Makita JR3051TK/1 110V Reciprocating Saw Supplied in a Carry Case

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Generally speaking, corded tools don’t have as many bells and whistles as their cordless counterparts. There are still some important design features to consider, though. Here’s what we look for: the tool is not an Air Compressor/ Air Tool, a Battery/ Charger, an Accessory, or a Petrol or Production Tool Length isn’t as big of a consideration as it is in the cordless compact sector where you’re trying to get into really tight spots. However, if you’re a plumber, electrician, or working in another trade that forces you into some awkward spaces, it’s helpful to have a more compact saw. Value It’s not the only one to have a high value score, though. Here’s the full list that we believe gives you a lot for your money and score more than 90 points for value. 10 –12-Amp Only the toughest saws compete in our toughest test. With a sandwich of 2 x 10 PT, flashing, tar paper, asphalt shingles, and five 16D galvanized nails, we found the average time it takes for the 15-amp class to cut through.

If you’re looking for a cordless reciprocating saw, our choice of Bosch and DeWalt cordless saws offer versatility and convenience for any home DIY without the worry of cables getting in the way. Not only can reciprocating saws cut into small, odd angles and hard to reach spaces, they are also excellent at cutting through tough materials at speed, making them a versatile addition to your toolbox. From sawing to demolition, whether you choose a cordless or corded recip saw we have options to suit all materials and manner of jobs. To test metal cutting speed, we take the average time it takes to cut through 2″ EMT. Like the wood cutting test, we use a 5-pound weight for equal downforce. We didn’t use a weight this time, though. You don’t have the luxury of using the weight of the saw to help you when you’re cutting apart a roof, so we cut freehand. To make sure we got consistent results, both Tom Gaige and I switched off making cuts.Between the two power choices, cordless saws are catching and sometimes exceeding the cutting speeds of corded. Most standard 18V reciprocating saws are much faster than the 10 – 12-amp class for corded. Cordless models are even lighter weight in many cases. With all of our test materials available, we sent our team of three out at a time to cut to our heart’s content. Each of us had to rank each corded reciprocating saw on a 1–4 scale. Once we had all of the results without influencing each other, we tallied them up and averaged them out. Feature Set For the time being, we see better vibration control development in corded tools as well. Makita’s AVT is very refined in its cordless saws and Skilsaw’s Buzzkill technology isn’t available on any cordless models. Each year, we bring in and review more than 250 individual products. Our team will put our hands on hundreds of additional tools at media events and trade shows throughout the year. Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago.

We’ll provide more than 500 pieces of new content this year absolutely free for our readers—including objective evaluations of individual tools and products.For consistent power all day, choose from our range of corded reciprocating saws. Reaching up to a powerful 1100W, our saws provide you with a long-lasting performance that doesn’t run out or need recharging. If the tool is faulty within 30 days of buying it, we will arrange for its collection at no cost to you and supply a replacement. We designed 4 separate tests for each corded reciprocating saw to prove its worth. However, not every class is suited for the toughest tests, like our roofing sandwich—so we exempted all but the 15A models from that exercise. Nail-Embedded Wood Our range of DeWalt reciprocating saws are designed for heavy-duty jobs with powerful cutting performance, and come with a choice of two-position, or four-position blade clamps for flush cutting and increased versatility.