What Are Reciprocating saws?
Reciprocating saws are versatile, portable, hand held saws that can cut through a wide range of materials. The Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. first invented the Sawzall brand in 1951 and many trade people generically refer to these tools as sawzalls. It’s a great tool to have around when you need to cut through a variety of materials. The tool is of medium weight, and you need two hands to operate it effectively. They are long, with a “D” shaped handle at one end and a grip at the other. Here is a brief list of what a reciprocating saw can cut through: • Sheet metal • Bolts • Pipes • Wood • Nail Embedded Wood • Cast Iron • Aluminum • Brass • Drywall • Composition materials • Hard Rubber • Cement • Brick • Fiberglass • Plastics PVC As you can see the list is quite extensive, and there are other materials that the saw will cut through.
