I am not much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I do have some basic homowner
tools. One tool that I have thought of purchasing as I think it would
be handy in many instances , is a recriprocating saw.

I have heard of a Sawz-All (not sure of spelling). Is this the same as,
or just similar to a reciprocating saw ? Is it a brand name ? Is there a
need to have both ?

I would like a saw where I could make short cuts in tight places, and in
which I could put a tempered blade in and cut a small bolt loose, cut up
rebar, and things like that.

Any comments ???

Thanks for any advice on these "green" questions !!

--James--

In article , "James Nipper" wrote:


I am not much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I do have some basic homowner
tools. One tool that I have thought of purchasing as I think it would
be handy in many instances , is a recriprocating saw.

Oh, yeah. Big-time handy. I wouldn't be without one. I've had a Craftsman
reciprocating saw for fifteen years or more, and I can't begin to count the
number of times I've used it, or the different jobs I've used it for.

I have heard of a Sawz-All (not sure of spelling). Is this the same as,
or just similar to a reciprocating saw ? Is it a brand name ? Is there a
need to have both ?

Same thing. SawzAll is the brand name for the reciprocating saw made by
Milwaukee.

I would like a saw where I could make short cuts in tight places,

Just the ticket.

and in
which I could put a tempered blade in and cut a small bolt loose, cut up
rebar, and things like that.

Reciprocating saws work for those tasks -- but an angle grinder might work
better.

SawzAlls should be made illegal for plumbers and electricians =)
EDS
"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article , "James Nipper"
wrote:


I am not much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I do have some basic homowner
tools. One tool that I have thought of purchasing as I think it
would
be handy in many instances , is a recriprocating saw.

Oh, yeah. Big-time handy. I wouldn't be without one. I've had a Craftsman
reciprocating saw for fifteen years or more, and I can't begin to count
the
number of times I've used it, or the different jobs I've used it for.

I have heard of a Sawz-All (not sure of spelling). Is this the same
as,
or just similar to a reciprocating saw ? Is it a brand name ? Is there
a
need to have both ?

Same thing. SawzAll is the brand name for the reciprocating saw made by
Milwaukee.

I would like a saw where I could make short cuts in tight places,

Just the ticket.

and in
which I could put a tempered blade in and cut a small bolt loose, cut up
rebar, and things like that.

Reciprocating saws work for those tasks -- but an angle grinder might work
better.

On Sun, 15 Aug 2004 20:31:15 -0400, "James Nipper"
wrote:



I am not much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I do have some basic homowner
tools. One tool that I have thought of purchasing as I think it would
be handy in many instances , is a recriprocating saw.

I have heard of a Sawz-All (not sure of spelling). Is this the same as,
or just similar to a reciprocating saw ? Is it a brand name ? Is there a
need to have both ?

Yes, it's a reciprocating saw. It's Milwaukee's trade name for their
saw. The other power hand tool makers also make them: Porter-Cable has
some even more powerful models, but Milwaukee's are lighter and better
balanced.

I would like a saw where I could make short cuts in tight places, and in
which I could put a tempered blade in and cut a small bolt loose, cut up
rebar, and things like that.

Those are some tasks these are good for. What they're not good for is
tasks like cabinetry: they cut too fast and too rough.

--
Chris Green

"eds" wrote in message
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SawzAlls should be made illegal for plumbers and electricians =)
EDS
Chuckle. Been on both ends of those hissy fits. More like plumbers and
electricians, to get their tickets, should have to work on a framing crew
for at least a week, and learn where it is and is not safe to cut, and how
to add wood back in if they absolutely have to remove something.

aem sends...

Thank all of you for the quick answers !!!

--James---

I'm not 100 percent sure everyone is talking about the same thing here. It's
been my experience that when one mentions Sawzall their talking about a great
big sumbitch for cutting through walls and stuff. It may be the OP wants one
of the smaller reciprocating saws widely available. Not nearly as powerful as
the big Milwaukee Sawzall but very useful. Much the same thing on a smaller
scale and more useful for a variety of tasks including woodworking.

