Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2737-20 D-Handle Jig Saw Review (2027)

M18 owners, framers and serious DIY users who cut hardwoods, sheet goods and cutouts away from outlets and want the fastest battery saw available.

The headline is 3,500 SPM, but the useful claim is the brushless motor holding that speed when the blade meets hardwood. Owners report the saw keeps cutting where battery saws once bogged, which changes how a cordless saw can be used on framing and thick stock. Four orbital positions let the same saw switch from fast rough work to clean straight cutting, and the 1 inch stroke clears chips well enough that the cut stays visible without constant clearing.

The D-handle shape is the design choice that separates this saw from its barrel-grip sibling. One hand wraps the handle with the trigger under the fingers, which gives a confident hold for plunge-style starts where the shoe tips into the material. For cutouts in flooring, countertops and sheathing, that confidence matters: a hesitant plunge wanders, while a committed one follows the line. The trade is that the handle adds bulk compared with a barrel grip for fine scroll work.

This is a bare tool, and the first purchase for a buyer outside M18 includes batteries and a charger, which moves it firmly into premium territory. Owners also note that balance shifts with larger packs, showing up most on bevel cuts where the saw wants to tilt. The dust tube and cover, while useful for extraction, add steps when switching to free cutting. None of these are disqualifiers for M18 owners; all of them matter for anyone comparing sticker prices across platforms.