On Dec 11, 8:16�am, 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?

Years ago I bought a Ryobi 18 volt "kit". It came with a drill, small
5 1/4" (I think) circular saw, flashlight, 2 batteries, charger, and
reciprocating saw. I am VERY impressed with everything but the
circular saw. It really uses up the batteries and just barely cuts
thru a 2x4. The drill, recip saw and flashlight seem to go on forever.
I didn't think I would use the flashlight when I bought the kit, but
it turns out I use it alot in the garage and while camping. I dropped
the drill from about 16 ft and cracked the case, but you would never
know it, it still works great.

Altho I am not using these in any commercial venture, I do use them
often and would suggest them to others. Pro's may have a different
take on Ryobi. But you can't beat the price.

They make all kinds of blades to cut different woods and metals. I am
not sure which blade you would use.

Hank