Reciprocating Saws
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DeWalt DW304PK Reciprocating Saw Has Two-Position Saw Blade SystemDeWalt’s DW304PK reciprocating saw features a nice two-position blade system and keyless blade changer, but its cutting power doesn’t match up.
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Bosch RS7 Reciprocating Saw with Dual LED Worklights and Smooth CuttingBosch’s RS7 comes equipped with a few really nice features including dual LED worklights and a 5″ all-purpose blade for smooth, powerful cutting.
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Trimming and Pruning Trees with a Li-Ion Cordless Reciprocating SawThe advantages of having a cordless reciprocating saw extend outside your shop to your yard, as many are perfect for all types of jobs.
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Wood Shop Reciprocating Saw Test Reveals Author’s Best BetSandor Nagyszalanczy picked the top corded portable reciprocating saws on the market and put them through several shop tests to find his top pick.
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Skil 9225 Reciprocating Saw Is Heavy but Features Smooth, Quick-Cutting ActionSkil’s 9225 reciprocating saw is one of the heaviest, but comes packed with solid features and makes the smoothest, fastest cuts in the shop.
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Ridgid R3002 Fuego Reciprocating Saw Overmolded by Still UncomfortableRidgid’s “Fuego” R3002 reciprocating saw has an overmolded body and orbital blade adjustment system, but feels flimsy and has bad vibration.
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Milwaukee 6509 Reciprocating Saw Has a Variable Speed Trigger, but Is Otherwise Relatively FeaturelessMilwaukee’s 6509 reciprocating saw is relatively featureless and doesn’t have the fastest cuts, but it is light and makes very smooth cuts.
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Makita JR3050T Reciprocating Saw Is Easy-to-Use but Underpowered for Most ShopsMakita’s JR3050T has some very nice features that make it more comfortable and easy to use, but ultimately ends up being underpowered for most shops.
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Hitachi CR13V Reciprocating Saw Has Highly Adjustable Saw Foot, but Bad VibrationsHitachi’s CR13V reciprocating saw has a long, adjustable blade, but the awkward body shape and heavy vibrations make it very hard to control.
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Craftsman NEXTEC 11890 12-volt Combo Set Includes Drill, MultiSaw and Worklight Along with Two Lithium-Ion BatteriesCraftsman NEXTEC 11890 12-volt Combo Set includes a drill, multiSaw and worklight, along with two Lithium Ion batteries and a handy carrying case.
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Milwaukee M12 Hackzall Reciprocating Saw Features Lightweight BodyMilwaukee’s M12 Hackzall reciprocating saw runs at 3,000 strokes per minute and features an LED worklight, but it weighs in at under three pounds.
