6268-21 bow handle jig saw

Corded electric tools Jig saw Sawing

The 6268-21 is a corded bow handle jig saw manufactured by Milwaukee.

The machine is powered by a 715 watt brushed motor from an electrical outlet.

Milwaukee calls this model an "Orbital jig saw" because it has three orbital settings for faster (but rougher) cutting in wood.

Milwaukee does not specify the maximum cutting depth for any materials like other manufacturers usually do. But with a sufficiently long saw blade and enough patience any jig saw can cut the same depth, the only difference is the speed and accuracy.

Exterior

The machine has a red plastic body with a black rubberized top and halfway down on the front. The body has a bow handle shape where the handle is positioned above the motor housing and attached on the front and back.

The motor housing has some horizontal ventilation slits near the the back.

The machine has an integrated LED to illuminate the working area while cutting.

On the front of the machine is made out of aluminum and attached to a titlable aluminium base. The base has a dust chute that can be connected it to a vacuum with an optional adapter.

On the bottom of the base is a removable black plastic shoe that protects the work piece against scratches. At the front of the base a anti splinter guard can be inserted to reduce splinters. It has to be removed when making bevel cuts.

Operation

The machine is activated by pushing the black variable speed trigger switch on the bottom side of the handle. Besides changing the pressure on the maximum speed can be limited with a dial on the trigger.

Above the trigger is a round black lock on button to keep the machine running without having to need to hold the trigger down.

Underneath the body is a black lever that can be loosened to move the base backward or forward and to change the angle of the base up to 45º left or right. There are preset for 0, 15, 30 and 45º.

On the front of the machine is a lever to eject the saw blade without any tools.

On the side there is an orbital action selector switch with four settings for making faster, but rougher cuts in wood.

Included accessories

  • Carrying Case
  • Dust Shield
  • Saw blade

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