Black & Decker RS500K 7.5 Amp Reciprocating Handsaw

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RS500K Model Powerful 7.5 Amp motor, Variable speed (0-2,400 SPM) strokes per minute. It includes 1 Wood Cutting blades and 1 Metal Cutting blade. Stroke Length - 1-1/8 inch , Keyless Blade Clamp, Cord Length - 8 Ft. Enough power for most jobs with minimal vibration.

This is a rugged saw with enough power for most jobs. There are a couple of plain steel starter blades included although you'll need better for serious work. I bent the wood blade on my second cut. Now, I *was* cutting pressure-treated wood, which is metal insinuated into the cellulose fibers. But even the "manual" (just a single large sheet, with many folds) recommends using bimetal blades because of their superior durability. I picked up a couple for about 5 bucks total and got to work.

The included case is nice. Note that you'll have to remove the blade when stowing the saw; it won't fit otherwise. But you can transport the saw without worrying about snagging the cord or damaging something.

Nice for the price.

The saw weighs a bit more than expected. Once I got familair with the proper way to attach the saw blades, it was easy to attach.

First, I am a casual, around-the-house handyman, not a professional. So this saw is great for me. Not too expensive, but does everything I need it to.

Comes in a nice case, and I bought a couple of heavy duty blades at Home Depot for a project I needed to do.

I bought this one based on price alone. There have been many times when having a reciprocating saw around the house would have been just the ticket. After looking around and not wanting to spend the money on a cordless I decided to give this one a shot and am glad I did. There is plenty of power for everything I've needed it for, the blade locking system is fine and provided you choose the proper blade for the task it will do what is needed. One thing to keep in mind is that blade selection is 75% of the equation with these things. Wood blade for wood, metal blade for metal, etc. DO NOT go with cheap blades and you won't be disappointed.

Its not a sawzall but works fine. Its all in the blade. The saw works well.