Any one else have it sling out the Dewalt blades mid cut? The lock seems fine, the smooth shank blades must be the issue. I normally use Bosch blades anyway, but got 2 packs of DeWalt blades when I snagged the saw last year.
Just wondering if those blades are right or WTF is going on.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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I used to have a DW corded jig saw (POS) that used the T-shank blades. It's been awhile, but IIRC that saw was supposed to use both types. I could be wrong. I know that straight shank will NOT work in my Bosch JS.
I had the same problem. I am planning to sell the DeWalt one day at a yard sale. I think it is ok for occasional use in a cordless situation.
Since I bought my Bosch, I haven't used the DeWalt at all, which is about two years.
Even if the DeWalt didn't lose the blade now and then, the Bosch would get all the use because I believe it to be the best jig saw out there, even with the cord.
I have the old barrel grip Bosch w/the click lock and cord, and yeppers, it's the bee's Knees. It stays mostly in the shop,I gotthe DW for the van.
The Bosch blades are fine in the DW and the DW is actually a decent saw..must just be the plain ends blades DW sells that won't stay put...s'ok, I have a lot of Bosch blades in the Bosch box, I'll just splitem up between the two cases.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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You gonna play that thing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Ln-SpJsy0
The DW is actually not a bad saw otherwise. I have found that you can get the blades to stay in better if you don't try to overtighten the holding mechanism. The main thing about the Bosch is that no other saw I have used cuts as smoothly. The speed control is great. Everything just feels right on that saw. The guide holds the blade straight and true during cutting. Blade insertion and removal is a breeze.
Not sure we have the same DW saw, I recall they came out with a newer model last yr. when I got mine ( Sept. IIRC) and the blade holder is just a front mounted lever.
Agreed on the Bosch, I used my first barrel grip in about '90, and had been using a Crapsman Scroll saw ( everything pivoted) but the Bosch BLEW ME AWAY..instantly. I got my own the next week.
I lost an "e" clip for the blade back up wheel, it's been held on with a hunk of guitar string for 8 yrs, lost the allen key holder on the cord, and need a new strain relief on the cord..but it keeps on going..and I have the old style metal case, with room for blades and tools inside.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations
You gonna play that thing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Ln-SpJsy0
i have dewalt with the flip type lever. the blades come out when they arent seated properly. I only use bosch blades. had a bosch jig saw and gave it away. i like the cordless convenience better... would prefer to have the makita lxt jig saw but not willing to spend the money...
I found the same thing with the DW jig saw. If you don't seat the blades properly they will sit in there with a little bit of slack. I have never had one shoot out while using it though.