GST 85 PAE barrel grip jig saw

Corded electric tools Jig saw Sawing
This product was marked as discontinued.

The GST 85 PAE is a barrel grip jig saw manufactured by Bosch.

The machine is powered by a 580 watt brushed electric motor from a power outlet.

On the right side there is a sliding switch to turn the machine on. There is also a selector switch for up to three orbital actions for faster cutting in wood and a switch to turn on the blower function to clear saw dust away from around the saw blade.

On the back there is a dial to adjust the number of strokes per minute.

This saw has a tool less saw blade changing system that works by pushing down on the button on the top handle and then rotating the top handle several times.

A vacuum hose  can be connected directly to the base.

On the bottom there is a hex nut which has to be loosened to tilt the base up to 45º.

This machine has a distinctive aluminium front and cylindrical motor housing.

Variants

  • GST 85 P without variable speed setting or dust extraction.
  • GST 85 PE without dust extraction.