this jigsaw is “taller” than others I have used previously. It does sometimes get caught so after a while it will break and a new one will be required. The jigsaw unfortunately does not come with a guide rail that you get as standard with other cheaper jigsaws so straight cuts will need a straight edge. The FCT version also incorporates an LED light to shine on the surface being cut which really does help in darker environments. The LED light is illuminated when the trigger is squeezed and extinguished when the trigger is released.

The only downside is the dust extraction tool. It is quite small and has a small opening (about 20mm) and I think is purposely built for attaching to their dust extraction machines which is understandable, however, diyer’s like myself tend to connect such tools to old vacuum cleaners for a level of dust extraction so it is not possible to natively do so. I have not been able to come across an adaptor for connecting to a standard vacuum hose attachment so there is currently a lot of dust when cutting.

Overall, I’m pleased with the Makita 4350FCT, if feels like a quality product and enables good control. My particular downside is the dust extraction adaptor not being able to interface to a standard vacuum hose as compared with previous power tools, which gives it four stars for me, but I now understand that these products at the prosumer level tend to use these specific adaptors which are meant to be used with dedicated dust extraction machines. Keeping this in mind, you will not be disappointed with this purchase.

Great little saw. Used it to make a patio swing, in particular to cut curved 2×6 to describe the curve of the swing.

Material profesional con la garanta de un gran fabricante. Est en lnea de las mejores expectativas que tena. Entrega prcticamente inmediata.

Fantastic product. Has led headlight, blows away the dust and with the soft start, this tool could hardly be better….hey it is a Makita

Wow, what a difference from my old cheepie whose switch went out with the replacement no longer available.

I like it, however pricewise I might have done almost as well for half the money. Skill at Wal- Mart has a good one. I passed on it for this.

Great jig saw! Easy to maneuver. Fast and easy to change blades. Works smoothly on cutting wood.

cuts like a dream. the blades that came with it are low end. go buy bosch blades with the order. i did and will not use anything else from now on.

Replaced my old B&D. Since I was about to fit a new kitchen (DIY), I though it warrantied spending a bit more. I read a number of reviews and held several makes in tool shops. This one felt nicest and price was good. So much better quality than some other makes. Superb in operation, accurate cuts, etc. Will probably out last me. I also own a Makita 18v Combi drill (again replaced a B&D), and can recommend this make for competent DIYers and professionals alike.

Wie auch meine anderen Makita-Produkte bin ich wieder sehr zufrieden. Die Maschine ist Qualitativ sehr hochwertig und funktioniert einwandfrei. Volle Kaufempfehlung.

i like the long cord ,it is powerful enough for my use , fast cutting . i find the bevel settings more difficult then my other saw .

5* TkU – excellent product, most bang for your buck. I have tried the rest – I think this is the best.

I recenly became a big Makita-fan. Those tools are just great, sturdy, precise and compact in size. I had already many projects done with that jig saw.

Alors que mon vendeur local m’en demande 250, j’ai conomis presque la moiti du prix en passant par ce vendeur.
De plus, la scie est fournie avec 15 lames de scie bosch. Celles-ci n’ont pas t envoye avec la scie et un simple mail au vendeur ont permis de rparer le litige en moins de temps qu’il faut le dire pour le faire.
Trs ravi de mon achat donc, mais attention la petite surprise : la prise permettant de connecter la scie est une prise anglaise. Un adaptateur vous sera donc NECESSAIRE. Ou bien, vous pouvez utiliser ma technique, mais qui probablement invalide la garantie : couper la prise et en mettre une franaise. Mais je ne vous le conseille pas.
La scie sauteuse est donc une scie AVEC FIL, contrairement ce que dit le titre du produit. Mais attention, CONNECTION ANGLAISE.

