Bosch Jigsaw Rant

So I have this nice Bosch JS365 jigsaw.
Was using the other day and broke the blade off.
Okay, it's a reciprocating saw and you break blades off sometimes.
But the blade broke off down inside of the quick change blade holder and I can't get on it with a needle nose pliers or tweezers. Magnet won't pull it out nor will pulling the handle and banging the saw onto the bench.
I emailed Bosh about it and their answer was there is no way to fix it without replacing the blade holder. Means the whole saw has to come apart. They suggested I send it in to the service center in Illinois to be repaired.
Grrr
I wrote back this morning and asked how much it is for the part and I will fix it myself.
Yes it is convenient to just pull a lever to change blades. Untill this happens.
Can't you just give me a tool with an allen head screw to change the blade?
I need the saw Now.
Save your convenience for someone who has time to send their saw in.
I'm not a happy camper this morning.

Instead of banging it on the table, can you hold the release and use a tiny flat bladed screwdriver, to see if you can wiggle the piece? Maybe its slightly jambed and all it needs is a few movements back and forth for the band to fall out. My Craftsman reciprocating saw also has a quick release, but the blade is loose enough that just wiggling the saw will make the blade fall out (esp useful when the blade is HOT).

Try holding the release back and blowing compressed air in around the blade.

"Maybe" it will get behind it and push it out.

You tap the saw on the bench and usually the piece will just fall out. If that doesn't work turn the saw on.

been there done that with same unit I just move lever back forth and it has always fell out looks to me like it may bent making it wedge, real small screwdriver I did have to use only once and blade was bent right where it broke. part of dealing with saws of any kind sure not worth getting blood pressure up over. try little screwdriver like you use for eyeglasses

Some jigsaws have been notorious for not being able to get a broken blade out very well. From your pics, I see three possible options; the first of which I have severe doubts about.

1. You know when you get junk mail and it's held together by this really sticky 'goo'? Could try using a little of that and see if it can grab the piece. I listed this first, but would likely not even try it on my own tool, sssooooo..........

2. Take the broken blade and clean the end of any oils. Then CAREFULLY apply the smallest of dabs of instant glue, insert into blade collet, allow to dry, then try to remove. The collet will have to be held in the "loose" position the entire time to help prevent gluing the pieces to the inside of collet.

3. [b:f11e1bd1c0]If it were me,[/b:f11e1bd1c0] I'd get a video camera (many folks use their smart phone these days, but I ain't one of them *lol*). Set the camera up so that it can record every tiny thing that moves from the saw. Then, take the housing off of the saw, remove the blade assembly, then figure out how to get those pieces apart.

The video serves two purposes. First, it helps you remember how to put everything back together. Second, if something gets out of alignment (motor brushes, for example), the video will show how everything was originally in there.

Before reassembling, thoroughly clean the assembly pieces inside and out, then lubricate the pieces with a dry graphite lube, such as that used on electric shavers or in gun cleaning.

Here's a parts breakdown for your particular saw:
http://media.toolpartspro.com/image/JS365/JS365-bosch-PB.png

Wow. Thanks for the heads up. I'll stick with the good ole reliable screws.

Forgot to add. If you do get it out try some Lenex blades. I tried some in the sawsall and had really good luck with them not breaking. Had them get hot and turn all sorts of colors and still cut. Had them bend and still cut. Last time I looked at blades they might be made differently though.

They are nice jigsaws. Don't know why you think the little pot metal blade holders with Allen head screws that always break are better. Not in my book.

Did you try turning the saw on?

(quoted from post at 08:52:10 06/25/19) Did you try turning the saw on?

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Use a zip tie or other means so you can hold the blade release lever open in such a way that it will not bind the stroke of the saw when turned on. I can't see how exactly to tell you how to do this on your Bosch, I know a zip tie works on my Milwaukee.

With blade release held "open" hit the trigger once for aobut a second. The blade stub should fly out. If not, lightly hold the saw on top of a workbench and hit the trigger again. Let the saw be held loosely so it "hops" or vibrates on the workbench top. Again, the blade should drop out.

Grouse

Just remove the clamp assembly from the saw. Only one or two screws that hold them in place. 5 minute job.

Did you or someone happen to use the wrong blade type in the saw? I was given an old Skil electric jig saw that uses U shank blades and my Dewalts use T shank. Both have quick blade change clamps. Accidently placed a few U shanks in the Dewalt and they all broke right at the clamp within a few seconds of use. Never had one to stick thou.

Happens to me all the time. Hold the blade release open with one hand and take a small sharp pointed pick or nail and work the broken off piece back and forth. Do this while holding the saw upright as much as possible so gravity is pulling the blade down. The blade will usually start to walk its way out until you can get hold of it with pliers.

I can't believe my favorite power tool is annoying you. Try turning it on like others said Piece will usually fly out. Otherwise picks and needle nose.