Blade Clamp for JR3000V

[Matt_in_AK]

I have a Makita JR3000V that is about 8 years old. It has been a great saw, but the little piece that holds in the blade is broken. When I look on your site for a replacement, I see that it is item number 32. There is no 32 in the list of parts.

Is there another part that will work? I would hate to throw away such a good saw.

[Mike]

Those JR3000V recip saws are pretty complicated, especially when it comes to the blade clamp.

Makita has used several different blade clamps on the JR3000V, and compatibility depends on which slider you have. I've attached an image from a Makita parts diagram which should clear things up.

Basically, the #313075-3 clamp is the only current blade clamp for the JR3000V. You will also need a #266090-5 screw and a #265836-6 set screw. This is a complete blade clamp for your saw. Now the question is whether the clamp is compatible with your saw's reciprocating slider. In the second attached diagram, you'll see that the original slider with an oval-shaped center piece has been discontinued. If yours looks like the type 1 slider then you'll need to upgrade your slider to a #163392-9
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[Matt_in_AK]

Thanks Mike -

That is helpful. I will double check the slider on my saw.

[mauss]

I realize that this is an old thread, but will the blade holder used on the Type 1 slider work with the newer Type 4 slider? The Type 1 slider on my JR3000V broke last weekend and I was wondering what all I needed to replace. Thanks, Mark