John Rumm wrote:
SNIP

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.

Hi John

Funny, my experience with a succession of el cheapos leaves me prefering the
hex head machine screw method for blade change.

You're right it can be a PITA, but at least the blade stays put! The
cheapies I've had with Q/R blade change have been a bigger PITA because it
kept falling out. The best cheapie I've had is a SF Titan, lasted longer
than the others & the blade stays in place.

I guess a better brand would have a better Q/R blade system, but I rarely
used a recip saw so I've never bought a decent one.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
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