Question for the tool guys

[fcastle]

I need a sawsall(SP?). What am I looking for as far as specs? It needs to be fairly rugged, as I will be cutting a good amount of metal (and wood if possible. I await your wisdom.:bowdown:

I was leaning toward this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009RWLGU/ref=pd_cp_hi_0/103-9816320-2815050?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_r=1Q5N8P2ET3Y769XXQA8T&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=277661601&pf_rd_i=B00002247I

[karl]

me personally, would try to find a cheaper one.......ive used miluwakee and dewalt sawzals----they do the same thing, its the blades that do most of the work. metal blades for metals, wood blades for wood. the ones we use have taken quite a beating....heavy industrial use, so i dont think you'll go wrong with that one.

[ncttrnl]

What are you using it for?

Reciprocating saws are kinda rough tools. For wood, the flex in the blade makes it hard to make a good square cut. For metal, they work pretty good for sheet materials but a chop saw is better for other stuff if you need a square cut.

That's a pretty pricey model mostly because of the rotating head. I have a $100 dewalt saw that is quite a bit smaller than that and it has suited me pretty well.

[FunkTron]

unless you are going to cut people's cars in half in a parking lot.......you could probably use something smaller.........

[stereooptions]

milwaukee is the best !!!

[slowjet]

Milwaukee or Hilti work the best. And its just not in the blade. Its the amount of torque the motor can handle and its durability. When we were overseas, we used mainly Hilti and man, all i can say is damn. I could drop them or get water on them, cut through 3/8" steel or pound 4' stakes into compact dirt, Hilti was there without a glitch.:tup2:

BTW, the more amps, the more torque the motor has, but quality and durability varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Good luck

[RavinJetta]

I personally love the milwaukee line of sawzalls. Have used a few and they are really a rugged piece of equipment. You will probably be able to get away with the slightly cheaper model and still do pretty much everything you want however.

[fcastle]

What are you using it for?

Reciprocating saws are kinda rough tools. For wood, the flex in the blade makes it hard to make a good square cut. For metal, they work pretty good for sheet materials but a chop saw is better for other stuff if you need a square cut.

That's a pretty pricey model mostly because of the rotating head. I have a $100 dewalt saw that is quite a bit smaller than that and it has suited me pretty well.

It'll be added to the automotive tools, but I'm also building a pretty big work table, out of 4x4. It'll be bolted together so I just need to cut to length.

[ncttrnl]

For automotive use, a recip saw is really only good for cutting tubing. A grinder with a cut-off wheel is cheaper and more versatile.

For the bench, I would use a circular saw an make a pass on each side to get through the full 4 inches. You'll wind up with a better cut.You could even use 2 2X4s bolted together. Those you can cut in one pass and you can leave open notches for the side rails to fit in.

Depending on the size of the table, we could build it at my parents place in a day if you have the materials and plans ready.

[fcastle]

For automotive use, a recip saw is really only good for cutting tubing. A grinder with a cut-off wheel is cheaper and more versatile.

For the bench, I would use a circular saw an make a pass on each side to get through the full 4 inches. You'll wind up with a better cut.You could even use 2 2X4s bolted together. Those you can cut in one pass and you can leave open notches for the side rails to fit in.

Depending on the size of the table, we could build it at my parents place in a day if you have the materials and plans ready.

That's a good Idea.

Ok, what's the deal on the grinders then?

I'll get the cash together for the supplies and just buy the wood and stuff at home depot near your parents house. Since it's going to bolt together I'll be able to carry it.

I'm waiting on the Dynamat for the bottom of the car so I can start on the floor. Once I have everything out I can use the prototype I have as a template and get a measure for the top at least, then I just have to figure out the sides and bottom structure.

[TOYr32]

I have this kit!

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/R931-24V-XLi-Combo-Kit/EN/index.htm

Works great!!

Ridgid also makes am 18v kit with more accessories . . . I got the 24v figured they'll make more accessories for it.

[protijy337]

This Rigid kit cools sick!

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/X2-18-Volt-5-PC-Cordless-Combo-Kit/EN/index.htm

[SoCal_GLI]

we bought an El Cheapo at schucks (Checker in Cali) and have used it quite a bit.

last time i used it was to cut the mounting bolts on my rear bumper caue the welds broke on the set nut. bumper bolts are hardened steel and it cut trough it lickety split.

we paid 29.00 for it

[Tom (aka Godzilla)]

Recip saws are just good to have around. I have a Craftsman one that I broke sawing up some roots.

[ncttrnl]

Recip saws are just good to have around. I have a Craftsman one that I broke sawing up some roots.

Yeah... they are one of those tools you don't use all the time but they pay for themselves on those occasions that you do use them.

[SoCal_GLI]

Yeah... they are one of those tools you don't use all the time but they pay for themselves on those occasions that you do use them.

fo sho....hell it paid for itself the minute i got that dam bumper bolt cut