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Adding to its extensive cordless tool line, Makita is now offering a 12-volt and a 14.4-volt cordless jigsaw, both in the 2.0 amp hour category. Both jigsaws offer cast aluminum bases that bevel from 0 to 45 degrees to the left or right, with stops at 0 and 45 degrees; three orbital settings; a large trigger with lock-on button accessible from either the left or right side; and externally replaceable brushes to simplify routine tool maintenance. The 12-volt model, 4330DWA, retails for about $215, and the 14.4-volt 4332DWA is about $235. Both offer a 1" length of stroke and use either tang, universal shank or Makita blades. The 12-volt model produces 2,400 strokes per minute, while the 14.4 volt produces 2,800 strokes per minute. The performance of these tools is as good as most corded, with the obvious lack of continuous run-time. There was plenty of power to scroll-cut through 1" ash, and though the blade wandered a bit, the cut was efficient and clean. With a number of new jigsaws offering tool-less blade changing, we were disappointed to have to use a hex wrench on these models. Regardless, these tools will prove useful anywhere access is difficult (in the attic, a crawl space or at the top of a 20-foot extension ladder), and dragging an extension cord is awkward. If you already own a 12- or 14.4-volt Makita tool, then either of these tools would fit into your cordless tool crib easily.
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Makita Cuts the Cord On
Two New Cordless Jigsaws
