Meet the workhorse of power saws. The reciprocating saw is very popular with more serious DIYers that have a demolition job coming up; or with gardeners that need to do some hard-core branch lopping. These saws are great for cutting overhead, vertically or in tight spaces.

Heavier to handle than a jigsaw (you’ll need both hands), reciprocating saws have more power but are certainly not chosen for their precision! That’s why they’re so popular for garden and demolition projects. The oscillating ‘push and pull’ motion of the blade on a reciprocating saw means that it can cut through thick materials faster; and most come with variable speeds to give you more control over the cuts you make.

Again, you can mix and match blade types on your reciprocal saw, to cut through everything from wood to metal or plastic

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