A Reciprocating Saw Can Do WHAT?! | Is This The Most EVOLVED POWER TOOL EVER MANUFACTURED?

In this video, "Baseboard Trim Installation In Kitchen | DIY Trim Tutorial" I will show you useful a reciprocating saw can be!
Reciprocating saws are extremely useful and versatile tools.
Designed by Milwaukee Tool Company in 1951, this tool revolutionized the tool industry.
As you will see in this video it has many uses and also many different types of attachments that make this tool a must have on any job.
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[@paulp8259]

Best tool ever invented. I have two, one at home, one at the vacation home. Mainly for sawing timber and pruning and anything else. Variety of blades allows me to cut everything. Also have a twin saw and two chainsaws but my recip is the go to, and it feels safer as well. Thanks for a great posting.

[@benc2798]

I use this as a power toothbrush. It works great.

[@edwardrogers-wright1604]

I've learnt a lot from your videos. Please, can you give us tips on handling a reciprocating saw's kickback and maintenance of the machine? Thanks so much ...

[@GKganesan]

Excellent! Learnt a lot from you.

[@DraganIlich-r1s]

Thank you Sir. It was very educative.🎉

[@pejmanlatify]

Great video! Thank you for sharing this. I saw Detroit and I got excited. Thank you D DIY! 😎

[@carlson4906]

Great video, I am now fully reciprocating saw pilled

[@DanielleStansbury-fb7ij]

I have an older model Dewalt Reciprocating saw, It takes an allen ranch to replace the blade. Thank you for the information on the different blades, I've had my reciprocating saw for about three years now & had no idea there were that many different options for blades!

[@earthmagic1]

I am now in love up to the hilt with the reciprocating saw 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SweetJasamine]

Wow, I never knew my saw could do so much. Many thanks

[@cryptomando]

Cool video.. Learned so much

[@glennclarke9787]

Hello 👋. I've just watched your video for the very first time. I didn't know my reciprocating saw, accepted so many accessories 😅. My main reason to come on KZbin was to see if there was any way to stop the blade "wobbling" when in use. So that's how I came to watch your video. Cheers 👍 you have a great day 👍

[@meauxjeaux431]

YEP. ONE OF THE BIGGEST (ONLY?) PROBLEMS WITH THEM IS THE WOBBLING. MAKES IT HARD TO MAKE PRECISE CUTS WHEN YOU NEED TO.

[@santiagomarquez3154]

I just bought a reciprocating saw and I was looking for more usages than just wood and metal cutting, those spider blades you showed are amazing. Thank you for your informative video.

[@chasburns3303]

I was trying to justify purchasing one of these. I didn't realize that it could do all these things I'm sold. thank you very much for demonstrating this.

[@erickim2025]

Thanks I never knew of all the new attachments available 😊

[@meauxjeaux431]

ONCE I BOUGHT ONE, I NEVER FORGAVE MYSELF FOR NOT GETTING ONE FROM THE BEGINNING. I'M STILL AMAZED AT WHAT IT CAN DO. THE NAME FITS PERFECTLY !

[@BlackDog69]

Great video, but I cut aluminum with a circular saw sometimes if I need to cut a perfectly straight long cut in thick aluminum.

[@cwalton56]

Thanks! I never saw all these nice attachments.

[@mpquestionbeat6849]

Very helpful video ! Thnx a lot for your time !

[@TosaNewsense]

I have an extreme fondness for my circular saws, but your video has me wanting to use my reciprocating saw more, esp with a brush attachment!

[@DarknessSlayer3]

Very informative!!!

[@cdtero]

Hi. Greetings from Venezuela.... Thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge and advice with the world... I love all kind of tools... Unfortunately, They are very expensive here...

[@sheiladock3375]

Hi, it's 2024 my first time watching your channel. I'm planning on updating my interior doors and need a saw. I was planning on buying a saw and after watching your video I won't have to, because I do have a reciprocating saw. So, thank you for your channel, I will be watching more.

[@germando81s]

Very informative. Thank you! Liked and following.

[@clydet9169]

Great tool Must have one

[@bryandonnaud6197]

Thanks for the tips!

[@joshm3342]

I really like mine. I had to delay a stucco cutting project because my 2 local Lowes & Home Depots don't keep the blade in stock. I ordered 2, and in 2 days I'll continue.

[@Buildsolarhomes]

Excellent video. Thanks for educating.

[@claudemeek3819]

Never realized a saws-all could do so many things.

[@balinchainly420]

I'm not going to email people but for what it's worth you are correct

[@CleoWollaston-g5j]

Thanks for the info i am a new owner in Jamaica i have never seen the wire brish the scraper nor the grout cleaner before thanks

[@stevenfoust3782]

What was that black cord like thing hanging off the end?

