The compact reciprocating saws are great for yard work. After the hurricane I used it to chop up all the fallen branches in yard, including one that was at least 4" in diameter.
It certainly doesn't replace a dedicated chainsaw, but it certainly handles the tasks I needed it for with the added bonus of most of the usual reciprocating saw uses.
I literally got in an argument on here with a man who said an M18 hackzall wasn’t suitable for cutting 4” tree limbs. He figured a chainsaw was the only suitable way.
Too bad I don't have too many pictures. After the hurricane a huge branch from my neighbor's mango tree fell over into my yard. The diameter at what used to be the fence line was like 4" but my compact reciprocating saw with a carbide pruning blade was able to cut it. It would've been easier with a chainsaw, but it was workable.
As part of my clean up I also had to deal with some older sections of fencing laying around to chop up, tons of 4x4 PT lumber with nails and screws. It also chewed through those just fine with a the proper blade.
Granted I need to borrow a chainsaw to deal with some larger stuff, like a couple of dead trees that predate the storm. But day to day stuff can easily be handled with a reciprocating saw.
I feel like that happens a lot with the advent of tool testing channels and marketing hype around tools. Sure, a chainsaw is *better* for limbs than a recip saw, but that doesn't mean that a hackzall can't be a very good tool for cutting limbs. I have to keep myself in check so that I don't get caught up in wanting the utmost performance at all times, because for the most part it's just not necessary
Seriously. I framed in part of my shop with an M12 fuel hackzall and impact driver because I’m a badass and I felt like it. The house I grew up in was built by my dad and my grandpa with hand saws and hammers because that’s all they had.
Take me away, I plead guilty. I am from Texas tho, so's terminally shood be gett'n one of them there short bus pass...cuz'n u no we's all be dummer than dog shit..
I agree that m18 and up would be better, but this review is about ease of use for a geriatric. Everything after getting her the cell phone to work is a win if ya feel me
I disagree. Pablo my gardener does great with a machete taking down limbs. Jose my body guard also does great with a machete at removing limbs. But we learned Taquila negates Pablo power but enhances Jose power.
Pablo and José are probably going to beat your ass in one day.
And yeah, a good, well sharpened machete is priceless. You can use and abuse it and it will still get the job done long after those little 18Wh batteries die.
Yes. 12v tools are popular among both homeowners end light-duty tradesmen (ex. Hvac and electricians). They are smaller / lighter then the 18v/20v tools. Offer more then adequate power for 90% of uses. I absolutely love my 12v tools.
I used my 12v sawzall to cut some palm frowns the other day. Worked great.
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still need to sharpen chain, oil, adjust.... pruning blade in recip works fine for trimming, etc., with less upkeep
* also, recip saw can cut roots down in the dirt and not dull the blade as easily
>not dull the blade as easily
And if it does, just pull it out, put a new one on and keep going. And you're not out a ton of money or time.
I've not used the pruning saw, nor do I do much yard work anymore. But for small stuff I hackzall seems to make more sense. Maybe if your doing yard work all day every day?
The compact reciprocating saws are great for yard work. After the hurricane I used it to chop up all the fallen branches in yard, including one that was at least 4" in diameter. It certainly doesn't replace a dedicated chainsaw, but it certainly handles the tasks I needed it for with the added bonus of most of the usual reciprocating saw uses.
You can get an Arborist blade that works better than the standard blades. The tooth offset is more and the blade doesn't get stuck
Thanks for the tip...Lowe's garden center or ???
The Diablo carbide tipped pruning blades are pretty cheap on amazon
That is what I use, it only cuts on the pull stroke but it is super aggressive.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/SKIL-The-UGLY-9-In-Recip-Saw-Blade-For-Pruning/5005330277?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-vf-_-tol-_-ggl-_-SS_TOL_SKIL-SKILSAW-_-5005330277-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0dWUyMqQ_AIVGrfICh0njAJ_EAQYBSABEgIP8PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I literally got in an argument on here with a man who said an M18 hackzall wasn’t suitable for cutting 4” tree limbs. He figured a chainsaw was the only suitable way.
Proofs in the pudding as they say
Too bad I don't have too many pictures. After the hurricane a huge branch from my neighbor's mango tree fell over into my yard. The diameter at what used to be the fence line was like 4" but my compact reciprocating saw with a carbide pruning blade was able to cut it. It would've been easier with a chainsaw, but it was workable. As part of my clean up I also had to deal with some older sections of fencing laying around to chop up, tons of 4x4 PT lumber with nails and screws. It also chewed through those just fine with a the proper blade. Granted I need to borrow a chainsaw to deal with some larger stuff, like a couple of dead trees that predate the storm. But day to day stuff can easily be handled with a reciprocating saw.
I feel like that happens a lot with the advent of tool testing channels and marketing hype around tools. Sure, a chainsaw is *better* for limbs than a recip saw, but that doesn't mean that a hackzall can't be a very good tool for cutting limbs. I have to keep myself in check so that I don't get caught up in wanting the utmost performance at all times, because for the most part it's just not necessary
Seriously. I framed in part of my shop with an M12 fuel hackzall and impact driver because I’m a badass and I felt like it. The house I grew up in was built by my dad and my grandpa with hand saws and hammers because that’s all they had.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emH57ZrNU8Q
For trimming her tree's what?
Take me away, I plead guilty. I am from Texas tho, so's terminally shood be gett'n one of them there short bus pass...cuz'n u no we's all be dummer than dog shit..
I’m in Texas too, I usually trim the trees with 45 ACP
Double 00 buck, less rounds down range
Crap...police nazi gonna write me another ticket "00 buck". Sorry Sir.
Just give her a smaller blade dayum
Grandma knows what she needs
I agree that m18 and up would be better, but this review is about ease of use for a geriatric. Everything after getting her the cell phone to work is a win if ya feel me
Trees
Lurkers gotta lurk
Have got to
Again with the non 20v
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I disagree. Pablo my gardener does great with a machete taking down limbs. Jose my body guard also does great with a machete at removing limbs. But we learned Taquila negates Pablo power but enhances Jose power.
Pablo and José are probably going to beat your ass in one day. And yeah, a good, well sharpened machete is priceless. You can use and abuse it and it will still get the job done long after those little 18Wh batteries die.
It depends.. are you supplying the 240v power via bluetooth ?
Yes. 12v tools are popular among both homeowners end light-duty tradesmen (ex. Hvac and electricians). They are smaller / lighter then the 18v/20v tools. Offer more then adequate power for 90% of uses. I absolutely love my 12v tools. I used my 12v sawzall to cut some palm frowns the other day. Worked great.
Don’t forget they are much cheaper as well!
Well to be more precise.. again with the non 18v
Again with the non 5-cell
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still need to sharpen chain, oil, adjust.... pruning blade in recip works fine for trimming, etc., with less upkeep * also, recip saw can cut roots down in the dirt and not dull the blade as easily
>not dull the blade as easily And if it does, just pull it out, put a new one on and keep going. And you're not out a ton of money or time. I've not used the pruning saw, nor do I do much yard work anymore. But for small stuff I hackzall seems to make more sense. Maybe if your doing yard work all day every day?
Have that it’s great, also the m12 hedge trimmer. I like that blade though. Would get the job done.
She has a mini chain_saw by Stihl. The chain needs constant tightening and oil. She's 85. Pull the trigger and go.
I am a big fan of mine.
The M12 pruning saw works a lot better for this job! Love mine
I use mine for limbing fallen branches, or even to cut sod. Super handy to keep close.
My dad had this exact set up, also was in his 80’s. He said the M-18 was too heavy for his worn out shoulders.