How to use a Sawzall | Tricks and Hidden Dangers

Learn pro tips on using one of the most widely available power tools in the world... the reciprocating saw (A.K.A. The Sawzall). This tool is amazing for a wide variety of demolition tasks, but can also be tamed and used to make finer cuts and can even be used to make a plunge cut! Also learn some cool history and how the Sawzall got its name. This video is great for anyone getting into the Constuction trades, or anyone to be able to tackle some bigger tasks around the house.
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[@nombreapellido9038]

Be safe y’all! This is an amazing tool but it can cut you bad!! Another tip would be - ANYTIME you are touching the blade to change it out or install the blade - PLEASE remove the power source.

[@hujohnny7785]

I had 2 other brands in the same price range and the batteries wouldn't last more than a couple of uses. I got the Black and Decker kzbin.infoUgkx84IcU5pbZd1Qrz8u4-YRLmJax7kdRi7B because I have a bunch of their other battery powered tools that are great and it was not a disappointment. I've used it for over an hour straight doing some demolition and the battery was still working great when I finished. It's also smaller than the others I used which makes it easier to use for longer periods and the performance was as good as my corded saw.

[@RMichaelHimself]

Hey man, I know this is just an old video to you, that you made years ago and have since moved on from. But I hope you read this and understand that this video is continuing to help people, likely every day, all over the world. So thank you. Today it saved me some embarrassment when an older guy at church offered to pay me for helping him with his seasonal yard work. He sat his expensive sawzall in the grass, and said it would help me in disassembling this old wooden solar heating contraption he'd just removed from his roof. He wanted me to save the hose, but tear apart and burn the rest. Fortunately, I found the 10 minutes to get on KZbin and watch your video while he ran to the hardware store 😂

[@matsudakodo]

Tip: use a shorter blade unless you really need the length

[@justmeandthethree]

I do a lot of deck work with my sons, and we use reciprocating saws a lot. One important thing to remember -- remove the battery when it is not being used or when it is being transported. I constantly remind my sons to be extremely careful with the saws.

[@staytru5563]

Just use a corded saw. One of the few tools I prefer without a battery bc you never have to worry about it dying no matter the size of the job. Saves a lot of time from having to charge batteries not to mention the cost of buying and replacing batteries. Saves on that too

[@Californians_go_home]

Hahaha. We have the same name. 😃

[@justmeandthethree]

@@Californians_go_home You have a GREAT name!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@staytru5563 I'd heard Tim Carter (Ask a Builder) say to run and buy all corded now, as the battery stuff doesn't last as well/long. The older stuff is much heavier, not appropriate for many things, and women/smaller people won't like that.

[@BigZ971]

​@@staytru5563I bought a one handed reciprocating saw with a pruning blade. Works great for dealing with tree limbs before getting the chainsaw to cut up the trunk.

[@deyonsadler6828]

Great content, I don’t think you understand how much this helped me lol. Just started my plumbing apprenticeship last week, and I embarrassed the hell out of my self using this tool the first time I was asked to. Keep up the great vids man👍🏾

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

How is that going? My friend is a plumber. :) he's happy. I got the friend n family rate in our nightmare house, so I'm happy...

[@StrainingDingelberry]

The hardest I’ve ever been punched in the face was done by a sawzall

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Victor Leachman I believe it!

[@guenterdonebuilding689]

I've also been punched in the face with a saw all battery cutting above my head my lip was sore for a week.

[@mexicanaccents2004]

Happens to the best of us

[@garychambers5930]

99% of time I keep my blade in there backwards It seems like it works better for me

[@holyfreakinguacamole]

Jeezus. Bet that keeps people from stealing your lunch.

[@stephenbatman33]

Same here, it just feels right

[@timyanke9559]

99 percent of people put the blade in backwards, sounds like your the 1 percent

[@dawncolangelo2272]

You guys are amazing! I have a basic working knowledge of power tools that I learned from my Dad. But these tips and tricks are awesome. I believe even he would be impressed! Keep them coming and thanks again.

