Basics of the Reciprocating Saw
The reciprocating saw can handle jobs other power saws can't. It's used for everything from precision cuts to demolition. Its blade works in a side-to-side motion, moving in and out of the tool. Working at a slower speed, the reciprocating saw ... [... more]
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Reciprocating Saws and more!
Projects: Basics of the Reciprocating Saw/Uniform Hole Spacing on a Drill Press/Tile Cutting Tools/Miniature Reciprocating Saw [... more]
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Miniature Reciprocating Saw
The Mini Reciprocating Saw from BoschB. comes with a miter table that clamps to any work surface ( ). The saw can make both straight cuts and miter cuts and can be detached from its table to make flush cuts. Basics of the Reciprocating ... [... more]
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Reciprocating Saw
A reciprocating saw is a heavy-duty power saw used mainly for rough cutting. It cuts aggressively through wood, plaster, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, metal, and other materials with a rapid, piston-like motion. It's ideal for jobs such as ... [... more]
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Mortise Techniques/Reciprocating Saws
Host David Thiel demonstrates mortising with a router and corner chisel, how to use a reciprocating saw, and combining notched wood panels with metal strips. A guest visits the studio to demonstrate a cool tool. [... more]
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Test: Milwaukee Hatchet Articulating Reciprocating Saw
Milwaukee recently sent us a cordless reciprocating saw it calls the Hatchet, but finding some material to adequately test the saw with was difficult. The 18-volt tool has a pivoting handle that allows its user to work in confined spaces. Among ... [... more]
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Test: Milwaukee Hatchet Articulating Reciprocating Saw
Milwaukee recently sent us a cordless reciprocating saw it calls the Hatchet, but finding some material to adequately test the saw with was difficult. The 18-volt tool has a pivoting handle that allows its user to work in confined spaces. Among ... [... more]
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Skil 8-Amp Reciprocating Saw
We've watched the fortunes of Skil power tools rise and fall over the years. There's no doubt, though, after seeing the company's recent product offerings that it's on a roll, big time. A case in point is Skil's $60 reciprocating saw, an 8-amp ... [... more]
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Using tools: Reciprocating saws
They're as important to carpenters as computers are to architects. They'll not only rough-cut framing lumber and sheet goods but also, used creatively, serve as a fine precision tool. And they're not just for wood anymore. With a few low-cost ... [... more]
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Cordless Reciprocating Saw Video
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates all the cool things about reciprocating saws, especially cordless reciprocation saws! Many home improvement projects involve cutting something - wood, metal, plastics. If you want to combine the hand ... [... more]
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How to Buy a Reciprocating Saw as a Gift
This handy tool is ideal for cutting shapes and holes in drywall, wood and plaster, and for cutting pipe. For the do-it-yourselfer, this is an excellent gift that will get a lot of use. Choose a trusted brand. Bosch, Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita ... [... more]
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New Reciprocating Saws: Abusive Lab Test (With Video!)
Two 2 x 4 pieces of lumber hammered with an entire box of 16d common nails. The Nail Biter: Two pieces of wood and a whole pile of nails were no match for our winner-it took just PM House Sandwich: The Milwaukee ripped through all 10 layers in ... [... more]
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