Best Jigsaws for Metal Cutting (2026)

The Bosch JS572EBK leads this metal cutting page with two advantages specific to precision metalwork: barrel-grip geometry and sustained corded power. The barrel-grip positions the hand directly in line with the blade, allowing the operator to track scribed layout lines on sheet metal, aluminum plate, and steel tubing the same way a pencil tracks a drawn line -- with direct sight-line alignment rather than the angled view from a top-handle grip. When cutting a complex metal pattern to layout, this visibility difference is meaningful. The 7.2-amp corded motor delivers consistent power without the voltage sag that battery jigsaws exhibit when cutting denser metals. At $308.30 with kit, it is the premium option. Metal cutting technique applies regardless of jigsaw: set orbital action to 0 (orbital motion causes rough edges and accelerated blade wear on metal), use bi-metal blades (14-18 TPI for thin sheet metal under 1/8 inch, 8-10 TPI for stock up to 1/4 inch), and keep feed rate slow to prevent blade overheating. The variable speed dial lets you match cutting speed to material -- slower for thick steel, faster for thin aluminum. The anti-vibration system reduces chatter, which matters more on metal than wood because metal resonates and amplifies vibration through thinner workpieces. The three cordless options on this page (Milwaukee 2737-20 at $169, both DeWalts at $135 and $129) are the better choice for job site metal cutting where mobility is required. The JS572EBK is a shop tool: benchbound, precision-oriented, and corded. For a fabricator, HVAC installer, or metalworker doing layout-critical cuts on a stationary workpiece, the barrel-grip visibility and unlimited runtime justify the price premium over the cordless alternatives.

Barrel-grip provides maximum control for freehand curves Corded — limited by cord length on job sites Keep in mind: no led work light. Compared to the Milwaukee 2737-20 M18 FUEL D-Handle Jig Saw at $169 on this page, the Bosch Bosch JS470EB Corded Barrel-Grip Variable Speed Jigsaw costs $20 more but may offer additional features or brand support worth considering for serious users.

The Milwaukee 2737-20 brings two specific advantages to metal cutting that separate it from budget cordless jigsaws: the PowerState brushless motor maintains consistent stroke rate under load when cutting denser metals that bog down standard motors, and the RedLink overload protection prevents burnout during sustained aluminum or thin steel cuts. At $169 without battery, it is the premium cordless pick among the three cordless options on this page. The M18 platform covers 200-plus tools, making battery investment reusable across the Milwaukee lineup. Metal cutting with any jigsaw requires bi-metal blades, zero orbital action, and slow feed rate. The Milwaukee advantage on metal is load handling -- when a blade catches or material thickness increases mid-cut, the overload protection adjusts power rather than stalling or burning out. The anti-vibration system reduces transmitted vibration to the hand, which matters on metal because thin sheet stock resonates and amplifies vibration more than wood. For a cordless jigsaw cutting sheet metal, aluminum angle, or steel tubing at a job site, this vibration damping is a tangible fatigue reducer over the course of a day. Versus the Bosch JS572EBK ($308.30, corded, barrel-grip), the Milwaukee trades barrel-grip sight-line precision and unlimited runtime for cordless mobility -- the right tradeoff for field work. Versus the DeWalt DCS334B ($129, rank 4), the Milwaukee costs $40 more but offers better overload handling and vibration damping that are meaningful specifically on metal where cut resistance is higher and more variable than wood. For M18 platform users doing job site metal cutting -- HVAC, electrical, metal framing -- this is the logical cordless jigsaw choice.

The DCS331B brings a 4.8-star rating from 7,926 Amazon reviews to the metal cutting page at $135, positioned as Best Value between the DCS334B ($129 brushless, rank 5) and the premium Milwaukee 2737-20 ($169, rank 3). For metal cutting specifically, the brushed motor limitation -- lower efficiency and faster wear under sustained load -- matters less than it does for extended woodworking. Sheet metal cuts are typically short and intermittent; the motor rarely sustains the conditions that accelerate brushed motor wear. At $135, this is a competent cordless metal cutter for intermittent shop and field use. Metal cutting setup: zero orbital action, bi-metal blades (14-18 TPI for thin sheet metal under 1/8 inch, 8-10 TPI for stock up to 1/4 inch), slow feed rate to prevent blade overheating. The 2,500 SPM variable speed is sufficient for aluminum, sheet steel, and steel tubing. Keyless T-shank blade change handles the bi-metal blades standard for metal work. 20V MAX battery compatibility makes this a natural add for existing DeWalt tool users. The pricing quirk is worth noting: the DCS334B (rank 5, $129) is brushless, faster at 3,000 SPM, and priced lower -- making the DCS331B the harder recommendation at equal pricing. The DCS331B earns Best Value specifically when found discounted (often $79-99 as a mature product). For DeWalt 20V MAX owners who find this tool at a price advantage, it handles metal cutting reliably. For new buyers comparing at full MSRP, the DCS334B is the better purchase.

The DeWalt DCS334B closes this metal cutting page as the brushless budget option: at $129, it undercuts the Milwaukee 2737-20 ($169) by $40 while offering the highest SPM on the page at 3,000 strokes per minute. For metal cutting, high SPM is less critical than for wood since slow feed rates are required to prevent blade overheating, but the brushless motor efficiency is meaningful -- consistent power delivery under varying metal thickness and better battery runtime per charge compared to brushed alternatives at similar prices. Metal cutting setup: orbital action to 0 (orbital motion causes rough edges and accelerated blade wear on metal), bi-metal blades sized to material thickness, cutting oil on thick steel for sustained runs. The DCS334B four orbital settings add flexibility for mixed-material days -- orbital 0 for metal, orbital 2-3 when switching to wood cuts. The 20V MAX platform covers over 100 DeWalt tools, and existing battery owners add this tool at bare-tool price with no charger required. The DCS334B ranks 5th on this page primarily on specialization relative to higher-ranked options: the Milwaukee 2737-20 (rank 3) offers better overload protection for sustained metal work, and the Bosch barrel-grip options provide superior sight-line for layout-critical cuts. As the entry-level professional pick, the DCS334B handles metal cutting tasks competently at the lowest price point on this page. For 20V MAX owners who need a jigsaw for occasional metal cutting alongside other materials, this is the practical starting point that covers both applications with a single tool.