Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

I'm in the market for a reciprocating saw and figured I'm check here
for recommendations before I bought one. I'll be using it for home and
hobby use but plan on mostly cutting metal up to 3/8" (I have a lot of
projects in backlog). Is the Milwuakee Sawzall still the standard?

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

Check this circular saw blade cutting demo, I was impressed.

http://www.metaldevil.com/

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Bruce Johnstone

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Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

Is the Milwuakee Sawzall still the standard?

I would strongly recommend the "Super Sawzall" instead of the regular and
cheaper model. Lots less vibration transfered to your hands.

Earle Rich
Mont Vernon, NH

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

I sure like my Super Sawzall. I bought it because Fine Homebuilding did
a comparison test, and it came out on or near the top. There is a more
expensive model with more of an orbital than a reciprocating motion, but
their test did not show any advantage.

I like the knob to set the maximum speed, and the trigger to throttle
the speed from 0 to max. This is particularly important if you are
sawing metal.

I even like the metal box it comes in.

Richard



ERich10983 wrote:

Is the Milwuakee Sawzall still the standard?

I would strongly recommend the "Super Sawzall" instead of the regular and
cheaper model. Lots less vibration transfered to your hands.

Earle Rich
Mont Vernon, NH

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

In article , Hard Ball wrote:

I'm in the market for a reciprocating saw and figured I'm check here
for recommendations before I bought one. I'll be using it for home and
hobby use but plan on mostly cutting metal up to 3/8" (I have a lot of
projects in backlog). Is the Milwuakee Sawzall still the standard?

I like the Porter Cable Tiger. Very nice quick-change feature.

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Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

In article , ERich10983 wrote:

I would strongly recommend the "Super Sawzall" instead of the regular and
cheaper model. Lots less vibration transfered to your hands.

The regular sawzall isn't without its moments... it has a shorter stroke
which can be greatly preferable when cutting in closed spaces.

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Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

Mike Graham wrote in
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In article , Dave W
wrote:

IMHO you can't go wrong with Milwaukee. I replaced my Porter Cable
Tiger Saw(stolen) with the Milwaukee. The PC would be great if all
you do is demolition type work, it eats through anything. The
Milwaukee seems to have finer control and better blade visibility.

Did you buy a Sawzall or a Sawzall II?




A 6509-22 10 amp Sawzall. IIRC the Tiger was 11.5 amp.

--
Dave W a.a.#1967

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

We sell about 10 models of reciprocating saws including Milwaukee's Sawzall,
Makita's Recipro saw, Porter-Cable's Tiger saws and Hitachi's reciprocating
saws.

Currently the best value is the Porter-Cable Tiger saw, model 9737. You get
orbital action (not to be used for metal though), quick-change blade clamp,
11.5A (IIRC) and a plastic case for $199 Cnd. Milwaukee Super Sawzalls with
all equivelent features cost about $299 but you get a quik-cord (lots of $$$
to replace a quik-cord though).

Just some thoughts for those who want bang for the buck.

See: http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2753

Regards,

Robin


"Mike Graham" wrote in message
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In article , Hard Ball wrote:

I'm in the market for a reciprocating saw and figured I'm check here
for recommendations before I bought one. I'll be using it for home and
hobby use but plan on mostly cutting metal up to 3/8" (I have a lot of
projects in backlog). Is the Milwuakee Sawzall still the standard?

I like the Porter Cable Tiger. Very nice quick-change feature.

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Mike Graham | Metalworker, rustic, part-time zealot.
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http://www.metalmangler.com| Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

Bruce Johnstone wrote:
Check this circular saw blade cutting demo, I was impressed.

http://www.metaldevil.com/

That works slick!

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

I have a fairly recent PC Tiger. Good solid saw overall, but the blade slide
assy. is a weak point. Everything's worn out on mine.

I don't know about the Milwaukee (but it would be my first choice), but the
better DeWalt models have a pretty good power transmission and slide design.

GTO(John)


We sell about 10 models of reciprocating saws including Milwaukee's Sawzall,
Makita's Recipro saw, Porter-Cable's Tiger saws and Hitachi's reciprocating
saws.

