Metabo STA 18 LTX 18V Cordless Jig Saw ... - Pro Tool Reviews
This week, Metabo introduced the 18V STA 18 LTX Cordless Jig Saw which is part of the company's PowerMaster Series of 18V lithium-ion cordless power tools. Metabo is also selling the STA 18 LTX as a tool only kit so you can add it to your collection of LTX cordless tools fairly inexpensively. Like most cordless and corded jigsaw models, the Metabo STA 18 LTX has a tool-free blade change system, but this one actually ejects the blade - perfect for swapping hot blades. In terms of performance specs, Metabo claims the new 18V Jig Saw can cut wood up to 5-5/16" thick, non-ferrous metals up to 1-3/8" in, and 10 gauge (~3/8") sheet metal. The guide roller for the blade is low and positioned to ensure a solid and stiff connection to the workpiece for a wobble-free cut, and there is a 4-position orbital mode that will allow you to cut with incrementally more aggressive blade strokes... Metabo Corporation is a company we're at least familiar with, though we haven't done too much hands-on with their tools to-date (something we hope to remedy soon). The tool seems ideal for all the expected roles of a jig saw, like HVAC duct cutting, cabinet making and fitting, and just about any plywood application you can think of. The. The jig saw, as part of the PowerMaster Series can handle Metabo's 1. Metabo is focusing on power and run-time, stating that the new saw can cut more than 98 feet of chipboard with a single battery pack charge. STA 18 LTX looks like it has a solid design, with a similar feature set to other 18V cordless jigsaws we've tested and used extensively. The German company has been around for decades and specializes in pro-grade electric and cordless power tools and abrasives for.