Makita 4327 (152052)

Simplicity is the key to reliability

The Makita 4327 corded jigsaw is a living classic. It has been produced for more than 15 years, and you can still buy it in many online stores. The secret of the popularity of this model lies in the fact that the Makita 4327 is an unpretentious and trouble-free tool that (if it is not overloaded) works reliably for years without any technical problems. The design of this jigsaw is quite simple (but time-tested). Inside the traditional D-handle housing is a 450W motor. It drives the saw unit, which can move up and down at a high frequency (speed can be adjusted in the range of 500 - 3100 strokes / min using the wheel). The mechanism for fixing saw blades has a traditional design, the files are clamped with a key. An interesting feature of this node is that it is possible to insert not only ordinary files (1.1 mm thick), but also more durable blades of increased thickness (1.7 mm) into it.

Accuracy and accuracy

According to the passport data, this jigsaw can cut wood up to 65 mm thick. But experience shows that it is best suited not for working with thick boards (Makita has miter saws and circulars for such tasks), but for accurate cutting of sheet materials, such as plywood and OSB, or precise cutting of thin planks, such as laminate and parquet board. Performing such tasks, Makita 4327 can work for hours without overheating. At the same time, the jigsaw works practically without rattling and vibrations, it perfectly holds the line, it does not lead to the side, and the saw blade does not dangle. Therefore, the cut edges are neat and do not require additional processing (of course, this is only true if you use high-quality saw blades).

Many options for every taste and color

Despite its low power and frankly poor equipment, Makita 4327 is in great demand among professionals and amateur carpenters due to its reliability and accurate cut. But there are other jigsaws in the huge range of Makita tools that are “built” around the same motor, but have a slightly different “stuffing”. Here, for example, Makita 4326 is exactly the same jigsaw, but without speed control. Or Makita 4329 - a version with a molded sole and a pendulum mechanism. Or the "red" Makita M4301 (aka Maktec MT431) - a "low-cost" version with a pendulum, but without speed control. With such a rich choice, every carpenter can buy a Makita jigsaw, which is better than others for solving a particular range of tasks.