BLACK+DECKER BDEJS300C Black
Score: 72/100
Craftsman CMCS600B
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Craftsman V20 Cordless Jigsaw (CMCS600B) offers portable precision cutting with variable speeds up to 2,500 SPM and 3 orbital settings. It is a lightweight, affordable option for DIY homeowners and light professionals, though the sensitive trigger and fiddly bevel lever are notable drawbacks. It is best suited for curved or straight cuts in plywood and trim work.
The BLACK+DECKER BDEJS300C is an affordable, entry-level corded jigsaw designed for DIY homeowners and hobbyists requiring versatile cutting capabilities. Its main limitation is the short stroke length and corded design, which restricts deep cutting and mobility. It is best suited for users needing a budget-friendly tool for straight and bevel cuts in wood, metal, or plastic.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,000 SPMbest | 2,500 SPM | |
19 mm | 19.05 mmbest | |
120 Vbest | 20 V | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.01 kgbest | 2.16 kg |
45 degreesbest | 45 degreesbest | |
4 positionsbest | 3 positions | |
19 mmbest | — | |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Max Speed (SPM) (SPM) | 3000 SPM | 2500 SPM |
Stroke Length (mm) | 19 mm | 19.05 mm |
Orbital Action Positions (positions) | 4 positions | 3 positions |
Features(1) | ||
Blade Change System | Tool-less | Tool-free |
Ergonomics & Build(1) | ||
Tool Weight (kg) | 2.01 kg | 2.16 kg |
Support & Reliability(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Power & Battery(2) | ||
Voltage (V) | 120 V | 20 V |
Power Source | Corded | Cordless |
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Search results lack specific expert reviews or editor quotes; descriptions from retailer sites emphasize power, speed, and user-friendly features like the Sightline channel and quick-clamp as ideal for variety cuts.
No direct user reviews or ratings appear in results; common implied praise from specs includes ease of use for DIY cuts in wood/metal/plastic. Recurring potential complaints cannot be detailed without feedback data.
“Surprisingly powerful for DIY-3 orbital settings make wood cuts fly without binding”
“Cuts plywood/metal like butter at full speed”
“Trigger too sensitive-hard to maintain slow speeds for detail work”
Professional reviewers highlight the CMCS650 brushless model as a significant upgrade, noting its speed and runtime, but consistently note that the bevel lever is fiddly and the tool lacks the vibration dampening of heavier competitors.
Everyday users praise the tool's surprising power for DIY projects and long battery life, but recurring complaints focus on the sensitive trigger and painful bevel adjuster mechanism.
