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Sawzall Question

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.... Get a hold of the Lennox Fire Rescue blade. It will cut through anything on these trucks without a problem. /forums/images/graemlins/hack.gif

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Where can I get these blades from???? /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
 
I got a porter cable works great got it 2 years ago and runs nice and smooth best part got it for free one of the guys left it on the job site and never came back /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
 
Milwalkee super sawzall for me.
Quick change blades, 1 1/4" stroke, variable speed trigger AND a speed adjustment dial (recessed 1-6) $124 at home depot a few years back.
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Got a cheapie Craftsman for like $59, have used the snot out of it on my truck, cutting 1/4" metal, remodeling houses, everything /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif I don't think you NEED to spend a lot on a sawzall for it to work well. That said, if I get a new one someday it will be a Dewalt or Porter Cable.

A few pointers I can think of...

-BLADES, get good blades. DeWalt and Milwaukee's are very good. I can cut with them and usually use it until the blade is too dull to cut anymore. Some times I tweak it a bit but they bend back fairly well. Stay away from cheapie blades, they will bend and break almost instantly when used for cutting metal and truck type stuff.

-Wish I had gotten a sawzall with the keyless blade change type system. Using an allen wrench sucks donkey balls LOL /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
 
Anyone have the Milwaukee Sawzall Hatchet? It's the one with the handle that folds down to almost a 90 degree angle, almost like a pistol grip? It looks like it would get into some tighter places. Mmmmmm tighter.
 
I use dewalt power tools almost exclusively and recommend them to anyone looking for a quality power tool that will last. I do a fair amount of construction and deconstruction and my dewalt reciprocating saw has yet to meet it's match. Keep in mind dewalt makes a couple different models. I went for the $80 model as I'm not rich. Unfortunatly it uses a hex wrench to change blades but I deal with it. You want to get the "pro" or "contractor" model if you want keyless blade changes.
 
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I have an 18V cordless Dewalt "sawzall", I wish it wasnt cordless but I like the Dewalt brand. What are ya looking at?

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DeWalt /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
I have used the DeWalt sawzall and my 18volt hammer drill a ton working on the blazer /forums/images/graemlins/deal.gif
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(Dont forget to get a BFH also /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif)
 
i've been using a Skil brand for many years. Though I hate dragging ext cords around. When I need a new on it will certainly be cordless.
 
Thanks guys, I will be getting one will the keyless feature thing. I seem to have bad luck with tightening allen bolts to much, then I can't get them un-done. /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif
 
The Lennox Fire&Rescue blade should be available at any good hardware store. It's a part #930R, 10 teeth per inch and is 9" long. They call it an extended life blade and is about the thickest blade I've seen. I cut two complete 70 cabs into small pieces and it was still going strong.

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.... Get a hold of the Lennox Fire Rescue blade. It will cut through anything on these trucks without a problem. /forums/images/graemlins/hack.gif

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Where can I get these blades from???? /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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I have a Milwaukee. It is the best one I've used. Also used Ryobi, Crafstman and Skil. The speed control is in how hard you press the trigger and I love the fact that changing the blade is so easy (I am not nice to them and go throught them fast). I think it was about $120. It is definately worth the $40 or so to get the good stuff in this case.
 
As a carpenter by trade, I feel that the Milwaukee is the best one out there. Have had problems with the 1st gen quick change. Hope the problem has been solved. I am personally a big fan of Makita as well, and my Makita saw has never let me down. Just make sure you get a variable speed one. Never really liked DeWalt, can't figure out why. I hope nobody responst to that last sentence, I really don't want to start a war here /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
 
WHAT THE [DARN] ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, DEWALT IS THE BEST DAMN COMPANY /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif




















































































































































haha /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif Just joking man /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif I have never used DeWalt so I cannot say if I like them or not!
 
I agree with DeWalt. I had one of there old drills, probably about 7 years ago, and it was a great cordless 18v but after 3 years of everyday use it stripped some gears. I got there newer model and I'm not as happy with it. Then I got there newest ones they came out with not too long ago and it's a pos. Took it back and got a makita. Only dewalt tool I'm happy with currently is my compound sliding miter saw. Everything else is Milwauki and Makita other than my Skil Mag77 /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
 
PN 960R
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/productdetail.jsp?xi=xi&ItemId=1611908835&ccitem=

They work pretty good.



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The Lennox Fire&Rescue blade should be available at any good hardware store. It's a part #930R, 10 teeth per inch and is 9" long. They call it an extended life blade and is about the thickest blade I've seen. I cut two complete 70 cabs into small pieces and it was still going strong.

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.... Get a hold of the Lennox Fire Rescue blade. It will cut through anything on these trucks without a problem. /forums/images/graemlins/hack.gif

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Where can I get these blades from???? /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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between Or2play, myself and a couple friend using my craftsman sawzall i can not begin to cound how many hours it has on it. i have no complaints on it. same with my craftsman grinder. now my craftsman hammer drill... it has been traded in 2 times. but i use the hell out of it as well.(and expect to much out of it as well)
Grant
 
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Milwalkee? I think those and Dewalt are the best on the market at this time, I believe on both of these brands that you can change blades without using a allen wrench too...

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I will be going to the hardware store this weekend to get a price quote on one locally, then compare it if I ordered online. Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
 
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