black and decker handisaw (jigsaw)

[muddeprived]

I just bought this today to cut some metal for my frame. For some reason, the blade keeps popping off, especially when i try to cut 1/4" tubing for links. As soon as i touch the metal, the blade pops right off. It doesn't do this as much when i cut flat metal but it does pop off every now and then. I don't get it.....

http://www.blackanddecker.com/Produc...roductID=15523

[james12s]

its a bit like a resprocating saw,

make sure the clamp screw is tight and that the blade is the full way in
when puting it in woble it about to get it seated

[muddeprived]

Originally Posted by james12s

its a bit like a resprocating saw,

make sure the clamp screw is tight and that the blade is the full way in
when puting it in woble it about to get it seated

There's no clamp screw on this model. You pull back on a lever and insert the blade, then release. It locks it in place.

[james12s]

oh ok
just make quadrupally sure that it is fully seated and locked
other than that
buy an air compressor and air saw;lol

but seriously it is a good buy

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

i own one of these saws, great little saw for making a few cuts with, but i really don't think it's an appropriate saw for making a lot of cuts with...

this is a great saw for drywallers.....

[muddeprived]

Well, after using it quite a bit on my rubicood build, i discovered what it can and cannot cut. It can cut metal as long as it's at least 1/4" wide. It can cut tubing as long as it's 1/2" diameter. It cannot cut threaded rod, 1/4" tubing, or square tubing (sometimes). The blade pops off when cutting those. I haven't tried wood but i'm sure it can cut that just fine.