[@potterbat3995]

What about the dry wall cut. When you need to cut a line only a half inch deep so to not hit electrical. Drag the saw along the wall at an angle if that makes sense. My personal favorite;)

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

In my house, my licensed electrician cousin put plumbing right next to his new electric. Get that one. Brilliant 👏 👏 When it leaks (eventually it will...) now you have water all over the conduit.

[@cecemeyers5998]

I am a wimpy lady who doesn’t like to use cutting power tools much and I even used one! Made some sweet raised garden beds out of pallets-thanks in part to your videos. Great tips on how to use the smart way.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Every chick needs her own tools. I just got a nice Ryobi set of drill/Sawzall and light for 100 bucks, plus the battery, charger n a bag. Dewalt wanted 100 JUST for the tool and battery. I didn't see any mention of case or bag, either. You also need to buy bits/blades. I got one saw blade but I suspect it was a return/open box, thus the price. If I were using it daily, I might have bought Dewalt. They're under lock n key, and Ryobi wasn't, tho. Maybe nobody wants to steal them. Which is ok by me. :) NEVER, EVER buy cheap junk from Aldi. I watched a guy do a nasty number on his hand w their drill bits when it broke. They have nice many bit screw/ratchet sets, tho. You'd need: screwdriver set (mine is Dewalt, only downside is the bits might pop out of handle when changing them out) and several screwdrivers. You can't/should NOT really crank on the bit sets. They're for lighter stuff. Same w wrenches. Only get Craftsman and then spray paint every centimeter bright pink so nobody steals them. I'd etch that shite, too. That's where Dremel might come in. Good lights. Again Maglite. The one just bigger than pen size. Very bright. Maybe 15 bucks. Takes AA. The cheap headlamps for 10 bucks w 2 flashlights at Menard's isn't a bad deal, either. Good hammer. Axe for things like camping or intruders. I'd think again if some broad came at me with an AXE. lol . Army Navy store also has good stuff: big mosquito netting for the yard. Tiny solid gas stove and wax like gas thing for 5.00. Good if something happens to the power, your modern stove won't work (electronic ignition). Heavy, heavy camping stuff for loss of heat/boiler. At least a bag. And a water purifying system that's portable and doesn't need electricity. Costco has good size clear bins to store food/water and such from mildew/mold and pests. You don't want too big, b/c it'll be heavy. You need a gallon a day per person, plus pets. Need at least 3 days. You never know. Snow states, you could get stuck in snow or stranded in the house for at least 3 days. I'd get a list of recommendations from your neighbors on handyman and licensed tradespeople (plumbers/carpenters, electricians). Don't trust that anyone in the book are licensed. The person who knows their stuff and talks a lot and shows you things is your person. Can't let them wander around the property on their own. You don't want to know the shite I've seen them do. Used a ladder to get on the roof from the 3rd floor landing. Yeah. 👏 👏 👏 brilliant. Extremely stupid and dangerous. I saw nobody roped off, either. You might see them tied to the brick chimney, which isn't set up for lateral forces (sideways) AT ALL. It gets worse from there. Just saying. Especially if you're female/older. You're expected to be stupid.

[@MaryM-l1k]

You ain't a wimp. You got it done.

[@kellyinfanger9192]

Keep a metal cutting blade ( not a combo blade - narrow kerf and tiny little teeth for cutting metal like hacksaw blades), handy. It's a great way to cut apart a mistake without damage to the lumber. Spread the two members only slightly - then the narrow blade can cut the nails real easily. I always keep my blades in backwards. As far as I am concerned; that is the difference between a real pro and a duffer.

[@lukebrown4184]

You can take the blade out, press the foot up against your form, and run it like a concrete vibrator. Obviously this is only for small stuff.

