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Bosch 52318 18 Volt JigSaw with 1 Battery | 
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| Brand: Bosch
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $428.00
Buy New: $238.90
You Save: $189.10 (44%)
New (3) Refurbished (1) from $169.95
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 3985
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 18.3 x 15.8 x 6.1
MPN: 52318
Model: 52318
UPC: 000346324143
EAN: 0000346324143
ASIN: B0000719VV
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | One-touch blade change system for quick blade changes | | • | 3-way grip maintains secure blade position for precise cuts | | • | Powerful, Bosch built motor and magnesium gear housing for smooth operation | | • | Variable-speed trigger with ambidextrous lock-off switch | | • | Ergonomic soft grip handle design with multi position grip area |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Woodworkers who like the smooth, accurate performance of Bosch's jig saws will appreciate this new cordless model. It offers plenty of power for making curved cuts in a variety of materials, and doesn't skimp on usability features. At its heart is a powerful and smooth-running Bosch-built motor and a durable and lightweight magnesium gear housing. The saw has variable speed from 0 to 2,000 strokes per minute with a 1-inch stroke length, and a maximum capacity of 2-3/4 inches in wood and 5/16 inch in steel. The base bevels 45 degrees and comes with a foot cover to protect finished surfaces. The tool-free blade-changing system is as simple and quick as we've seen, and even ejects used blades with the pull of a lever. There's a soft rubber top-handle grip that can be used in a couple different positions, and the variable-speed trigger has an ambidextrous lock-on switch. With this tool's smooth performance and Bosch-built reliability, we think any one who finds curve cutting and cords a cumbersome combination will appreciate it. This 18-volt model comes with one 2.4 amp hr battery, a one-hour charger, a blade set, and a no-mar overshoe. People looking for more power might consider Bosch's 24-volt model. --Brian Trinen
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 GREAT Saw, can be used in lieu of a circular saw and can cut through anything ! But the blades take practice changing ! September 8, 2007
Anonymous (United States)
GREAT Saw, can be used in lieu of a circular saw and can cut through anything ! But the blades take practice changing !
The secret is the blades and Bosch now makes the blades available for different manufacturer jig and saber saws.
Let me say there has never been any piece of wood or board this thing hasn't been able to rip through, I've even cut down mid size tree and the stump with the rough wood blade.
The variable speed trigger is smooth so you can use this saw for fine craft work too.
Just like every other reviewer, I have to reiterate the blades are tedious to change, it is a tool less system that has to be finessed. TIP: When it arrives and you've made a few cuts, practice removing and replacing the blades until you have the routine down. This is important because the blade will warble if it isn't tight, this happened to us but no one was injured.
If you already have a nice jigsaw and want the same cutting power, see if Bosch is offering their blades for your model, the bi-opposition teeth design is the real secret.
 Great for a moment May 3, 2007
R. White
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I live in the FL Keys, a demanding environment to say the least. I was helping my neighbor by cutting and screwing down some planks on his dock. Yes, the dock is over salt water, very nasty for electrical equipment. Anyway, I used both this jigsaw, brand new, and my 18v bosch drill. The first to cut the boards and the second to screw them down. I put them both away for about 2 months. I pull out the jigsaw to use it and it throws off all kind of sparks and the blade barely moves up and down. The drill runs fine. Neither were directly hit by salt water, but the drill has much less air flow than the jigsaw. Don't know for sure, just know that the jigsaw was expensive to only work for a couple of hours.
I am going to tell bosch about it if they will listen. I really like my other bosch 18v tools and they have worked great for over 2 years. The batteries don't last as long any more, but that is to be expected. The drill however has been my most used power tool and it has worked wonderfully since I got it from Amazon.
Bosch told me to call their Proadvantage Number and I did. The lady there needed my original invoice with date of purchase which I printed off from my Amazon history. I gave them a credit card which they do not change unless you do not return the old jigsaw and had a brand new jigsaw in two days. I am returning the old one. Given that Bosch was very good about replacing my bad jigsaw. I would change this review back to 5 stars if I could.
Finally retired the Bosch 1 578 1 Jigsaw March 6, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've retired my 25 year old Bosch 1 578 1 jigsaw. This saw has given me excellent service for 25 years, it's only short comings are you need a special srewdriver to change the blade, it doesn't have a cut blower and you have to plug it in. The 52318 addresses all of these. It's a great saw goes anywhere and for me doing pickup work in unfinished house where sometimes the power isn't in that's important. The only thing I didn't like is the funny little wire guard right in front of the blade blocks my veiw of the cut, but a srewdriver popped it right out so everything is fine. Don't know if it will last 25 years but we'll see.
first long run cordless December 19, 2003
Ronald B. Ruiz (orange county CA.)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Out of all the cordless tools I own this one does the most on a battery. I own the bosch corded jig and have not used it once
since having this one.The tool is made tough, the grip and balance is almost perfect.
The blade change system is phenominal. If you break a blade just pull the lever and the hot broken blade spits right out on its own!! The put a new blade in just push it in!!! The 18v jig cuts anything with the right blade and really you can use it most of the day before the battery dies out. I would NOT recomend replacing your circular saw with it the battery is not that, good but for jig saw work it is the best
and will impress the hardcore professional. I must correct a previous reviewer however, the battery is not NMH(nickel metal hydride) it is NCAD, which is the standard battery used by all tool companies. He is growsly mistaken and readers should always double check reviewers statements I find
many mis- informations written by novice tool users on the Amazon tool rewiews. What is cool is that when bosch puts out a battery upgrade it will work on this tool, I just dont know why you would need it. Top of the line tool. Bosch is releasing a new corded Jig saw
that is just like this one and I will not evan consider it,
because once you have this you have no need for the cord!!!!!!!
Bosch--Best on the Market November 3, 2003
Clay Caldwell (Boise, ID)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a first class, quality tool, if I could give it more stars I would.
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