How Do You Use A Reciprocating Saw To Cut Wood?
The piston-like motion of a reciprocating saw’s blade cuts aggressively through wood. It’s ideal for carpenters, framers, demolition crews and electricians and plumbers who have to cut through wood to place electrical or plumbing lines. The versatility of this portable power tool is increased by the different saw blades for it. Blades made from compositions like bi-metal, high carbon steel and cobalt with varying teeth per inch, teeth degrees and set patterns, that all work on wood, and being able to adjust the settings for the strokes per minute on a reciprocating saw makes cutting though wood easy. Install the correct blade for the wood being cut, a blade that will have a minimum of three teeth engaging in the wood being cut with a low tooth per inch (TPI) for rough cuts and a high TPI for finishing cuts. Use a high-degree set for rough cuts and a low-degree set for smooth cuts, with a composition that is strong enough for the strength of the wood and a blade length that is long enou