Conductor562 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 This thing may be old news but I'm just seeing it for the first time. It's only 4" shorter than a standard recip saw, so I'm kinda on the fence as to whether it really warranted a new tool.http://www.dewalt.com/tools/saws-reciprocating-saws-dwe357.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I like the look of this bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Looks kinda like a copy of the Hilti wsr 900-peI just can't get used to odd recip saws, even though the cordless version of this saw kicks butt with a killer amount of runtime. I would rather have a long tool rather than a tall one. These type of tools make it hard to ease into cutting through a flat surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I just don't go near Hilti,that little flashing light that says stand and deliver like a highwayman is a no no for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Eco: I'm the same way. I like the long design better. These types of saw have an odd balance to them.Wayne: I have not the slightest damn clue what "standing down and delivering like a highway man" entails, but I'm going to assume I agree. For whatever strange reason that made me think of that song "Whisky in the jar". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Interesting find. I wondering how the balance is? Might be nice for tight spots, but I am like you. I like the older style because that is what I am use to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 To me the design of the Milwaukee Hakzall / Bosch copycat were great, they allowed you to get a Sawzall in places Sawzalls had never gone before. The idea of shaving 4" off, screwing up the balance, and calling it something different, just really doesn't make a lot of sense. But I'm sure someone somewhere was sitting there saying "man, if my Sawzall was 4" shorter it would be way better". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Eco: I'm the same way. I like the long design better. These types of saw have an odd balance to them.Surprisingly the cordless really works well in this style, instead of the battery hanging off the end of the handle, it is when you turn them upside down to start those cuts into a flat surface that they get all out of shape. Cutting into flat surfaces is a pretty common occurrence for me, so that is why I find these types of saws less than my favorites. If I did not have that one style of cut to make so often I would think higher of this type of saw.You guys know if you really need to get into a tight space with a reciprocating saw pneumatics are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Good Point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Wayne: I have not the slightest damn clue what "standing down and delivering like a highway man" entails, but I'm going to assume I agree. For whatever strange reason that made me think of that song "Whisky in the jar".A highwayman was a robber who took all of your money just like in the song. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan - TIA Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 We should be getting one of these soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Looks like it would be good for Plumbers and pipe fitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Also the DeWalt 12v compact recip saw with the different positions you can put it in would be great for compact spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I think the real hook with these is that they are designed to fit between most studs. It's 14.5" long and most studs are 16" or 24" centers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Yeah i agree, I wonder if they will make a cordless version and what happened to the putnam eco guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I have the hilti payed 80$ at pawn shop it is well balance , for flush cut i just put it up side down but i use more my cordless 24v, 2 speed cordless recip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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