Nope haven’t tried it yet
School me on corded reciprocating saw
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IMCA38
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I have a DeWalt variable speed corded, bought it new in about 1994 or so. Might be the finest tool I’ve ever bought or owned! Came in a nice metal box back then, too. First job was to trim up a piece of 1/4” steel plate for a welding table. Don’t use it frequently, but generally gets a workout when it does come out. Most recent project was overhauling a skid steer bucket. I think I used up 4-5 blades on that!
I have now added a cordless Hitachi, and it’s super handy to do simple little jobs, but nowhere near the balls of the DeWalt!
I have now added a cordless Hitachi, and it’s super handy to do simple little jobs, but nowhere near the balls of the DeWalt!
nadogail
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If it's not a Milwaukee, it's not a Sawzall. There are many good blade makers, I don't have a favorite.
toplessHO
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measure with micrometer,mark with chalk,cut with sawzall.
I have 2 corded Milwaukees,one is almost 50 yrs old and uses an allen key for blade replacement.
Then they came out with quick change blade so I got the 75th anniversary polished one.
I also have a dewalt 18v,but it eats batteries like candy.
rsanter
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Dewalt, all the way
Since having a cordless Sawzall the corded hardly comes out of its case. Have a old beat up Ryobi cordless that is the "yard saw" and a Dewalt that is for the shop. If I had to buy a new corded one it wouldn't be the most expensive due to its limited use.
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mercifiknow
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Found a Milwaukee 6510 with metal box for $40 on the Bay-ster but was gone before I could sign in to get it!
RTM
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Passed on for $25 at a sale today, in the deep metal box.
BiggityBen
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i love my corded Makita, it is either 11 or 13 amp and has a hard plastic case. my only two complaints are the rubber around the blade release is soft and wears down/bends, and it is definitely heavy but despite the weight you feel the saw reciprocation and fatigue when using it a lot. which is the only reason i use a corded recip saw, is for when i'm planning on using it for a length of time. my Dewalt 20v is lighter and more convenient in every way but it's not brushless and if i'm planning on a lot of cutting it's not ideal, plus then i need to retrieve it from the work truck and fingers crossed it ends up back there for the next workday. that single problem is why i own duplicates of most of my tools, or corded vs cordless.
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I've got a 30 year old Craftsman with the allen wrench blade lock. Don't know (or really care) who the OEM was, but it still works great. Bought it at Sears on an "Away Mission" out of town 4 or 5 employers ago.
Bubbajimmy
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I have to agree with the folks who said Milwauke, with the caveat that it’s used, made in USA. Ditto for Porter cable.
if buying new, Makita 3070. Heavy beast that cuts anything. I collect the old Milwaukee sawzalls, buy them on eBay under “not working for parts or repair.” Can usually get the parts needed to put it back into service.I have 4 Milwaukee corded sawzalls, a Porter cable, a Makita 3070, and a Ridgid Diego one haded recip saw.
if buying new, Makita 3070. Heavy beast that cuts anything. I collect the old Milwaukee sawzalls, buy them on eBay under “not working for parts or repair.” Can usually get the parts needed to put it back into service.I have 4 Milwaukee corded sawzalls, a Porter cable, a Makita 3070, and a Ridgid Diego one haded recip saw.
Compressed
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Porter Cable Tiger, never leave home with out it. i have had two, the first one some one borrowed it got it wet and they purchased a new one for me (before i knew about Corrision X) it could have been salvaged.
I do like my Makita cordless but power from wall can't be stopped (unless we start having brown outs again).
Had Three Milwaukee's, one from Gramp's, one stolen and one the rod connector snapped, my cousin was a plumber and suggested the PC Tiger that was 12+ yrs ago and has not slowed down. Love the Ugly"s when Skill came out with those blades, now Diablo has some shark tooth infested ones out.
I do like my Makita cordless but power from wall can't be stopped (unless we start having brown outs again).
