Frankly I bought there was 7 years old, this is my first jigsaw and I were more than happy! I cut all types of wood, some metal. work plan by a simple board everything went smoothly! you have to have good blades and you will make a good job. Well if you think you use it every day for a year is better to take bigger but it can still make huge things! I'll replace it with regret but misuse of me that I have damaged the tip where the blade rubs on the sole, once she fell too and with vibration, the blade finished with detach. but after 7 years of loyal service for a machine at this price, I could not ask for more!