I just purchased the DeWalt (DCS369B) 20V reciprocating saw. It is the newest tool in their 20V Max battery series tools offerings. It is called the ATOMIC series (of compact tools). You can think of it as a one (or two) handed mini sawzall.
My intended use is for landscaping with a pruning blade (80% use) and as a cutoff saw for the workbench vise 20% as well as light duty under the truck type stuff or under the sink stuff. It is not for demolition work. For that I have a corded DeWalt I think the 7.5 amp model. I read some very good reviews of it cutting green wood including bamboo plants that quickly dull even a gas chainsaw.
It's a 5/8" stroke which is half the length of the bigger reciprocating saws. It is a variable speed saw with an LED worklight. The LED is pretty good. I
I bought mine "tool only" without the battery, charger or case. Again, I already have the 20V system. For a case it fits perfectly in the $5 Harbor Freight nylon tool bag that looks like and old doctor's satchel.
The tool sells for $149 in most places; I snagged this one for $129.
It's just the saw, user manual, a screw on belt clip that I shall toss, and (2) blades a wood blade and a steel blade.
Here it is out of the bag after I attached a battery:
The area in front of the trigger is a grip for your left hand:
The balance is very comfortable and the grip which I would call a rifle grip instead of the pistol grip in most battery tools is an excellent angle. I seems a bit forward heavy when you hold it the first time out of the box but as soon as the battery is attached the balance becomes perfect. It's very similar to the handle on the DeWalt 20V hedge trimmer which I also have. The trigger effort is very light. For pruning branches it seems ideal. Let's see how long the battery lasts.
What looks like a trigger lock is a trigger OFF lock for safety. There is no way to lock the trigger in the ON position: also for safety. I am fine with this.
It is certainly capable of one handed operation which will come in real handing if up on a ladder. The two hand grip is quite comfortable though and holds the tool more securely. It's designed to be operated with one hand or two.
It's a 3-year guarantee from DeWalt.
My intended use is for landscaping with a pruning blade (80% use) and as a cutoff saw for the workbench vise 20% as well as light duty under the truck type stuff or under the sink stuff. It is not for demolition work. For that I have a corded DeWalt I think the 7.5 amp model. I read some very good reviews of it cutting green wood including bamboo plants that quickly dull even a gas chainsaw.
It's a 5/8" stroke which is half the length of the bigger reciprocating saws. It is a variable speed saw with an LED worklight. The LED is pretty good. I
I bought mine "tool only" without the battery, charger or case. Again, I already have the 20V system. For a case it fits perfectly in the $5 Harbor Freight nylon tool bag that looks like and old doctor's satchel.
The tool sells for $149 in most places; I snagged this one for $129.
It's just the saw, user manual, a screw on belt clip that I shall toss, and (2) blades a wood blade and a steel blade.
Here it is out of the bag after I attached a battery:
The area in front of the trigger is a grip for your left hand:
The balance is very comfortable and the grip which I would call a rifle grip instead of the pistol grip in most battery tools is an excellent angle. I seems a bit forward heavy when you hold it the first time out of the box but as soon as the battery is attached the balance becomes perfect. It's very similar to the handle on the DeWalt 20V hedge trimmer which I also have. The trigger effort is very light. For pruning branches it seems ideal. Let's see how long the battery lasts.
What looks like a trigger lock is a trigger OFF lock for safety. There is no way to lock the trigger in the ON position: also for safety. I am fine with this.
It is certainly capable of one handed operation which will come in real handing if up on a ladder. The two hand grip is quite comfortable though and holds the tool more securely. It's designed to be operated with one hand or two.
It's a 3-year guarantee from DeWalt.