[@totallyfrozen]

🤫 Don’t tell my wife

[@ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00]

@@totallyfrozen She already knows.

[@Hearthman1159]

If you use a shorter blade "backwards" you'll rarely have a problem plunge cutting. You can use Saf-T-Kut blades in drywall without cutting wires or pipes. They have all sorts of special blades now: Surform files, diamond rasps, scrapers, scrub pads, etc. I love how he said use the baseplate them free cut at the tip. Never mentioned most saws now have an adjustable foot that can extend out to support the end of a blade then progress down as the teeth wear out. Always use both hands. REALLY loud cutting metal but works. Advanced users can carve with it. Sawzalls are responsible for more sagging floors because plumbers butcher the joists to get 'stuff' to run downhill.

[@totallyfrozen]

I’ve used mine one handed, but I was cutting below my level, not overhead. I was cutting a tree root and was kneeling half way in a hole in the ground. I had to stabilize myself with one hand while cutting with the other. Not ideal, but I was able to perform the cut without being at risk of falling or getting cut.

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

totallyfrozen ...Yeah! Saws-all makes stump removal much easier and faster. With a long blade it’ll cut around small rocks and who cares if it breaks a tooth or two?!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@unclefuddelmer9224 Oh, man, I wouldn't play with anything involving trees. I've seen the accidents. They're so nasty, they use cartoons to show you.

[@KalRandom]

What I told my kids. #1 rule using a Sawzall, Get the blade for the work your doing. No sense in using a 12" blade for what a 4" will do. You have more control that way. And for gods sake keep your arm kinda loose, so that when it kicks back on you it doesn't hurt you.

[@Pro1er]

Rule #1 should have been *always* wear your safety glasses on your face, not on your cap.

[@texascraftsman7215]

Love a Milwaukee sawzall I still remember the first time I used one i was about 10 years old my arms shook for a week 😂

[@wooge3199]

Lol me2 also from tx

[@wno1043]

Milwaukee tools are great!

[@StrzBtz]

😂

[@kylewetzel4988]

One more tip keep your guide hand on top of the saw, not the bottom. It's a saw not a machine gun. Not fun when that sucker kicks back(aka your vice demo). Can definitely walk right over that guide hand fast, giving you a good cut or even a few stabs.

[@jakejerald]

Yup. Running the 15A Super Sawzall today cutting a stud out at the top plate at high RPM and she bucked out of my hands, got airborne and 180° in about .25 seconds or less and stabbed me in the chest 2” above my heart. Didn’t start bleeding until 2 hours later, I think the seatbelt chafing it got things going and it bled thru my tshirt and flannel. I checked it after the impact and I had holes in all my layers but no blood. I guess that’s a puncture wound for ya. Anyway be safe everyone.

[@drewp503]

I use a 6inch hole saw for can lights in pine or cedar ceilings...way cleaner and easier

[@jmackinjersey1]

The cordless Milwaukee Sawzall will stop moving if/when the blade gets pinched. That's one great safety measure that a corded saw doesn't have.

[@tomconnaghan9610]

By the way great video I would also stay away from the cheaper saws spend the money for the 15 amp saw and skip the 12 amp models you won’t be sorry

[@Cranstal]

One of the best instructional videos on how to use a reciprocating saw.

[@stevenlanford2504]

I think you did a good job on the video, BUT you did not have your safety glasses over your eyes.

[@kevinquick6866]

You can’t beat the new carbide tipped blades

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Agreed

[@robotkarateman]

Hey folks, DIY guy in progress here with a big THANK YOU. I had to remove a section of rotten decking this weekend and your plunge cut technique saved me SO MUCH time and effort. I had to come back and thank you for sharing that with us.

