Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall 2821-21 - Gen 2 Update

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall 2821-21 Update
One of the most widely used power tools in the construction industry would be the reciprocating saw. The first reciprocating saw was introduced by Milwaukee in 1951 with their SAWZALL® Reciprocating Saw.
Today, over 69 years later, we find the industry filled with full-size cordless reciprocating saws used on millions of projects on a daily basis. Users include demolition contractors, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, mechanical contractors - in both residential and commercial industries. Next to the drill, we can’t think of a power tool that touches so many different trades.
The Milwaukee Sawzall has had such an impact on the industry that it is now considered an eponym. An eponym is something whose name becomes a common reference word. Like Kleenex, Thermos, Xerox, and “Google it,” the Sawzall is now a name used to refer to any brand reciprocating saw.
Well it’s kinda wordy….and I’m not sure many people really care. Wouldn’t it be easier to just talk about them being the original “reciprocating” saw, and Sawzall has become a household term used by many to refer to a reciprocating saw.
What’s Different On This Gen 2 Sawzall
Lots of tool companies solicit feedback from their users and service center. Milwaukee takes it to the next level by going to the jobsites and seeking the feedback for their quest to provide performance-driven and trade-focused solutions with their tools.
The upgrades made to this Sawzall were a direct result of user feedback.
When I picked up this saw, the first thing I noticed was that it felt lighter, Milwaukee shaved a ½ pound off the tool but still beefed up common wear areas, while reducing weight in other areas. The second thing was that Milwaukee added more rubber over-mold on the saw which helps with vibration and long term grip.
The Gen 2 Sawzall still has a brushless Motor that provides the same 3,000 SPM but Milwaukee increased the stroke length1-1/4 inch. While 1/8-inch doesn’t seem like much this saw does cuts nail embedded wood, black pipe, and conduit faster.
Milwaukee improved the slider-crank mechanism better protecting it from water and dust ingress. This improvement was a result of direct feedback from users complaining that when cutting water-filled pipes their saw clamp and crank mechanism would get wet and the mechanism would eventually rust or seize. Water ingress and corrosion is common to the reciprocating saw landscape including all major competitors. The improvements Milwaukee made in this area can be viewed as an upgrade over existing reciprocating saws regardless of brand.
I can attest that on my older Sawzall the blade clamp sticks and is difficult to actuate, and the blade guard lever has broken off. Milwaukee replaced key parts of the blade clamp with stainless steel, for better wear and corrosion resistance.
The battery connection also has been reinforced battery with metal for improved durability and battery retention over the life of the tool.
The Extendable shoe got a HUGE upgrade and is both easier to actuate and more durable. One change you may or may not immediately notice is that the extendable shoe actuator button is recessed and covered by think rubber over-mold - protecting it from damage.
Specifications
M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL® Reciprocating Saw (2821-22) - replacing 2720
• 3000 SPM
• 1-1/4” stroke length
• Adjustable Shoe
• Anti-Corrosion Blade Clamp
• Rafter Hook
• LED light
• Weight: 8.4 lbs (6.8 lbs bare tool)
• 5-year warranty
Pricing
• 2821-20 ($199)
• 2821-21 ($319)
• 2821-22 ($419)
M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL® Reciprocating Saw w/ ONE-KEY™ (2822-22) - replacing 2721
• 3000 SPM
• 1-1/4” stroke length
• One-Key™ Connectivity
• Adjustable Shoe
• Anti-Corrosion Blade Clamp
• Rafter Hook
• LED light
• Weight: 8.4 lbs (6.8 lbs bare tool)
• 5-year warranty
Pricing
• 2822-20 ($259)
• 2822-22 ($469)
Overall Impression
69 years ago Milwaukee released the first SAWZALL and a legend was born - today, this saw is still a Jobsite trailblazer. All I can say is they Sawzall just keeps getting better with age!

[@Silky_boi]

True story: I’m a HVAC installer and got a new helper for the summer, had to remove an old plenum and told him to get my reciprocating saw (Makita). He came back 5 min later and said, “I couldn’t find the saw you wanted but can we use your sawzall.”

