Stephen wrote:

I was wondering about buying a reciprocating saw for general DIY use.
Do you find them to be very useful? Is it worth investing in one?

Most of this is covered he

http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/powertools/recipsaw.htm


In general, I find them useful sometimes. They can cut in places that
you would find difficult by other power tool means.

Since I'm not going to be using it intensively, I don't want to be
spending hundreds of pounds. What budget models do you recommend?

The Axminster white one is ok ish, it has a hex head machine screw and
Allen key for blade change though which is PITA. It does have enough
power though, and takes cheap standard blades.

DO you think cordless is as good as corded?

Probably - but only if buying a top end branded one.

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Cheers,

John.

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