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cordless recip saw

Sphere | Posted in Tools for Home Building on October 21, 2004 02:32am

OK, I gotta bite the bullet on this one..never had one, now need one.

I can dig the share the batteries deal..but I have PC, Mak, DW, 12 and 14 V drills and a 19.2 PC circ saw…so that is out.

Been workin kinda high ( elevation ya pot heads) and TOO much cord to get to the nasties I need to carve out, ask GreenCu…I am his carp for now..lol.

I like Bosch..all thier stuff..GreenCu says that’s the tickit ( he has the radio and drill , but I doubt he’ll SHARE…hahaha)

So, what say all? didja blow anything up? gottta good deal?

I am poor..don’t say anything about mazzaratti’s…just lemme know what works..I also was not planning on buying a whole set of shid..unless it’s a deal…any hep here?

 

Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations. 

 

 

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  1. Isamemon | Oct 21, 2004 02:56am | #1

    Ive been ( and so have my co workers ) wiht the Makita, and like you , it had to fit the system ( battaries ) we already had

    the only thing we all agree on is the ( wrong terms here) ,,,,,the fence no matter wher we put the lever to lock the fence or stop, it moves

    othe then that, its ok, whoever invented cordless I owe a brewski to

    however .............our plumber has a recip with an adjustable handle ( Millwalkie??), looks cool, he likes it, dont know anything about it from experience

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      Sphere | Oct 21, 2004 03:12am | #3

      thanks, uh..nuthin personal but, what the heck is your handle translated to something I can undertand? 

      Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

      Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations. 

       

       

  2. dIrishInMe | Oct 21, 2004 03:10am | #2

    I have the DW 18 volt and although I know someone will now proceed to throw rocks, what ever brand you get, get the keyless chuck.  Saves time and hasle.    It's Sweeeet!  I don't find that I use my cordless circ saw too much, but when it comes to a recip saw, I always reach for the cordless. 
     

    Matt
  3. JusticeOne | Oct 21, 2004 03:48am | #4

    I have an 18 volt Milwaukee - keyless chuck and articulating handle - works great - how long the battery lasts depends on the material you're cutting (probably stated the obvious there) - bought it as a set with trim saw/hammer drill/flash light - My partner told me he saw an advertisement where you can select the tools you want in a set

  4. RichMast | Oct 21, 2004 05:28am | #5

    I have the 24V Bosch, which came free by mail when I bought the drill and circ saw combo kit.  It works well, going quickly through 2x4s in demo applications, though I havent really tortured it yet.  The batteries last a long time and it has plenty of power.  My only complaint is that you have to jiggle the blades a bit to get them to latch into the quick release holder.

    It is kind of pricey to buy on its own, about $400 with 2 batteries.  If I were doing it again, I would take advantage of the 18V combo kit out there now which includes the new Brute drill that they are always dropping at the shows, circ saw, recip, jig, flashlight and planer thrown in by mail order (amazon says you need to buy their radio, but I have heard that some tool stores are offering the planer with just the set purchase), all for about $500.  If you want lots of power, though, the 24V is probably the way to go.

    Hope this helps.   I enjoy reading your posts.  Rich.

  5. alwaysoverbudget | Oct 21, 2004 06:23am | #6

    i just noticed today hd had the millwakee with the moveable handle clearaced out for 200. i don't know if thats a good deal or not. check your local hd as they all seem to have the same clearace items.[today after reading about 5.00 lennox blades i run over and picked up 10 boxes, i should be set on blades for years!] larry

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