I am seriously about to go postal. Sawzall blade keeps coming out!!! - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

nEighter · 05-17-2009, 03:06 PM

I get the d@mn blade dislodged from whatever it is stuck in.. put the d@mn thing back in and about the time it gets in a hairy spot.. it gets stuck AGAIN (as in stays in wood, falls out of sawzall)!! I have a quick release for the blade, just a lever you pull back to change out the blade. Any of you guys have your blades repeatedly falling out? FECK! Now I am going to have to tear the stupid thing apart and figure out what is causing it to do this!!

Tinstaafl · 05-17-2009, 03:10 PM

Get a Milwaukee.

nEighter · 05-17-2009, 03:13 PM

I take it you don't have this problem with Milwaukee huh? I don't/haven't owned any Milwaukee tools. If I can't get this figured out I will. I can't get a d@mn thing done with this. I might as well have a freaking handsaw doing the work

Warren · 05-17-2009, 03:14 PM

Let me guess. Cordless 18v dewalt right? What happens is a lot of sawdust gets trapped down in the blade catcher thingy and prevents it from fully engaging. Use a tiny screwdriver or a toothpick to clean out the gunk. Repeat as needed. My Makita corded model has a different mechanism and recently my blades started coming loose occasionally. On that model it wasn't sticking, it was getting disengaged by coming into contact with the work surface while I was using it. Still beats using the old allen wrench to tighten/change the blade.

Tinstaafl · 05-17-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nEighter

I take it you don't have this problem with Milwaukee huh?

Not in the five years I've had it. Instead of a lever, the blade release is a rotating collar. The blade shank and engagement mechanism are pretty completely shielded from sawdust and debris. And at least the model I have has an orbital action that really gobbles its way through the material.

I've already walked the 50 yards to my truck to get it rather than use someone else's DeWalt, Makita or Hitachi that was sitting right there.

neolitic · 05-17-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinstaafl

Not in the five years I've had it. Instead of a lever, the blade release is a rotating collar. The blade shank and engagement mechanism are pretty completely shielded from sawdust and debris. And at least the model I have has an orbital action that really gobbles its way through the material.

I've already walked the 50 yards to my truck to get it rather than use someone else's DeWalt, Makita or Hitachi that was sitting right there.

That's how I feel
about my P-C's.

Warren · 05-17-2009, 03:25 PM

Hey Tin you should try my new Makita. Blade can be inserted into mechanism with one hand as it is spring loaded and locks in the open position as well. I have had a few Milwaukees also and they have a good mechanism too. Makita is also orbital but has a 15 amp motor and a soft start feature that can save your digits. Model number is JR3070CT. I have to say its been my all time favorite. As for the blades releasing, I chalk that up to user error.

**Leo G** · 05-17-2009, 03:26 PM

Got the older Milwaukee with the hex bolt set screw to hold the blade in. Had it for 15 years now. Blade never slips out or gets stuck in. Beautiful.

Tinstaafl · 05-17-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by neolitic

That's how I feel
about my P-C's.

I think we just went over the edge into Religion.

neolitic · 05-17-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinstaafl

I think we just went over the edge into Religion.

Could be.

At least it ain't the
Green Disease.

Tinstaafl · 05-17-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Warren

Hey Tin you should try my new Makita.

Ship it on over, I'll give it a spin.

I think most of the manufacturers have improved their saws considerably over the last few years, but unless I'm mistaken Milwaukee was earlier out of the gate than most.

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Originally Posted by Leo G

Got the older Milwaukee with the hex bolt set screw to hold the blade in. Had it for 15 years now. Blade never slips out or gets stuck in. Beautiful.

You use that to make your cabinet doors?

There's no denying the reliability of the old hex screw, but with the newer chucks, I'll have the cut made while you're still changing blades.

Inner10 · 05-17-2009, 03:33 PM

What model of saw is dropping the blades?

My dewalt I have to clear out with a jewler's screwdriver on a regular basis, my Hilti with the rotating collar does not.

**Leo G** · 05-17-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinstaafl

There's no denying the reliability of the old hex screw, but with the newer chucks, I'll have the cut made while you're still changing blades.

I don't use it a lot anymore, but I use to use it a few hours a week when I got it many years ago. No need to buy a new one when the old one works flawlessly. When I need it, it is there for me and works every time.

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Originally Posted by Tinstaafl

You use that to make your cabinet doors?

No silly, I use a circular saw and a whittling knife for those.

WarnerConstInc. · 05-17-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by neolitic

Could be.

At least it ain't the
Green Disease.

If they had a recipricating saw that caught all the dust, I would have bought one by now.

KillerToiletSpider · 05-17-2009, 08:45 PM

Hilti, the blade chuck won't close all the way if you didn't put the blade in correctly. Of course there are a bunch of people that go out of their way to bash Hilti products because they can't or won't afford them, but the proof is in the performance.

Framer53 · 05-17-2009, 08:57 PM

I just through a Hilti in the trash. I cut my thumb 2x's with it.
Don't tell me operator error, I'm a framer and I think I could cut them cabinet doors, after all the erperience useing them.
Have had Makita, Milwaulkee, PC and now a dewault.
They all work if you push them hard enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Inner10 · 05-17-2009, 09:18 PM

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I just through a Hilti in the trash. I cut my thumb 2x's with it.

Damn, better wait for the Saw Stop Sawzall; out of curiosity how did that happen? I tend to hold the handle and the foregirp, keeping my thumb a good distance from the business end.

TBFGhost · 05-17-2009, 10:13 PM

LOVE my bosch. NEVER has it lost a blade...it will stall out the saw or rip out of my hands before it will let loose a blade...and the "chuck" stays in the open position when you pull the blade out and snaps closed when you push a new one in....

hughjazz · 05-17-2009, 10:26 PM

i'll bet a coffee it's a ridgid or ryobi

My personal choice is the 13v milwaukee. with rotating handle and orbital.

wallmaxx · 05-18-2009, 12:57 AM

I own and use both the Makita AVT and the Milwaukee Super Sawzall. My Milwaukee up and quit one day, so I bought the Makita as a replacement until I could fix my "Lil Red Express"

The AVT worked really well, until I shattered the piston/shaft. It has never been the same since the guys at P** Tools "rebuilt it" under warranty. It's a close second to the red M.

Then there is that PC TigerClaw super twisting / rotating machine...that would have some cool applications.

Turns out that my twist-lock power cord was the problem with the Milwaukee. (Found that out after a near total disassembling and direct power check by yours truly) Kinda felt like a dumb azz.

The Milwaukee is great but it too loses the odd blade into wood. Typically if I buy the Lennox or Bosch blades they are thinner than Milwaukee blades and they have more "play" in the blade slot of the connector head assembly. If I stick with the fire rescue type of thick blades from Milwaukee - never a problem.