{"product_id":"makita-4350fct-top-handle-jig-saw-with-tool-less-blade-change","title":"Makita 4350FCT Top Handle Jig Saw with Tool-less Blade Change","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.gb-wrap{max-width:100%;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}\n.gb-wrap h2{font-size:1.25rem;margin:0 0 .6em}\n.gb-intro p{margin:0 0 .9em}\n.gb-hl{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.1em;padding:0}\n.gb-hl li{margin:.32em 0}\n.gb-acc{border-top:1px solid #ddd;padding:.65em 0}\n.gb-acc:last-of-type{border-bottom:1px solid #ddd}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;padding:.2em 0}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";float:right;font-weight:400}\n.gb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2013\"}\n.gb-acc .gb-body{padding:.4em 0 .9em}\n.gb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.gb-scroll table{border-collapse:collapse;min-width:520px;width:100%;font-size:14px}\n.gb-scroll th,.gb-scroll td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:.45em .6em;text-align:left}\n.gb-scroll th{background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600}\n.gb-wrap ul{margin:0 0 .9em 1.1em;padding:0}\n.gb-wrap li{margin:.25em 0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMakita 4350FCT Top Handle Jig Saw with Tool-less Blade Change\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTool-less blade change on this top handle jig saw, no wrench needed and doable with one hand. 800 to 2,800 strokes a minute on a dial, electronic speed control to hold that speed as the blade loads, and a soft start so it does not jump off the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree orbital settings plus straight cutting is the range between a fast rough cut in softwood and a clean, slow cut in laminate or steel. It takes 5-5\/16 in. in wood and 3\/8 in. in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gb-hl\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800 to 2,800 strokes per minute, variable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-less one-handed blade change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 orbital settings plus straight cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-5\/16 in. in wood, 3\/8 in. in steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in LED light and dust blower keep the cut line visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic speed control holds speed under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.3 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel 4350FCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4350FCT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrokes per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 - 2,800, variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting capacity, wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-5\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting capacity, steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrbital settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3, plus straight cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting capacity, aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\/32 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength of stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-shank (tang)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 - 45 deg. left or right, positive stop at 90 deg.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7 lb. (2.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4350FCT jig saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) 4-1\/8 in. 9 TPI jig saw blade (792529-7-1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) T-shank HCS jig saw blade, 4-1\/8 in. x 9 TPI (792729-9-1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) T-shank HSS jig saw blade, 3 in. x 24 TPI (792473-8-1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover plate (417852-6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-splintering device (415524-7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex wrench 4 (783202-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic carrying case (824809-4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anti-splintering device is a small insert that closes the gap around the blade in the base. On veneered or melamine-faced sheet it is the difference between a clean edge and a torn one, and it is easy to leave in the case and forget about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eQuestions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is orbital action for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt swings the blade forward on the up stroke so it bites rather than scrapes. More orbit means a faster, rougher cut; straight cutting means the slowest and cleanest. Use straight for laminate, metal and finished faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it take T-shank or U-shank blades?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT-shank, the tang type. That is the common fitting, so blades from Makita, Bosch and most other makers will drop into the tool-less clamp. U-shank blades will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a top handle rather than a barrel grip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA top handle puts the trigger under your finger and your hand above the blade, which most people find steadier for freehand cutting on a bench. Barrel grip suits working close to the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Makita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47775897125183,"sku":"4350FCT","price":276.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4901\/7919\/files\/Makita4350FCTJigSawCorded.webp?v=1707423282","url":"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/makita-4350fct-top-handle-jig-saw-with-tool-less-blade-change","provider":"Griff Building Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}