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
Editorial 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
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
GREAT Saw, can be used in lieu of a circular saw and can cut through anything ! But the blades take practice changing !:
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... more info
Great for a moment:
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... more info
Finally retired the Bosch 1 578 1 Jigsaw:
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... more info
first long run cordless:
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... more info
