Hello, I am a hobbyist in need of a jig saw. I am looking at the Makita JV0600K and the Dewalt DW317K. Are they comparable? Which has a better value? Is the Makita worth the extra $20?

There are a few advantages of the Makita over the Dewalt.- Integrated dust blower for better blade visibility - Lighter weight of 5.5 lbs vs. 6.2 lbs - More powerful motor at 6.5 amps vs. 5.5 ampsQuality of cut will be relatively similar between these two jigsaws. We hope that helps you with making a decision on your new jigsaw. Thank you.