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Best Reciprocating Saw?
I'm in between the DeWalt DW311K and The Milwaukee 6538-21 or the 6523-21 (with 360 degree rotating handle, but with less power than the most powerful sawzall in the industry, the 6538-21) Super Sawzall.
  I've had nothing but great experience with DeWalt, But how could I not consider the Milwaukee? Advice?
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03-01-2008, 09:04 PM
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Well there you go...you're a plumber...aren't you supposed to use Rigid?  
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03-01-2008, 09:19 PM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
Had 3 Milwaukee's (they don't break just get stolen) then 3 Milwaukee cordless. Milwaukee's cordless tools are crap, but so are the others.
Bought a Makita after one of the Milwaukee's had been stolen. Made one cut with it then gave it away. Makita is worse than crap. It's a toy, not a tool. |
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03-01-2008, 09:27 PM
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03-01-2008, 09:35 PM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
I used to be a Milwaukee Super sawzall fan. It died. Now I use the Makita AVT. It is AWESOME.
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03-01-2008, 09:43 PM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
I like the Milwaukee sawsall, it has served me well
Unless you are cutting metal you don't need the super sawsall, the regular one is fine for 90% of sawsall users.
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
I have the Dewalt- it's reliable, durable, easy to put the blade in, and powerful enough to get the job done, which puts it ahead of a lot of the brands, but it isn't as good as current offerings of Milwaukee or Makita.
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03-01-2008, 10:37 PM
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03-01-2008, 11:09 PM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
The Makita with the AVT is THE BEST recip saw on the market. It out cuts all the others by a longshot. End of story.
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03-02-2008, 12:45 AM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
i've used a milwaukee a few times and it's been really good, cordless. i like the center of gravity on it. my cordless 18v dewalt sawzaw jumps around too much. milwaukee cordless 18v is easier to control and is smoother.
i'd get a milwaukee cordless. |
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03-02-2008, 02:30 AM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
Super Sawzall, hands-down.
I have a couple of Makitas, and they're Ok, but I've dropped Milwaukees off roofs, stood on them, had them soaked with water, and generally beat the crap out of them. New cord or brushes here and there, but that's it. They do tend to get stolen more often though... |
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03-02-2008, 08:57 AM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
My current inventory:
Milwaukee corded super sawzall--love it!! Makita cordless 18V Li--worthless!! |
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03-02-2008, 09:00 AM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
Who started it all? Milwaukee with the Sawzall. Go with a Milwaukee (not made any where near Milwaukee) unless you mean cordless and have a different brand.
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
DeWalt works for me. 2 of them 10 years old and still working.
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03-02-2008, 09:16 AM
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Re: Best Reciprocating Saw?
quote=jiffy;390485]The Makita with the AVT is THE BEST recip saw
on the market. It out cuts all the others by a longshot. End of story.[/quote] And this is based on a clinical study performed by whom?????
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