[@bluemantom77]

I am only hear to give feedback my first time using a reciprocating saw was in shop class in 1990 I was 13 different times they wouldn't do that today but I learned how to use it to proper way about my teacher I think it was a Makita corded obviously back then my late father in his line of work as a auto mechanic at the time got a Sears industrial reciprocating saw manufactured by Black & Decker for them from their professional line I still have it today came in a black case still runs he went and purchase me in 1994 my first reciprocating saw a Porter Cable model 629 me in the US still have it still works beautiful don't have the case no more . I don't know why I like the raw power of it only cordless one I own is a DeWalt dw937 old school 18 volt I could convert it to 20 volt with the adapter don't feel like it not worth it to me I learned how to do a plunge cut 15 years ago first time with a jigsaw 30 years ago

[@michaelmccloskey3341]

Wear those saftey glasses my friend.👓 No Perkins Builder Brother with a eye patch🚫

[@KingParisBuckingham]

Hey perkins,when you gonna market that moonshine in a bottle??? "Perkins 100%proof moonshine"??? Hahahahaha

[@pjplumber2146]

Um. Was my dad the only one to ever say “allow the tool to its job”. Lol my guys will straight lean on a saw and put enormous pressure on blade. I can’t seem to say it the way my dad did. With any power tool. Let the tool work. We humans just support. It’s not an amazing work of skill. Just don’t put your muscle into it. I have already taught my 12 year old how to use most of my power tools. And every lesson starts with. Select the proper tool then let that tool do its job. It was designed to work but not be a slave. Didn’t hear you guys mention it. And every non pro maybe a few pros. See your arm following the cut and assume that means your torque is making the tool work. With saws this leads to crooked cuts. With drills it usually ends with broken wrists or jaw. Lol.

[@donovanbeavers3274]

Go try to drill a hole though a glue lam or 6 inch cast pipe without pressure and then try leaning into to it. There are times not to push hard like cutting PVC or ABS. But there are times you should push to like most lumber and heavy metals.

[@pjplumber2146]

Lol been there done that. Good sharp blade walks right through a lam beam

[@wooge3199]

Oh ...one more thing...if I see someone put my blade in anyotheway than backwards.....I fire them....30 yr master Carpenters here.....it's no good unless it's backwards baby

[@lucaskohut4082]

woog e it just doesn’t feel right putting the blade in normally I always put it in backwards as well and the second someone uses my sawzall....there they go changing the blade around

[@kellyinfanger9192]

Ditto. Backwards is professional, in fact if you think about it,, it is the other way that is backwards. If you put it in right - the saw rums the same as a jig saw, and if someone put a jig saw blade in with the teeth towards him and started to pull the saw back toward himself to cut, I would fire him too.

[@ILikeWafflz]

Depends heavily on the type of cut you're making. I use both directions about equally.

[@ebneigh5191]

Star Wars may have had the lightsaber but The French Connection had the sawzall

[@Graveltrucking]

They are handy that's for sure, used them for demolition work, use them for cutting old exhaust systems out of trucks, with the Milwaukee torch blades I've cut 3/4 inch thick steel with them.

[@triblemusic]

Dont want to troll you. You guys have great material. Safety 1st , safety glasses.

[@danhunik7949]

When doing a plunge cut it helps to use the shortest blade that you have.

[@MintStiles]

Use the shortest blade that will get the job done - period. Scares me when people walk around with a 15 amp saw and the longest machete looking blade.

[@MrDisgruntledGamer1]

Is it because it wobles at the end less?

[@Natedoc808]

Watched the FNG squat down to cut a board that was going to bind 💯, figured it’d be a good learning moment as he wouldn’t listen to any coaching. Once he was writhing on the ground holding his balls that his elbow just obliterated, we’re laughing and our foreman hollers “be careful, that cut will probably bind up!!!”

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I'd be there w the camera, just me...?

[@Reassemblingthepuzzle]

This helped me to understand the basics of this tool and yet I can’t help but notice the last comment, be cautious and yet you were not wearing eye protection when using.