[@woezacardoza5659]

😆

[@chrisman3673]

I have gen1 6 years it's a beast!

[@kobelcofan]

They're good for landscapers too. There are times when a pesky tree root gets in the way of your landscape edging. They also really help when digging out bushes or cutting the stumps flush.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Ive done that a few time - now they have pruning blades for the reciip

[@some0ne8]

@@ConcordCarpenter The diablo carbide pruning blades are my new go to blades for cutting roots. I've even taken a few trees down with them in my Makita 18v saw.

[@josecortez5213]

I love the M18 sawzall for cutting through metal, glass and wood all in one pass.

[@ginob3465]

I luv your vids very informative and professional thankyou

[@kevinklepp9526]

They sure do a good job we had them out a few times on our job sites to let us do good hard testing on there tools we had them make the commercial at the job for that 9” demo saw and still working with them

[@cwebblocksmith]

I agree that the saws all is such an awesome tool.

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

I plan on getting one of these.

[@devilefan]

I think overall Milwaukee in itself gets better with age.... they have been the best overall power tools on the market for decades and that's dating back to a time before brushless or fuel or any of the other upgrades they have installed....Milwaukee in my opinion and many others continues to just lead the industry with the best power tools on the market... I always state that in my own videos.... now two companies tools I have never used Are Hilti and festool so I don't know how they stack up to Milwaukee...But of all the major tool brands I have used There are none better than Milwaukee... thank you for all the great info can you give on your channel...It is always a pleasure and very informative watching your videos

[@Zozo806]

There is no like the best "its all about personal preference". Milwaukee has many great tools but also alot of half cooked junk in its lineup. The future needs to be like Bosch and Metabo building battery Alliances. Bosch for example gives Fein now there ProCore Tech while the next 18V Fein will run on Core batterys. The same goes to LED Technology. Brennstuhl and LedLenser are now using 18V tech. Soon Stihl will join. Do you really think a company like Milwaukee will do a good job of building a trimmer as good as Stihl or a headlamp as good as LedLenser or a Multitool as good as Fein?

[@bartholomewgreatpants3425]

Boy this comment aged like milk. In a world where landscapers are going away from gas ya see more milwaukee string trimmers on landscapers trailers than any other. I own it and it's great plus the quick lock system makes it capable of almost anything. As for multi tools yes milwaukee may not have the fancy lever that Dewalt has but you can still change a blade just as fast. Milwaukee pushes innovation and fixes the few mistakes they make. You sure as shit won't find any fein in my work van. Milwaukee created the saw zall and all this time later they're still leading the industry.

[@ccadama]

@A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz. Thanks Rob for your thorough review and take on the new Milwaukee FUEL Sawzall. Milwaukee listened and gave us both a articulating shoe that's also adjustable. Usually I get one and not the other. Thanks for pointing out how there's more overmolding for comfort. Adding stroke length makes for more efficient cuts. We'll see whether the added metal reinforcement for the battery helps over time as people use this new recip saw. Hope you, your staff, and your families stay safe and well.

[@mrnharvey1]

As usual your concise, precise understanding of power tools is sublime. I'm just purchased this sawzall for mostly DIY work though I didn't know it existed until fairly recently. 🤣😂🤣

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Enjoy it

[@TexasStetson]

I've been using the gen. 1 the last 1.5 year on my job sights in the oil field. From 6" schedule 80 steel pipe to 6" overgrown trees on my ROWs. I've literally put it through hell. Yes the clamp to blade gets sticky, but other than that Milwaukee has my money on the new generation. IF this one ever craps out.

[@nsatoday]

I agree that Milwaukee has certainly lead the way in this tool (and has innovated in the 12V realm); however, all manufactures of recip saws have neglected the orbital function on their cordless models. And for Milwaukee this seems like a big lack. I wish I could get the power and orbital action of the super sawzawll and the 4 way shoe from Dewalt. My 2 cents for a perfect recip for demo and heavy work.