"ameijers" wrote in message
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"eds" wrote in message
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SawzAlls should be made illegal for plumbers and electricians =)
EDS
Chuckle. Been on both ends of those hissy fits. More like plumbers and
electricians, to get their tickets, should have to work on a framing crew
for at least a week, and learn where it is and is not safe to cut, and how
to add wood back in if they absolutely have to remove something.

aem sends...

And framers should work with plumbers and electricians so they can see how
their work can cause considerable extra work for the plumber or the
electrician....

Actually...they should consult with the designer prior to removing any
wood...regardless of how well they know how to "put it back."

Sawzall is Milwaukee's bailiwick. Check their site online. They make
different sorts of tools now too but the Sawzall became so identified
with the category, it's become almost a common noun, like kleenex or
coke.

Sawzall still routinely wins almost any contest or review so consider
buying it used. Many many many used ones around, they go forever.
Built better than the cheap Chinese ones at Harbor Freight, though
even a used one is likely to cost more.


"James Nipper" wrote in message ...
I am not much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I do have some basic homowner
tools. One tool that I have thought of purchasing as I think it would
be handy in many instances , is a recriprocating saw.

I have heard of a Sawz-All (not sure of spelling). Is this the same as,
or just similar to a reciprocating saw ? Is it a brand name ? Is there a
need to have both ?

I would like a saw where I could make short cuts in tight places, and in
which I could put a tempered blade in and cut a small bolt loose, cut up
rebar, and things like that.

Any comments ???

Thanks for any advice on these "green" questions !!

--James--

ojunk (Mike72903) wrote in message ...
I'm not 100 percent sure everyone is talking about the same thing here. It's
been my experience that when one mentions Sawzall their talking about a great
big sumbitch for cutting through walls and stuff. It may be the OP wants one
of the smaller reciprocating saws widely available. Not nearly as powerful as
the big Milwaukee Sawzall but very useful. Much the same thing on a smaller
scale and more useful for a variety of tasks including woodworking.

The OP did say he wanted it for tasks like cutting bolts and rebar.
Yes, if he wants it for woodworking, there are lots better choices: a
Sawzall is more a demolition man's than a cabinetmaker's tool.

--
Chris Green

"James Nipper" wrote in message
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I am not much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I do have some basic homowner
tools. One tool that I have thought of purchasing as I think it would
be handy in many instances , is a recriprocating saw.

I have heard of a Sawz-All (not sure of spelling). Is this the same as,
or just similar to a reciprocating saw ? Is it a brand name ? Is there
a
need to have both ?

I would like a saw where I could make short cuts in tight places, and in
which I could put a tempered blade in and cut a small bolt loose, cut up
rebar, and things like that.

Any comments ???

Thanks for any advice on these "green" questions !!

--James--


http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield...ate=n3ae60.2.4

Sawzall is Milwaukee Brand reciprocating saw. Pay a little more and get the
quick release chuck. Even if you only use it occasionally, you'll be glad
you did. Somehow, you always lose the hex wrench that fits the blade clamp!!


"Ric" wrote in message
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"James Nipper" wrote in message
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I am not much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I do have some basic homowner
tools. One tool that I have thought of purchasing as I think it would
be handy in many instances , is a recriprocating saw.

I have heard of a Sawz-All (not sure of spelling). Is this the same as,
or just similar to a reciprocating saw ? Is it a brand name ? Is there
a
need to have both ?

I would like a saw where I could make short cuts in tight places, and in
which I could put a tempered blade in and cut a small bolt loose, cut up
rebar, and things like that.

Any comments ???

Thanks for any advice on these "green" questions !!

--James--


http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield...ate=n3ae60.2.4

replying to James Nipper, joe wrote:
ciprocating saw. I think the name sawz-all (spelling?) is the
A sawzall is a saw that goes zall.

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