Festool PSC 500 EB-Basic 18V Brushless Barrel Grip Jigsaw (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)
Festool PSC 500 EB-Basic 18V brushless knob-handle jigsaw: 120mm in wood, 10mm in steel, 26mm stroke, 4-stage pendulum, Bluetooth extractor control. Body only in Systainer³.
Where it sits among jigsaws
Against the 67 jigsaws we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.
Full specs
From Festool's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›
Cutting
Grip & Features
Power & Motor
Dust & Extraction
Physical & Build
The PSC 500 is the knob-handle (barrel) version of Festool's 500 series, with the same 120mm wood and 10mm steel ratings as the PSBC 500. It is 0.2kg lighter at 2.2kg and its speed range starts higher, at 1,500 spm against 1,000. Against the HiKOKI CJ18DB barrel saw it cuts 15mm less in wood but runs faster and adds Bluetooth extractor control.
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Warranty · 3yr
Register in MyFestool within 100 days of purchase for 3 years of free repair, including wear parts such as carbon brushes, bearings and battery packs. Also covers theft replacement for 3 years (excess applies) and 10-year spare-part availability. Not available to dealers, hire companies or resellers. Consumables and accessories are excluded.
Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.
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