How to use a Sawzall | Tricks and Hidden Dangers

Learn pro tips on using one of the most widely available power tools in the world... the reciprocating saw (A.K.A. The Sawzall). This tool is amazing for a wide variety of demolition tasks, but can also be tamed and used to make finer cuts and can even be used to make a plunge cut! Also learn some cool history and how the Sawzall got its name. This video is great for anyone getting into the Constuction trades, or anyone to be able to tackle some bigger tasks around the house.

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[RMichaelHimself]

Hey man, I know this is just an old video to you, that you made years ago and have since moved on from. But I hope you read this and understand that this video is continuing to help people, likely every day, all over the world. So thank you.

Today it saved me some embarrassment when an older guy at church offered to pay me for helping him with his seasonal yard work. He sat his expensive sawzall in the grass, and said it would help me in disassembling this old wooden solar heating contraption he'd just removed from his roof. He wanted me to save the hose, but tear apart and burn the rest. Fortunately, I found the 10 minutes to get on YouTube and watch your video while he ran to the hardware store 😂

[justmeandthethree]

I do a lot of deck work with my sons, and we use reciprocating saws a lot. One important thing to remember -- remove the battery when it is not being used or when it is being transported. I constantly remind my sons to be extremely careful with the saws.

[cecemeyers]

I am a wimpy lady who doesn’t like to use cutting power tools much and I even used one! Made some sweet raised garden beds out of pallets—thanks in part to your videos. Great tips on how to use the smart way.

[deyonsadler]

Great content, I don’t think you understand how much this helped me lol. Just started my plumbing apprenticeship last week, and I embarrassed the hell out of my self using this tool the first time I was asked to. Keep up the great vids man👍🏾

[Cranstal]

One of the best instructional videos on how to use a reciprocating saw.

[robotkarateman]

Hey folks, DIY guy in progress here with a big THANK YOU. I had to remove a section of rotten decking this weekend and your plunge cut technique saved me SO MUCH time and effort. I had to come back and thank you for sharing that with us.

[dawncolangelo]

You guys are amazing! I have a basic working knowledge of power tools that I learned from my Dad. But these tips and tricks are awesome. I believe even he would be impressed! Keep them coming and thanks again.

[matsudakodo]

Tip: use a shorter blade unless you really need the length

[nombreapellido]

Be safe y’all! This is an amazing tool but it can cut you bad!! Another tip would be - ANYTIME you are touching the blade to change it out or install the blade - PLEASE remove the power source.

[dal]

This video was the only preparation I had for cutting up several pine limbs and I’m not commenting from the emergency room, so thank you. Just for people who have never used an electric saw before, I had to press on the top of the Sawzall the whole time it was running to keep it from jumping up, and it generates quite a vibration.

[Graveltrucking]

They are handy that's for sure, used them for demolition work, use them for cutting old exhaust systems out of trucks, with the Milwaukee torch blades I've cut 3/4 inch thick steel with them.

[Hearthman]

If you use a shorter blade "backwards" you'll rarely have a problem plunge cutting. You can use Saf-T-Kut blades in drywall without cutting wires or pipes. They have all sorts of special blades now: Surform files, diamond rasps, scrapers, scrub pads, etc. I love how he said use the baseplate them free cut at the tip. Never mentioned most saws now have an adjustable foot that can extend out to support the end of a blade then progress down as the teeth wear out. Always use both hands. REALLY loud cutting metal but works. Advanced users can carve with it. Sawzalls are responsible for more sagging floors because plumbers butcher the joists to get 'stuff' to run downhill.

[mayaanderson]

Beginner here. I had to watch four videos before anyone explained how and why to use the shoe. Thanks.

[sauldiaz]

thanks so much
I just got into carpentry and I need this type of videos to teach myself

[ralphanderson]

Mrs. R here: I want to learn how to use hand tools. This video was my first and I immediately subscribed to your channel. Your video was very friendly, helpful, and not condescending. Thank you SO MUCH, as I am now the "man of the house", I need to be able to do useful things.

Much gratitude

[danielmaclellan]

Love the channel guys! Your short to the point format with quick clips of use and examples in between with the odd bit of humour in there is so much better than others on YouTube who just want to hear themselves talk and do no real work.

🙌🏻

[mattybuzz]

Great video; I'm a late bloomer with tools and projects. Very helpful; hell of a tool I need to add!

[FranciscoGarcia-sksy]

Great tips! Especially being careful with the sawsall on ladders and the plunge cut!

[MaryM-lk]

Ty so much for these helpful hints. Single mom here having a hard time getting handy persons to show up. I never used a saw all before and was nervous about it. Now I feel better about my piddly rotten board replacement.

[jazzyfreshdetailing]

Fantastic . All the info I was looking for . Never used one before but have an upcoming project and the tip about turning the tool/bald to make flush cuts was the info I was looking for . Thank you, really great video