Good corded reciprocating saw

[Asithappens 974]

What are your recs on a good (home use) reciprocating saw (with a cord)?

[Dewey 3292]

Dewalt, never rigid or ryobi.... really anything but those two.

[Asithappens 974]

8 minutes ago, Dewey said:

Dewalt, never rigid or ryobi.... really anything but those two.

Ok, thanks.

 

[Gil Bang 26020]

Milwaukee sawzall is hands-down the winner.

[horn4life 3783]

How much you gonna use it?  You going to demo house after house? Then maybe a higher end brand is the way to go. Hell for most folks one of the Harbor Freight versions for a lot less will fit the bill. Then you invest the savings in more blades.  I have an old craftsman from like 20 years ago that is still going strong.  

[Shoxthemonkey 1983]

^^^^ This.

I have the Central Electric unit from HF. Had it for over 15 years and it still works fine  the few times each year that I use it.

[Gil Bang 26020]

I maintain that Ryobi tools are completely fine for the home hobbyist/casual user. 

I've had no issues with the few Ryobi tools that I've owned. 

A lot of folks have made pushes into the reciprocating saw market, and I assume the products are pretty good.  . 20 years ago, 99% of the guys on a jobsite would be using Milwaukee.  

[Jkwellborn 6740]

Makita, Milwaukee, Dewalt. Rigid is most likely gonna be fine for home use.

[RPM 26354]

7 hours ago, Gil Bang said:

Milwaukee sawzall is hands-down the winner.

This. Disregard what anyone else says. Milwaukee is the only correct answer.

[RMac5 1551]

24 minutes ago, RPM said:

This. Disregard what anyone else says. Milwaukee is the only correct answer.

Yep!

[fattyflattie 4638]

1 hour ago, RPM said:

This. Disregard what anyone else says. Milwaukee is the only correct answer.

Correct.  Also, why you no sawzall like everyone in the world says. 

[Gil Bang 26020]

I've always been amazed about how many people call it a "saw saw"

[ROFL BOX 6649]

Why not a cordless?  The beauty of never having to worry about cutting through (or nicking) the cord is a major benefit.

I have the Milwaukee cordless in both M18 & the smaller M12 & use the hell out of them.  A few years prior to that, I got the DeWalt corded version; all are good options, IMO (& no, I never did damage the cord).

Also, what's with the Rigid hate?  Provided you register it, the warranties are the best out there.

[EE2B 1565]

I've always been amazed about how many people call it a "saw saw"

Were they calling it a “sawzall” and you thought you heard saw saw?

[The Dude 1246]

19 hours ago, Gil Bang said:

Milwaukee sawzall is hands-down the winner.

This 

[Asithappens 974]

4 hours ago, ROFL BOX said:

Why not a cordless?  The beauty of never having to worry about cutting through (or nicking) the cord is a major benefit.

I have the Milwaukee cordless in both M18 & the smaller M12 & use the hell out of them.  A few years prior to that, I got the DeWalt corded version; all are good options, IMO (& no, I never did damage the cord).

Also, what's with the Rigid hate?  Provided you register it, the warranties are the best out there.

I don't need the convenience of a cordless, so a cord works just fine for me.

Also, didn't want to pay more for a Milwaukee, so got the Dewalt. 

Works great. Thanks for the comments.

[Dewey 3292]

It's great that ridgid has such a great warranty, you need it. I limited my experience to one sawzaw, and one router, chuck on the sawzaw locked up and I couldn't change blades out without a slotted screwdriver, damn near cutting my hand. Router took a shit after a couple passes and that was it for me. They do make a good shop vac.

I dont care if it's limited use or every day, I think a person should buy quality tools.

[Rollo Tomassi 80]

I have a Makita.  Love it.  

Milwaukee was the standard.

[Gil Bang 26020]

7 hours ago, EE2B said:

 

Were they calling it a “sawzall” and you thought you heard saw saw?

 

Take a look at craigslist.  I guarantee you'll see a "saw saw" for sale. 

[horn4life 3783]

10 hours ago, ROFL BOX said:

Also, what's with the Rigid hate?  Provided you register it, the warranties are the best out there.

That's what I was thinking! 

[Gil Bang 26020]

IIRC, Ridgid is about the only company that gives a warranty on their batteries. 

[Jkwellborn 6740]

IIRC, Ridgid is about the only company that gives a warranty on their batteries. 

I think Milwaukee does a year or two on theirs. I’d have to check my stuff. But you have to register it.

[Gil Bang 26020]

28 minutes ago, Jkwellborn said:

I think Milwaukee does a year or two on theirs. I’d have to check my stuff. But you have to register it.

Well, since I have Milwaukee cordless stuff, that would be good to know. 

But I've probably had mine longer anyway without issue.

 

Meanwhile, did you guys notice that Hitachi changed their name?  There shit is now "Metabo".  Noticed it in Lowes the other day.  I have one of their nail guns.  Pretty good too. 

[ROFL BOX 6649]

From Oct. 2018.
https://www.protoolreviews.com/news/hitachi-power-tools-become-metabo-hpt/36030/

& No, I hadn't noticed.  I suppose I was still seeing Hitachi @ Home Depot, but maybe the same colors but with a different script?

 

[Asithappens 974]

Not to overstate things, but the reciprocating saw has to be one of man's best inventions.

[ROFL BOX 6649]

3 minutes ago, Asithappens said:

Not to overstate things, but the reciprocating saw has to be one of man's best inventions.

[52-80 19246]

20 hours ago, Gil Bang said:

Well, since I have Milwaukee cordless stuff, that would be good to know. 

But I've probably had mine longer anyway without issue.

 

Meanwhile, did you guys notice that Hitachi changed their name?  There shit is now "Metabo".  Noticed it in Lowes the other day.  I have one of their nail guns.  Pretty good too. 

Hitachi bought Metabo 3 years ago.  Metabo is one of another long-standing good quality German brands. 

 

In my market they're still selling both brands distinctively

[52-80 19246]

Bought a Bosch Pro 18v wireless today because I already have the battery set.

 

Fucking thing was 190 from the big box store, by itself.  If I bought online I could've had the same, plus the storage case (30 value) for 170.  Really wanted to chop down some branches today tho....

[Jkwellborn 6740]

They got you with no lube.

[RMac5 1551]

Metabo quality pre Hitachi was outstanding, hoping it stays the same. 

[luke duke 6414]

Reciprotools RCT-A10 Reciprocating Saw Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CNHDR2/