Features:

• "Tool-Less" blades change for easy blade and shoe adjustment.
• Powerful 15.0 amp motor for continuous operation.
• All ball and needle bearing construction for longer tool life.
• Variable speed for precise cutting in a variety of materials.

Editorial Review:

15A, Variable Speed, Anti Vibration Technology Reciprocating Saw, 2 Times Less Vibration With Counter Balance System, Unique Clutch Assembly Helps Protect The Gears Should The Blade Bind, 4-Position Orbital/Straight Cutting Action, Variable Speed Dial For Presetting Maximum Speed, Powerful 15A Motor With Electronic Speed Control Maintains Constant Speed Under Load, Long 1-1/4" Stroke For Faster Cutting, "Tool-Less" Blade Change & Shoe Adjusment, Includes: Blade & Metal Tool Case.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Look out, Milwaukee:

For years, there has only been one manufacturer that offered a reciprocating saw that had a counterbalance, orbital action and a steel case. That has all changed with this saw.
I wont get into the Makita VS. Milwaukee debate. I own a Milwaukee 6321-21 11 amp orbital with counterbalance. It is a great saw. This saw to me is just as good.
A milwaukee is like a hummer. This is like a Cadilac Escalade. Both will do the job, one just has more finese.
In useage I found this to be smoother and... more info

Inadequate shoe support mechanism:

I used this tool for 6 months during a major renovation. All started well and I was very impressed with the saw. The one short coming is the front shoe and the shoe holder. The mechanism that holds the shoe became looser and sloppier, causing the blade to cut into the shoe as it would rotate. The entire shoe support mechanism eventually just fell apart, rendering the saw unusable. Something a little more substantial is needed. I would be willing to accept a more robust shoe holder in exchange for the... more info

the BEAST:

So powerful. Too much power really, it cuts too fast. It's my special forces sawzall, and it's so satisfying to have a difficult piece of work, then just say, "get the beast" and watch that tough piece of work get dealt with, quickly. I actually find it hard (well, "skill intensive" anyway) to use when cutting out OSB/plywood for windows because it's so powerful that it's tough to keep a straight line and keep the studs undamaged. Since its so big, corded, and so powerful, it's not my common/lighter use... more info

Not Perfect, but as good as I have found:

I have a few reciprocating saws (all "top of the line"), this one, the SawZall (13 AMP and rotating) and the Hitachi 12 AMP. I think this saw is the best of the group - but still not what I expected. After about 2 months of use this saw broke on me. The motor still turns but the shaft does not move in and out. This saw when it works is very good, cuts well, and the case is nice (I like that it is heavy). Truth be known I do not think any of the reciprocating saws are made with the quality of my original all... more info

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