[@sandy-rr1by]

"sawzall" is my most favorite and useful saw!!! (68yo grammie)

[@mayaanderson660]

Beginner here. I had to watch four videos before anyone explained how and why to use the shoe. Thanks.

[@TheDillinger187]

Use the sawzall like a saw and it cuts even faster

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

I’ve done that one too! It actually works

[@appleztooranges]

A sawzall is extremely aggressive. Had to buy an oscillating tool to do smaller tasks. I like cutting screws and bolts out that are stripped completely. Also, I like to use it in a pinch if my chainsaw gets wedged between a tree. I used it to take the chainsaw out

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Don't they make a drill attachment to drill it from inside the screw/bilt head and remove?

[@darkdelta]

Hello Perkins Brothers, first time being first to comment. Not in the trades, but I thank you for posting them. I always pick up some bit of knowledge.

[@michaelthoele1625]

Safety tip Buddy of min got His finger caught in between the blade catch and the guard while the saw was on. Uh don’t do that his finger did not fair well.

[@robertsmith7637]

I did the same thing 20+years ago...freaking hurt like a sob..the fingernail was screwed up for 15 or 20 years...dam did it hurt..it was my thumb👍👍

[@sigdetcdr]

Great job gents! If the saw has an adjustable depth shoe, it can be adjusted to allow cutting on more of the overall blade rather than just the stroke length nearest to the saw. We were cheap and would make every blade last until the teeth were literally ground off. Also, GREAT comment about thinking about what's behind the surface you will be cutting. I was plugged into an outlet near where I was cutting into a wall. During a cut, there was sawdust, plaster dust, noise, chaos.....then what seemed like a camera flash....and silence. Me being cocky yelled BREAKER!!!! uh...actually I had just cut through the electrical wire in the wall and it shorted on my blade. I was the daily dumbazz that day. Thanks for this video....the sawzall was always considered either the demo tool or the whoops tool.

[@eponymousIme]

At least you lived to tell the tale!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I have a licensed electrician cousin. Guess where he lands the conduit? Right NEXT TO the plumbing...

[@filamphibian2980]

Nice video. My sawzall experience limited to cutting down bamboo and pruning. Rely on circular/jig saw for the wood work. Your tips, especially with the upside down blade and plunge cut guidance, I can be more versatile with this tool. thanks

[@mr.x8391]

I was like what the effe, Ryan Reynolds finally got a real job and a real set of tools.

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

Can it be used to cut down telephone poles and / or utility poles?

[@TheZGALa]

Thank you so much for this very helpful lesson. I am amused that I have been using my sawzall incorrectly for decades. This is very helpful.

[@eagle7757]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Jesus Christ is the only way.....

[@lambchop8671]

amen

[@MYTHIC_PRODIGY]

Step 1: Dont use a sawzall

[@pejoge1203]

Yay me! This is the first time I've watched one of your videos and knew all the advice already. I usually get at least one piece of practical advice out of them. Keep up the good work guys; love your videos.

[@Bipolarvideos]

Cuts through fence posts like a light sabre

[@mattybuzz]

Great video; I'm a late bloomer with tools and projects. Very helpful; hell of a tool I need to add!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

HD has a deal: drill, Sawzall, light, battery/charger and case for 100.00. Dewalt wanted 100 just for the drill. KIM, drill bits aren't included. Blades might not be, either. I think my Ryobi set was open box, but at 100 bucks, I won't complain. Dewalt wanted 100 just for the best rated drill.

[@justmeandthethree]

Also, never tell your sister how reciprocating saws are great for pruning trees because she will then borrow it for weeks.

[@InsuranceIsLegalizedRobbery]

That means it’s not yours anymore Lol 😂

[@justmeandthethree]

@@InsuranceIsLegalizedRobbery Damn! You might be right. I forgot that she still has it. That changes TODAY.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Paint ALL your valuable tools BRIGHT PINK, so you see your nice stuff again and it doesn't wander tf off. Particularly anything valuable: Craftsman.

