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This is NOT a Sawzall!
Nobody every asks for a "reciprocating construction saw" -- they ask for a Sawzall. Neglecting the fact that it's a much more convenient term, you have to realize that the Milwaukee name has been synonymous with these tools for longer than I want to admit knowing about them, and I've *never* used one in a situation where the convenience of cordless operation would outweigh the need for a REAL power tool. Get a Sawzall, or if 11 amps isn't good enough the 13-amp Super Sawzall . They're famous for a reason. Cheaper too.

milwaukee cordless sawsallI GIVE THIS SAW
igive this saw a 10 out of a ten It does everything I wanted it to do when I purchased it, Power, ease of use, and the ease of changig blades, a little heavy, but ,hey if thats what it takes to do the job I love ti

Just one thing..
I generally agree with first review. I just want to say that you WILL NEED 2 batteries. If you are buying the tool for home use and will not be using it daily, be sure to cycle the batteries anyway. The battery voltage can drop so low the charger will no longer charge it - battery spent. Do a search under the replacement batteries on Amazon and read the reviews. Pluswise, this thing is handy around the house and at the local pick a part.

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MUST HAVE Tool for ANY Contractor
I just finished gutting a garage for a renovation and wanted to put this tool to the test...it passed with flying colors. Ripping through studs and rafters, NO problem. Sawing through an 1 1/4" solid wood exterior wall for a door opening, NO problem. Sawing through a double 2 x 12 header beam, NO problem. Cuts right through heavy duty mild steel 1/8" easily. The adjustable handle is great when up on a scaffolding or working down near the floor...and the reversible 18 volt battery is another great feature. Lightweight, but has all the power of a corded tool in my opinion. The orbital action is another nice feature...and it does speed up rough rip cuts when neatness doesn't count.

This is the 1st time I've used a quick blade holder on a sawzall, and it is one of the best features going. I also recommend the blade kit...very nice to have. Changing blades has always been one of the worst and slowest parts of using a sawzall...now it's not even an issue.

FWIW, I also have an 18 Volt 1/2" Lok-Tor Driver/Drill Kit so I just use my battery charger and 2 batteries for both tools. You will definitely need 2 batteries with this tool. After about 8-9' of continuous cutting through a solid wood 1 1/4" thick wall and 7-8 studs, the battery needed to be swapped out, but had to cool down for a few minutes before accepting a charge. I'm not sure it's even an issue, and the charger gave me the heads up signal that the battery was too hot, so I set it aside for a couple minutes, then charged it right up no problem. Regardless, you will get a lot of cut time on one battery, and a lot of power too. I can't imagine a situation where you would be slowed down as long as you have two batteries.

These tools are tough as nails too. One night after a long night of overhead work I was tired and fed up, so I threw my new 18" drill from 10' up on a ladder down to my concrete shop floor to see what it was really made of, and it took the hit with nothing but a scuff to the body. I've owned alot of Milwaukee tools over the years, and still do. This and my new 1/2" drill are by far the best. Well worth it and a great deal. Both feel great, good balance, and work great, period.

I've read a lot of reviews on this site when buying tools,and many have been very helpful, so I've decided to return the favor to hopefully help someone out. I'm a coppersmith who started out as a roofing contractor, and have been working in the renovation and building trades for 26 years. and have been been in business since 1986. My website is copperwork.com