Announcement

**ncitro** · 11-06-2022, 09:56 AM

I have the Yukon solo stove at home and love it. It's mesmerizing to watch the flames come out the holes. Too big to carry in the rig, so I carry the outland propane pit in the RV.

For sazall, I use DeWalt for all my cordless. It's been rock solid for what I use it for, they've got two, I've got the less powerful full that came in a kit with the rest of my tools. If you've got Milwaukee batteries I'd stick with those rather than have a third battery.

**JCR GD** · 11-06-2022, 10:09 AM

I have been a Milwaukee guy for many years but... The Milwaukee 18v sawzall that I have only works great for a very short time. Useless with any medium to big job. My neighbors Makita seems to do much better.

**Yoda** · 11-06-2022, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Cate&Rob View Post

Hi Keith,

You can’t go wrong with the Makita 18V tool. Every bit as powerful as the corded version . . . and (unfortunately) every bit as heavy. But, the weight of the tool makes it a solid base for the action of the blade. With an assortment of easily interchangeable blades, this saw can cut just about anything.

Rob

Boy what a selection from full size to subcompact https://www.makitatools.com/products...procating-saws. Looks like I have some reading to do. I already have several 18V drills and impact drivers. so can just get the bare tool https://www.makitatools.com/products...procating-saws

Thanks
Keith

Well better get back to my floor sanding

**Guest** · 11-06-2022, 11:46 AM

Don't waist your money on a battery powered circular saw unless its for small jobs, or there are plenty of batteries on hand. The required energy is just too much even with a lithium battery. The one tool my friend uses that is a disappointment IMO.

Jim

**Cate&Rob** · 11-06-2022, 12:26 PM

I can't offer any first hand experience with other than Makita 18V tools . . . but, their new brushless motors and 5 Ah batteries have dramatically increased the power and run time of their cordless tools. The catalog of available 18V tools is amazing! And, if you want more power, they are developing a line of 40V battery powered tools.

Rob

**Yoda** · 11-06-2022, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by MidwestCamper View Post

Don't waist your money on a battery powered circular saw unless its for small jobs, or there are plenty of batteries on hand. The required energy is just too much even with a lithium battery. The one tool my friend uses that is a disappointment IMO.

Jim

I have a large bulky corded Dewalt. Looking for something smaller (portable) for those little projects, and to carry on the long trips.

Keith

Now dare I start thread on drill presses (probably table top) for our project work? I have a lot of hole drilling in my future This one was recommended https://www.harborfreight.com/power-...ess-38142.html

**Cate&Rob** · 11-06-2022, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by Yoda View Post

Now dare I start thread on drill presses (probably table top) for our project work? I have a lot of hole drilling in my future This one was recommended https://www.harborfreight.com/power-...ess-38142.html

That drill press looks like a pretty good deal. The part of the process that makes a drill press work well (and be much safer to use) is how you are going to clamp or hold the workpiece. Don't plan on just holding it with one hand while you bring down the drill bit with the other

.

Rob

**Guest** · 11-06-2022, 01:33 PM

Good to take battery replacement cost into consideration. Tool makers that use a common battery pack would greatly reduce replacement cost. I had a nice Bosch drill years ago that after the first replacement battery it was not worth the cost of another. A drill that was in perfect condition was thrown into the rubbish. Purchased a DeWalt.

Jim

**TedS** · 11-06-2022, 02:42 PM

From Popular Mechanics:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/hom...hoCxHYQAvD_BwE

Or Bob Vila:
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/bes...procating-saw/

Or Toolsquare:
https://www.thetoolsquare.com/best-c...procating-saw/

**Jkwilson** · 11-06-2022, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by MidwestCamper View Post

Don't waist your money on a battery powered circular saw unless its for small jobs, or there are plenty of batteries on hand. The required energy is just too much even with a lithium battery. The one tool my friend uses that is a disappointment IMO.

Jim

I disagree. I almost never use my corded saws. I’ve used my cordless to rip plywood and OSB into multiple pieces making shelves.

**Jlawles2** · 11-06-2022, 09:30 PM

I have both corded and cordless. My cordless are not brushless. Depending on the job depends on the tool used. Ripping 4x8 sheets of plywood, out comes good old worm drive. Cutting Cement board, again worm drive. Trimming a few small pieces up to a couple of 2x4's cordless.

WIth the worm drive, you know when it's in a bind and about to jump up to bite something. With the cordless, it's easy to get the false sense that you can hold it back just before it jumps. And when you get it in a bind, it eats batteries.

**Guest** · 11-07-2022, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by Jkwilson View Post

I disagree. I almost never use my corded saws. I’ve used my cordless to rip plywood and OSB into multiple pieces making shelves.

I chipped in to help my neighbors to build a full width covered porch at a home up the street. We ran out of patience in feeding the saw batteries which was needed for the drills to drive screws. So it didn't take long for the guy doing the sawing to reach for the corded circular saw. I did state the battery operated saws are ok for smaller jobs or if you have enough batteries to feed the saw on a larger job. Your opinion is appreciated with respect to how well the saw functions in making shelves.

Jim

**Yoda** · 11-07-2022, 09:16 AM

Well to close this great thread up a bit I have decided to add the Malita to my wish list. Ill keep an eye out for the following
https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XRJ05T Brushless complete kit - can always use the 5 ah battery in my other tools.
https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XRJ05Z Bare tool, but no case which is important to me.

Then there is this beast

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XRJ06M Sometimes these more expensive models have a better sale and having a battery charger do two at once can come in handy. Its only 1/2" longer than the single battery model.

Thanks for the help folks

Keith

PS also looking at this https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XUX02Z
On edit - this is the one with good reviews https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XRU15PT1

**Cate&Rob** · 11-07-2022, 11:43 AM

Hi Keith,

I had the corded version of your first choice saw and now have the single 18V battery version (with brush motor). No appreciable difference in power. The brushless motor version should be as good or better. If you price out the components in a "kit" , you are usually getting the batteries for much cheaper than you can buy them individually. Nothing wrong with having multiple chargers (and more batteries). I have the double charger in the workshop and older single battery chargers in the house and in the RV.

Rob

**MacGumbo** · 12-16-2023, 01:14 AM

I like my Ridgid (Home Depot). The tool and batteries come with a lifetime warranty. They also have a new online warranty request that is easy and quick.

Announcement

Best battery powered sawzall - reciprocating saw recommendation.

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment