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Old cranky Uncle want to get cordless "Sawzall" type saw to cut a few small tree branches.

Once that's done it will sit on shelf...forever.

We already have plenty of corded saws, NO need for this other than in his head.

If it was for frequent use I would get $350 Milwaukee, but we have NO need to develop a 18 or 20v platform.

ALL work we do has 120v handy when needed, or is easily handled by 12v or air.

I've explained to him to just use our plugin Sawzall and pull a cord, but logic is out the window long time ago.

So, which "Cheap" cordless recip saw to get ?

And no, I'm not letting him loose w a chainsaw.

Marc
 
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Do you have a 12 volt system?

Cheap you can go harbor freight.

Also ryiobi.

Should also check out the Hart lineup available at Walmart. The lineup is actually pretty big. I am surprised how quick it has grown.

Here’s the sawzall
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-20-Volt-Cordless-Reciprocating-Saw-Battery-Not-Included/812417519

Outdoor Power Equipment

https://www.walmart.com/browse/home...56?povid=3283356+|++|+HART_FeaturedCategories

The whole lineup

https://www.walmart.com/cp/hart-tools/1808984
 
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Well, I do not have nor do I want any 18 or 20 platform stuff.

edit - I do have milwaukee 12v bushless drills, but that does not help.

ALL my (our) needs are met w existing tools.


Looks like I can get a standard Sawzall, not brushless w a batt and charger for around $250, cheaper than my first glance.

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How about a one handed cordless recip like the hackzall? Would be better for just small tree branches unless he may have other uses for it. Most of the common brands make them in 12V & 18V & are usually cheaper than a full size recip. I don't even own a sawzall, I just have a M18 hackzall, it's all I need these days.
 
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Marctrees said:
I know he will want max length blades... and that "Hackzall" is not as powerfull as the Sawzall?

Have just started to look at these tonight.

Marc
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Sounds like he may want to cut large tree branches rather than small? I use full size blades with my hackzall too when I need to. I've cut a bunch of 2x4s & 2x6s with it fine so it would be plenty good for small tree branches. Yeah it will cut slower than a sawzall because of the shorter stroke but will cut pretty much anything a full size can. 12v version will have shorter stroke than 18V but still capable.

Anyways, just throwing it out there, ultimately the decision is up to you guys. I love my M18 hackzall & the ability to hold it with one hand. But again, that's me, haven't needed to use a full size recip in a long time.
 
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If he was going to use it all the time, then I would get him something better. But since the use is only real short term and that's pretty much it, I would imagine any of those saws will work just fine.

I have a corded Milwaukee Sawzall that I have used on small branches, but I prefer to use my oldest daughter's corded electric chainsaw. Works great on small jobs as long as I keep the chain sharp. Fortunately, I have a saw chain sharpener so keeping the chain sharp is not an issue.
 
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Marctrees said:
I'ma tell Uncle this cheapest Milwaukee below... I just can't see buying less.

If I choose a cheapy, when it breaks, it will be all my fault.

Thanks all.

Marc

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I am confused. You said this was only going to be used for a one time job of cutting small branches, then it will just sit on a shelf. That being the case, ANY cheap unit would work out just fine. With all due respect, giving that tool to your uncle just to cut a few small branches would be like shooting a mouse with a howitzer. I mean, sure, it will get the job done, but what's the point?
 
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Marctrees said:
Dang... and heres one even less $...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-To...-f10-1718bed226e02b&athancid=null&athena=true
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Most are 3000 SPM but be sure to pay attention to stroke length too. Like that Hyper Tough is only 7/8" stroke which is the same thing as the M18 Fuel Hackzall. And with only one 1.5 Ahr battery he's gonna be disappointed with runtime. Smallest battery I use with my Hackzall is 5.0 but I have multiples. But then again should be fine for small tree branches if not a whole lot to cut at a time.
 
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Well, it's his $, and I am his researcher... he chooses to have no Internet.and seeing as how we have no need for it otherwise, I was trying to save him $.

End result is he will be happiest w a name brand we normally buy, rather than a cheapie, even if it's rarely used.

