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JR 180DWB Cordless Reciprocating Saw Review

This cordless reciprocating saw from Makita has a smooth cut and a good run time

By Andrew Wormer

This cordless reciprocating saw is compact and well balanced. It has a smooth cut and a good run time, but its cutting rate was slow. This saw was the only one we tested with a nickel metal-hydride battery, and this battery was the only battery that didn’t experience a significant charging delay. The charger takes 7.2v to 18v 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 Speed13.25 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 Time4 min. 28 sec.
Cutting Distance20-1/4 in. (into a 2x10 header)

Manufacturer Specifications:

ManufacturerMakita
Manufacturer's Web Sitewww.makita.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number800-462-5482
Weight7.7 lb.
Dimensions17 in. long
AmpsN/A
Strokes Per Minute0 to 2,700
Stroke Length7/8 in.
Special FeaturesN/A
Volts18
Battery TypeNiMH

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