[@domjohnson8723]

It's a battery extension so you never have to take the battery off the charger and you can still walk around with the tool.

[@inharmonywithearth9982]

​@@domjohnson8723😂 that's really funny 😁

[@adamjames1375]

Yes you can buy a metal blade for a circular saw. I run an older U.S. made Milwaukee worm drive & a newer Skil mag 77. There are many manufacturers, but I primarily use Freud Diablo blades. I own a (7-1/4") 48 tooth carbide steel cutting blade (they also make a 60T for thinner materials), as well as a similar Aluminum cutting blade. They're outstanding. They generate very little heat, cut very fast, straight & clean. In many/most applications, they are much faster, cleaner, and straighter than any offerings from an angle grinder, reciprocating saw, or a torch. I also have Masonry blades which work extremely well. These blades last quite awhile if used properly & cost around $25‐30. Not trying to bash you, or the Sawzall...but if you're looking to cut metal quick & clean, the circular saw can most often blow the reciprocating saw out of the water, and is only bested by, the cost of the blade, depth of cut, and access to cut.

[@kimchee94112]

I wouldn't use my Mag 77 with a metal blade, not sure if the metal dust will ruin the saw if you keep on doing it. Same thing cutting concrete, I have a wet saw for this. I use my saw designed for cutting metals or my Milwaukee portable band saw.

[@adamjames1375]

@@kimchee94112 Valid points. Working in the field there's only so much room on the truck which is why I designate an older worm drive for the occasional unforseen shit duty task. Cutting any cement product dry & without even dust collection will absolutely destroy a skil saw in short order. (Perhaps I should have prefaced my original post.) In regards to a metal cutting/carbide blade on a traditional worm drive; I'm not so worried about dust as they throw chips rather than abrade. There is a point to note that, the no load r.p.m. on metal saws are usually in the neighborhood of 25% or so less, leading me to believe they've modified their gearing for increased torque. For occasional unforeseen use, this setup has served me well. If cutting metal/masonry on a more frequent basis, I'd absolutely agree that a purpose built saw is irrefutably necessary. Happy Thanksgiving pal.

[@contessa.adella]

I have the DeWalt brushless compact saw (the 20v one…not the 12v ‘atomic’). Works great on tree branches upto about five inches and rough saws construction lumber like a boss. However, the downside is these things vibrate hard and fast… You would not want to be using one all day. They also like to jump around a bit, especially when starting a cut. They can cut gentle curves in sheet goods, but if not well supported the whole sheet will be ‘reciprocating’ pretty violently.

[@georgepearsall1817]

Do they make a blade for turkey?

[@detroitdiy]

@georgepearsall1817 that would be great. I have used a metal blade to quarter a hog. Worked well.

[@wemcal]

Great video.. I use mine to tear down sheds, cut metal, cut wood, furniture.. mainly demolition

[@utkuduman7231]

can we use it as hammer maybe :s. and i need a sawzall table to use my sawzall as jigsaw, but it is heavy to mount to the underside of the table. any idea ?

[@billyk5038]

I'm considering a recip saw as an alternative to a chainsaw to hard prune very high leylandii (one handed job). Thanks for this walk through. I'm buying a de walt one handed cordless. Shame I'm 18 months too late for your offer . A brush and scraper would be a much appreciated addition to my new recip saw😀😀😀

[@kimchee94112]

I purchased a cheap Ryobi 6" chainsaw on sale, surprisingly doing a good job at cutting trees even 6" diameter branches. If regular Ryobi price I would get the Milwaukee 6" chainsaw hatchet. A ripcipicating saw won't be anywhere the speed as a chainsaw even with the special wood pruning blade. The only advantage is cutting roots where you don't want the chain anywhere near dirt. For little branches under 3/4" I use a cordless pruner, either my DeWalt or Milwaukee. Both does a fine job, Milwaukee twice the price but has more features. For tinny branches my hand pruner goes much faster or the mini 8" Milwaukee hedge trimmer.

[@bartholomewgreatpants3425]

Get the m18 fuel hackzall. True one handed beast. With a 9in Diablo pruning blade with carbide teeth you'll be set.

[@ColinBell-k8n]

Hi Detroit DIY Will it cut through cast iron pipework. Thanks Colin

[@detroitdiy]

@ColinBell-k8n If it is ductile cast iron it will be a struggle. A cut off wheel on a grinder would work better.

[@dblankenship6947]

Thanks for the information. Have you tried the pruning blades?

[@detroitdiy]

No, I have not. Am curious how well they work.

