The Sawzall Thread

[mobiledynamics]

Alrighty. Let's hear it. Which sawzall and why...

The idea of a cordless sawzall is intriguing but the fact that it's more a tool I might use every 3 years for a DIY....negates that.

I have owned a super sawzall, sold it and then bought a PC tigerclaw and though the ability to change it's handle was interesting. In reality, one never used it so I sold that and went back to my tried and true sawzall.....


Curious what works for ya'll.
For someone who uses one everyday, I can easily see a cordless being a + (just short of not having enough power or juice) to last .

 

[tunnelengineer]

I have a Hilti Sawzall (corded) and love it. I use it only every couple of months, but it is a beast.

 

[zer0cell]

I have a 15 Amp Milwaukee super sawzall. It is significantly more powerful than the cordless version I upgraded from. Its power and reliability (so far...) along with a 5 year warranty has me unmotivated to even try another brand. That along with a few carbide tipped Diablo blades makes short work of most remodeling demo work.

 

[bcradio]

Re: "A" Sawzall Thread

changed the title since there are other sawzall threads on this site already

I have a 36v dewalt and a milwaukee sawzall corded. I use the cordless far more even though it doesn't have as much power.

I am a DIY homeowner as well and I use it FAR more than once every 3 years. Maybe we should add to the scope of this thread "what do you use a sawzall for?" We can give you some good uses for yours so it doesn't feel as lonely sitting on your shelf for 3 years

I use mine a lot for pruning.

 

[metalhead212121]

I saw Jay (NJHandyguy) had a thread about cordless sawzall's and how the battery life and overall quality of the cordless sawzall's was ****. Might wanna read over it... it had some good info in there.

As for me Ive had two corded Dewalt's. First one I bought used for $20 at a swap meet. Used it on weekends here and there. After a couple years it wouldnt work (minor wiring problem). Fixed the wiring and now the motor works great but if I apply pressure to what Im cutting the motor still runs but the blade doesnt reciprocate. Ended up picking up another used corded Dewalt for $60 at another swap meet. This one has a quick disconnect for blades and I can put the blade in horizontal or vertical!

 

[38Chevy454]

I have an old Dewalt corded model I have had for probably 20 years. Mostly cut steel, but occasional use for construction/destruction. Still working great. Sharp blades are really key for making clean accurate cuts, a blade may appear sharp and still will not cut worth ****.

 

[ctb]

I have a Porter Cable Tigersaw which has lots of power but the vibration through the whole saw is excessive.

 

[mobiledynamics]

My Super Hawg then must be extremely lonely.....I do spin it 2X a year just to keep the greases flowing...along with some other toys that just need to keep the lube going.

Diablo blades are okay....
I prefer in order, Hilti, Bosh Demo Blades.
3rd blade
For value, the Milwaukee Axe blades.

Ha, I never thought about using it for pruning.
And to think I have been scouring CL for a Stihl pruner when I had a pruner in my possesion all this time ;-)

 

[bcradio]

My Super Hawg then must be extremely lonely.....I do spin it 2X a year just to keep the greases flowing...along with some other toys that just need to keep the lube going.

Diablo blades are okay....
I prefer in order, Hilti, Bosh Demo Blades.
3rd blade
For value, the Milwaukee Axe blades.

Ha, I never thought about using it for pruning.
And to think I have been scouring CL for a Stihl pruner when I had a pruner in my possesion all this time ;-)

I love the Bosch blades as well myself. They seem to last longer than others I've tried. There was someone who posted a link to a test of recip saw blades done by some magazine and the Bosch came out on top there. Haven't yet used Hilti blades though.

I'm with you on the Super Hawg... I'd love to get one myself, but don't know if I'd use it much. If I find one for a good deal I might pull the trigger though

 

[back2class]

I purchased a good used german made Bosch corded in 1995. Thing is a beast! Will throw be a few feet back if the blade catches...has been left out in the rain for weeks on end, has fallen off many ladders and have never skipped a beat. I used it 10 year as a professional remodeling contractor. Still going strong today! My fathers Millualkee super sawzall (his second one) feels like a light duty toy compaired to this. This is defiantely a tool where batteries have no place.

 

[lotsoftools]

I have the corded Dewalt DW204PK, 10 amps with the 4 position blade clamp. The blade clamp is a great idea, but it is not very durable. I've had the saw for about a year and only recently did some heavy cutting (5th wheel camper demolition), and the blade clamp totally failed. Getting ready to send it in for repairs, or take it back to Lowes to see what they'll do for me.
This saw replaced a Skil 7.5 amp one. I liked the dial speed adjustment on the Skil. But the trigger assembly broke on that one and I couldn't find a replacement part for it.

 

[mobiledynamics]

OT but on...
And I'm going to check when I get home....are Milkys sawzalls or Hole Hawgs even made domestic anymore - TTI owns them now.

 

[Steevo]

I have the bigger, (10A?) DeWalt corded variable speed recip saw, and it is awesome!
I have used it for construction demo, metal cutting, underground pipe cutting, pruning branches and roots, and other fun stuff.
The blade release gets a bit clogged sometimes from all the dirt/dust/gunk that gets in there, but it's a great saw.
Mine is a few years old, so lacks the multiple position blade gimmick.

 

[twincam00]

Milwaukee Sawzalls are all china now I believe

EDIT: just checked today at home depot and the Milwaukee's say "assembled in the USA of US and global components"

Ive had an old DeWalt corded one for years and its held up great, Thinking of upgrading to a new Milwaukee soon tho

 

[RCL]

Milwaukee corded with Lenox and Bosch blades has worked well for me.