[@sauldiaz2139]

thanks so much I just got into carpentry and I need this type of videos to teach myself

[@dylsky100]

Lmao the plunge cut is something I learned 1st day on the job! I didnt know I could do that and my journeyman just said hey do this and ever since it's all I do really. We cut out everything with sawzalls. Floor heats, stacks, exit vents. Ect.

[@dal7143]

This video was the only preparation I had for cutting up several pine limbs and I’m not commenting from the emergency room, so thank you. Just for people who have never used an electric saw before, I had to press on the top of the Sawzall the whole time it was running to keep it from jumping up, and it generates quite a vibration.

[@TinManKustoms]

The most useful cutting tool on the jobsite next to the skil saw and they still charge you a arm and a leg for blades that don't last very long.

[@FranciscoGarcia-sk8sy]

Great tips! Especially being careful with the sawsall on ladders and the plunge cut!

[@danielmaclellan7003]

Love the channel guys! Your short to the point format with quick clips of use and examples in between with the odd bit of humour in there is so much better than others on KZbin who just want to hear themselves talk and do no real work. 🙌🏻

[@lykusher1]

Video saved me from looking like a dumbass and saving my shoulders from looking like they are on a roller coaster. Big W thank you for this video.

[@paulferguson4610]

When cutting nails between two boards drive a wedge in to make room for your blade. I use plastic chainsaw felling wedges.

[@kellyinfanger9192]

Use narrow kerf hacksaw type metal blades. Then you barely need to wedge them apart.

[@fatdad64able]

I had a teaspoon attached to my sawzall to stir my coffee in a manly style. But ever since I poked a hole in my "Hello Kitty" cup I started using the drill.... :(

[@MintStiles]

My very experienced electrician uses a sawzall blade on a wooden handle, and it makes a very aggressive and effective drywall saw.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Yeah, it does. I've seen it. Lol

[@SS61972]

Excellent video brother!

[@contessa.adella]

Slight correction everyone in America calls a Recip saw a Sawzall. Many other places use the correct terminology….I bet Makita and DeWalt hate their tools being called by a competitors naming style. Having said that, in UK vacuum cleaners usually get called a Hoover, which is just as wrong. Oh and please stop called every darn circular saw a Skillsaw…cos they ain’t.

[@WelshRabbit]

Wow, your dad was a earlier adoptor. He must have purchased one of the very first models of of the Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. "Sawzall."

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I heard of a PIG FARM getting sued by overpriced and ineffective Harley. Had one for years. Brought my own mechanic and sold it for a nearly entirely problem-free Gold Wing, when they were still all US made in 1994.

[@vagnomegrown804]

Love my Milwaukee M18 Fuel sawzall. That bad boy really Sawz All

[@vinniekeller6120]

Great tricks ... but you had me worried you had safety glasses but

[@zacheiriksson]

The saw in vice. I got hung up on a nail and the body pushed back when i was in a tight spot. Ended up with 4 stitches on the back of the thumb when it got jammed into the subfloor edge.

[@shootsandscoots]

Nice video. Here’s another tip: don’t run the sawzall relentlessly for 40 -50 minutes on end. Then go for another another 20 minutes. Once the tool gets warm give it a rest. You will burn out the motor -guaranteed. Don’t ask me how I know? Also take an air compressor and blowout the vents to keep the brushes clean. If your starting out you can get a smaller battery operated sawzall or a hackzall. They produce less power and fit in smaller places. HF sells pruning blades. Tip - the battery operated sub compact are good for limbing trees if your climbing and don’t want to use a chainsaw. You can drop the tool if it bucks (binds) and it’s safer. To cut a circle start with a pilot hole 3-4 are good inside the arc you can cut some relief cuts. Take the narrow tip of the blade and cut the arc. Then move to the next pilot and cut the arc.... good for openings for toilets 🚽 etc. change out the blades when they get dull it won’t rip apart the tool. Also purchase several different types of blades and length, depending on the job and material. The front guard is adjustable so if you want less blade showing moving it forward. Don’t cut the power cord on the first day. Milwaukee has the original patent on the tool. Some of the newer tools ($$) have an orbital switch which bites into the wood. Some have various speed settings and the trigger might also be speed sensitive? Wear eye protection or at the very least glasses when operating power tools. Ear protection is also good. You don’t want to get tinnitus when you get old....

