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Reciprocating Saws – the Jig Saws Mean Big Brother

The reciprocating saw is an adaptation of the saber saw, or jig saw, for heavy duty work such as construction. In this article I'll cover the types available as well as blade types and their uses.

Reciprocating saws range widely in power, speed, and features, from less powerful portable, to high-power, high-speed, corded models. Modern reciprocating saws almost all have Variable Speed, using a trigger or preset using a dial. Another feature that has become important to the way these saws are used is the inclusion of an orbital action. The action consists of oscillating the traversed reciprocation in up and down fashion causing the tip of the blade to move in an oval pattern, up and down as well as back and forth. This feature is primarily for wood, allowing quick cuts.

The blades for these saws are range in length from 2 ½ to 12 inches, and are generally heavier than saber and jig saw blades. They range in purpose from cutting metal and wood as well as manner of materials in between.

Blade Types

Course Tooth – Typically used for cutting green wood.

Hack Saw – Used to cut metal, typically up to 1/8 inch in thickness.

Knife – This blade has the greatest range of uses. It cuts leather, rubber, cloth, linoleum, and many more similar materials.

Fine-tooth – When a smooth cut is need for wood, plastic, or hardboard this is the one for the job.

In many models, blades may be mounted to cut up, down, or horizontally, and flush with an adjoining surface. In structural work and remodeling, long blades are sometimes used to cut right through a wall, after of course making sure wire or plumbing won't be damaged. Blades for such use can cut right through any nails they encounter. Blades manufactured specifically for cutting heavier metal, such as pipe or bar stock, need to be lubricated regularly with light oil.

These saws today almost always come with Variable Speed control. Speeds range from around 2300 strokes per minute down to a few hundred (for cutting steel and some plastics).

Picking the right saw for your own use really depends on the type of job(s) you intend to accomplish. A larger, more robust model is probably overkill for most around the home projects and not to mention the price for these puts them out of reach of most budgets. The smaller, lightweight, more affordable versions on the market today offer the typical handyman more then enough versatility to handle any "honey-do" list.

There you have it. Reciprocating saws are not for everyday use in most cases, but having one in your tool box is a smart decision for the avid do-it-yourselfer. Just remember to choose the right for your needs, and above use it and any power tool in a safe and controlled manner.

About the Author

Chuck Lunsford is the Internet Manager for Mytoolplace.com. He offers advice on how to select and use the right reciprocating saws for the job. Visit our website and learn more about saving money on brand name power tools.

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Battle of the bands...(just for fun)?

This is a one part "Battle of the bands" tournament,its just _____vs.____
1.Led Zeppelin vs. The Rolling Stones
2.The Beatles vs. The BeeGees
3. Radiohead vs. Collective Soul
4. Nine Inch Nails vs. Prodigy
5.The Mars Volta vs. Rage against the Machine
6. Pearl Jam vs. Soundgarden
7. Nickelback vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers
8. Alice in Chains vs. The Who
9. Twisted Sister vs. Def Leppard
10. The Ramones vs. Black Sabbath
11. Stone Temple Pilots vs. Talking Heads
12. Guns and Roses vs. Nirvana
13. Bush vs. The Clash
14. Temple of the Dog vs. Mad Season
15. Ozzy Osbourne(counting BS) vs. Dio(counting Rainbow)
16. Janes Addiction vs. The Jimi Hendrix Exp.
17. Judas Priest vs. Tool
18. Elvis vs. Chuck Berry
19. Sublime vs. Iggy Pop and the Stooges
20. Foo Fighters vs. Sonic Youth

BQ: Fave band listed above?
BQ2: Least fave band listed above?
MQ: Why is Buckethead considered such a good guitarist?
21. Primus vs. Metallica

1.Led Zeppelin
2.The Beatles
3. Radiohead
4. Nine Inch Nails
5. Rage against the Machine
6. Pearl Jam
7. Red Hot Chili Peppers
8. Alice in Chains
9. def leppard
10. Black Sabbath
11. Stone Temple Pilots
12. Nirvana
13. The Clash
14. Mad Season
15. Ozzy
16. The Jimi Hendrix Exp.
17. Judas Priest
18. Elvis
19. Iggy Pop and the Stooges
20. Foo Fighters

Bq:nirvana
Bg2:the beegees, but i have only heard one song from them
Mq:Who knows my friend, who knows

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