[@joeo7722]

69 year’s later and still no “R” in the the word saw ... lol , love you buddy thanks for all the great work you do.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

My bad

[@hawkandroid]

well done

[@jamesD104]

Great review thank you 👍🏻

[@ConcordCarpenter]

No problem 👍

[@wildgoose6596]

Those look like some very well thought out upgrades. My gen 1 is going strong, but I'm a diy guy and it just doesn't see as much use. Despite my money pit! Lol! Stay well!

[@vit1844]

Great review as always!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I appreciate that

[@thehandsonlandlord626]

I had the last version and it sadly didn't last. The mechanism that holds the blade failed. I ordered the gen 2 model so hopefully the beefed up mechanism will be more durable.

[@bobbystaats1846]

I’m on the makita platform 👍👍👍 but I love the power the super sawzaw has ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻 or the metabo that’s a beast as well !!!

[@benniep8435]

Have that sawzall really love it plus many other Milwaukee tools and i am Not a contractor just a new Diy

[@loumonte658]

I was looking forward to an m12 review.

[@masterkilla77]

Same

[@jameshumphries7890]

Me personally I really do like your reviews and base my next tool purchase on 98% on your reviews. I'm a plumber by trade 27 year's.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

🙏 thx brother

[@suicidalkids9916]

Recip saw best tool for cutting up your firewood.

[@paulking1607]

Will they update the super sawzall as well? Thanks for the great video highlighting the new release!

[@jesusmdelacruz1]

I love the channel, You felt a 1/2 lb on almost 7 lb bare tool. That’s pretty good.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I touch alot of tools.... wait that didn't sound right

[@fatherfirefighter7751]

Any update coming to the Super Sawzall? Side note,1/2" impact head-to-head comparison?

[@quickcodecutter]

Rob, you're getting better with age too.

[@Popajaja]

My Milwaukee M18 CSX only runs for a second or two and shuts itself down. After that, the LED turns on and off 6 times with small pauses? Also, when I press the switch sometimes the diode just lights up 4 times with a short pause and the saw doesn't work?

[@MrTooTechnical]

awesome

[@aaronrepper7649]

Would like to see a gen 2 vs gen 1 vs super sawsall faceoff.

[@ImpulseAudioSpeakers]

Might be time to retire my corded super sawzall with an Allen key blade change. I like that it’s lighter and has a little more stroke.

[@CrookedSkew]

I don't doubt that Sawzall is a household term in the states but in the UK and Ireland, most people would not be familiar with it. They tend to call them recip saws / sabre saws.

[@WeldingForJesus]

Here in Scandinavia we call them tiger saws.

[@fernandotapia6970]

Hii how chance berarrings off motor ??

[@ekcoupe5059]

How does this compare to the super sawzall??

[@alexandergvgribatsch499]

The most common problem I seem to have is I would guess is the trigger. There are times when I press the trigger and get nothing. It happens with my super sawzall, circular saw, and blower. Has this problem been resolved?

[@steakwilliams4448]

Maybe an issue with a specific battery?

[@woezacardoza5659]

Y

[@Mogman150]

How does this compare / fit in the line up against the Milwaukee 2722 Super Sawzall?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

lighter less power

[@gregmiller7038]

Rob, with your experience, in your opinion, would you say that Milwaukee makes the best reciprocating saws?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

yes sir

[@randymathews3348]

How's it stack up against the super?

[@konamanstudio2447]

🍻🍺

[@randymathews3348]

@@konamanstudio2447 wassup KONA

[@Joetechlincolns]

It doesn't appear to have adjustment to engage orbital cuts, so it might be slower to cut some materials, the upside is it now goes 1-1/4" on blade strokes and it's a little lighter.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

LIGHTER

[@muscleman369]

1:30 slick Like

[@MustPassTruck]

Review the M12 Hatchet... Please

[@ConcordCarpenter]

next week

[@TheNottonight]

M12?

