My husband just purchased me this model for tackling some unruly trees and shrubs. I don't know how to use it yet, but I found this helpful. Thank you for the video!
I finally put my old corded Milwaukee Sawzall out of its misery today and had to watch this video just to make sure this fancy compact dewalt that I didn't even know existed until tonight takes the same batteries I have already and it turned out to be a convincing review. Thanks
Gardening is my main use for this saw and I was glad to see you use it in the garden. I noticed you were wearing heavy duty gloves. Is that necessary to prevent blisters? I get blisters with my LARGE dewalt sawzall. Thanks.
Good “To the point video” The only thing I would have liked to know about is if or how much the shorter stroke affects cutting. Standard reciprocating saw have a longer cutting stroke. Is there a notable difference? I too use mine for outdoor branch and small tree cutting and the ability to use with one hand is enticing.
I don't notice much a difference due to stroke length as compared to my 12-amp corded Bosch recip. That said, I rarely actually used the corded one because it was so big and bulky whereas I use this all the time.
I own this saw and use it for very specialized things that require the precision of a jigsaw but the form factor of a recip saw. I do NOT recommend it for the most part. It is slow to cut anything with the short stroke and frankly it's not even very small compared to dewalts xr compact. Money much better spent on other tools
I disagree and think it's great. I also own a full-size Bosch recip saw and it hasn't left it's case since I bought the DeWalt. For me at least, any shortcomings due to power/stroke length are more than made up for by superior ergonomics and portability.
The saw sucks slowest in class m18 fuel is much faster and stronger longer stroke at 7/8's of an inch call it an inch..while the dewalt has alot going for it weight size and with the powerstack its the lightest but when you need to get through material m18 fuel hackzall the real hackzall... but great video a little misleading saying the best 👌 👍
@@hectorswrx7902 They probably will, they usually wait till they sold enough of the atomic version SBD isn't stupid like Milwaukee they know how to make money
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My husband just purchased me this model for tackling some unruly trees and shrubs. I don't know how to use it yet, but I found this helpful. Thank you for the video!
I finally put my old corded Milwaukee Sawzall out of its misery today and had to watch this video just to make sure this fancy compact dewalt that I didn't even know existed until tonight takes the same batteries I have already and it turned out to be a convincing review. Thanks
This is a great little saw . I also own its big brother and a chain saw . Its excellent for one handed quick cuts . I use sabre blades .
Great video still recommend the saw those power stack batteries I really like them
Gardening is my main use for this saw and I was glad to see you use it in the garden. I noticed you were wearing heavy duty gloves. Is that necessary to prevent blisters? I get blisters with my LARGE dewalt sawzall. Thanks.
Nice review I use mine to cut Conduit daily in tight spots. Other than that I use my Bandsaw.
Good “To the point video” The only thing I would have liked to know about is if or how much the shorter stroke affects cutting. Standard reciprocating saw have a longer cutting stroke. Is there a notable difference? I too use mine for outdoor branch and small tree cutting and the ability to use with one hand is enticing.
I don't notice much a difference due to stroke length as compared to my 12-amp corded Bosch recip. That said, I rarely actually used the corded one because it was so big and bulky whereas I use this all the time.
The short stroke length is a drawback-5/8” is far too short to be used consistently.
Looks like the skil 12v version
Can the reciprocating saw do nice cuts in wood, like for finishing carpentry pieces?
Not really
I own this saw and use it for very specialized things that require the precision of a jigsaw but the form factor of a recip saw. I do NOT recommend it for the most part. It is slow to cut anything with the short stroke and frankly it's not even very small compared to dewalts xr compact. Money much better spent on other tools
I disagree and think it's great. I also own a full-size Bosch recip saw and it hasn't left it's case since I bought the DeWalt. For me at least, any shortcomings due to power/stroke length are more than made up for by superior ergonomics and portability.
Four-way blade position??
No
Will it cut a cast iron pipe?
With the correct blade, sure.
@@aaronsrapidreviews thanks. Which blade do you recommend for cutting cast iron
Any bi-metal blade will work. I like the carbide tipped ezarc brand on Amazon.
The saw sucks slowest in class m18 fuel is much faster and stronger longer stroke at 7/8's of an inch call it an inch..while the dewalt has alot going for it weight size and with the powerstack its the lightest but when you need to get through material m18 fuel hackzall the real hackzall... but great video a little misleading saying the best 👌 👍
TBF, I said "beast", not "best", lol
This saw was designed for plumber's who cut copper pipe in tight areas where you don't want that longer stroke length rattling the pipe
@@loucifer4205 I wish they made an xr version.
Not it the same class it's a compact the fuel is quite a bit bigger
@@hectorswrx7902 They probably will, they usually wait till they sold enough of the atomic version SBD isn't stupid like Milwaukee they know how to make money
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