How to remove a stuck/broken blade from Dewalt XR jigsaw
Here are photos showing how to remove a broken jigsaw blade from the DeWalt battery powered jigsaw. I had to to this after a blade broke off. Someone else broke the blade and didn’t tell me, so at first it was hard to tell that there was any of the blade even stuck in there (it was just the small t part that locks in) and I couldn’t figure out why new blades would not seat properly 😂
Finally I was able to see the broken part. It would not come out by any normal easy means so I then proceeded to remove it as shown below. I hope this helps if you find yourself in a similar situation! 👍👍
Clamp to release the blade
Thank you very much for posting this fix.
I had borrowed this jig saw from a friend and the blade got stuck. I didn’t want to become a lesson in why “you should never lend your tools” and, with your help, took out the chuck and was able to free the stuck blade and lubricate the spring mechanism.
It’s working fine, now.
I appreciate the time you took to post this. It got me out of a jam!
Hi Greg,
Good morning, and thank you for sharing your story! I’m really glad the guide helped you out—it’s always a bit nerve-wracking when something goes wrong when using a borrowed tool! 😅 Sounds like you handled it like a pro by freeing the blade and lubricating the spring mechanism. 🔧✅
I’m sure your friend will appreciate getting their jigsaw back in good working order (maybe better than before, thanks to the lubricant). Thanks again for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment—it means a lot, and I’m happy to know it got you out of a jam!
Best regards,
J.D.
Thanks for sharing this, it was a tremendous help.
Dropping the speed to 1 was useful to position the screws for access.
In my case the broken off piece took a lot of persuading to get out… two vice grips, WD40, a screwdriver and a hammer to get it to pop out.
Hi Chris,
Good morning, and thank you for sharing your experience! I’m so glad the guide was helpful. Dropping the speed to 1 is a smart move for accessing the screws—great tip! 👍✅
Sounds like you had quite the battle with that broken blade piece. Two vice grips, WD-40, a screwdriver, and a hammer? That’s some serious determination! 💪I am glad your jigsaw is back in action! (these things aren’t cheap lol!)
Thanks again for taking the time to comment—your feedback will help others tackling the same issue!
Best regards,
J.D.