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A cordless jigsaw for curves, cutouts and rough cuts in plywood and boards, chosen from independent tests and reviews.
Safety first: read the safety notes before you use one.
Our picks
Cordless jigsaw
DeWalt 20V MAX XR cordless jigsaw (tool only)
Our pick for curves, cutouts and rough cuts: a brushless 20V jigsaw with a speed dial, three orbital settings and a tool-free bevel shoe.
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Photo credits
- DeWalt 20V MAX XR cordless jigsaw (tool only): Image: DEWALT product image
Each price is the one we saw at that store on the date beside it. Prices change, so check the store before you buy.
What to look for in a jigsaw
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The right job. A jigsaw cuts curves, inside cutouts and rough cuts in plywood and boards. For long straight cuts in plywood, a circular saw with a straightedge is usually the better match (see our circular saw picks).
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Orbital settings. Orbital action swings the blade forward on the upstroke to cut faster but rougher. Use the straight setting for clean cuts and tight curves (Small Boats Monthly; DeWalt).
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A speed control you can set. A speed dial lets you slow the saw down for tight curves or harder material while still using the full trigger (DeWalt; Small Boats Monthly).
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Blade support. A guide roller close to the shoe helps keep the blade from bending off the line in thick wood (Small Boats Monthly; Pro Tool Reviews).
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Tool-free blade changes and bevels. T-shank blades with a lever clamp change in seconds, and a lever-locked shoe tilts for bevel cuts without a wrench (DeWalt).
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Battery or cord. A bare cordless tool is cheapest if you already own that maker’s batteries; otherwise, add the cost of a battery and charger.
How we picked
We didn't hands-on test these. We picked it by reading independent tests and reviews (Bob Vila, Pro Tool Reviews and Small Boats Monthly), checking DeWalt's spec page and manual, and checking the price at Ace Hardware. Every pick has at least three independent sources from at least two different outlets, including at least one independent test or review. They're all linked with the pick, along with what each one found. We also searched the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database on Oct 22, 2026 and found no recall for this jigsaw. Corded jigsaws cost less; we've left them out for now because the sources we read didn't agree on one exact corded model. Prices, review counts and links were last checked on ; prices and stock change, so check the store before you buy.
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We pick tools from independent tests and reviews, not our own testing.