WEN 33606
Score: 78/100
Craftsman CMCS600B
Score: 74/100Rankings
The WEN 33606 is a corded orbital jigsaw featuring a 6.6-amp motor and variable speed control up to 3,300 strokes per minute. It is designed for cutting intricate patterns in wood, metal, and plastic, offering 4-position orbital action and integrated laser and LED guidance tools. The lightweight 5.4-pound design includes a tool-free quick-release chuck and dust management options for hobbyist and light professional use.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,300 SPMbest | 2,500 SPM | |
22.23 mmbest | 19.05 mm | |
120 Vbest | 20 V | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.45 kg | 2.16 kgbest |
45 degreesbest | 45 degreesbest | |
4 positionsbest | 3 positions | |
107.95 mmbest | — | |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Max Speed (SPM) (SPM) | 3300 SPM | 2500 SPM |
Stroke Length (mm) | 22.23 mm | 19.05 mm |
Orbital Action Positions (positions) | 4 positions | 3 positions |
Ergonomics & Build(1) | ||
Tool Weight (kg) | 2.45 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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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.
“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”
