I don't typically have use for a jigsaw, so when a project I was working on required one, I purchased this product mainly because it was cheap. The first one I purchased I had to return because the "Quick Clamp" mechanism was broken. Once I got a working one in use I was disappointed with its performance. Instead of cutting smoothly through wood it has a tendency to jump around, particularly in plywood. It isn't well built either. Several of the high stress points, including the~ "Quick Clamp" are made of cheap plastic. If you are at all serious about your wood working, look elsewhere. If your primary objective is minimizing your costs, then this may be a fit for you. It does work, but leaves som