Good reciprocating saw?

[Keitai]

Would a reciprocating saw sort out that gravel board in photo I struggled with. And roots from trees in holes


On reviews I read the dewalt one was very powerful and could be dangerous, any safety tips?

I have dewalt cordless tools ( have battery in pix)

so wanted to get a dewalt one- would u recommend this one-

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d...MIjsrfmcHS4QIVTbvtCh2oIw8eEAQYASABEgIcFPD_BwE

 

[blup]

I have just got the Makita 18 volt, very impressive but you would have difficulty cutting so near to ground unless you are very careful.

I cut branches off a cherry tree up to 3 inches or so thick, safer than a chain saw but quicker than a pruning saw.

No reason to think Dewalt wouldn't be a suitable brand, it makes sense to use the batteries.

Blup

 

[Keithmac]

I have a Parkside 240v and it's excellent believe it or not!.

Taken thick branches off multiple trees, chopped roots up and was a godsend when sorting our fence out.

Still going strong!.

Had my Dewalt Lithium Ion drill probably 10 years as well and never missed a beat.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

On reviews I read the dewalt one was very powerful and could be dangerous, any safety tips?

1. Don't buy an under-powered saw - they are far more likely to stall and kick back.
2. Read the manual and learn how to use the tool correctly, i.e. with the correct length of blade for the job and the sole plate held firmly against the object being cut.

 

[Keitai]

I have just got the Makita 18 volt, very impressive but you would have difficulty cutting so near to ground unless you are very careful.

I cut branches off a cherry tree up to 3 inches or so thick, safer than a chain saw but quicker than a pruning saw.

No reason to think Dewalt wouldn't be a suitable brand, it makes sense to use the batteries.

Blup

I guess cut three quarters of way with it then finish with hand saw

 

[blup]

When cutting branches it is safest to butt the sole plate up against the part being cut, but you can use the tip of a longer blade to snip off smaller branches and I guess that would apply to gravel board.

The blade will be ruined if it is contact with the ground and may cause the body of the machine to kick back.

Blup

 

[foxhole]

Would a reciprocating saw sort out that gravel board in photo I struggled with. And roots from trees in holes


On reviews I read the dewalt one was very powerful and could be dangerous, any safety tips?

I have dewalt cordless tools ( have battery in pix)View attachment 162843 View attachment 162844 so wanted to get a dewalt one- would u recommend this one-

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d...MIjsrfmcHS4QIVTbvtCh2oIw8eEAQYASABEgIcFPD_BwE

No , you need room beyond timber to use recip saw , if it hits any obstruction the blade will bend .

 

[blup]

The gravel board should be removeable in which case a jig saw would do the job

blup

 

[Keithmac]

Vibrating Multitool would be better doind that gravel board in situ maybe?.

Take a bit longer than a reciprocating saw but less chance if blunting a blade or kickback?.

Think I could get that out with a recip bit it would probably blunt the blade end..

 

[Keitai]

What sort of things is it good for ? I've heard of branches and roots

 

[Keithmac]

Muti tool would do that gravel board ok.

Reciprocating saw can to branches and roots with care. If you're anywhere near soil with it you'll need a few spare blades though!.

 

[Keitai]

Any chance of cutting or injuring yourself with it? Any big no nos obviously like having fingers neat blade etc?

 

[Deleted member 174758]

The ordinary blades on a multitool saw probably won't break the skin, however the Japanese shark-tooth blades most certainly will. Like any tool that has a sharp blade the thing to do is read the manual and learn how to use it safely - that and keep the pink fleshy bits you have as far away as practicable when using it (so proper stance, proper grip, etc)

 

[Keithmac]

Most frightening thing I've used is the big hand held circular saw, need to be on your toes with that one!.

Reciprocating saw could be dangerous if you weren't paying attention, or kickback as mentioned before. Personally I've never felt concerned using it but treat it with respect.

The multi tool, vibrating saw would take a fair bit of work to take a limb off, think I'd struggle to take a finger off accidentally with the blades I've got (coarse wood blade would do it eventually).