Currently the best value is the Porter-Cable Tiger saw, model 9737. You get
orbital action (not to be used for metal though), quick-change blade clamp,
11.5A (IIRC) and a plastic case for $199 Cnd. Milwaukee Super Sawzalls with
all equivelent features cost about $299 but you get a quik-cord (lots of $$$
to replace a quik-cord though).

Just some thoughts for those who want bang for the buck.

See: http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2753

Regards,

Robin

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

In article , Dave W wrote:

A 6509-22 10 amp Sawzall. IIRC the Tiger was 11.5 amp.

The Sawzall has a shorter stroke, which is probably why it feels like it
has more control. It doesn't bang you around as much.

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Mike Graham | Metalworker, rustic, part-time zealot.
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http://www.metalmangler.com| Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 22:09:07 GMT, "Bob Swinney"
wrote:

Yep! But don't get one for cuttiing metal - you'll be sorry. Get a small
bandsaw instead.

Portable bandsaw doesn't work on flat stock larger than the throat can
accomodate as cutting a hole in a boiler or something, but for pipe,
bar and tube stock they are absolutely incredible. Four inch dia
round steel barstock is *no* problem. They also make a nice smooth
cut.

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

Mike Graham wrote in
:

In article , Dave W
wrote:

A 6509-22 10 amp Sawzall. IIRC the Tiger was 11.5 amp.

The Sawzall has a shorter stroke, which is probably why it feels
like it
has more control. It doesn't bang you around as much.


That and the trigger feel is similar to my other Milwaukee power tools...

--
Dave W a.a.#1967

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

Is the Milwuakee Sawzall still the standard?

I bought a Dewalt and took it back & got a Milwaukee. The stroke on the Dewalt
was too long to make plunge cuts and unsupported cuts for me. Been happy with
it for years.
Greg Sefton

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

"Gary R Coffman" wrote in message
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Yes, but the Porter Cable Tiger saw is good too. I have one of the
latter at home, and we have a Milwaukee at work. The Tiger is heftier,
and works a bit faster than the Milwaukee. Less expensive too.

One should not get the wrong impression from the above statement. Milwaukee
has a number of models ranging from about 6.5A up to 11 or 12A. Yes, they're
more expensive than P+C, but they are excellent machines.

Regards,

Robin

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

We're really happy with our Milwaukee, and I'd advise getting a model with
the 'quick change' blade holder.

Carla

Robin S. wrote in message
...

One should not get the wrong impression from the above statement.
Milwaukee
has a number of models ranging from about 6.5A up to 11 or 12A. Yes,
they're
more expensive than P+C, but they are excellent machines.

Regards,

Robin

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

Hard Ball wrote:
I'm in the market for a reciprocating saw and figured I'm check here
for recommendations before I bought one. I'll be using it for home and
hobby use but plan on mostly cutting metal up to 3/8" (I have a lot of
projects in backlog). Is the Milwuakee Sawzall still the standard?

IMHO, the Super Sawzall is the best. You get a choice of orbital or straight
blade action (straight is best if you want to try to saw close to a surface,
while orbital is dam fast) and it has more power. Had to do some major
remodeling and the SS did the job right well.

Pete Brooks

Need recommendation on reciprocating saw (sawzall)
 

pete brooks wrote:

Hard Ball wrote:

I'm in the market for a reciprocating saw and figured I'm check here
for recommendations before I bought one. I'll be using it for home and
hobby use but plan on mostly cutting metal up to 3/8" (I have a lot of
projects in backlog). Is the Milwuakee Sawzall still the standard?


IMHO, the Super Sawzall is the best. You get a choice of orbital or
straight blade action (straight is best if you want to try to saw close
to a surface, while orbital is dam fast) and it has more power. Had to
do some major remodeling and the SS did the job right well.

Pete Brooks



I bought the biggest PorterCable just before B&D came out with their
Tiger Saw, I like the P-C a lot, except for the foot- the thing swivels,
with the pivot about an inch from the cutting edge of the blade and it
irritates me often.. wish I'd have bought the B&D instead, it has a
fixed foot. The big Sawzall is also an excellent tool, I've used them
with no complaint.

John