[@neilabernath5862]

He mentioned pruning towards beginning of video. I use the pruning blade all the time. Only use chain saw on bigger branches.

[@kimchee94112]

I have for many years. Used to be $10 a pop, getting expensive since the blade wears out very fast but super sharp at first. I resharp those blades. The little Milwaukee M12 hackzall does a good job up in the trees with a large battery (say 4Ah), no need for my Super Sawzall. Chainsaw much faster and the chain last much longer. I like my cordless mini 6" chainsaw a lot, no need to bring out my cordless 18" most of the time.

[@simonrizk4451]

nice!

[@habeuscorpus9309]

I first started using a (genuine) Sawzall in the early sixties and yes, I agree that it's a very useful tool. At the time it was supplied by the company, and was used mainly for metal. When I retired I bought my own, and use it extensively. However, I'm not sure about the best tool ever. One of the best tools, in my opinion, has to be an oscillating tool. Not only is it one of the safest power tools around, but it's second to none in versatility. I bought one several years ago, a cheap one, and it sat around for a long time not being used. Then one day I did have to make a motise for a 2x4 into a 2x8 that was sitting on concrete. I was about to tackle it with a drill and finish it with a chisel, a bit of a time consuming procedure. I then decided to take the ocillating tool and try it out. It's become an indispensable tool since. Because of it's size, it's very easy to handle with great accuracy. It has a variety of cutting blades available. The wood blades have a very thin kerf. It cuts metal. It can scrape. Like with the Sawzall, I would suggest not trying to save money by buying econonomy blades. In the end, they're not economical but make up for that by being frustating. I have since invested in a brand name one and wouldn't want to be without it. Both tools are really handy, but I see them as having different purposes. I'm 84 years old, and remember the times when the few power tools were very expensive, but were nothing like we have today. They were all corded, very few would have variable speed or reverse rotation. They could be dangerous in damp locations and were very heavy because them were all metal, usually aluminum. We live in a wonderful age!!! Too bad I likely won't be around to see what the future holds.

[@drcoolit]

@habeuscorpus9309 I totally agree w/ you re the oscillating tool. I had some really old dried up sealant on a vintage RV that I tried a putty knife to remove and got nowhere -- but the oscillating tool just went thru that like nothing I've ever seen. when the blade is used at an angle (i.e. not just straight ahead) it acts as a kind of saw and works great w/ some typical messy materials like foam board. both tools (recip/oscillating) have their place -- and I don't think I'd want to abandon either.

[@stevenfoust3782]

I can think of lots of saws that cut metal or wood or pretty much anything with the right blade

[@phalanyx3478]

I cut through a solid 6" diameter pin made from 4140 in 4 hours with a single diablo blade, this saw, and a few solo cups of metalcutting coolant from the CNC. You can cut through anything and everything if you know to drag and roll the saw through the cut so you minimize your length of cut and use lubricant/coolant/water. I cut a small pinhole in the bottom of the coolant cup so it would drizzle into my cut while I'm sawing. A used 50 dollar sawzall with a 10 dollar blade will do a lot.

[@mikek.9980]

Good video except that you could show how each attachment works with different materials.

[@SamuraiSwimmer]

Angle grinder equally versatile, but yes it’s an extremely useful tool.

[@linusgallitzin]

Learned something new about scrapers and grout removal (replacing broken tiles). The metal blade is huge though. People using interior-grade screws and nails for a deck is just dumb. At least I can saw through the metal and rust. :P

[@dave_ecclectic]

you can buy a metal cutting blade for you circ saw although you _should_ only use it on a saw that was designed for it, you don't have to. Oscillating saws are more advanced, they can cut casts off arms while leaving the arm intact.

[@detroitdiy]

Hahahaha

[@nazimacoutinho6927]

Hi Sir l watched your video, in which you mention about the reciprocating saw , for me it was a very useful one as l wanted to buy one saw but very confused which to buy for multi task like how you mention in this video, very good for me as l got your knowledge of the important saw. Very sorry for l watched it today and l am from goa, india , today is 2nd july 2023. I have no idea of your email as you said that you will chose the winners on 4th july. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and experience in the reciprocating saw video. God bless you Keeping posting your exp. which helps peoples like me bravo.

[@detroitdiy]

Thanks for watching, the giveaway was last year.

[@mtnawe2879]

Thought I was listening to Donald Sutherland for a minute there...

[@detroitdiy]

I always liked his movies.

[@davidlehnert5079]

Who Do you think makes the best reciprocating saw?

[@detroitdiy]

@@davidlehnert5079 Milwaukee.