I bought this jig saw as I decided to replace our carpets with laminate. This saw saved me so much time, was easy to use, and more importantly control the cut. If you are doing a similar job then I would recommend i

I’m a hobbyist woodworker, but picky about getting great results. Having used a variety of yard sale and lower-end new jigsaws over the past 10 years, this Makita really stands out. Powerful and cuts a clean, square line. Blower and light are great “extras”, though I’m beginning to see that they are really essential in a modern jigsaw. Again, the adage “buy the best tool you can afford” rings true. If I had spent the 149 bucks a bunch of years ago, would have saved a lot of aggravation using inadequate saws and wasted less money. If, like lots of folks buying power tools, you’re on the fence about spending $149 rather that $99 on a jigsaw- do yourself a huge favor and buy this Makita. It’s a pleasure to use. And unlike your current jigsaw, when you reach for it you won’t have that little voice in your head saying “there’s a good chance this crappy jigsaw is going to screw up the cut, but I’m pressed for time and will grin and bear it.” You won’t regret your purchase, and you’ll have a great tool to pass on to the next generation. As and aside, I’ve been an Amazon prime member for a year or so. Have saved a lot on shipping and usually get stuff in two days. I’ve easily recouped the cost of the membership, but I also buy a lot through Amazon. Worth considering.

Easy to use. Professional grade. Makes any job easy. Had an older jigsaw, but this one out trumps it by a mile!

I picked up the Bosch T5002 blades to go with this. It cuts quickly and, if you check the settings, very smoothly.

Wow. Gotta say I am seriously impressed with this Jigsaw. As ever Makita’s build quality is superb and it is beautifully balanced so although it is quite a heavy piece of kit it handles easily and cuts just so smoothly. I previously had a fairly old Bosch which has done good service but was just getting too worn to give a decent cut anymore – I recently had to trim down some 2 x 4″ lengths and the Bosch just couldn’t keep the cut straight, but this Makita went through it like the proverbial hot knife through butter – what a difference! I have so far used mine to cut several types and thicknesses of wood, and it literally flies through each task. It has been a pleasure to use, so much so that I am finding myself actually looking for projects around the house that I can do with it!

I was very impressed with the comfort and weight of this saw. The light is great and I have never owned a jig saw that would cut a sliver off of thin sheet metal without destroying the project. It is also easy to change blades.

I’ve used this jigsaw and the DeWALT DW331 which I got at HD for about 150 including tax. I’ll try to give you the main differences (main to me, you might have entirely different priorities:)

The Dewalt has a lever in back that you just swing out to adjust the angle, very convenient. BUT, when trying to grip the saw to get the most stable hold, that lever in back was often a major annoyance. The Makita uses a hex key (which stores in the base) to adjust the base, much less convenient, but, no lever to constantly get in your way:)

The Makita has an L.E.D. light up front, which was a major selling point for me. The thing is, in practice there were very few instances where I actually needed more light with the un-lighted Dewalt. In fact, staring intently at the cut line and out of your periphery seeing the cast shadow made by the Makita’s L.E.D. changing hundreds of times per second, it’s disorienting/nauseating. Although you could always just cover the light with a piece of tape like I’ve done…

They both have blowers to keep your cut line visible and free of debris, and they both suck, especially at low speed, but the Dewalt’s really sucks. The worst part about the Dewalt is that right below the trigger from the side vents, you can feel this powerful gust of wind blowing on your hand, but in front where the saw-dust is piling up on your cut line, there’s just this anemic whisper:( The Makita’s blower, while also anemic, did at least a mediocre/acceptable job of keeping the cut line visible:|

Cutting: The Makita cuts better, FACT! But the Dewalt is taller, which may be why I wasn’t able to get as straight a cut with it? Still, the green jig just has this tortoise-like consistency and smoothness, that the yellow Dewalt just isn’t able to match. It’s this extra bit of squirreliness which is why I think the Dewalt is inferior to the Makita.

Finally: The Dewalt came with a MUCH nicer and sturdier case, by comparison the Makita case feels cheap and hollow, with a horribly designed (and painful to hold) handle, cheapo eager to break if you look at them funny latches, and no dedicated area for spare blades. Also, the Makita is a bit quieter, but not much, they still both sound like a shop vac.

Finally finally: I’ve tried to be fair and blunt in my review. I think there’s alot someone could love or hate about either machine, but when it comes to cutting performance the Makita did a better job.

A real pleasure to use, well worth the money. Doesn’t vibrate near as much as my old B&D, light on cut and blower work well. accessory anti-chip plate, and accessory face plate to protect surfaces are both nice additions. Has the feel of a quality tool. also, it is fairly quiet.