Festool jigsaws cut square and smooth, even around the curve, even on very thick, very hard materials. The saws have an exceptionally strong and precise blade guide.
The Carvex's motor technology reflects the latest ideas in making a small narrow brushless motor that is easy to grip, light in weight, and will not require replacement brushes. The automatic variable speed motors can automatically adjust to feed rate and material hardness.
You install the blade by just sticking it into the holder, and a one-touch blade ejector spits out the blade hands free. Above the blade are a bank of LED lights so that you can really see what you are doing. The lights strobe with the speed of the saw so that the blade appears stationary and you can easily see where you are actually cutting.
The front dust shield and guard is permanently installed and ready for business when you need it, but easily slides out of the way when you don't. The cord socket (on the corded models) can pivot up and down for better ease of use. As always,dust collection is through a detachable nozzle on the rear of the base. The saw has six speed settings, including an "A" automatic speed setting that will automatically adjust the speed of the jigsaw based on motor load.
The Carvex’s main unit comes with a flat base that does not tilt. With one lever stroke you can detach the base and get access to the blade unit to adjust the guides for the exact thickness of the blade you are using. The base is interchangeable with a large selection of specialty bases for all sorts of operations. In addition there are bases with different bottom surfaces for optimum cutting on nearly any material.
There are two models of Carvex to choose from - the low profile barrel grip and the shorter D-handle - and a choice of corded or cordless options. The cordless models are powered by 18 Volt batteries and the saw’s brushless motor ensures efficient use of the battery power.
All Carvex models are packed in a systainer and come with 2 wood blades, 1 chip catcher and 1 Splinterguard. Corded models come with a Plug-It cord. The Plus Cordless Sets have 2 x 18v lithium ion batteries and 1 Battery Charger. The Basic Cordless versions do not come with batteries or charger.
The two models of jigsaw are the same except for the grip. Most people like the body grip because the hand is closer to the work and the whole tool has a lower center of gravity. Personally, I have small hands and I feel more secure with my hand on a smaller, "D" handle.
Features:
Both tools have a carbide tipped jaws with a three-way blade guide and support for straight cuts, a splinter guard and either straight running and three orbital motion settings.
What's in the Systainer:
All Models:
The saw, 2 multipurpose wood saw blades, Chip guard, Splinter guard
Corded Models Only:
Plug-it cord, Packed in Systainer 1.
Specifications:
| Power consumption (cordless or corded): | 400 Watts |
| Power Supply (corded): | 110V AC |
| Power Supply (cordless): | 18v Lithium Ion, 4.0Ah |
| Battery Range(cordless): |
10.8v - 18.0v |
10.8v - 18.0v
| Stroke rate (1"): | 1500 - 3800 spm |
| Pendulum stroke adjustment: | 4 stages |
| Cutting depth in wood: | 4-3/4" (120 mm) |
| Cutting depth in non-ferrous metals: | 3/4" (20 mm) |
| Cutting depth in steel: | 3/8" (10 mm) |
| Weight: | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