Had Three Milwaukee's, one from Gramp's, one stolen and one the rod connector snapped, my cousin was a plumber and suggested the PC Tiger that was 12+ yrs ago and has not slowed down. Love the Ugly"s when Skill came out with those blades, now Diablo has some shark tooth infested ones out.
crazylunker
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I have a couple of each, If I'm cutting metal in automotive and especially plumbing then I reach for the shorter stroke milwaukee and a fine tooth blade (also look for blades that the the most level mount)
When cutting wood I use the super sawzall (milwaukee) and whatever necessary blades.
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mercifiknow
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I was thinking about your route as well. I’ve gotten ballsy since joining this website in trying out my repair/restore skills.
Bubbajimmy
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Yeah, some of those parts are getting hard to procure nos, many are obsolete with no replacement available. A good idea to check availability of parts before making the purchase. A lot of the tools I’ve gotten are simple repairs such as a new cord set, a switch, or at most new bearings and a regrease
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mercifiknow
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So is a 6510 one that’s acceptable?
pcmeiners
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The super Sawzall was the standard on construction sites for a couple decades before cordless tools became standard.
Cordless recip saw is super handy when power isn't available but go corded recip when you need endless strong cutting power. Cordless recip is my go-to when cutting down walls that might have hidden electrical wires or cutting old drain pipes filled with waste water. Cordless will be the safer choice here.
Retired dozer fixer
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Orbital saws will make blades last longer because they aren’t dragging the blade all the time. Especially when cutting metal. Also makes for more aggressive cuts hence faster
CGarage
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I used a Dewalt 20v cordless recip saw to trim a few tree branches and it rattled itself (and my arm) to death. When I was done with light tree trimming using a proper blade, all of the screws were missing that held the the two main body sections together. I was not so happy with the durability for what should have been “light work”.
I have a Bosch RS428 for heavy work currently and it is a beast. The rubber front hand insulator is loose and slides forward and back about a quarter of an inch but the vibration control counter-balance system is brilliant and this is a refined tool.
I have an early 90s Bosch Panther variable speed recip saw. Uses an Allen key to remove and install blades. Slow but works. I keep it because I can use it for wood or metal because you can change the orbit of the blade (adjustable, 3 position blade orbit function). This is really useful.
I have a Bosch RS428 for heavy work currently and it is a beast. The rubber front hand insulator is loose and slides forward and back about a quarter of an inch but the vibration control counter-balance system is brilliant and this is a refined tool.
I have an early 90s Bosch Panther variable speed recip saw. Uses an Allen key to remove and install blades. Slow but works. I keep it because I can use it for wood or metal because you can change the orbit of the blade (adjustable, 3 position blade orbit function). This is really useful.
Milwaukee Sawzall had my for 25 plusses years I am electrician I put Tru its paces
Mine has the metail box
isb cornbinder
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In 1951, Milwaukee produced an unparalleled new tool – the Sawzall® Reciprocating Saw. As the first portable hacksaw incorporating a reciprocating mechanism, it had just three moving parts and was designed to withstand daily abuse and still provide a 3/4” stroke ideal for sawing and roughing out.
My Dad bought his Sawzall in 1956. My brother owns it now. He sent it in to the Sawzall repair place for a check and repair as required. The repair shop replaced the cord. I have seen that Sawzall when it was too hot to touch. I had a Sawzall and the neighbour was often asking to borrow it. I said no and he bought it. I added $20 and bought a new Sawzall
My Dad bought his Sawzall in 1956. My brother owns it now. He sent it in to the Sawzall repair place for a check and repair as required. The repair shop replaced the cord. I have seen that Sawzall when it was too hot to touch. I had a Sawzall and the neighbour was often asking to borrow it. I said no and he bought it. I added $20 and bought a new Sawzall
bcradio
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Orbital isn't for metal
CGarage
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110% correct.
It’s for softer materials like wood and plastic.
Hence, why I kept my old Bosch Panther with adjustment lever to turn on and off the orbital feature.
Ton ton
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Thank you for the education!
omowright
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Please, help. I'll be using a Draper recip saw for the very first time. Should the shoe always be against the workpiece? For example, if I clamp a rebar in a vice should the shoe be against the rebar or the vice?
Ton ton
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Probably against the rebar.