[@weldonpinder7295]

The gen 2 has alot of vibration they could've upgraded that

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎⚒️😎⚒️😎

[@nelson1tom]

Regardless of price, why should I buy this over the super sawzall?

[@ScottyBing87]

It’s lighter

[@millennialbeardo2720]

The super Sawzall. Is that. Super. I will get this gen 2 for the 'helpers' that cant handle a real tool

[@ConcordCarpenter]

size, weight

[@nelson1tom]

@@ConcordCarpenter seems pretty dark to me.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@nelson1tom hah

[@sureloch1]

M18?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

yep

[@jesterraj]

M12 or M18?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

18

[@silencitopunk]

$200 for each 5.0 battery that sounds.. intense

[@irmaztamal21]

👍

[@gooseseey4687]

Heads up - you put m12 but this is an m18 tool. Your video title and description are incorrect.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thanks! Fixed

[@electricalron]

The term sawzall is like “I’ll have a Coke.”

[@olegvihodets1887]

I have a lot m18 tools . After an year battery loosing contacts .tool stops over and over . Is there any solution to get better contacts between battery and tool ?

[@sureloch1]

In 7 years only have 1 battery with contact issues

[@olegvihodets1887]

@@sureloch1 I spend about 8 thousand $ for my Milwaukee tools . I believe I have 3 batteries that bad contacts.

[@89dhvac]

@@olegvihodets1887 Milwaukee will replace them for free if they are within the warranty period.

[@v3n0mnyc]

My gen 1 reciprocating got wet cutting a boiler pipe lines i thought it would survive

[@konamanstudio2447]

How is it compared to Super 🍻🥃👍

[@ConcordCarpenter]

lighter

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

More power, 1 1/4 stroke?? This is basically a MUCH lighter Super Sawzall without the orbital action. Amazing

[@Mogman150]

Is that the main difference? That and $50 less, easier blade change...

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

@@Mogman150 Well as far as know. If it had orbital action I think I'd get it. Of course I just bought the super Sawzall a few months ago loll

[@zacharylavallee9093]

How soon aftet will they release the super sawzall version? I only buy the supers

[@Joetechlincolns]

They already have a cordless super sawzall for well over a year or two. www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/SAWZALL-Reciprocating-Saws/SAWZALLS/2722-21HD

[@ConcordCarpenter]

ill ask

[@831Links]

@@ConcordCarpenter gen 2 super coming? Is that why they have the free8.0 super saw deal right now to clear inventory?

[@Pancake4o]

When he said "hey Google it ",😂😂 it activated my Google assistant

[@TheBostonstapler]

you cant beat the normal blade chuck like on a corded saw. Use your hands or pliers if its jammed or seized. Plastic lever slips, breaks , or skips the metal tooth.

[@billw1044]

Looks a little big for an M12.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

lol thanks fixed

[@EricHamm]

I can tell you right now that thing does not hold a candle to Metabo UVP Sawzall. No orbital feature? Try one with that feature, you won't look back. Also can't pick your speed? The hackzall is more useful than the sawzall IMO because it is one handed. Milwaukee makes some killer stuff, but not all their stuff is killer. If you need a demo tool I can guarantee you there is better cordless sawzall options. One big thing I don't like is that it uses a plastic lever, all industrial sawzalls seem to use the twist feature which is not as convenient, but is for sure a wear point or break point using the ABS plastic levers.

[@gamezech2882]

all those things you said are on the milwaukee super sawzall

[@ConcordCarpenter]

orbital is nice - haven't seen that feature since my Portercable tigersaw

[@benjaminromshak2921]

I own not one but two of the Hikoki (MetaboHPT) Multivolt Recip saw. I call ‘em Godzilla. Best Cordless Recip on the market!!

[@89dhvac]

Lol I’ll pass. Brute power isn’t everything. I’ll take Milwaukee’s rep and customer service any day over anything made by Hitachi.

[@jstu45]

1st to say 1st

[@nelson1tom]

69 lol

[@drewsfjord]

It orbits, outperforms the supersawzall and it's lighter too.