mcp6453 wrote:
I think I want a battery operated reciprocating saw for Christmas. Do
you have any positive or negative recommendations? Porter Cable got some
good reviews from Consumer Reports recently. A friend has a Ryobi.

If I get one, what kind of blade is used for cutting Hardiplank?
I have an 18 volt Dewalt and am very
pleased with it. I even use it with a
"wet wood" blade for trimming small tree
limbs, etc. I do like the easy blade
change lever, but I guess other brands
have that. I agree that, if you have
other battery tool, you probably want
the same brand so you can share
batteries.