[@bigviper64]

I don’t think you have considered the Angle Grinder!..It too can cut Metal, Wood, Sand, Polish and Grind…

[@bazzani21]

Hello from a fellow Michigander! I am unsure who this video was made for? Recip saws are not a casual tool. Everyday home owners are not going to own one. But people that already own them, pretty much know what they are capable of. Not trying to be negative.

[@detroitdiy]

This video was made for the beginner D.I.Y er. Someone who has just purchased or wants to purchase a recipicating saw. Thanks for watching.

[@Glassdogti]

I'm a home owner and I have a cordless Makita saw. Use it all the time. There are lots of "home owner" versions available from Dewalt, Ryobi, etc. etc. - - Great Video - Thanks,

[@mheermance]

I'm a homeowner and purchased one because the drains in each bathroom sink rusted through one after the other. The threads were also rusted so I couldn't remove them from the sink by turning the pipes. For the first one I used a hacksaw to cut through to remove it. That took forever, so after that I bought a reciprocating saw and finished the next one in a fraction of the time. I haven't used it since then, but it was cheaper than a plumber , and less frustrating han a hacksaw. When the toilet tank bolts rusted through I decided that discretion was the better part of valor and used hacksaw blades.

[@nextusone]

I like sazsaws but I can do more with an angle grinder I can make an angle grinder more tools than that one

[@morscovium8881]

Goddamn that wire brush attachment is fucking genius. But I’d rather just tape a wire brush to a sawzall blade than buy one so that’s exactly what I’m going to do

[@beefing313]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@michaelroberts129]

You wouldn't need the gym lugging that fecking monster all day LOL

[@missiletm]

My Exwife has the Doc Johnson Attachment

[@21thTek]

a vioeo audio book channel, no practical samples.... yiack

[@Artur-sw8er]

One of the least used tools I've owned. It's not good for accuracy, speed or cutting tree limbs. Cordless chainsaw way way faster. For tight spaces, oscillating saw is better.

[@paja7647]

I just used a borrowed one this week to trim down a fallen tree limb. I don’t have a mini chainsaw, so this is perfect and easier to handle than my 14” chainsaws to remove a lot of smaller branches. They’re also cheaper than the mini chainsaws that I’ve looked at, especially for something I might only use a few times a year. A chainsaw is faster, but this feels safer for what I’m doing.

[@markrhule943]

Am I too late to be entered 😔

[@detroitdiy]

Yes, way to late. Thanks for watching.

[@twestgard2]

@@detroitdiy how about now? 😉

[@wampuscat1831]

There is also a sex toy attachment made for them, that seems frightening,

[@loucifer4205]

They didn't invent reciprocating saw the reciprocating saw is over 3000 years old they made the electric reciprocating saw there were gas powered reciprocating saws before this

[@contessa.adella]

Lol…yeah, every regular hand saw IS a reciprocating saw. That’s a perspective.

[@ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣΓΚΕΡΛΕΣ]

sorry my friend , but sabre saws and reciprocating saws are all obsolete tools now. They are demolition tools, but lets be honest. When you have to cut through a steel rod or thick wires, you will always use a big angle grinder. When it comes to big logs , you will use a chainsaw to do the work in a matter of seconds instead of minutes that a reciprocating saw will need. These tools are and will only be used for small twigs and tree branches , nothing more. And even for that small tasks , there are now handheld mini chainsaws that will do the work faster than a sabre saw. Really, i don't know for how long they are going to make sabre saws, they are totally irrelevant nowdays that is why they are trying to breathe new life into them with the ridiculus new attachments in a last effort to make them useful somehow.

[@Dabtrain]

Terrible audio

[@JP-dq1cl]

Had one for years just got some block/ brick blades will try them out soon 🧱

[@robertsabella7298]

Your video was informative but not accurate. You can buy a metal cutting blade for your circular saw , table saw, electric miter saw. I use my miter saw for a variety of cuts in metal, when i want a sguare cut. Another thing about the circular saw they make a variety of blades for them. I did a lot of demo work. They make a blade exclusively for nail embedded wood . I like the reciprocating saw but to me i find the circular saw more versatile. As a builder you need a vast amount of power tools.

[@jonathonlyles3349]

Yup

[@rhonda3526]

Can you turn your circular saw into a sex toy no but you can your reciprocating saw so he's right it's more versatile than your boring circular saw and it's lighter and easier to use

[@crazyham]

​@@rhonda3526 😂😂😂

[@TosaNewsense]

😂​@@rhonda3526

[@JustinLodes]

I love both myself but honestly I think the angle grinder is the most versatile power tool as it can cut anything. Those diamond wheels are just amazing. They even have chainsaw wheels for them now which it awesome in itself