If you're looking for an extremely powerful and professional-grade jigsaw for the toughest at-home cutting tasks, the Hilti WSJ 750-ET orbital action jigsaw is one option that leaves light-duty consumer models in the dust. With an impressive 7.8-amp motor, it's one of the most powerful jigsaws on the market, and even though it's all wrapped in a compact package, the tool's precision, durability and versatility let it stand up to just about any job. Hilti designed this saw for tough pro jobsite conditions, from the impact-resistant housing to the four orbital action settings. No matter if you need it to tackle angle cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts up to 45 degrees, or close-to-the-edge cuts, this saw delivers the control necessary to ensure accurate results.

The Hilti WSJ 750-ET jigsaw is designed to cut everything from wood and composites to plastics and plasterboard. It uses a fairly long blade stroke (1-1/8 inches) that, when combined with its orbital action, removes a nice amount of material on each upward stroke. The saw's Smart Power feature maintains a constant blade speed, even under the most demanding conditions. It also features a six-position stroke rate adjustment, so you can tweak your speed to the job at hand.

It comes with a clamping system, which keeps the blade from bending or wandering, and an effective counterbalance system that keeps vibration to a minimum. The WSJ 750-ET jigsaw has an adjustable baseplate for bevel cuts up to 45 degrees, and a constant-on button. One of its most impressive features is its blade eject system, which lets you pop out a blade without touching it, keeping your fingers away from broken or hot metal.

The Hilti WSJ 750-ET jigsaw is covered by a noteworthy 2-year full-service program, which includes maintenance service, repair and replacement of worn or defective parts, plus shipping to and from the manufacturer -- all at no extra charge.


Pros: Heavy-duty, powerful, professional-grade
Cons: Price, possibly too much tool for most homeowner jobs