Bosch Top Handle Jig Saw JS260 6 Amp Corded Variable Speed (3100 SPM 0.75 Inch Stroke Length T-Shank Toolless Blade Swap Woodwork Shearing)
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Bosch JS260 6.0 Amp Top-Handle Variable-Speed Orbital Jig Saw Kit
The Bosch JS260 6.0 Amp Top-Handle Variable-Speed Orbital Jig Saw Kit is a corded electrical cutting system engineered for high-precision scroll cuts, bevel angle miters, and straight wood or metal fabrication. Driven by a 6.0 Amp motor delivering variable speed output from 500 to 3,100 strokes per minute with a 0.75-inch stroke length, this tool incorporates four orbital-action settings to customize cutting aggressiveness across varied sheet materials. Equipped with a toolless T-shank blade clamp, a low-vibration plunging mechanism, an always-on dust blower, and a heavy-gauge steel footplate adjustable up to 45 degrees, this unit maintains line visibility and structural stability during complex cutout tasks.
Best Used For:
- Cabinetry & Countertop Sink Cutouts: Slicing curved radius profiles and internal cutouts through laminate countertops, plywood decking, and hardwood cabinet panels.
- Sheet Metal & Aluminum Pipe Shearing: Cutting non-ferrous aluminum extrusions, HVAC sheet metal, and thin-wall steel tubing with high edge accuracy.
- Bevel Angle Trim & Molding Fitting: Performing 45-degree bevel angle cuts on wood baseboards, crown trim, and framing lumber.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- 6.0 Amp Electric Motor: High-torque motor maintains continuous reciprocating blade speed under heavy downward feed force.
- Variable-Speed Control Dial & Accelerator Trigger: Integrated dial and trigger combination allows precise stroke rate adjustments between 500 and 3,100 SPM.
- Toolless T-Shank Blade Clamp: Multidirectional spring clamp enables rapid blade ejection and insertion without touch contact.
- Four 4-Stage Orbital Selector Switch: Configures blade movement from pure vertical motion for delicate laminates to wide orbital strokes for aggressive wood rip cuts.
- Low-Vibration Plunging Mechanism: Precision-machined internal drive reduces tool chatter to improve stroke tracking along marked cut lines.
- Always-On Integrated Dust Blower: Directs motor airflow toward the blade tip to clear wood dust and debris continuously from the cut path.
What's Included
- (1) Bosch JS260 6.0 Amp Top-Handle Jig Saw
- (1) Anti-Splinter Insert (201016065)
- (1) T-Shank Jig Saw Blade
- (1) Bevel Adjustment Hex Wrench
- (1) Jobsite Carrying Bag
Technical Specifications
| Brand / Manufacturer | Bosch |
| Model / Part Number | JS260 |
| Motor Current Rating | 6.0 Amps |
| Voltage / Frequency Rating | 120V AC / 60 Hz |
| No-Load Speed Range | 500 – 3,100 SPM (Strokes Per Minute) |
| Blade Stroke Length | 0.75 in. (19.05 mm / 3/4 in.) |
| Maximum Bevel Capacity Range | 45° Bevel Left / Right |
| Soft Wood Cutting Capacity | 2.6875 in. (68.26 mm / 2-11/16 in.) |
| Aluminum Shearing Capacity | 0.375 in. (9.525 mm / 3/8 in.) |
| Mild Steel Shearing Capacity | 0.1875 in. (4.76 mm / 3/16 in.) |
| Compatible Blade Shank Type | T-Shank Blades Only |
| Overall Tool Dimensions (L x W x H) | 9.25 in. x 3.5 in. x 7.0 in. (235 mm x 89 mm x 178 mm) |
| Net Operating Tool Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
Pro-Tip: Install the included anti-splinter insert into the steel footplate before making finish cuts in fine wood laminates or delicate veneers; restricting fiber lift around the blade prevents top-surface tear-out.
