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How to Choose the Best Reciprocating Saw

By Mallory Kramer

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A reciprocating saw is one power tool that everyone should own or have access to. It's a reliable helping hand for people of every skill level providing the average homeowner to the gung ho craftsman with the ability to cut or demolish everything from backyard branches to industrial metals. It's not always easy to know which recipro saw is best for you and your needs, here however, are a few quick steps to help you define your search for the ultimate reciprocating saw.

Consider what you plan to do with the tool. It's always wise to allow your degree and type of use to determine the tool that will best suit you. If you use the tool rarely and only to trim your hedges or for other small maintenance operations, you likely don't need a too extravagant saw, however, if you find yourself always cutting branches or demolishing other household spoils for disposal you probably require a more industrial tool. For heavy-users and tradesman cutting through everything from thick studs to metal pipes, you'll certainly want a recipro saw with a bit of gusto behind it.

Decide between a corded or cordless saw. Cordless tools provide far greater mobility and freedom; this is especially helpful in a recipro saw where much of its use occurs in the great outdoors. Corded tools, on the other hand, have a constant stream of high power without relying on a battery. They also tend to be a bit lighter. With the constant improvement in battery technology, however, this weight difference is becoming more and more negligible. In the end, it's more a choice of preference - I tend to gravitate towards cordless in the reciprocating world.

If you have a favored manufacturer this can significantly narrow your search. However, before you jump at the first brand you recognize, or, perhaps even one you know well, you should do a bit of cross-comparing to ensure you are getting exactly what you need at a price you can stomach. It's important to note that not all tools are built alike and each manufacturer usually has something they do best. I recommend Milwaukee every time for the best reciprocating saws but Makita is fast at their heels.

To make sure you don't spend too much (or too little), be sure to set a budget. Being familiar with pricing and with your own price range helps ensure you make the best investment. It's also important to keep in mind that an inexpensive saw is usually inexpensively made and might not be worth your hard earned money. Similarly, an expensive tool is usually so for being meticulously manufactured.

You should also consider the importance of a good warranty. A good warranty is a nice guarantee to work with assuring you are investing in a product entirely trusted by its manufacturer. Most industrial brands include a one year warranty on corded tools, around three years on cordless tools, and one year on batteries and chargers.

If possible, it's also good to hold and tinker a bit with a recipro saw before you make your purchase. Of course, this isn't always a possibility, and that's okay, it just helps ensure the tool feels good in your hands and comfortable under your operation. Using a power tool that doesn't fit you is like wearing a pair of too small boots or a hat that falls over your eyes; having a good fit with your tool is, in my opinion, nearly as important as wearing the right prescription.

In the long run, finding the best tool is a bit of a process, but it's one you certainly won't regret undertaking. The right recipro saw is out there for you somewhere and with a bit of homework, it's as good as in your capable hands.

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