Products under the Kress brand name are manufactured by the German company Kress Elektrowerkzeuge. The name is known for the high quality of its power tools and implementation of original ideas. The company not only manufactures, but also designs power tools. You can recognize the tools from this manufacturer by the standardized detachable power cable.
The history of Kress Elektrowerkzeuge begins in 1928 in Lustnau, which is now part of the city of Tübengen. Starting the business required start-up capital of one hundred marks. Initially, the company was a workshop for car electricians: electrical equipment for automobiles was installed and serviced here. In the year following its foundation, the workshop mastered the production of electric motors.
Kress professional electric jigsaws are used all over the world, demonstrating unpretentiousness and reliability. Kress jigsaws are engineered down to the smallest detail: quality of design, materials, workmanship and assembly are backed up by the company’s motto “Designed for Power”.
Popular Kress jigsaws
- The Kress CST6242E jigsaw is a domestic power tool with basic functions: selection of three pendulum steps, tool-less blade clamping, safety-enhancing transparent cover, and a baseplate that swivels longitudinally.
- The Kress CST6285E and CST6286E jigsaws are professional class tools. They are distinguished by their electronic frequency control, 4 stages of the pendulum stroke depth, a light and sturdy aluminum alloy body, and a universal clamp that allows quick saw blade changes without tools. A set of the most commonly used saws is included, as well as a number of optional accessories.
- The Kress 551SPS also belongs to the professional electric jigsaws. This model is similar to the Kress CST6285E jigsaw, but is more robust and suitable for continuous use over a longer period of time. The included parallel stop extends the functionality of the jigsaw and increases the accuracy of the cuts.