Me want new reciprocating saw...

Lawn Cher'

Lawn Cher'

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I have a Dewalt sawzall, bought it as a reconditioned unit from HF, lasted for awhile doing metal work. I broke it last winter helping a friend remodel a kitchen. I was cutting wood of all things, when something in the drive mechanism let go.

Anyway, rather than spend the time and money on parts to fix it, I think I'll just buy a new one (it's the American way!) Any recommendations? Milwaukee, Porter-Cable, Dewalt, Craftsman, Makita, Hitachi? They all are in the same general price range. I like the Milwaukee Hatchet pictured below for its smaller profile, able to reach into tight spots for vehicular work. I have a birthday coming up and a HD GC burning a hole in my pocket from XMas.

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I have absolutly no experiance with this model, but I eyed it at Lowe's this morning. It looks stout and has a pivoting head. So by no means buy this on my account. :laugh3:

Porter Cable 9740 Variable Angle 11.5 Amp Reciprocating Saw Kit

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Combines two adjustable gear housings to handle any conceivable cutting situation. Rear gear housing adjusts as much as 180 degrees with 13 positive stop locations for close quarters cutting. 8-1/2" in length at 90 degrees. Blade housing scrols 360 degrees with 12 positive stops. Extra-heavy-duty 11.5 AMP motor provides maximum power in all cutting applications. Quik-Change front shoe can be extended to utilize more of the blade's teeth in the cutting action. Quik-Change blade clamp for keyless blade changes in seconds. Electronic variable speed, 0-2, 900 spm. includes adapter that allows universal jig saw blade to be used with tool. Full 1-1/4" cutting stroke length cuts more stock in less time than shorter stroke saws. Blade can be installed upside down to allow for better reach in tight fitting applications. Includes heavy-duty case for tool storage and blades.
 
CheapXJ said:
if you never want it to break again go milwaukee.

if you want crap, buy something else.
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I was leaning that way... I have both of the pictured drills and the red one feels so much more precise than the yellow one. Not that I've had problems with either one though.

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Milwaukee or Bosch.
 
milwaukee is the only outfit I know of that guarantees their power tools in industrial use.

I have yet to kill one of their sawzalls.

I have killed many of the weaker brands.
 
Milwalkee, porter-cable, bosch. For light duty I have a Craftsman professional sawzall. All my drills are milwalkee, 3/8 and two 1/2 drills, used them quite a bit to drill thru 4ft + concrete, brick and stone walls. All the other bargain brands I've tried usually die quick deaths at the worst time.
 
RichP said:
used them quite a bit to drill thru 4ft + concrete, brick and stone walls
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Installing fiber-optic cameras in ladies washrooms again, Rich?

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Excellent... thanks much, gents. The wife has been alerted as to my desires. This is a step in the right direction to actually getting my wheeling rig back in shape.
 
My Miluakee has given me ~ 20 years of service and it has not ha an easy life.
IMHO there is no other drill motor worth buying either. I'm sure that my boys will give my Miluakee tools to their sons when they die.

TIM
 
The only recip. saw I have not broken is the Hitachi. But.. it's still new. I'll keep you posted.

Also, cordless sawzalls are a gift from god!!
 
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If ynu itend to use it `r leta get a@pariable speed, and a genuine Milwaukee Sawzall (r) is probably the way to fo. $`ey occpionall( turn u@#on sal¥ tno. @owever, I did get the opinion from one builder that the Milwaukee is not frien`y for `unfe cpting in wond. (ve nevq triedfne mysdf, so cannot vouch for that opinion, nor do I know what about it made it not wht to p pnge. But hf yŽp'rd inbndhng d ure tf saw for carpentry, you might want to think twice, or try one out, bectse tha abhlit is one`f the cst feapres of a gnod Beciprocating saw.

Mine is about a 20 year old AEG, two speed with se cct`blebrbital acthon."Not nedss`ril thd bep unit `r metal, but it works (you once received a Cherokee roof liberated by t AEG, h fact), and itr tough as `nyt`ng, an&unbeatble for wood.
 
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bso, cobless sqzalls are ` giu from Fcd!![/QUOTE]

Now we're talking!
 
logdog said:
Also, cordless sawzalls are a gift from god!!
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Not to highjack but how good are those cordless milwaukee sawzalls? I have an old regular one that has been going strong for about 25 years when my dad bought it before I was born. I was gonna buy a a cordless to keep in my jeep but one of the guys I work with said he had one and he hated it for many reasons and that he doesnt really hear much good about them. Is the only good thing that they are more portable or are they really good saws?
 
DDCxj said:
Not to highjack but how good are those cordless milwaukee sawzalls? I have an old regular one that has been going strong for about 25 years when my dad bought it before I was born. I was gonna buy a a cordless to keep in my jeep but one of the guys I work with said he had one and he hated it for many reasons and that he doesnt really hear much good about them. Is the only good thing that they are more portable or are they really good saws?
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My brother has a cordless Milwaukee, great, no problems,strong, handy.

I have a Dewalt and a Milwaukee sawzall, as with all my electric tools the Milwaukee is better quality, I've never had to repair any of the Milwaukee tools. My Milwaukee sawzall has been the demise of alot of good XJs. lol
 
Matthew Currie said:
If you intend to use it for metal, get a variable speed, and a genuine Milwaukee Sawzall (r) is probably the way to go. They occasionally turn up on sale, too. However, I did get the opinion from one builder that the Milwaukee is not friendly for plunge cutting in wood. I've never tried one myself, so cannot vouch for that opinion, nor do I know what about it made it not want to plunge. But if you're intending to use the saw for carpentry, you might want to think twice, or try one out, because that ability is one of the best features of a good reciprocating saw.

Mine is about a 20 year old AEG, two speed with selectable orbital action. Not necessarily the best unit for metal, but it works (you once received a Cherokee roof liberated by my AEG, in fact), and it's tough as anything, and unbeatable for wood.
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My use is mostly metal. Like I said above, the one I have failed on one of the few and far between projects involving wood.

Thanks again for that roof, I'll have to send you pics of the finished repair one of these days. What year was that scarpped XJ anyway?
 
Lawn Cher' said:
My use is mostly metal. Like I said above, the one I have failed on one of the few and far between projects involving wood.

Thanks again for that roof, I'll have to send you pics of the finished repair one of these days. What year was that scarpped XJ anyway?
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It was an 89 two door.

If you don't expect to do plunge cutting in wood, I suggest you get a genuine Milwaukee Sawzall. I've had great luck with Milwaukee tools, even (or perhaps especially) old clunkers I've bought at yard sales and the like. I think there's pretty likely a reason why the trademark "Sawzall" has become generic.
 
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