Sawzall question

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mscher

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I'm considering a sawzall, but a Milawaukee model 6509-22 only has a stoke of 3/4", but otherwise seems like a good model.

A more expensive 6536-21 and a really reasonably priced refurbished Dewalt from Homiers, has a stroke of 1 3/4".

All jokes aside:devil:,anyone know where a shorter stroke would be useful? It seems like there would be a more concentrated blade wear area.

Thanks
 
tommays

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Re: Sawzall question

The long stroke cuts much better and gives longer blade life :)

I also have the Super Sawzall Orbital Action model but it does not do much IHMP over the long stroke model


Tommays
 
Reel Poor

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Re: Sawzall question

I use a Sawzall a lot. I have allways wished someone would incorporate a variable stroke saw. Sometimes a 1/4 inch stroke would be great, as would a 21/2 inch stroke and all points in between. Just adjust it to what was applicable to the job needs.
 
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huntandhook

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Re: Sawzall question

Go for the Dewalt. The Dewalt is almost half the price of the Milwaukee. I use a Milwaukee skillsaw and drills and they are great, but I couldn't justify the price of the Milwaukee sawzall. The sawzall is a demolition tool that gets abused and punished. Buy the cheaper Dewalt - I've abused mine for 3 years with no problems, and at $130 C it is cheap to replace when it finally croaks.

H&H
 
Bob_VT

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Re: Sawzall question

I like my Milawaukee and it has cut some pretty severe items. I have the super and very happy with it. I also have a Milawaukee drill. The tools seem to last and IF the brushes wear they are very easy to get and replace.
 
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ndemge

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Re: Sawzall question

Get your hands on some Fire and Rescue Demolition blades,,, worth every penny.
 
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Re: Sawzall question

Where do you get those Commander? Is your local force missing a few? Hahaaaaa.

Seriously, do they have anything of that quality at the home centers?

Jeff
 
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Re: Sawzall question

Boomyal said:
Here is a hot one mscher. Don't be a afraid of it used. At least this one has the selectable orbital feature. Apparently not all 'Tigersaws' do. This thing is a monster and will cut anything. You can't kill them. The used price is great too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTER-CABLE-TI...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Click to expand...

Holy Crapola had to log on again!
Boomer I have that same model.
Paid 50 dollars for it (very very) used and abused in 98.
I think I might die before it does. :^

But the big thing is never never buy cheap blades.
Bought some Bi-Metal blades from HF and tried to cut a 3/4 inch water pipe. After the 3rd blade I went to Lowes and bought a name brand

60 seconds later the job was done.

Me wants to know also about the Comanders blades :)
 
jimr

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Re: Sawzall question

dewalt and mill. both sell fire/rescue demo blades you can get them at lowes and home depot.
 
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mscher

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Re: Sawzall question

Thanks for all of your input.

I purchased a new Milwaukee Sawszall Plus for $118 to my door and included a extra 12 pc kit of demolition blades free.

Can't wait to start sawin' on the barn.

Marty
 
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