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I use my m12 fuel Hackzall a lot for pruning. You can attach any length blade. Sure, it’s not as fast as a chain saw but it’s light and easy to use one handed with an outstretched arm while up on a ladder. A medium sized battery will cut quite a few branches.

Since you already have a battery or 2 and a charger you could just buy a bare tool for well under $100

If it turns out to be useless to you after he’s done with it, just put it up here on the classifieds for maybe $50 and watch it disappear.
 
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Shift - I only have Milwaukee 12 volt batt's, not sure what mah, but wouldn't that be a LOT slower than the 18v Sawzall ?

I did say "Few small branches", but he may want to cut a few larger within reason, maybe like 10" when a storm knocks one down.

He has previously used our plugin SuperSawzall w sufficient good results, but tired of the cord.

Marc
 
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Different tools for different jobs.

A tool that works for cutting down 10 inch diameter trees will not be the same tool that’s light and handy for reaching out with one arm and pruning a few 1-2 inch branches.

I live on a 1/4 acre lot with only a couple of big trees. When I want to cut anything over 3 inches I bring out a corded electric chainsaw or my corded Milwaukee Super Sawsall. No part of my property is more than 100 feet from a receptacle.
 
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The real cost is batteries.

Go with what you already have batteries for and add a couple to the pile. Cordless sawzalls drain a battery faster than you can charge it.
 
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i could post pages of electric and cordless battery powered chainsaws from countless brands. not every chainsaw has a gas powered engine.
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Show me pages of gas powered reciprocating saws, and your argument will be valid.

Yes, there are cordless and electric versions, but the predominant form factor is gasoline, and for good reason.
 
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If it were me, I'd invest in Ryobi 18V for the recip saw. I see them with battery and charger for like $50-$60 used on ebay, OfferUp, CL Then that'd open up another world of potential tools to you -- Ryobi 18V cordless.

Not that you want to get into another platform. lol. But who knows, in the future you might.
 
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Not being on a any specific tool brand battery platform already makes it difficult to get anything what I would consider "cheap" < $100 total package IMO and be satisfied with performance run time because cheap pricing most often precludes packaging those deals with a single small amp hour batteries for a cost saving measure. That point been noted already


The entire gamut anticipated of "small branches" to "occasional 10" log" and also a limit to a 12v system really just really puts a grin on my face as it did some others here already :D



My advice the Bauer full size cordless recip from Harbor Frieght It has to be pieced together though as its sold bare tool only... battery and charger separate, get a 3.0 battery

https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-h...g-saw-with-keyless-chuck-tool-only-56396.html

Probably looking at least a full buck and quarter for everything with maybe an occasional special coupon offer a discount on Bauer.

You could also consider the Bauer 20v chainsaw for not much more but again a pieced together package

https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-hypermax-lithium-ion-cordless-chainsaw-tool-only-64940.html

Don't know what else to say except I'm just probably wasting my time here today :pimp:

I only paid $99 on special deal for a brand new Milwuakee 2621 18v recip with a 5.0 battery once

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-302190765-_-205482388-_-N

Oh another cheap brand is that new Hart platform that Walmart carries.
 
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Shiftless said:
Different tools for different jobs.
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Exactly !

It seems the Hakzall is often disparaged, but the small size means it can cut out a small bolt near the wheel hub and not worry if i slip it will cut a brake line.

I have some corded recip saws that have served well including an old Milwaukee Sawzall and an Old corded Ryobi.

But i recently got a brushless Ryobi portable for a really good price and i really didn't think the lack of a cord would be such and advantage as it is.
 
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jd_1138 said:
If it were me, I'd invest in Ryobi 18V for the recip saw. I see them with battery and charger for like $50-$60 used on ebay, OfferUp, CL Then that'd open up another world of potential tools to you -- Ryobi 18V cordless.

Not that you want to get into another platform. lol. But who knows, in the future you might.
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jd, I have several Ryobi +1 tools and I like all of them. I have been using the cordless recip saw to clear small trees, up to ~6" diameter, and zero problems so far. I go through a couple 1.5 Amphour batteries each time, but I get a lot of cuts for that.

Biggest issue for me is blades. Recently, I bought several different brands to see what worked best. So far, the HF Warrior pruning blades are the worst.

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