[@mikeyboy2154]

good tips thx

[@bobojenkins5805]

bro use safety glasses

[@sandy-rr1by]

question: i want to cut open some tires to put around small trees, will a sawzall with a demo blade do this???

[@SOSPainting]

Fantastic video! Love the old Milwaukee 😊 I have almost dislocated a wrist once or twice while cutting lumber that had weight on it 😩😩😩

[@thsreklesboi]

Hey fellas I’m a union apprentice carpenter in Seattle wa, man I love the tips and tricks and the tool reviews. I’m about to Journey out do u have any words of advice for a guy like me thanks

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Yes, Safety 1st...ALWAYS

[@thsreklesboi]

Uncle Fudd, Elmer they always drill that into our heads in class and at the job sites and always the formen always tells me that

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Never be stupid. If someone tries to stop you from hurting yourself or someone else, LISTEN. Even if it's a female or something. Ego is a good way to ruin your career in short order. One back injury and you're done. Trust me, been there. Use two people to move stuff. Turn power off, lock and remove battery before changing anything. Don't EVER rush. Do one thing at a time. Clear your head before doing anything. Move the ladder if necessary. Don't hang over the edge. Have someone stand on bottom step. Don't fight the tools. Use the right part/tool/blade. Never skimp on new blades. Old blades want to kill you. I've seen grown men who didn't know how to use a tire gage and wouldn't listen when he had a huge egg on the sidewall. Dragged the mechanic over to tell him how serious the problem was. Don't underestimate anything. Even a car tire blowing up will probably kill you. Stand to the side. They make tire cages for this reason. Read the instructions and confirm information. Don't use a bigger blade that the minimum to do the work. Especially if you can't see the other side and don't know what's back there (like at my house). Assume the stupidest/worst possibility. I've seen tiny houses with panels for all the systems. That was the most brilliant thing I've ever seen. Especially after the first time having to rip walls open to get to plumbing. And probably needing to do so again soon...so why kill yourself to seal it all up again?

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Btw, are you a Journey fan? The word came up capitalized :)

[@kermitjohnson7778]

Really good information... just curious, is that a Groove Ring on your finger? I have one and I love it. Much safer.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Hey… I don’t know the brand name! it’s probably an off brand but it is a latex ring.

[@JVitoux89]

I now only wear silicone/latex rings. A couple years ago I cut my ring finger really bad on a steel stud and before getting stitches the dr almost couldn’t get my ring off. Have never worn anything since!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

If I worked around tools, I'd go with a tattoo ring, jic.

[@jazzyfreshdetailing]

Fantastic . All the info I was looking for . Never used one before but have an upcoming project and the tip about turning the tool/bald to make flush cuts was the info I was looking for . Thank you , really great video

[@clintdavis9511]

On some Sawzalls (Dewalt) you can also turn the blade sideways.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Too bad they're insanely expensive. And HD isn't great about having stuff so you can SEE it and hold it before dropping 3x+ the money of Ryobi. Got a Ryobi set w Sawzall, light, drill for 100, to Dewalt's drill alone for 100. Should work for casual use, I'd think.

[@meandyou917]

This is the only tool that intimidates me. As an apprentice, while using sawzall the blade bound up, pulled me off the ladder and i went off.... trigger still engaged and i tried catching myself and tool while it was still cutting. 😮 Almost cut my hand. I just purchased one and need to get over this fear😅😅😅😅.

