For me, circular saw is for cutting wood, I use reciprocating saw to cut
metal. For precision, reciprocating is not very accurate but it's
extremely powerful in metal cutting.

Yes, you can use a metal cutting wheel in circular saw or even using a
grinder, but you gonna get smoke, spark everywhere.. where reciprocating
cuts like a hacksaw, cutting metal without any burning smell. In your
project, like building birdhouses and stuff.. it's not very heavy duty, on
top of circular saw I suggest you get a jigsaw, so you can cut wood in diff
shapes with curves. In my opinion, you don't need reciprocating saw.

C.P.


"Fleemo" wrote in message
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Thanks everybody for the input. Let me expand the topic just a tad.
I see several manufacturers offer kits with a circular saw, power
drill, and a reciprocating saw for a good price. What can a
reciprocating saw do that a circular saw can't?

-F