FLEX RECIP SAW BATTLE! FLEX vs MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL SUPER SAWZALL

NEW CHANNEL NAME! Can the Flex 24V Brushless reciprocating saw edge out the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Super Sawzall? Or is it another disappointment? NOTES BELOW

Note 1: Wood w/ nails was performed with ORBITAL MODE *on* for both saws.
Steel bar stock and threaded rod were done with orbital mode *off* for both saws.
Forgot to include that in the video, been a long day!

Note 2: Yes, the blade looked worn on the first run of the M18. I had a "false start" where I got about 1/3 through the rod and it came loose from my clamps. So the blade did have that wear on it, plus the bar stock. It may have hurt the M18's performance a bit. I am always trying to improve and will take note for next time!

Note 3: I think the M18's bad wood run was due to being at the edge of a knot, seen in the second camera shot.

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[ToolShow]

BWAHAHAHAH awesome intro! Welcome, Philly Fixed!

[winkletown]

By far the most "real world" tests I've seen!!!! Too many people crying about the material moving and vibrating. But hey, when I'm under a vehicle and need to cut metal away, I can conveniently take the whole thing to a secure clamping device and have solid, vibration free, perfect world scenarios time after time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 .... The flex dominated!!! That's impressive especially knowing that the Milwaukee is an absolute beast of a saw!!!! No fan boyism here, no nut huggery! Nobody makes the "best everything", if they did, there'd be no competition. Please keep the imperfect wobbly tests Those of us who actually use tools, greatly appreciate

[anthonydimascio]

Just a few things.
1. You need to Secure the testing material better then the plastic bench and vices. The material is bouncing all over.
2. Stamp time 4:58 you start the Milwaukee out with a used blade not a new blade like you started the flex that’s makes a huge difference

[gigidygigidy]

Looks like you triggered the fan boys.

[denoftools]

Man, that intro! Want to do my editing?

[RayW]

Glad you're still riding this wave brother.

[oldporkchops]

I respect your honesty and public proclamation that you're a Christian. God bless!

[xxxSpetnaz]

Your set up was vibrating too much.. you can’t cut something if it’s moving along with the stroke

[kaleb_barbour]

Love the new channel name, and the editing my goodness!! Can't wait to see more!

[mikekahotea]

Awesome Jim and good to see you still going

[FireBarrels]

Running sawzalls at max speed when cutting metal sentences the blade to an early death. The super sawzall manual recommends speed 3 to 3.5 when cutting metal.

[AntonioClaudioMichael]

Looks like blade is so damaged the Milwaukee is cutting slower @5:22

[Texassmith]

I have been using Milwaukee brand for 35 yrs and they always work. I have used other brands but always come back to Milwaukee. They just hold up better in the long run. Now not every Milwaukee tool is good, just saying overall consistency of quality is my factor. What will the Flex tool be like in 5 years?

[davidtoews]

Great videos! Thanks for the solid content. I'm thinking the inconsistencies in the grain direction/density of the wood is to play. ADVICE: pick straight (ish) grain wood with no significant grain direction anomalies or knots. Those areas are generally much harder and can steer the blade in a warped and difficult kerf.

[mikeerin]

In reality, with all the different channels with inconsistent results it does not sway me from my Milwaukee, DeWalt or Makita line. Nothing seems ground breaking from Flex. Maybe for new tool buyers, but I would still go tried and true at their prices..

[ns]

On the slow and middle Milwaukee run. You can see you were cutting a knot

[akaredcrossbow]

Nice video!
On the all thread with Milwaukee it looked like the blade was spent before you started the all thread test. The Flex blades looked good or new for all tests. Did you use new blades for both tools for each test?

[padraics]

You give milwaukee an advantage in every test by cutting closer to the clamping point

[ronnyb_]

Definitely need that patreon account. Probably spent your entire retirement account balance on that 4×4 with today's prices ahah. I see the chanel is growing, well done man!

[TheSturtyT]

Sweet video, that intro was great. The flex ate through that threaded rod, A very close match up.