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JR 140DWA Cordless Reciprocating Saw Review

This cordless reciprocating saw from Makita comes with three blades

By Andrew Wormer

We used the NiCd battery with this cordless reciprocating saw, but had we used the available NiMH battery, we suspect that the poor run time and cutting distance of this saw would have been improved. The charger handles 7.2v to 14.4v NiCd/NiMH Makita batteries. The saw comes with three blades and a plastic case.

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Editor Test Results:

Overall RatingN/A
Cutting Speed14.11 seconds per inch
HandlingVery good
Speed Control/Trigger ActionN/A
Blade Change/Shoe AdjustmentN/A
Nose ProfileN/A
Quality of Extra FeaturesN/A
Total Run Time3 min.
Cutting Distance12-3/4 in. (into a 2x10 header)

Manufacturer Specifications:

ManufacturerMakita
Manufacturer's Web Sitewww.makita.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number800-462-5482
Weight7.3 lb.
Dimensions17 in. long
AmpsN/A
Strokes Per Minute0 to 2,700
Stroke Length7/8 in.
Special FeaturesN/A
Volts14.4
Battery TypeNiCd

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