Reciprocating saw is used in various installation and repair work. It is used by finishers, locksmiths, roofers, and even employees of the rescue service and road repair facilities. The device looks like a drill, only the saw blade is extended instead of the drill.
The cutting blade can have a length of 100 to 350 mm. When sawing various materials, a very important role is played by the correct selection of the profile of the saw teeth. Work with such a device is performed quickly and efficiently.
Reciprocating saw is becoming more and more popular year by year, reviews about working with it are the best. Users really like it. The reciprocating saw mounted on the bed is in great demand among professionals, as it has a low level of vibration, a convenient device for changing the cutting blade, and an aesthetic design. Replacing the saw is easy, without the use of additional tools, just as easily installed a new saw. The device of the retractable sole of the tool has several fixed positions, allowing the saw blade to be used not completely, but to gradually include all its new sections as the working teeth become blunted.
Convenient to use and giving the opportunity to expand its functions through the use of various devices, this saw is suitable for a wide variety of work, whether it is cable laying, metal cutting, installation of suspended ceilings, repair of premises and much more.
Jigsaw principle
In its work and device, the reciprocating saw resembles a jigsaw. The cutting blade moves linearly forward and backward. In the reverse movement, it is automatically diverted from the cutting site, which allows the tool not to heat up excessively, and also helps to remove sawdust from the cutting zone. The tool does not need to be pressed during operation, so the wizard does not get tired. The speed of movement of the blade can be adjusted in accordance with the material being cut.
A plate with material options and their corresponding speeds is attached to the tool body. When working with a saber saw, it is very convenient to use guides, since the cutting speed is high, and you can easily get away from the marking line. A large number of tools are sold for reciprocating saws, just pick the required one. For high-speed cutting of the material, it is better to choose files with a large tooth, for accurate sawing at low speeds - with shallow.
Tool application
Reciprocating saw is very good for repair and construction work for cutting metal. She can work in the most inconvenient places and from any position. It is especially necessary when you need to cut a board with nails or any piece of metal, it is very good to cut plastic with it. The engine of the tool is usually quite powerful. Included is a chain clamp. The gearbox is protected against dust and dirt. The bearings of the running pendulum will not allow to ruin the cut and provide the saw with a long service life. The drive is also protected against dust, dirt and sawdust.
Standalone tool
As a result of its autonomy, a cordless reciprocating saw is very useful where it is impossible to connect to an electric line, for example, when working on the roof for roofers, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergencies, carpenters and repairmen in the field and, of course, in everyday life, in garden areas outside the city. Such a saw will allow to process, in addition to wood, plastic, sheet metal, composite materials, drywall, pipes and much more. This makes this device a literally indispensable tool.