[@redshift5050]

The gratuitous music is annoying. Otherwise solid awesome quality video presentation.

[@biphazeic8275]

My dad's old saw's button stuck occasionally so that even after letting go of the trigger, it kept going at full speed. Very scary tool to use.

[@tonyc7352]

Great to have a video about a tool's hidden dangers, but: I checked the comments, nobody said it (or may be it was deleted?) so I will. Especially when demonstrating possible dangers and tricks - wear safety glasses!

[@robertsherrow3627]

Great tutorial for using the reciprocating saw, thanks for putting this video together!

[@davidricketts9689]

What brand of blades do you prefer to use? I am in love the diablo blades

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Nothing but diablo, first step with any other blade is throw it out and get a diablo 😁

[@warthog91]

Is that a Milkita?

[@BillColeExperience]

Helpful, but I think you demonstrated some unsafe habits. Unplug that thing before putting hands anywhere near the blade.

[@MandyMakesThat]

ummm maybe when attempting something dangerous, have your protective eye gear on at least??

[@eponymousIme]

Good stuff! Bought one last night and am about to take it on its maiden run.

[@josephfaraci7849]

wow thank you for this video - I learned a lot ;)

[@KingParisBuckingham]

You cant use the sawsall to shave your beards bro...hahahahaha

[@lorimcclour7574]

My husband died but congestive heart failure was making it difficult

[@b0n3z90]

What a great channel. These are the type of guys I could work for.

[@lykusher1]

Video saved me from looking like a dumbass and saving my shoulders from looking like they are on a roller coaster. Big W thank you for this video.

[@slayerspam]

I learned that plunge cuts can be done perpendicular to the surface of the wood by punching through with the tip of the blade. That seemed unsafe to me, but I've since observed that many blades are designed to cut that way. Obviously I use safety glasses whenever I do

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Those hideous old lady sunglasses also work. I've been smacked in the face by a small rock from a semi truck while on a bike.

[@stevefoley9448]

Great advice. I never touch the saw blade until I have the power completely disconnected.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

And locked, too. I think they all lock now, right,

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Eric, good tips. Did Arlo teach you how to plunge cuts?

[@cdtero]

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

[@cdtero]

I love that technique where you opened a slot with the Tip of the blade to penetrate the Wood piece more easily without getting bounced off 👍

[@ILikeWafflz]

A tip I would like to add is to remember that heat is the number one destroyer of a blade. Vary the part of the blade you're cutting with if you can, try not to force it too much, and if you have to do a lot of cutting through a resilient material, keep a second blade with you. Also, between their small teeth and the toughness of metals, metal blades are extra easy to trash. They'll get through a surprising amount of steel if you don't try to shove it through.

[@mikeyboy2154]

excellent . heat kills blades so use the shoe depth adjustment if there is one to use all of the blades surface area and go sloweron metal

[@bobnwashington]

This is an old post, but, I keep a can of water nearby, for the saws all , holesaw, jigsaw, etc.

[@amytyler8216]

This was amazing!!! I'm the kluztiest handy person you will ever meet so as a 38 year old woman my dad has cut all my things for 20 years. Tomorrow, the rest of that rotten subfloor is mine.

[@caramelypoops]

Not a tool I use a lot. It's course and inaccurate and there are other tools that can do the same thing with finer cuts and more precision like multi tools and circular saws.

[@brianwideman2342]

Sawz-All not saw -zahl. It a tongue twister but I rarely hear any trades guys pronounce it correctly. Great video boys. 👍

[@brianwideman2342]

What about it,

[@brianwideman2342]

@@kidmosey hmmm, I thought it had 2 L's at the end of ALL

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

I wore out several Milwaukee sawzalls. I now have the Bosch reciprocating saw and I really like the blade lock. Far stronger and easier to use then the Milwaukee.

[@bobojenkins5805]

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