What's the best cordless reciprocating saw?

**R12rules** · 05-14-2005, 11:44 AM

I just looked at the specs on a DeWalt DC385.
It has electric brake, variable speed, 1" stroke, triger lock, 18volt.

I have also looked at the Milwaukee "The AXE". Their folding handle model.

What are your opinions?

**t527ed** · 05-14-2005, 11:54 AM

love the dewalt.

**secorp** · 05-14-2005, 12:29 PM

18 volt Dewalt for me, four years running now, it looks like hell but still works like a charm. I have never tried anything else. some co workers have, Ryobi sucks.

**Wild Leg** · 05-14-2005, 12:29 PM

Nevermind.

This sort of post always turns into a Ford vs Chevy debate anyway...

[Edited by bwal2 on 05-14-2005 at 12:44 PM]

**secorp** · 05-14-2005, 12:37 PM

DeWalt is a lot more cost wise than Ryobi, I do a lot of install work and abuse my tools, I have no choice I have to buy quality. for me a Ryobi would not last the year and the batteries the half year. I like Rigids air cooled charger, they look like the real deal,. I am locked into Dewalt with well over 1,000. Rigids band saw may make me start the switch.

[Edited by secorp on 05-14-2005 at 12:42 PM]

**NormChris** · 05-14-2005, 01:43 PM

I have a cordless drill that is over 60 years old and still works perfectly!

**secorp** · 05-14-2005, 01:51 PM

Ford or Chevy?

**jay302** · 05-14-2005, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by NormChris

I have a cordless drill that is over 60 years old and still works perfectly!

I got one of those from my Grandfather...

**NormChris** · 05-14-2005, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by jay302

Originally posted by NormChris

I have a cordless drill that is over 60 years old and still works perfectly!

I got one of those from my Grandfather...

That's it! You have one just like mine.

**craftyone** · 05-14-2005, 02:02 PM

I have a rigid set, but I am not as pleased with the durability compared to milwaukee's setup. Dewalt saws are very fast and so far I havent had any problems with the dewalts that are at work!

I would vote dewalt for speed and semi-good durability.
My other vote is for milwaukee on durability but the saw is a bit slower.

**duc dowg** · 05-14-2005, 03:30 PM

i like the ridged and the dewalt i have them both

**amickracing** · 05-14-2005, 04:52 PM

Dewalt, faster cutting, longer lasting batteries.

But at the very least... I don't like "the axe". Never can seem to get leverage with that saw that has a folding handle.

**craftyone** · 05-14-2005, 10:25 PM

ok, speak and something bad will happen! I broke the 18v drill today. Fortunately home depot exchanged my whole 18v setup, but even exchanged it with no reciept!!!! GO Home Depot

**Dad** · 05-14-2005, 10:27 PM

I keep the dewalt 18v handy

**secorp** · 05-15-2005, 09:31 AM

Great deal Crafty,
I had my 18 volt De Walt hammer drill clutch repaired for free after I had it for three years. at a De Walt/Black and Decker repaire center. They were located next to a Hooters I was going into, so I decided to see how much it would be to fix or get a new one, he read the serial number and said no charge, maybe it was under a recall or something.

**craftyone** · 05-15-2005, 12:24 PM

Dewalt is usually good about repairs, as the company I used to work for broke a drill or recip. saw every few months, we were very hard on the equiptment. Home depot took them back for repairs or replacement at no charge! imagine that. I dont have any objections to home depot other than it drives the little guys out of business.

I really like the dewalts especially because of the radio that doubles as a charger too! now if Milwaukee offered that with there radio I wouldnt use dewalts......