How To Use A Reciprocating Saw - Ace Hardware

From trimming tree branches to cutting pipe, see how to handle a reciprocating saw. Learn which blades work best, how to change the blade and ways to utilize it in your next project.

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[paulheywood]

*A great tool **MyBest.Tools** compact & powerful.*

[pcatMe]

Love Ace hardware. Just bought my first reciprocating saw there today. They were very helpful as I needed to choose some blades. I'm excited to get started on my projects 😃

[STLTHMC]

beautiful lesson for this newbie - Thanks!

[UrvineSpiegel]

A lot of people hate on this tool because of its less than perfect effectiveness at certain tasks. They recommend Jigsaws, circle saws, band saws, or multitools any time a Sawzall is used in a situation those specific tools excel in what they do. But fail to realize how all of those tools fail horribly at each other's primary function. While a Reciprocating saw can achieve all of their functions with enough mastery. Its called a Sawzall for good reason.

[scrubclub]

I love this type of saw just great precision for whatever your doing.

[candice]

Very helpful and informative. Thank you!

[Apollo_Blaze]

Awesome video and Great Tips. Thanks!!

[TheTarieff]

Thanks, i have use the resiprocating saw to cut the leaf of dates palm tree it was very good

[darksch]

Excellent video with advices and showing different cutting purposes.

[MrBwxian]

Simple yet great and helpful video! Thanks mate.

[versatileduplicity]

Better control with a reciprocating saw than a miter saw. People need to know that

[jimsfoods]

Thanks! This was very clear and most helpful!

[BenjaminGoose]

I bought a Bosch Professional reciprocating saw just to cut through a single PVC pipe that was plumbed in, and it really is a great alternative to a manual metal saw.

[fredrikmagnusson]

Ace is a place in a hardware store. Ace is a place in de da bli dooo.

[originalpickaxe]

Just the thing for London's ULEZ cameras.

[jasonnehceis]

I've watched 5 reciprocating saw videos so far and not one has talked about orbital vs straight cutting and when each is used. Still looking...

[michaelhorn]

The blade should always be put in upside down. It cuts so much easier and you have more control of it

[DentistJUNAID]

Can electric saw use for meat/bone cutting?

[johnm]

Good God ! "Unplug and check the on/off button before changing the

[garrybeattie]

Thanks for the information. I just bought my first Reciprocating saw. one quick question. I have the same blade locking mechanism, which locks the blade in, but it still has a little bit of movement up and down. Is this normal?
Garry from Australia.