BOSCH 18V Jig Saw w/ (1) 2.4 A-h Battery Model # 52318

by Bosch

Product Description

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

From the Manufacturer

The Bosch 52318 18-volt jig saw offers a One-Touch blade-change system for quick blade changes, ejecting hot or broken blades with the pull of a lever. The unit also features the patented Bosch blade-retention system, with an exclusive three-position grip that maintains secure blade position for precise cuts. The powerful Bosch-built motor includes magnesium gear housing, and the large die-cast aluminum foot provides stable guidance and control. The unit comes with a foot cover to protect finished surfaces, while the variable-speed trigger has an ambidextrous lock-off switch. Includes one battery, one-hour charger, and soft carrying case.

Features

• One-Touch blade-change system for quick blade changes--ejects hot or broken blades with the pull of a lever
• Patented Bosch blade retention--exclusive 3-way grip maintains secure blade position for precise cuts
• Large die-cast aluminum foot provides stable guidance and control; also comes with foot cover to protect finished surfaces
• Powerful Bosch-built motor and magnesium gear housing
• Variable-speed trigger with ambidextrous lock-off switch
• Ergonomic soft-grip handle design with multi-position grip area

Specifications

• Voltage: 18 volts
• Battery: 2.4 amp/hrs.
• Battery/charger: included
• Bevel angle range: 45 degrees
• Length: 11 inches
• Max capacity in steel: 5/16 inch
• Max capacity in wood: 2-3/4 inches
• No-load strokes per minute: 0 to 2,000 spm
• Stroke length: 1 inch
• Weight: 6.4 lbs.

Includes

• 2.4 amp/hr. battery
• 1-hour charger
• Carrying bag
• Blades
• No. mar overshoe

Warranty
This Bosch power tool comes with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.

Product Details

Product Manual [2.25mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0000719VV
• Item model number: 52318
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,191 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #38 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Jig Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Freedom from the tyranny of the cord!, December 12, 2002

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R. J. Merzi "In the chips" (Kingsland, TX.,United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BOSCH 18V Jig Saw w/ (1) 2.4 A-h Battery Model # 52318 (Misc.)

Years ago I bought my first cordless tools, one a screwdriver and the other a light. Both wound up on the trash heap because it seemed like they spent more time on the charger than in actual use. How times have changed! First 3, 6, & 9V, then 14, 15, 18, 24V. Wow!... talk about power and convenience. As an old time retired contractor (I'm an active 73 yrs. young) I sometime feel like I should begin a movement to erect a national monument to whomever it was that started this cordless tool thing. Talk about utility and convenience! No more frayed or tangled cords (or worrying about cutting through one accidentally) or finding a close enough electrical outlet. This is real freedom from the tyranny of the cord.
Those are the reasons why this Bosch 18V cordless Jig Saw is only the latest to join the arsenal of cordless tools I am accumulating.
While admittedly it might be a mite rich for some pocketbooks, once you have one in your hand you discover that the legendary quality of Bosch comes shining through. And if you admire superb tool engineering as I do you will love this tool.
My last Bosch jig saw was purchased over 15 years ago and today it still provides the same dependable service as the day I bought it. If I had one complaint about the old one (a minor one) it was that I couldn't always remember where I put the long and thin shafted screw driver that I needed to change out the blade.
Well, in the cordless model, Bosch solved this problem in spades. The new blade locking and eject system firmly locks the blade in place and spits out the old blade when you want to do a change out like a ball player ejecting a "chaw."
But the convenience doesn't stop there: the balance is excellent with the placement of the battery (more about the battery later) providing just the right amount of ballast to help keep the weight of the saw on the work surface without the operator having to press harder, thereby allowing more control of the cut.
When you have to do some jig sawing on a surface that you don't want to mar, Bosch provides an easily slipped on smooth plastic cover for the base plate that lets you glide across the surface leaving nary a trace behind. Not a big deal but certainly beats having to look for some masking tape to put over the base plate to protect a delicate surface. The three-position blade selector, which controls the tilt angle of the blade may not be new, but these are: A built in blower to keep the area ahead of the blade clean and the blade guard for the blade to help prevent you from losing a digit are both conveniences that were lacking on my older corded model. Thanks Bosch!
The NiMH battery seems to take forever to run down and when it's completely discharged you're looking at about an hour to recharge. Of course since the battery is NiMH , you can put it on the charger whenever the tool is idle, since unlike the NiCad there is no memory problem
All in all this is a superbly crafted and well engineered tool and even though I have not had it in my possession very long you can rest assured that it will get the same hard (not abused) workout the other saw got and I feel confident it will work just as efficiently and dependably as its corded mate. Nuff said!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars first long run cordless, December 18, 2003

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Ronald B. Ruiz (orange county CA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BOSCH 18V Jig Saw w/ (1) 2.4 A-h Battery Model # 52318 (Misc.)

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!!!!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally retired the Bosch 1 578 1 Jigsaw, March 6, 2004

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Cooncatbob "cooncatbob" (Carmichael, CA. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: BOSCH 18V Jig Saw w/ (1) 2.4 A-h Battery Model # 52318 (Misc.)

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.